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Acqua Restaurant & Bar, Caloundra, QLD

Acqua Restaurant & Bar

4.4
4.4
459 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian
Corner of The Esplanade & Otranto Avenue Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, QLD 4551

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
ACQUA: A Waterfront Destination for Good Food & Great Times

Are you looking for a waterfront venue with exceptional food, great service, and a good vibe?

Acqua Restaurant & Bar has won the Reader's Choice Award in 2022 and the Diners' Choice Award in 2025 from AGFG, all voted by the locals.

Our menu is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine with a twist of Australian flavors. Our most popular dishes include our creamy, spicy, and tasty pasta, as well as our calamari and barramundi. Enjoy amazing cocktails, fabulous views, and a great vibe.

Let us be your host for your next visit to Caloundra!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Fri–Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 459 people are saying

Acqua Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sunshine Coast

    Healthy

  • Sunshine Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Sunshine Coast

    Modern Australian

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Best Service

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Best Value

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Good for business meals

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Healthy

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Acqua Restaurant & Bar offers "beautiful meals" with "attentive service" in a stunning location overlooking the Pumicestone Passage. Diners rave about the "superb flavors" and "great variety" on the menu. The restaurant is praised for its "wonderful service" and a "lovely setting," making it perfect for special occasions.

459 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Love this place and went here for a special occasion. Booked for 6:30 and placed order but unfortunately the waitress just missed the mark. So many tables seated and served after us that it was embarrassing - for her. Entree arrived after mains served to others who arrived after us. When the main came out late and then cold it was as if it were waiting on the bench for too long.

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  2. Lynne

    Queensland1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Simple meal, nicely cooked and good value for holiday spending.

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  3. Emma

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful meals and staff. Would recommend to friends and family

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  4. Debbie

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely one of the nicest meals we've had in Caloundra. The food was superb. The flavours well balanced. We will definitely be back.
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on 8 April 2025
    Hi Debbie, Thank you for your support. Hope you will come back for more wonderful flavors. Kindly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  5. Teena

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, the waiter was very attentive , and worked well with our table.

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  6. Suzanne

    Sunshine Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a pleasant dining experience with great food and views. Unfortunately diners at a nearby table spoiled the ambience by being very loud.
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on 8 April 2025
    Hi Suzanne, Great to hear we have met your expectation. Hope we can see you again soon. Kindly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  7. Cindy

    Sunshine Coast2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall experience was wonderful & overlooking the Pumicestone Passage while sharing beautiful food was delightful. Thank you.
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on 8 April 2025
    Hi Cindy, Thank you for the great review. Hope we can see you again soon in the near future. Kindly regards Acqua Restaurant & Bar

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  8. Mick

    New South Wales8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good service. Our waitress was very helpful with changing dishes to suit dietry requirements. Food was lovely although a little up there in price.
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on 30 March 2025
    Hi Mick, We are glad to hear that you were enjoy your dinner with us. Hope you will come back for more. Kindly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  9. Natalie

    Sunshine Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and Cocktails. Wonderful service. Never felt rushed and lovely setting. We had a variety of dishes and every one was yum.
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on 21 March 2025
    Hi Natalie, Great to hear that you were enjoyed your dinner with us. Hope we can see you back for many more. Kindly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  10. Lenni & Andy

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great! Food was amazing and all at affordable prices for a beautiful restaurant. We'll definitely go back for more!
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on 21 March 2025
    Hi Lenni, Thank you for your review. Hope to see you again soon. Kindly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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FAQs

Acqua Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 5492 8155.

Acqua Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 459 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Acqua Restaurant & Bar

Corner of The Esplanade & Otranto Avenue Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, QLD 4551

Additional information

  • Area
    Caloundra
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Fri–Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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