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Brightwater Hotel, Mountain Creek, AU-QLD

Brightwater Hotel

4.5
4.5
2059 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Brightwater Hotel is the best pub on the Sunshine Coast! With its stunning lakeside location and beautiful waterfront views, the venue provides a wide range of entertainment and leisure facilities for the whole family.

Offering guests a warm Sunshine Coast dining experience, Brightwater Hotel provides a wide range of fresh seafood dishes, MSA-grade steaks, and classic pub meals like pizza, pasta, and schnitzel. An indulgent variety of desserts are also on offer to indulge in or share. Ingredients are sourced from local food providers in surrounding areas like Mooloolaba and the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

We have 5 function spaces including Pontoon and Pontoon Deck, The Lounge Deck, Pavilion Deck and our flagship venue, The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast which offers seating for up to 150 guests or space for a roving cocktail style event for up to 250 guests.

Come in and meet our team or make your enquiry for your next function!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 5493 9440
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Damien Grimes
  • Private party facilities
    Four separate waterfront spaces on offer with great packages available. Our professional team will work closely with you to ensure the smooth running and success of your function.To make further enquiries in relation to your next function at Brightwater Hotel, please call 1300 490 408 or email functions@maevahospitality.com.au
  • Area
    Mountain Creek
  • Cross Street
    Brightwater Boulevard
  • Parking details
    Undercover secure parking for 100 vehicles including disable parking, plus street parking available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Super Bowl LIX Free to Book!

    10 Feb 2025 only
    🏈Doors Open at 8:30am 🏈Kick off 9:30am 🏈Food from 10am 🏈Live and loud on the big screen 🏈Sports bar tables available for booking 🏈Coors stubbies and Buckets of 4 available 🏈Fried Chicken Wings and Schooner discount voucher 🏈You wont want to miss it

What 2,059 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sunshine Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Sunshine Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Best Service

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Best Ambience

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Child-friendly

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Innovative

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brightwater Hotel boasts "fantastic location" with scenic lake views, offering a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." The friendly staff and efficient service enhance the welcoming atmosphere. Its diverse menu caters to all tastes, making it a great spot for families and groups. Regulars appreciate the "relaxing pub" vibe and commend the venue for being "clean and presentable."

2,059 Reviews
  1. Monsheba

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious lunch for my birthday today. The service was excellent and staff so friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be coming back again soon.
    Brightwater HotelResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks Monsheba, we're so pleased you enjoyed your birthday with us. We look forward to seeing you next time.

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  2. Tony

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat outside: Lovely view, nice temperature Great service and lovely food
    Brightwater HotelResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks Tony!

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  3. LIn

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 14 after our annual meeting and had a long table in the side room. Grateful for a cool room on a warm day. Service was very efficient for both drinks & food. We will be back next year.
    Brightwater HotelResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you!

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  4. Graham

    Sunshine Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch today. Good service at a reasonable price.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 27 January 2025
    Great to hear, thanks Graham.

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  5. Jackie

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food service was very good. Meals came out quickly.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 27 January 2025
    Great, thanks Jackie.

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  6. Alan

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We found it very Hot and very uncomfortable We won’t be back in the hot weather.We had lovely meals but to hot inside to eat
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 27 January 2025
    We appreciate your feedback Alan. Inside is airconditioned... we have passed this on to the management team to address.

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  7. Michael

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Meal, Very attentive staff. It appeared to be a new menu which caters for all. Nice relaxing pub.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 27 January 2025
    Thanks Michael, we hope to see you again soon.

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  8. Stephen

    Brisbane

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Kids night - not all kids games working - no kids movie Only one kid sweet option . Food ok but had better
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 28 January 2025
    We appreciate your feedback Stephen, thank you. We have passed it on to management to address.

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  9. Ann

    Gold Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and reasonable prices and the service was outstanding
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 20 January 2025
    Great, thanks Ann!

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  10. Warren

    Sunshine Coast

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Took a long time after being seated for a staff member came to take our order..as we had to ask someone in the end.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 20 January 2025
    We appreciate your feedback Warren, thank you.

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FAQs

Brightwater Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 5493 9440.

Brightwater Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 2059 OpenTable diners.

Brightwater Hotel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brightwater Hotel

15 Freshwater St, Mountain Creek, AU-QLD 4557

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Brightwater Boulevard
  • Area
    Mountain Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Undercover secure parking for 100 vehicles including disable parking, plus street parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Damien Grimes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (07) 5493 9440
  • Private party facilities
    Four separate waterfront spaces on offer with great packages available. Our professional team will work closely with you to ensure the smooth running and success of your function.To make further enquiries in relation to your next function at Brightwater Hotel, please call 1300 490 408 or email functions@maevahospitality.com.au
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