Coast

Soaring cathedral ceilings and gorgeous timber furnishings imbue Coast's atrium dining room with a boutique beachside resort vibe. This is Hervey Bay dining at its most stylish. Its popularity with locals and savvy tourists means the outside tables overlooking the waterfront esplanade are likely to be buzzing on any given night. The innovative menu is designed for a relaxed, shared experience, and succeeds in showcasing gorgeous local seafood with dishes such as perfectly seared Hervey Bay scallops with preserved lemon, pine nuts and parsley butter. A fragrant Asian-inspired king prawn dish with cucumber, coriander, bean shoots and peanuts with chilli caramel is flavoursome and beautifully balanced. Slow-cooked meat dishes are another speciality, including pork collar served with kimchi and lettuce leaves, designed to be enjoyed san choi bao style; tender, sweet beef short ribs smothered in house-made smoky-sweet bourbon glaze are to be popular for good reason. For dessert expect decadent renderings of gussied-up comfort food such as brownies and banana splits.