Dining out on Magnetic Island
Take in a Show
Go and see a CABARET SHOW. Showing at every Friday and Saturday night. The shows are hilarious!! Phone 07 47 785 448
www.stagedoortheatre.com.au
Horseshoe Bay
Barefoot Art Wine Food - casual, gourmet fare. This restaurant combines everything for a fantastic dining experience. Great food accompanied by an extensive wine list that will please even the most discerning palette. Visit the upstairs art gallery to browse through the work of talented local artists. Ph. 07 47 581 170
Swenson's Restaurant - Curries and a la carte dining. Set amongst tropical gardens this restaurant offers fantastic curries at an affordable price. There is also a lively bar and friendly staff. A great night out. Ph. 07 47 785 577
Noodies on the Beach Latin Bar & Cafe - Great Mexican food and cocktails. Receive a free sombrero with every jug of margarita. Inexpensive and a fun night. Also open for lunch. 07 47 785 786
Marlin Bar & Bistro - Great pub, great view. Sit in the front window of this bar and watch the magnificent sunset. The food is pub style and the portions are massive. You could easily share a meal between two people. Ph. 07 47 581 588.
Arcadia
Stage Door Theatre Restaurant Cabaret Show & Dinner - Friday & Saturday nights. This is a highly recommended night out. The night combines a three course meal with a show. Bernadette & Phil play to packed houses in their hilarious comedy cabaret and dinner show. They combine beautiful live singing and glamorous costumes with tongue in cheek impersonation of famous celebrities. Ph. 07 47 785 448 or visit Stage Door Theatre Restaurant for more details.
Island Bistro - Affordable Bistro. Part of the Magnums and Island Tavern complex the bistro offers budget pub style meals. Ph. 07 47 785 177
Banisters Seafood Cafe & Takeaway - Recently under new ownership. Fish and chip shop, serving mostly deep fried foods. Ph. 07 47 785 700
Nelly Bay
Boardwalk @ Peppers - Modern Australian Cuisine Set on the ocean front in the Nelly Bay Marina, this brand new restaurant is part of the Peppers Blue Resort. Ph. 07 47 584 200
Man Friday - Mexican & Australian - BYO restaurant in a casual outdoor garden setting. The food is good and it's a great place to save money by taking your own drinks. Ph. 07 47 785 658
Restaurant le Paradis - Traditional French Cuisine. Enjoy the taste of France with an authentic French chef. This restaurant offers set 3 course meals if your in before 6pm and out by 7pm. Their a la carte dining is lovely but being traditional french food, the portions are small. Ph. 07 47 785 155
Macathur's Restaurant - Magnetic International Resort Dining & Cocktails by the pool. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Dine in style overlooking the pool area. The menu features seafood and international cuisine. Ph. 47 785 200
Pizza Tonite - Al fresco dining or takeaway. The pizzas are absolutely delicious. Home deliveries too. Ph 07 47 581 400
Picnic Bay
Antonio Moran Family Restaurant - Romantic yet family friendly restaurant located just a stones throw from the beach. Spanish born Antonio Moran has been cooking up his famous pizza's, pasta, steaks and seafood for over 10 years on Magnetic Island, and elsewhere for even longer. This is his newest restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offering a simple yet tasty menu of pizza (the dough is made fresh each day) pasta, steaks, and locally sourced aussie seafood, and homemade burgers. Ph. 07 47 785 018.
RnR Cafe & Bar - Oceanfront Dining. Next to the Picnic Bay Hotel overlooking the jetty, this cafe offers upmarket pub style food and has a good wine list to match. Ph. 07 47 785 166
Alby's Chinese Restaurant - Dine in or Takeaway. Traditional chinese takeaway. Try the home made dim sims - they're delicious. Ph. 07 47 785 706