YOYO Bar & Restaurant offers diners elevated river views, an impressive drinks list and a menu featuring Spanish flavours designed to share.
As you walk up the stairs, you will see the iconic wooden horse statue standing out the front; you’ll find modern interiors, a polished concrete bar, banquette-style seating and a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
Owner and hospitality veteran Marc Romanella and his partner, Sommelier Lara Graham, are knowledgeable and passionate about food, wine, and excellent service.
Here, Lara excels in her reputation, creating an extensive global wine menu that has been awarded two glasses in the Australia Wine List of the Year Awards in 2019.
The collection of wine is sourced from Australia and worldwide and stored in a custom-made, temperature-controlled wine cellar.
The YOYO Bahasth has seven beers on tap, a fabulous signature cocktail menu and an outstanding range of local and international craft beers and spirits.
If you are looking for cocktails, you will be impressed with this line: YOYO’s famous Sangria – Ruby Red or White Night, all of the 80’s yoyo tricks, remember these: YOYO Fizz, Walk the Dog, Rock the Baby, Martinis and of course the classic favourites and more.
Now, let’s talk about food; Marc is passionate about utilising the best local produce on the Sunshine Coast and works alongside local farmers and fishermen.
Yo Yo’s menu has a great range of snacks, entrees, and larger plates. To start, try the seared yellowfin tuna with celeriac and sauce vierge and the charred octopus with kumara, pickled carrot, romesco and chilli oil.
The pork belly with basque cider, parsnip puree and torched spring onion and the crispy skin Hiramasa kingfish, crisp potato, parsley and caper salsa.
Larger plates to share, 500g Cape Grim Grass-fed Sirloin, mushroom duxelle, red wine and Pedro Ximenez; you can also add the truffle fries or the charred broccolini, herb gremolata and lemon as a side.
If there is room for dessert, try the traditional Spanish creme Catalan. Whether you are a foodie, wine enthusiast or looking for a great spot to have cocktails, this is the place for you.
YOYO Bar & Restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday from noon.
