The Lagoon Restaurant at Painted Boat Resort, Spa & Marina

We didn't even eat. Made a last minute reservation. Was told we couldn't sit outside even though there were only 2 tables seated and no one anywhere around. The hostess was most condescending and friendly. We were there for over 20 minutes and not a single other customer showed up for these so-called reserved tables.
Do not recommend wasting your time.
Unfortunate, as the view was lovely.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

🌅 A Memorable Culinary Experience at The Lagoon Restaurant
We had an unforgettable dinner at The Lagoon Restaurant at the Painted Boat Resort in the Sunshine Coast. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented, making it a true feast for both the eyes and the palate.
🍣 Avocado and Tuna Tartar – Stunning presentation with a perfect blend of creamy avocado and fresh tuna, accented by a subtle spicy kick and refreshing cucumber slices.
🍲 Seafood Chowder – Rich and flavorful, packed with fresh seafood and served with warm, garlicky bread that was perfect for dipping.
🦐 Shrimp and Scallop Cake – A delightful surprise! Generously filled with finely chopped shrimp and scallops. A must-try for any seafood lover.
🍔 Lagoon Certified Angus Beef Burger – Juicy Angus beef layered with crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese. The grilled bun added a lovely touch of texture and presentation.
🧄 Mussels and Frites – Exceptionally fresh and meaty mussels in a unique curry-infused creamy white wine sauce. Bold and delicious.
🥩 Braised Beef Short Ribs – Fall-off-the-bone tender with deep, savory flavor. Comfort food elevated.
🍨 Profiteroles – The perfect ending: crisp pastry filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with warm chocolate sauce. Pure indulgence.
🌅 The sunset view from the private pier and harbour was absolutely breathtaking—an ideal backdrop for a special evening.
💫 The service was outstanding. The staff went above and beyond to help us celebrate our daughter’s birthday, even setting up a special dessert with candles and adjusting the umbrellas to create a cozy, intimate atmosphere.

We’re already looking forward to coming back next year. Highly recommend this gem for anyone visiting the Sunshine Coast!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had visitors from out of the country so thought we would try the Lagoon Restaurant because of the view. We can not complain. We had an excellent night.

There were four of us and we all ordered appies and a main. We were ALL happy with every single thing we ate. Three of us did have the short ribs and we can not recommend them enough. They were delicious.
The dessert menu looked good but we were all too full.

The servers were informative and friendly.

And you can not beat the setting.
Would highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Arrived by boat. Walked to reception and they told us they could accommodate us for drinks Went to restraunt and was turned away. Only 2 restaurants available in area. This one turned us (5) and another couple away. So hard to get any food around here. Love the area, disappointed for tourists. They don't need our money on a long weekend. So crazy

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 1

Made a special reservation for my partners birthday. The night started off well with service, after appetiser, our waitress was no where to be found, Wasn’t asked if we were celebrating anything, felt rushed. Wanted another drink but the waitress was attending every other table besides ours, had to ask for a fork from another waitress..didn’t feel like a priority. Great food but service wasn’t the best. Came from out of town and wanted the night to feel a bit more special for my partners birthday that we were celebrating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

The food was delicious! And the staff were very friendly. Also beautiful location with a view over the water

I had the seafood pasta and the limoncello strawberry drink

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food and drinks in beautiful, quiet location right by the marina, and really friendly service!

Since we don't drink a lot, we also loved the selection of zero-proof coctails that tasted amazing :)

Thank you for a lovely evening! Would highly recommend this place.

Came here for our last dinner on our trip. The food was incredible and unique and the atmosphere was quiet and relaxing. They had a live guitar player providing music. The music was a tad too loud but overall can’t really complain.
This place also had a great non-alcoholic drink menu which was very handy for my partner and I since we don’t drink.
The caramelized onion and mushroom flatbread was incredible and highly recommend!

Love this restaurant, used to come in for the lovely Lindsay's over the top amazing service. We really miss her here! Otherwise, great food, nice atmosphere.

Had a lovely meal at Lagoon Restaurant. The service was great, attention to detail, and very pleasant. The setting is wonderful and well worth a visit on a nice evening. We chose to have a glass of wine each and share four appetizers. Every dish was beautifully, inspiringly presented and well prepared. The only slight 'complaint' was the calamari batter being very salty, I prefer to add a bit of salt myself... if needed. We were plenty full and satiated and will be back another time to enjoy other menu options.

We thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant. The bread basket was great but could have used some olive oil/vinegar with it. The brussel sprouts were delicious even though they weren’t charred. The calamari was incredibly tender and fresh, probably one of our favorites during this meal. The Coq au vin and the rack of lamb were both full of flavor. The ribeye was cooked well but hardly seasoned, if at all. My kid is a steak lover but didn’t eat too much of it. A compound butter or rock salt would have went a long way on this steak. Really great service, I recommend eating here.

We had a great dining experience. Great service, nice view of the water. It has a great deck for outside seating, we're coming back when it's warmer and that area is open.

The painted boat bowl with tofu is so delicious, I haven't had a bowl this fresh in forever! So colorful too 🥗 great service too & tasty margaritas!

I was pleasantly surprised at the wonderful service, food and atmosphere at the lagoon restaurant. The staff was super friendly

My wife had the seafood linguine which was really good (I tasted it :)) and I had the mussels which were fantastic.

Next time I will ask them to hold the chorizo as I personally don't like chorizo and the mussels would have been great without them. But it was still tasty nonetheless.

This experience made my weekend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We visited The Lagoon Restaurant for a light early supper and were impressed by the classy interior and friendly staff. The mesmerizing water view adds to the experience, making it a perfect spot for celebrating birthdays and anniversaries!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5