Restaurants & cafes

Eat like a prince on Hastings Street for under $40

Eating out in Noosa has never been a cheap experience. The average price of a Main Course in Noosa is around $35, regardless of the calibre of the eating place or the quality of the food (both which vary enormously, but we won’t go into that right now…).

Berardo’s Restaurant and Bar on Hastings Street is one of Noosa’s better dining establishments. Beautifully appointed with an all-white interior, Berardo’s prides itself on creative cuisine using local produce. But it you’re ordering from their a la carte menu it’s going to cost you – with main meals around $40, 3 courses and a glass of wine will normally set you back at least $90 per person.

I’ll have my coffee with views, please

I like to think I’m not a creature of habit, but I do have several rituals that I wouldn’t miss for the world. One of them is a bi-weekly morning swim on Noosa’s Main Beach with my mate Carol, followed by a coffee at Sails. Okay, the temperature has dropped a few degrees in recent weeks and the swim has been replaced by a walk, but the coffee routine remains the same.

The view from Sails

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