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Best places to grab a drink or a bite to eat

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Magnetic Island's food scene is a wonderful mix of local coffee shops, laid-back beachfront pubs and fine-dining seafood restaurants. Check out below some of the most popular ones or view for the complete dining guide.

Pepper's Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar

Located at Nelly Bay, Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar is Peppers Blue on Blue Resort’s popular onsite restaurant. With its distinctive modern décor and massive outdoor decking and seating making this a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the sunshine while dining on sumptuous menu items.

The massive outdoor deck is ideal for embracing the classic Queensland climate, where the serene marina and aqua water outlook soothes the soul. All windows and doors of this sleek and contemporary restaurant can be opened for a seamless transition between traditional and al-fresco dining options. The decking overlooks the tranquil Marina allowing you to sit back relax and watch the ever-changing scenery.

Peppers Boardwalk

Picnic Bay Hotel- R&R Restaurant

R&R Bar and Restaurant is situated a stone’s throw from the historic Picnic Bay Jetty, offering uninterrupted, panoramic views of the Coral Sea and Townsville coastline and headlands.

Locally-sourced seafood and daily specials are the star on the menu and food can be enjoyed in a casual al-fresco setting made for embracing the Queensland climate. Alternatively, dine in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy viewing our colorful, native Great Barrier Reef aquarium, the largest on the island.

Picnic Bay R & R Restaurant

Cafe' Nourish Heart and Soul Food

A chilled-out, licensed beachside cafe' on the beautiful Horseshoe Bay, Cafe Nourish Heart and Soul Food offers gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options.

cafe nourish


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