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ing cotton tree. Seafood is the star of the menu; after dinner, roll back to the outdoor
lounges for dessert and some seriously romantic stargazing.
Lot 104
( 07-5326 1990; 104/101-105 The Esplanade, Mooloolaba; mains $15-30; 6pm-late)
Hip hangout over-
looking the water with all manner of munchies on the menu, from the addictive popcorn
chicken share-plate, to the hands-off-it's-mine prawn-and-crab linguini. They're also
renowned for their espresso; be ready to wait a while for your fix.
FUSION
$$
Karma Waters
(Mantra, Esplanade; mains $23-34; 7.30am-10.30pm)
Another outdoor eatery along the lively
esplanade, Karma Waters dishes up Mod Oz cuisine with a Portuguese influence. Loads of
gluten-free alternatives.
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$
Drinking
Mooloolaba SLSC
(Esplanade, Mooloolaba; 10am-10pm Sun-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat)
Right on the beach, Moo-
loolaba's true-blue Aussie surf club has stunning views by day and suntanned dance-floor
antics by night. Also does top-notch pub grub.
SURF CLUB
SolBar
( 07-5443 9550; 19 Ocean St, Maroochydore; 7.30am-2pm Mon & Tue, 7.30am-2pm & 5pm-1am Wed & Thu,
7.30am-3am Fri, 5pm-3am Sat, 2pm-1am Sun)
SolBar is a godsend for city-starved indie fans. A con-
stantly surprising line-up takes to the stages here, while punters enjoy an array of interna-
tional beers and a less-surfy atmosphere than most other joints in town.
CLUB
Club WT
(Wharf, Mooloolaba; 10am-3am Thu-Sat)
It's loud, tacky and incredibly popular with backpack-
ers and locals. Inside the otherwise family-friendly Wharf Tavern.
CLUB
