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Dining on Magnetic Island

DINING & BARS - Where to eat on Magnetic Island

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Boardwalk Restaurant Peppers Blue On Blue Pasta Dish

BOARDWALK RESTAURANT (PEPPERS)

123 Sooning St

NELLY BAY
PRICE RANGE: $$ - $$$

Cusine: International

Licensed.

OPEN: 7 days a week 7.00am - 8.30pm

Start your day with a Boardwalk breakfast, visit us for lunch, afternoon sundowners or dinner at Peppers Blue On Blue overlooking the Magnetic Island Harbour. We also cater for functions.

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GRANITE RESTAURANT

Corner Sooning St & Mandalay Ave

NELLY BAY
PRICE RANGE: $$ - $$$

Cusine: International

Licensed, dine in or take away.

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OPEN: Mon to Sat 8.00am - 8.30pm

With a focus on shared style dining, come in and try the tapas menu along with a very popular pizza menu. The licensed bar offers premium cocktails, cold beer and an extensive wine list.

4758 1071

Nelly Bay Cafe

NELLY BAY CAFE

55 Sooning Street

NELLY BAY

Price range: $ - $$
Cuisine: International


OPEN: Mon to Fri 6.45am - 2.30pm

            Sat 6.45am - 1.00pm

Baking every morning! Delicious breakfasts and lunches, homemade lasagnes, quiches and cakes, ethically sourced coffee and organic milk, plus smoothies, milkshakes and cold pressed juices.

0416 795 138

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Amaroo On Mandalay - Dining

UP THE GARDEN PATH RESTAURANT & BAR

61-79 Mandalay Avenue

NELLY BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$

Cuisine: International

Licensed

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OPEN: 7 days a week 7.30am - 8.30pm

Located at Amaroo on Mandalay in a wonderfully unique setting on the edge of a national park, with elevated views across the valley. We provide resort patrons and all visitors with a relaxed, family-friendly dining experience, overlooking our pool and tropical gardens. We also have a versatile function and event space. See our Facebook page or website for current menus and specials, and upcoming events.

4778 5200

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CEYLON CURRY CORNER

Old Helipad

NELLY BAY
PRICE RANGE: $ - $$

Cusine: International

BYO Dine in or take away.

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OPEN: Fri and Sat 5.00pm - 8.00pm

If you like the taste of great Sri Lankan curry, then you've come to the right place. With a wide variety of flavours, including vegetarian options, grab a curry from our van if you're on the go, or grab a seat (limited spaces available - or bring your own) and enjoy!

0423 331 354

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ISLAND BAR

Nomads, 1 Sooning Street

NELLY BAY
PRICE RANGE: $$

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OPEN: 7 days 10.00am - 12.00am

This absolute oceanfront bar in Nelly Bay is one of the best locations on Maggie to sip a cold one with friends. Check out their Facebook page for daily evening activities that you can join in on, and major events throughout the year … and it’s pet friendly!

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Saltwater Restaurant Magnetic Island

SALTWATER RESTAURANT
MAGNETIC ISLAND

53 Sooning Street

NELLY BAY

Price range: $$ - $$$
Cuisine: Modern Australian Seafood
BYO

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OPEN: Wed to Sun 5.00pm - 8.30pm

We offer modern Australian fusion cusine focusing on Australian seafood and quality produce. Our food features fine dining dishes, in a smart casual dining culture.

0414 352 762

Fruit N Scoops

FRUITS N SCOOPS

Shop 2, 4 Arcadia Road

NELLY BAY

PRICE RANGE: $ - $$
Cuisine: International

Dine in or take away.

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OPEN: 7 days a week 8.00am - 8.00pm

Open for breakfast from 8am, with our hot cooked breakfast available until 10:30am. Amazing coffee, fresh juice and homemade gelato bar plus grazing platters, fruit platters and smoothies.

4758 1222

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ISLAND BURGER

Nomads, 1 Sooning Street

NELLY BAY
PRICE RANGE: $$
Dine in or take away

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OPEN: 7 days
Breakfast: 8.00am to 10.30am
Lunch/Dinner: 12.00pm to 8.00pm

Set in one of the best beach locations on Maggie, and probably the best burgers, salads and kids menu in North Queensland, treat yourself to an Island Burger while you sit back and enjoy the view and sea breeze.

4413 7360

SOS Stuffed On Seafood Magnetic Island

SOS (STUFFED ON SEAFOOD) NELLY BAY

Shop 1, 4 Arcadia Road

NELLY BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$
Cuisine: Seafood

Licensed

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OPEN: 7 days a week 11.00am - 8.00pm

Dine in or take away, fresh and delicious seafood. Open for lunch and dinner with Captain's Specials and a licensed bar. Also selling fresh local prawns, bugs, mud crabs, local reef fish, scallops, mussels, crayfish and oysters. Phone for special orders.

4758 1222

ARCADIA

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ARCADIA BAKEHOUSE

Shop 7, 5 Bright Avenue

ARCADIA

PRICE RANGE: $$

Dine in and take away.

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OPEN: 5 days a week

Tues to Sat 7.00am to 3.00pm

Arcadia Bakehouse is a boutique bakehouse on Magnetic Island that specialises in delicious pies, cakes, quality espresso coffee, and bubble tea. We also offer scrumptious and inspired birthday and celebration cakes. Visit our Facebook page for cake inspiration and temptations.

4758 1116

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MAGNETIC ISLAND RSL

35 Hayles Avenue

ARCADIA

PRICE RANGE: $-$$

Dine in and take away. Licensed.

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OPEN: Fri and Sun 5.00pm to 8.00pm

Enjoy delicious meals and a full bar at great prices on Friday and Sunday evenings - and you'll be supporting our veterans! Plus, come along to the Friday RSL Markets for extra food options and other goodies from 5pm to 8pm (April to February). The RSL Hall is also a great place to hire for events, meetings and workshops.

0458 236 410

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ARCADIA STORE

Shop 1, 5 Bright Avenue

ARCADIA

PRICE RANGE: $$

Cafe, gourmet supermarket and petrol.

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OPEN: 7 days a week 8.00am - 6.00pm

Stop for a coffee or take away after browsing a unique range of quality food, breads, organic meats and seafood, dairy goods, gluten free and delicious ready made meals, plus tasty treats. We are also a petrol station, so it's the perfect stop for everything you need.

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STAGE DOOR THEATRE RESTAURANT

5 Hayles Avenue

ARCADIA

PRICE RANGE: $$

Licensed. Stage show and dinner

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OPEN: Fri and Sat 5.30pm to 10.30pm

North Queensland’s No. 1 Theatre Restaurant. Book yourself in for a night of music and laughs, with beautiful live singing, hilarious impersonations, dazzling costumes, orchestral  backing tracks and a three course meal. Visit our website for details on our latest show.

4727 9797

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ARCADIA VILLAGE HOTEL

1- 4 Marine Parade

ARCADIA

PRICE RANGE: $$

Licensed, dine in and bottle shop.

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OPEN: 7 days a week 7.00am - 11.00pm

Bikini Tree Cafe at the Arcadia Village Hotel is open from 7am - 8pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Food specials Monday and Tuesday. Toad races Wednesday. Trivia Thursday. Live music Friday and Saturday. Pub Bingo Sunday. Bar, pool and bottle shop.

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HORSESHOE BAY

SANDI'S ON MAGNETIC

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ADELE'S CAFE

14/1 Pacific Drive

HORSESHOE BAY
PRICE RANGE: $

Cafe.

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OPEN: 7 days a week 9.00am - 5.00pm

Located underneath Maggie's Beachfront Apartments directly next to the bus stop the cafe offers delicious home made icecreams and gelatos, plus tasty lunch treats, with beautiful sea views.

0498 630 900

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MARLIN BAR TAVERN

3 Pacific Drive

HORSESHOE BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$
Cuisine: International

Licensed.

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OPEN: 7 days a week 9.00am - 10.00pm

Casual beachside bar and bistro. Great food, amazing sunsets and icy cold beer and cocktails all year round. The perfect island getaway for a day. The Marlin Bar Tavern caters for all appetites.

4758 1588

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ROAMER

26 - 40 Horseshoe Bay Road

HORSESHOE BAY
PRICE RANGE: $$

Licensed.

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OPEN: 7 days a week 7.00am - 10.00pm

Coffee machine and muffins served from 7am onwards each morning on the deck, or enjoy Breakfast with the Koalas on Mon/Wed/Sat from 8.30am to 10am, an interactive wildlife tour with local rangers during the day, or a visit our bar for a light meal at night plus live music most Friday nights.

4778 5577

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BAREFOOT ART FOOD WINE

5 Pacific Drive

HORSESHOE BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$
Cuisine: International

Licensed.

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OPEN: Thurs to Mon 11.30am - 9.00pm

Barefoot Art Food Wine, is one of the primo restaurants on Magnetic Island set overlooking the Horseshoe Bay beachfront. Multi-award winning. Three stunning seating ares. Fabulous function venue for small parties, exhibitions and gatherings.

4758 1170

Noodies on the Beach

NOODIES ON THE BEACH

6 Pacific Drive

HORSESHOE BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$
Cuisine: Mexican/International

Licensed.

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OPEN: 7 days a week
Mon 9
.00am to 8.00pm
Tues 11.00am to 8.00pm
Wed to Fri 11.00am to 9.00pm
Sat 9.00am to 9.00pm
Sun 8.45am to 9.00pm

Our Latin bar and cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering Mexican and international cuisine, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Dine in or take away. Get a FREE sombrero iwth a jug of margaritas for your table, or try our range of delicious cocktails.

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HORSESHOE BAY FISH & CHIPS

6 Pacific Drive

HORSESHOE BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$
Cuisine: Classic fish and chips TAKE AWAY

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OPEN: 7 days a week

11.00am - 3.00pm & 5.00pm - 7.00pm

What is more classic that fish and chips on the beach? We also have a great selection of burgers to choose from, so drop by and take away ... but please don't feed the seagulls ;)

4758 5500

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SANDI'S ON MAGNETIC ISLAND

7 Pacific Drive

HORSESHOE BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$$
Cuisine: International

Licensed. Dine in or take away.

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OPEN: 7 days a week 7.00am - 9.00pm

Restaurant and wine bar open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Barista made coffee, full brekkie, homemade patisserie, grab and go, burgers and pizzas, local seafood, cocktails and local beers plus gluten free and vegan options. See our Facebook page for live music and special event updates.

4758 1673

PICNIC BAY

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LAVA LAVA

Sea Salt Arcade
Shop 4, 8 - 9 The Esplanade

PICNIC BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$

Dine in or take away

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OPEN: 7 days a week
Cafe: 7.00am - 2.00pm
 

Store: 7.00am - 6.00pm 

Island-style cafe and general store with great coffee, super smoothies, real bagels and more! Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are also available.

4758 1477

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PICNIC BAY HOTEL +
R&R RESTAURANT

1/3 The Esplanade

PICNIC BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$ - $$$

LICIENCED

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OPEN: 7 days a week
Mon - Fri 11.00am to late

Sat & Sun 10am to late

A spectacular location on Magnetic Island with a sweeping beach, tranquil setting and right at the end of the iconic Picnic Bay jetty. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eat at the R&R Restaurant, or drop into the sports bar for a counter meal. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

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MAGGIE ISLAND BREWERY

Sea Salt Arcade
8 - 9 The Esplanade

PICNIC BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$

Licensed, dine in or take away*

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OPEN: Sun to Thurs 12pm - 9pm
            Fri & Sat 12pm - 10pm

A nano brewery providing quality handcrafted beers, local spirits, wine and food suited to our laid back island lifestyle. Want to take away? Purchase a growler and we'll refill it with your choice of beer.

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RESTAURANT ELSIE

Sea Salt Arcade
8 - 9 The Esplanade

PICNIC BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$ - $$$

Licensed

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OPEN: Thurs to Mon From 4pm to late

Treat yourself to a taste sensation. Modern Australian cuisine with flair, meets casual dining. Bookings are recommended. Walk ins are welcome.

0474 800 306

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MAMMA ROMA

Sea Salt Arcade
8 - 9 The Esplanade

PICNIC BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$

BYO, dine in or take away

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OPEN: Tues to Sun 5pm - 8.30pm

A vibrant and popular authentic Italian restaurant, and pizzeria with al fresco dining, providing a range of dishes including gluten free, and vegan options. Bookings are essential.

4758 1790

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AMAROO AT THE BREWERY

Sea Salt Arcade
8 - 9 The Esplanade (Inside the Brewery)

PICNIC BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$

Dine in or take away

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OPEN: 7 Days from 12pm

Latin-inspired dishes from Amaroo at the Brewery. Fresh and flavourful tapas, perfectly paired with your favourite Maggie Island brews. Whether you’re here for a casual drink or a full feast, Amaroo has something special waiting for you.

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