From beachside bars and family-friendly cafés to boutique breweries and fine-dining restaurants, the Capricorn Coast region is bursting with local flavour.
Whether you’re chasing ocean views, a paddock-to-plate experience, or a perfectly poured espresso, you’ll find it here.
Explore our venues below — each one proudly part of our local tourism community and ready to welcome you with our genuine Capricorn Coast hospitality.
Capricorn Coast
Restaurants, Bars & Licensed Venues
| The Waterline Restaurant (Keppel Bay Marina) | Waterfront dining with local flavours. Paddock to plate experience. | Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7.00am – 9.00pm |
| Great Keppel Island Hideaway Bar & Bistro | Beachfront bistro vibes; casual island fare and sundowners. | Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7.30am – 8.00pm |
| Keppel Bay Sailing Club (Yeppoon) The Clubhouse | Relaxed coastal dining with ocean views, classic meals, and a friendly community vibe. | Open daily from 11.00am. All day dining Fri – Sun. |
| Keppel Bay Sailing Club (Yeppoon) The Spinnaker | Casual dining, drinks and entertainment. Ocean views and kids’ playground. | Open daily for lunch and dinner. |
| Keppel Bay Sailing Club (Yeppoon) Kracker’s Bar & Grill | Home of Yeppoon Bowls Club. Hearty pub classics to fresh, seasonal dishes. | Bistro is open for lunch Wed – Sun and dinner 7 nights a week. |
| Keppel Bay Sailing Club (Emu Park) Club Emu Park | Home of the Emu Park Bowls Club. Live entertainment, functions and social bowls. | Open daily from 11.00am. |
| Yeppoon RSL (Yeppoon) Diggers Restaurant | Yeppoon RSL is a much-loved local hub where good food, great company, and community spirit come together. | Mon – Thurs – CLOSED Open Fri – Sun from 2.00pm |
| Vue Wine Bar & Restaurant (Yeppoon) | Modern coastal plates and a curated wine list. | Mon – CLOSED Tues – Thurs – 3.00pm – 11.00pm Fri – Sun – 11.00am – 11.00pm |
| Tsuruya Japanese Restaurant (Yeppoon) | Japanese classics and fresh sashimi. | Sun and Mon – CLOSED Tues – Sat – open for lunch and dinner |
| The Strand Hotel (Yeppoon) | Iconic pub with sea views; bistro and bar. | Open daily for lunch and dinner Fri – Sat – All day dining |
| The Station 4703 (Yeppoon) | Contemporary dining, live music and events. | Open daily from 11.00am – late |
| The Alley (Yeppoon) | Family-friendly eats and entertainment hub. | Open daily from 6.30am Dinner Wed – Sun |
| Footlights Theatre Restaurant (Yeppoon) | Dinner and show experience. | Lunch and Night Shows available |
| Ofishal Beachclub (Yeppoon) | Seafood sensations, laid-back coastal cocktails and bites. | Mon and Tues – CLOSED Wed – Sun – open from 11.30am |
Cafés, Bakeries & Casual Eats
| Keppel Bay Sailing Club (Yeppoon) Sail Inn Cafe and Bar | Café and bar serving great coffee, light bites, and seaside sips just steps from the sand. | Open daily from 6.00am |
| Baked on 44 (Yeppoon) | Artisan bakery and coffee. | Open from 7.00am – 5.00pm Mon – Fri Open from 6.30am – 2.00pm Sat Open from 7.30am – 1.00pm Sun |
| Zambrero (Yeppoon) | Fresh Mexican eats. | Open daily from 10.00am |
| Rossco’s Pizza (Yeppoon) | Local favourite pizzas. | Open daily from 11.30am |
| Lure Living (Yeppoon) | Cafe & homewares; brunch and brews. | Mon – Thurs – 5.30am – 3.00pm Fri – Sun – 5.30am – Late |
| Tanby Garden Centre (Tanby) Hygge Cafe | Garden centre cafe; coffee, cakes, light bites. | Mon – Fri – 7.30am – 3.00pm Sat – Sun – 8.30am – 3.00pm |
| Cocobrew Express (Yeppoon) | Quick specialty coffee – grab and go eats. | Mon – Fri – 5.00am – 3.45pm Sat – 5.00am – 2.00pm Sun – 6.00am – 1.00pm |
| Plumtree Store & Crab Pot Bar (Stanage Bay) | Country store with cafe/bar options. | Open daily from 7.00am – 700pm |
Distilleries & Breweries
| Crimson Finch Brewery (Yeppoon) | Small-batch brewery with taproom. | Mon – 4.00pm – 10.00pm CLOSED Tues Wed – Thurs – 3.30pm – 7.30pm Fri – Sun – 12noon – 8.00pm |
| Reef Distillers (Yeppoon) | Craft spirits with local botanicals. | Open by appointment |
Experiences with On-site Food & Beverage
| Capricorn Caves (The Caves) | Cafe/kiosk offering refreshments pre/post tour. | Open daily from 8.30pm – 4.00pm |
| Koorana Crocodile Farm (Capricorn Coast) | Lunch available daily pre/post tour. | Open daily from 10.00am – 3.00pm |
Rockhampton
Clubs & Licensed Venues
| Frenchville Sports Club (Rockhampton) | Multi-outlet dining and sports hub. | Open daily from 10.00am – Late |
| Rocky Sports Club (Rockhampton) | Bistro, bar & community events. | Open daily from 10.00am – Late |
| Rockhampton Leagues Club (Rockhampton) | Family-friendly dining and bar. | Open daily from 9.00am – Late |
| Buddy Boy Kitchen (Rockhampton) | Unique, contemporary and modern dining experience. | CLOSED Sun Mon – Sat lunch and dinner |
Cafés, Bakeries & Tea Rooms
| Riverston Tea Rooms | Classic high tea and café fare. | CLOSED Mon Tues – Fri – 7.30am – 3.00pm Sat – 7.00am – 3.00pm Sun – 7.00am – 2.00pm |
| Artizan Gluten Free Bakery | 100% gluten-free baked goods. | CLOSED Sun Mon – Fri – 7.30am – 2.00pm Sat – 8.00am – 12noon |
