AGFG Award List
The Long Apron – Rating 15 – 2 Chefs Hat – French – Location – Maleny
Sum Yung Guys – Rating 14 – 2 Chefs Hat – Asian – Location – Noosaville
The Tamarind – Rating 14 – 2 Chefs Hat – Asian – Location – Maleny
Locale Noosa – Rating 14 – 2 Chefs Hat – Italian – Location – Noosa Heads
Alba By Kuruvita – Rating 13 – 1 Chefs Hat – Modern Australian – Location – Noosa Heads
The Spirit House – Rating 13 – 1 Chefs Hat – Asian – Location – Yandina
Spice Bar – Rating 13 – 1 Chefs Hat – Modern Australian – Location – Mooloolaba
Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar – Rating 13 – 1 Chefs Hat – Italian – Location – Noosaville
Miss Moneypenny’s Noosa – Rating 12 – Chefs Hat – Meditteranean – Noosa Heads
Embassy XO – Rating 12 – 1 Chefs Hat – Asian – Location – Sunshine Beach
View by Matt Golinski – Rating 12 – 1 Chefs Hat – Modern Australian – Location – Noosa Heads
Sails Beach Restaurant & Bar – Rating 12 – 1 Chefs Hat – Modern Australian – Location – Noosa Heads
Noosa Beach House – Rating 12 – 1 Chefs Hat – European – Location – Noosa Heads
Sumi Open Kitchen – Rating 12 – 1 Chefs Hat – Japanese – Location – Noosa Heads
Rickys River Bar & Restaurant – Rating 12 – 1 Chefs Hat – Modern Australian – Location – Noosa Heads
Orleans Restaurant & Bar – Rating 12 – 1 Chefs Hat – French – Maroochydore
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Sum Yung Guys
2 Chefs Hat – Rating 14
Sum Yung Guys are located in Noosaville. Showcasing Modern Asian Fusion with flavours from Southeast Asia. Sum Yung Guys are all about sharing great food and drinks with friends and family with a menu crafted to be shared. Naturally, a strong focus on local seasonal produce from the land and sea. The fully licenced bar has a superb range of signature cocktails, spirits, local craft beer, sake, and Australian and international wine. The Sum Yung Guys team are committed to serving up honest and seriously tasty, and flavourful food that we have all grown to love.
Locale Noosa
2 Chefs Hat – Rating 14
Locale Noosa is located at the top end of Hastings Street, surrounded by lush gardens, and just a few steps away from the golden sands of Noosa Main Beach. Drawing heavily on Italian tradition, Locale Noosa offers a seasonally changing menu celebrating local produce from its own culinary garden, Maravista Farm, located in the Noosa Hinterland. Locale Head Chef Chris Hagan has added his trademark flair to the Italian menu at Locale, bringing a modern twist to the dishes, inspired by the abundance of fresh produce on the Sunshine Coast.
Alba By Kuruvita
1 Chefs Hat – Rating 13
Alba By Kuruvita is the new stunning venue for renowned, award-winning local Chef Peter Kuruvita, restaurateur, TV presenter, and author. Alba is situated in the Parkridge Residences amongst lush gardens on Alba Close, Noosa Heads, just minutes away from the Noosa Springs Golf Course. Alba’s natural elegance and a well-designed, multifunctional space match Peter’s signature style, showcasing quality produce spiced with global flavours.
Noosa Waterfront
1 Chefs Hat – Rating 13
Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar is an elegant dining experience, overlooking a calm canal inlet of the Noosa River. Noosa Waterfront’s extensive menu is inspired by their Italian heritage: changing seasonally and honouring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Showcasing modern Italian cuisine, paired with award-winning wines from Australia and Europe. Noosa Waterfront regularly hosts degustation events, long lunches, and winemaker’s dinners, which are very popular with the locals.
The Spirit House
1 Chefs Hat – Rating 13
The Spirit House is one of the Sunshine Coasts’ most awarded Asian-inspired Restaurants in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Yandina. Today, the newly renovated Spirit House is a Chef Hat-Awarded Restaurant considered one of the finest food experiences in Queensland and boasts a top-rated cooking school. The Spirit House showcases Modern Southeast Asian cuisine; Head Chef Tom Hitchcock takes you back in time with flavours and techniques from the old Thai royal palaces and well-known Thai classics.
Miss Moneypenny’s
1 Chefs Hat – Rating 12
Miss Moneypenny’s Noosa is a stylish restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere located on beautiful Hastings Street. They offer a diverse range of cocktails, alongside globally influenced modern Mediterranean cuisine. The menu features local products, using small artisan producers from Queensland, with a focus on high-end, premium, fresh, seasonal produce. Miss Moneypenny’s has won consecutive years for the Best Regional Bar in Australia and listed in the Best 50 Global Finds by the Sun Herald.
Embassy XO
1 Chefs Hat – Rating 12
Embassy XO is a modern Asian restaurant and wine bar set in the quaint village of Sunshine Beach. The cuisine weaves its way through China and Southeast Asia’s provinces, balancing flavours, textures, and exciting spices. Delicately fusing modern Asian and Chinese fine dining. Executive Head Chef James Wu offers an impressive menu featuring locally sourced seasonal produce and many vegetarian and vegan dishes. Dinner can be experienced in two ways: a 5-course set menu with an optional wine pairing or by ordering individual dishes from the a la carte menu, where plates are designed to share.
View by Matt Golinski
1 Chefs Hat – Rating 12
View by Matt Golinski is located on the 2nd floor of Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas, perched amongst the treetops and set in a tranquil atmosphere with beautiful views of Laguna Bay. View Restaurant showcases a Modern Australian menu, focusing on flavour and presentation and featuring the best local produce the region has to offer. Matt Golinski is a highly regarded celebrity chef partnered with Head Chef Andrew Wilcox leading View’s talented kitchen team.
Sails Restaurant
1 Chefs Hat – Rating 12
Sails Restaurant is located on Noosa’s main beach and is well known to many locals and visitors to the area. This absolute beachfront location offers natural, understated elegance with 180-degree views of Laguna Bay. Executive Chef, Paul Leete, presents a creative fusion of modern Australian cuisine while focusing on fresh, seasonal produce. Paul combines ingredients sourced with integrity to create clean, thoughtful, and uncomplicated menus. Sails Restaurant exceptional food and service is complemented by an award-winning wine list, where three working cellars house one of the largest wine collections in Australia.
Sumi Open Kitchen
1 Chefs Hat – Rating 12
Sumi Open Kitchen is a Japanese kappo charcoal grill tucked away in the corner of the Pavilion in Noosa Junction. Owner and Chef Giles Hohnen, says “It’s our answer to growing interest in Japanese food, and it all starts with design, clean lines integrating comfort and function”. The menu is updated according to seasonality and availability of fresh local produce. They offer “trust the chef” two set menus, with four and six courses to choose from, and you can select organic sake pairing with each course.
Rickys Restaurant
1 Chefs Hat – Rating 12
Rickys River Bar and Restaurant overlooks a stunning waterfront location on Noosa River with uninterrupted views and gorgeous sunsets. Rickys menus are created with each season and showcase the abundant local produce available on the Sunshine Coast. Head Chef Josh Smallwood’s passion is working with local and fresh seafood. Sourcing amazing produce from Maravista Farm, located in the Noosa Hinterland.