#1
Ramen in May - Japanese Restaurant
4.8
1293 reviews · Score: 91/100
Ramen in May - Japanese Restaurant 4.8(1,293) · A$20–40Asian · · Shop3/390 Shute Harbour RdClosed · Opens 11:30 AM
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2026 Rankings
Best Restaurants in Airlie Beach
Compare the top restaurants in Airlie Beach, QLD — ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated July 2026 · Based on 13,299 real Google reviews across 21 restaurants
Top Restaurants in Airlie Beach, QLD
We've analysed 13,299 real Google reviews to rank the best restaurants in Airlie Beach. Businesses are ranked by our composite reputation score combining Google ratings, review volume, and online presence — last updated July 2026.
The best restaurants in Airlie Beach, QLD are Ramen in May - Japanese Restaurant (4.8★, 1293 reviews), Alley Cat ฅ⃛ Japanese Fusion (4.8★, 299 reviews), Dickie's Dogs (4.7★, 446 reviews), Airlie Tandoori (4.5★, 278 reviews) and Ammos Shak (5.0★, 21 reviews). Each is ranked by an independent reputation score from real Google reviews (13,299 reviews analysed across 21 businesses) — see the full top 21 below. Rankings last updated July 2026.
#2
Alley Cat ฅ⃛ Japanese Fusion
4.8
299 reviews · Score: 82/100
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#3
Dickie's Dogs
4.7
446 reviews · Score: 79/100
"Great fresh ingredients, super quick service and awesome value for money"
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#6
Sorrento Restaurant & Bar
4.2
2267 reviews · Score: 67/100
Sorrento Restaurant & Bar 4.2(2,267) · A$20–60Restaurant · · 22 Shingley DrCasual spot for hearty mains & sea viewsClosed · Opens 11:30 AM
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#7
La Tabella Italian
4.2
1776 reviews · Score: 67/100
La Tabella Italian 4.2(1,776) · A$40–120Italian · · 7/6 The EsplanadeClosed · Opens 5 PM
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#8
Mika Airlie Kitchen & Bar
4.2
1232 reviews · Score: 67/100
Mika Airlie Kitchen & Bar 4.2(1,232) · A$20–40Mexican · · shop 13/6 Airlie EsplanadeClosed · Opens 3 PM
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#9
Korean BBQ Grill （d‘viet house）
4.2
733 reviews · Score: 67/100
Korean BBQ Grill （d‘viet house） 4.2(733) · A$40–60Korean BBQ · · Shop 8,9/293 Shute Harbour Rd
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#10
Whitsunday Seafood Bar
4.4
722 reviews · Score: 67/100
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#12
Chinese Takeaway - Noodle & Rice
4.0
289 reviews · Score: 67/100
"sweet and sour chicken, laksa and nasi goreng is very very delicious!"
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#13
Loco Bites
5.0
33 reviews · Score: 65/100
"Tacos were lovely, beef amd prawn tacos were our favourites."
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#16
The Pub
3.8
1741 reviews · Score: 59/100
The Pub 3.8(1,741)Restaurant · · Airlie Beach Hotel, 16 Airlie Esplanade+61 7 4964 1777
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#18
McDonald's Airlie Beach
3.3
819 reviews · Score: 53/100
McDonald's Airlie Beach 3.3(819) · A$1–20Fast Food · · Whitsunday Village Shopping Centre, Shute Harbour RdIconic fast-food burger & fries chainOpen 24 hours
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#21
Airlie Hunger Stop
4.4
56 reviews · Score: 31/100
"Tasty, quick and great value food."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about restaurants in Airlie Beach.
Who are the best restaurants in Airlie Beach?
We've ranked the top 21 restaurants in Airlie Beach, QLD based on our composite reputation score combining Google ratings, review volume, and online presence. Our rankings are updated daily.
How do you rank restaurants in Airlie Beach?
Our rankings use a composite reputation score that weighs Google star rating, review volume, and online presence (website + contact details). This gives a more complete picture than star ratings alone.
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We track hundreds of restaurants across Airlie Beach and the wider QLD area. This page shows the top 21 based on their online reputation.
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