Recently under new owners and decided to try it. One reason to come but definitely a great one,…read morethe seafood platter for two. The platter is huge, with oysters (probably the best item), clams, mussels, Moreton Bay Scallops, calamari with halloumi (probably the best non-fried calamari I've ever had), prawns (huge and very tasty), shoestring potatoes and a few other things that I don't remember but certainly enjoyed. Also, given their Tasmanian roots, some of the seafood is unique to La Vida rather than what you see at the other restaurants. This platter is definitely worth one of your evenings in Noosa.

Bugs. Moreton Bay or Balmain. Shovel Nosed Lobsters. The family Scyllaridae…read more I have loved these critters for ever. Up at Noosa Moreton Bay Bugs are a joy to behold, if you can find somewhere that be holdin' them. Problem is most places want to show off with my little guys and put them in a ravioli or turn them into some kind of foam or do something weird with them so that they aren't bugs any more. Not this place. It used to be called Lindonis I think - thats probably why I am the first to review it. Fact is its been here for twenty years, but for my 200th review I am happy to declare this place serves the best bugs this side of a dirty Chinese kitchen. BBQ'd with garlic and dill butter. Thats all. And eight, yep eight of the little bottom feeders! It takes very good chef to know that the produce is the star and not the cook. I remember an old mate once told me that in French cuisine the chef is the star and in Italian the food is the star. Here the bugs are the stars. We shared a plate of crumbed calarmari and a plate of veggies, which, because this place is classy, was called a 'stack'. The calarmari was sensational, even though it looked like the sort of meal you'd get at a suburban Pizza joint. I asked why they were so good and the owner told me they were fresh caught, marinated in kiwi fruit for just long enough to tenderise them but not so long as to cook them and that the crumb was a special Japanese technique known only to direct descendants of the Samurai Emperor Bugsansei. And I believe her. Left my phone at home 'cos up here you eat in boardies - your good ones for upmarket places and your old faves for the other places. Keeno has some photos which the kids may be able to upload to this review. I shouldn't even try or I will break something.

Some of the best discoveries are unexpected. One such example, is Locale, an Italian Restaurant on…read more62 Hastings St Noosa. Exploring, & popping in for lunch drawn to its gorgeous upscale fit-out. Clean lines, Lots of dark wood, incandescent lighting, ceiling fans, retractable ceiling, and prominent surrounding plants and rock face. Ambience is relaxed, a nice way to have lunch. Service is excellent. Friendly, and ever-present, without being overbearing. Lunch Menu is divided into share plates ("Cicchetti"), Mains ("Pranzo"), as well as Salads & Pizza. Cicchetti & Pranzo prices ranged from $8-23, and $18 - $38 respectively. Start with some amazing sweet potato & pumpkin Gnocchi ($8), with buffalo ricotta, rosemary & sage cream. Unique & divine, available only at lunch. Follow it up with prosciutto & sage wrapped scallops with lemon parsley oil ($8). Another top-notch starter. Continue the gourmet experience with a Filetto di pesce. Snapper with Sicilian green olives, crispy kipfler potatoes, artichoke, white wine & saffron brodetto. Round off with some organic Acquerello Carnaroli saffron risotto, Moreton bay bug, & Gympie baby zucchini. Both mains, are "Wow"! But wait, there's more. If you have room for dessert, go straight to the heavens with the Bombolini. A hazelnut chocolate crème patissiere centred Italian doughnut, praline, & vanilla bean gelato. Add some Valrhona Chocolate fondant, cherry coulis heart, with Saffron gelato, & you have just completed one extraordinary lunch, both in taste & experience. Locale is a must-try if you want to treat yourself, to modern & upscale Italian cuisine. Definitely one of Noosa's gems on Hastings St. Open daily from 12pm.

Having read Jad's review we decided to try Locale for lunch - and weren't we glad we did. The whole…read moreexperience was a complete delight. Service was efficient without being obtrusive from the moment we entered until the time we left two hours later. We started by sharing a couple of entrees, the pork belly which was served with a quince sauce, and the porcini and béarnaise croquettes which matched perfectly with the capers served with them. We followed with a couple of pizzas, the ham, mushroom, olive and red onion for me and the hot salami for Liz - we were warned that the salami one was hot but the balance was perfect, just a slight chilli aftertaste that did not leave a burning sensation in the mouth. We only ate half the pizzas (they boxed up the rest and we'll have them for supper tonight) as we wanted to make sure we had room for dessert. And what beautiful desserts they were! I had the limoncello pannacotta whilst Liz had the tiramisu - the menu suggested that the tiramisu was deconstructed, but the waitress made sure we knew that before accepting the order - and both desserts were absolutely heavenly. We finished up with a glass of limoncello each and an espresso, and walked out very well satisfied clutching our pizza box for supper. Cost? Our food cost $92 and we spent another $80 on drinks - which we felt was well worth it.

We wanted to go to movies anyway so decided to get the movie meal deal…read more We picked the lasagna and spaghetti bolognese from the special menu with a glass of red wine, fantastic. Busy and friendly atmosphere.

I had eaten at this restaurant 1 year ago and the food was very tasty. I think last night meal was…read morethe worst Italian food I have ever eaten. Ordered the spaghetti Marinara but it was nothing but tomato sauce and pasta. Won't be visiting again.

Went last night, family of 4. We waited 5-10mins for a table and was then seated in a couch area…read more Ordered food and drinks at bar and drinks were handed straight over. Then came the wait. We ordered 2 pastas and 2 pizzas. Waited 1hr and 11mins for 1 pizza. Spoke to staff and they checked on food. Waited another 15mins for the 2 pastas. Another 15mins for sons pizza. absolutely shocking service. Food was average. So disappointed. I will say the manager gave us 50% refund but honestly. To wait this long for such easy meals and it was clear it was super rushed anyway. never again. Never

So here's a place that's by the beach and is open on holidays. Does it have anything else going for…read moreit? It's not unexpectedly fairly costly in this premium location, with an extra charge on holidays (common practice around these parts, but notable as that's when people go to the beach). Nonetheless, I managed to avoid this as for some reason didn't put the sign up until after I'd paid. The place was busy, and it's a nicer dining area than average. The pizza itself was notable for the quantity of toppings. The pizza I ordered had pumpkin, artichokes, and sundried tomatoes. I'm not wild about pumpkin, but it was a palatable pizza, and I was full enough to walk all the way around the nearby national park and start my trip back without so much as a hint of hunger. Seeing as how the Sunshine Coast region has yet to catch the vegetarian fever that has spread through Gold Coast and Brisbane, this place is an acceptable option for me.

Wonderful! Great food (try the risotto, and if you don't…read morelike risotto, ask for its spaghetti version - it's divine) and an absolutely lovely waitress.

We stayed 3 nights at the resort & booked Relish for the 1st night…read more Terrific meals of Fresh Mahi Mahi & a brilliant pork & prawn yellow curry. Top service & very enjoyable. Might return here. Night 2: Xmas in July special. The Free-range chicken was amazing, as was the pudding. Night 3: Sirloin steak cooked perfectly. Well : This place was so good we went 3 nights in a row at Relish for dinner instead of traveling into Noosa. Very friendly - even when they got busier on the weekend. Never ever been to the same place 3 night in a row so it was obviously comfortable for us & terrific food. The kiwi chef deserves a lot of credit. #ResearchAndTravelServices #facxual_events

Had dinner their last weekend and it was really bad. A birthday celebration and staying at the…read moreresort, so very disappointing. My 10yo and 15yo even walked away without eating dinner. Shocking.

Family set out for a walk down Gympie Terrace with no particular restaurant in mind. We came…read moreacross Madmegs and after reading their menu decided that there was something for each one of the family (4) and were welcomed warmly and given a choice of seating even though there were quite a few tables reserved already (a good sign!). We had a variety of dishes ranging from chicken to calamari however I personally ordered the anti-pasto platter from the 'to share' menu and was surprised at the size of the platter (bigger than I thought) and the quality and flavour of the ingredients. A very tasty meal and enjoyable experience and most notable was that it represented great value for a light meal at a very reasonable price ($25 / head not including my wife's wine) Lovely people, lovely food and a great view of the river. Would not hesitate to return.

I hate to do it, as this is a nice location on the river, nice people, and a nice menu with plenty…read moreof vegetarian pizzas. They had some New York pictures on the wall. However, no self respecting NYC establishment would ever put out a pizza like this. Between the crust, sauce, cheese, onions, and arugula, this was a remarkably tasteless pizza. None of it shone through at all. Tasteless, thin white crusts are emblematic of Australian pizza, but sometimes the toppings bail it out. Not this time. I could hardly even tell there was tomato sauce there, and the onions were soggy and lifeless. The bar isn't high for pizza around here, but even in Noosa, I've found better pizza. I simply couldn't in good conscience rate this place higher.