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Acqua Restaurant & Bar

Cnr of The Esplanade &, Bulcock Beach, Otranto Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia

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Cnr of The Esplanade &, Bulcock Beach, Otranto Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia

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+61 7 5492 8155
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Acqua Restaurant & Bar

Acqua Restaurant & Bar delivers fresh coastal dining across from Pumicestone Passage with front-row water vistas. Nab an esplanade table for tiered lunch deals paired with a cold glass of wine or settle in for anniversary dinners under the sea breeze. Regulars point to the bug and prawn risotto, fork-tender pressed lamb shoulder, and crispy-skinned barramundi alongside a coconut panna cotta finished with berry compote and almond crumble.

  • Tiered Lunch Deals: Multi-tiered daytime specials feature mains paired with included beverages, with optional dessert add-ons and breezy esplanade seating.
  • Waterfront Passage Panoramas: Prime esplanade placement looks straight out toward Pumicestone Passage and the northern tip of Bribie Island.
  • Milestone Dining: Celebratory dinners feature attentive floor service alongside standout bug and prawn risotto and pressed lamb shoulder.
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Why Guests Choose Acqua Restaurant & Bar

From milestone celebrations and tiered lunch menus to seamless large-group hosting along Pumicestone Passage.

  • Memorable Milestone Celebrations

    Guests celebrate milestones and romantic evenings with attentive table service, seafood platters, and crafted cocktails in an intimate setting.

    Very intimate and romantic meal with my girlfriend for our anniversary. The waiter was friendly and helpful.

    Dos O’Flynn

  • Dedicated Anniversary & Birthday Hospitality

    Staff deliver attentive, detail-oriented hospitality that creates effortless, special dining experiences for major birthdays and anniversaries.

    The staff were incredibly friendly, professional and attentive, taking care of every detail.

    Carolyn Grice

  • Tiered Fixed-Price Lunch Menus

    Value-focused daytime menus offer structured price tiers that bundle quality entrees with beverages and dessert add-on flexibility.

    The concept of three different price ranges for lunch is a brilliant idea. The flexibility to add dessert to the cheapest lunch deal is a great idea too.

    Kerrie Corcoran

  • Inclusive Lunch & Beverage Combinations

    Diners enjoy generous lunch portions paired with refreshing beverages while overlooking coastal breezes.

    I ordered the lunch special, price $32, included a main and choice of a beverage.

    Lyn Valentine

  • Effortless Large-Party Hosting

    Accommodating staff smoothly manage large parties and multi-generational groups with prompt service and calm table organization.

    We were a big group of about 24 people, which I understand is hard (and can be annoying😂) to accommodate for with the amount of people plus the noise. However, the staff were incredible.

    Malia Peel

  • Stress-Free Family & Group Dining

    Family brunches and morning group gatherings run smoothly with children's orders taken promptly and fast kitchen delivery.

    All meal came out in a reasonable time frame and no one was left waiting.

    susan slager

Signature dishes frequently praised by diners overlooking Pumicestone Passage

  • Bug and prawn risotto

    I highly recommend the bug and prawn risotto; it was outstanding.

    Darren Cave

  • Crispy skin barramundi

    The crispy skin barramundi was the best I have ever had.

    Andrea Osborne

  • Pressed lamb shoulder

    Highly recommended Pressed Lamb shoulder .

    Melanie Wells

  • Angus beef burger

    The Angus beef burger was delicious.

    Lyn Valentine

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality touches and thoughtful dining options by Pumicestone Passage

  • Thoughtful Family Milestone Surprises

    Waitstaff provide thoughtful, tailored surprise touches for family milestones, making guests feel celebrated and carefully tended to.

  • Family-First Dining Assistance

    Servers accommodate young families by proactively providing coloring activities and prioritizing children's meal orders ahead of the table.

  • Customizable Multi-Tiered Lunch Options

    Structured lunch menus offer three distinct price points with the flexible option to add desserts or paired beverages.

  • Live Acoustic Waterfront Ambience

    Sunday lunch service features acoustic solo guitar performances that complement waterfront dining overlooking Pumicestone Passage.

Before you head over

Practical advice for reservations, lunch specials, and group dining at Acqua Restaurant & Bar

  • Book Ahead for Prime Waterfront Tables

    Acqua gets particularly busy during prime lunch and dinner services, so reserving a table in advance is strongly recommended to guarantee waterside seating without waiting.

  • Explore Tiered Lunch Special Deals

    Take advantage of the multi-tiered lunch specials, which bundle a main course with a choice of beverage and offer flexible add-ons like dessert.

  • Coordinate Group and Family Orders Early

    When dining with toddlers or larger family groups, notify staff early—the team accommodates children promptly with early orders and activities so everyone dines comfortably.

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