#1
The Hungry Pelican Cafe
Read 464 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
next to Wetside Water Park, 1/267A Esplanade, Pialba Queensland 4655
0497 855 357thehungrypelican.com.auChange service or location
2026 rankings QLD
23 Best Restaurants
in Hervey Bay
Compare the top 23 restaurants in Hervey Bay, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Data as of 28 September 2026 · 21,241 Google reviews across 23 listed businesses
See the 23 listings ↓Top 23 Restaurants in Hervey Bay, QLD
1–23 of 23The shortlist
The Hungry Pelican Cafe (4.8 stars from 464 Google reviews), Odyssey Bistro (4.8 stars from 409 Google reviews) and The Fraser Coast Artisan Pasta Bar (4.8 stars from 237 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Hervey Bay restaurants ranking.
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#2
Odyssey Bistro
Read 409 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
#3
The Fraser Coast Artisan Pasta Bar
Read 237 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
#4
50’s Diner Hervey Bay
Read 606 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#5
The Dock Hervey Bay - Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Read 1,126 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#6
Bayaroma Cafe
Read 915 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#7
Banksia Seafood and Grill
Read 523 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#8
Barrel n Vine
Read 388 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#9
Sea Breeze Cafe Hervey Bay
Read 612 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#10
Schnitzel & Ribs
Read 329 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#11
Olive Turkish Restaurant
Read 260 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#12
Dawg Boys Hervey Bay
Read 235 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#13
Bay Central Tavern
Read 2,091 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#14
Tres Salsas - Mexican Restaurant Cantina
Read 613 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#15
Lone Star Rib House Hervey Bay
Read 438 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#16
Waterfront Restaurant
Read 415 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#17
Beach House Hotel
Read 2,994 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#18
The Clubhouse Hervey Bay
Read 480 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
Corner Tooth St & Old Maryborough Road, Pialba, Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay QLD 4655
(07) 4124 1177theclubhouseherveybay.com.au#19
Bar Soma
Read 452 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
5/346 Esplanade, Scarness Queensland 4655
barsoma.com.au#20
The Bayswater Bar and Grill
Read 2,160 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#21
Cafe Balaena restaurant
Read 1,490 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#22
Thyme @ The Vinyard
Read 276 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
552 Esplanade, Urangan Queensland 4655
thymeatthevinyard.com.au#23
Enzo's on the Beach
Read 3,728 reviewsReputation score: 83/100
Hervey Bay, 351a Esplanade, Scarness Queensland 4655
enzosonthebeach.comShowing 23 of 23 listings on LocalLocal. The ranking covers our Hervey Bay listings. How we rank businesses →
How do restaurants in Hervey Bay compare?
The 23 restaurants listed on LocalLocal in Hervey Bay have 21,241 Google reviews in total. Their median rating is 4.5 stars. The median review count is 480.
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Which restaurants lead LocalLocal's Hervey Bay ranking?
The Hungry Pelican Cafe (4.8 stars from 464 Google reviews); Odyssey Bistro (4.8 stars from 409 Google reviews); The Fraser Coast Artisan Pasta Bar (4.8 stars from 237 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Hervey Bay restaurants list. These ratings and review counts were recorded 28 September 2026. Confirm current availability with the business.
How does LocalLocal rank restaurants in Hervey Bay?
LocalLocal ranks restaurants by its published score: up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Ties use star rating and review count, followed by a stable business identifier.
How many restaurants are listed in Hervey Bay?
LocalLocal lists 23 restaurants in Hervey Bay. Their public profiles report 21,241 Google reviews in total. The median rating is 4.5 stars with a median of 480 reviews.
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How current are the ratings and business details?
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