Restaurants in Montville, Places to Eat – Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Written by: xr1ye
September 7, 2025
You don’t exactly come to Montville just to eat — but let’s be honest, food ends up stealing the show. Maybe it’s the cool mountain air. Maybe it’s the views. Either way, something about it all just makes things taste better.
If you’re staying at our couples retreat Sunshine Coast, these are the Montville restaurants we always recommend. Not just the ones with views — the ones with soul.
Dining on the Deck – Secrets on the Lake
This isn’t hype — Dining on the Deck really is one of the best restaurants for breakfast or lunch with a view. You’re up in the canopy, situated in the rainforest, overlooking Lake Baroon with panoramic views of the water.
The menu pulls from nearby farms and kitchens — it’s classic, satisfying, and always feels like a treat. Think local eggs, handmade pastries, fresh coffee, and birdsong in the background. They’re open 7 days a week, but don’t just show up. Make a booking.
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The Long Apron – Montville’s Fine Dining Star
Set within Spicers Clovelly Estate, this is fine dining in every sense — but not the kind that forgets where it is. The Long Apron is led by a talented chef team known for their seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and that unmistakable creative bistro menu style.
It’s made every list: AGFG, Urban List, you name it. Expect small details, bold flavours, and a wine list curated to match. One for anniversaries, long weekends, or just a reason to dress up for a change.
Edge Restaurant Montville – Bistro by the Cliffs
Looking for lunch at the edge restaurant with a view? You’ve found it. This place is literally perched on the edge of the escarpment, with wide open Sunshine Coast Hinterland views that stretch all the way to the coast.
Inside, it’s laid back — more bistro than formal dining. The menu includes steaks, pastas, seafood, and a few lighter picks. The vibe? Come as you are. And if you’re seated outside, bring your sunnies — you’re above the tree line here.
Montville Café-Bar-Grill – Local Favourite
This one’s a Sunshine Coast institution. Locals love it, visitors keep coming back. You’ll get big servings, friendly service, and a menu packed with local produce — including mains that feel like elevated pub food.
There’s a beer garden, indoor seating, and they’re open 7 days, making it an easy go-to when everything else is booked. Great for groups, couples, or solo stop-ins.
Kondalilla Restaurant – Dine Among the Trees
Set in the grounds of Kondalilla Eco Resort, this place is made for slowing down. You’ll sit by tall windows, surrounded by forest, and probably stay longer than you planned.
Set in the grounds of Kondalilla Eco Resort, this place is made for slowing down. You’ll sit by tall windows, surrounded by forest, and probably stay longer than you planned.
Clouds Vineyard – Wine, Platters, Peace
A short drive out of Montville lands you at Clouds Vineyard, where there’s not much to do but sip, snack, and stare at the sky. That’s the whole point.
There’s no full kitchen here, but the grazing platters are solid — local cheeses, fruits, breads — and the wine tasting paddles are a fun way to discover something new. The best seats are out on the lawn with the mountains and rainforest behind you.
Before You Book: A Final Note
Montville fills up fast — especially the best restaurants with a view. Most places recommend a booking, especially on weekends. And many are open 7 days, which gives you options if your plans shift.
Staying nearby makes all the difference. At Hinterland Igloo, you’re minutes from everything but still tucked away. Peaceful, private, and perfectly placed for food, wine, and quiet forest nights. A proper couples retreat Sunshine Coast style — just how we like it.
