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USD 7 - USD 27
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Bar, Australian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 days ago

The Coolum Surf Club always delivers for lunch. Refreshing high quality meals for a Surf Club and great service with a great view.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

The service I received from walking through the doors of this club is 5 star all the way. That service with a smile does so much to me. The guys from the front desk , the pokie room , the bar and the dining room...staff are absolutely beautiful. They all deserve a bloody pay rise that’s for sure. It’s the staff that make a place wanting you to come back. As well as the food or course which was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the best service I can honestly say I’ve had the pleasure in experiencing in a very very long time ( years ) with that being said the owner/manager must be awesome to work for ☀️🤣More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thanks for taking the time to share your great experience at Coolum Surf Club. It's wonderful to hear that we ticked all the boxes on your visit. And it's especially nice to hear about the friendly service and great food. And, yes, it's our philosophy...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

All four guest ordered a different meal from the menu and no one was disappointed with their choice or the quality and quantity of their meal. Waite staff were friendly, interactive and attentive. Sea views and air-conditioning made for a pleasant afternoon on a 34...degree Spring day. Do yourself a favour, try the Coolum Surf Club. I am confifent you won't be disappointed.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thanks for taking the time to provide us with such great feedback and recommending the Coolum Surf Club to others. It's wonderful to hear that you and your guest all loved their meals. And the view is pretty spectacular, yes! We look forward to seeing...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Fantastic venue, scrumptious food (at decent prices) and best of all, fabulous staff! It’s one of the best places to be in Coolum!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hey. Thanks for your short and sweet review. This is everything that we try to be, so it's wonderful to hear. We look forward to seeing you again.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

The Coolum Surf Club has been the venue that we like to take visitors to. Last Saturday my wife and I and four other guests had lunch at the restaurant. Although we placed our order first the other meals came out much earlier. When I...went to the counter to check on progress it looked like our order had been overlooked and then I was told that it was coming out now. Sure enough, five minutes later the meals arrived. My meal was luke warm and certainly not up to the standard that I usually get. However, as the cost of my meal was offset by a birthday voucher I can’t complain too much. The most annoying part was the noise in the restaurant. We tried to find a quieter spot at the northern end of the building but there were no seats. Finally in desperation we decided to leave the club and have a coffee over the road so that we could actually carry out conversations. The club would probably say that there was lots of noise because it is so popular. I couldn’t argue with that. However, I was embarrassed that I had to take my guests to another venue because of the noise. I’m sure that it won’t happen again as there are plenty of other venues to choose from.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for taking the time to review us and provide us with some feedback on your recent visit. We truly appreciate your patronage, especially as a member who brings other visitors to our Club. We are very sorry about the delays and other issues...More

Reviewed 19 October 2023 via mobile

This place has an amazing view, awesome wine list, all the pub classics done well and some snappy service staff. What more could you ask for on your beach holiday? A tattooed cooking Demi-God, they have one of those too. Saturday Liquid lunch turned into...an all day event, so much funMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you ever so much for sharing your delightful experience at our establishment! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that the stunning views, our carefully curated wine list, and the classic pub fare hit the mark for you. It's wonderful to know that our service staff...More

Reviewed 12 September 2023 via mobile

We visited the Coolum Club three times during our ten day stay in Coolum, the facilities are great as are the prices and food, the staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend the Surf Club as an option if you are visiting Coolum.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 13 September 2023

Thank you for your kind words and for visiting during your stay in Coolum! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our facilities, food, and prices, and that our staff made a positive impression on you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're...More

Reviewed 29 August 2023 via mobile

Twice on this visit to Coolum, and it never fails. Yes it's huge and yes there is a lot of people, but it's great. The staff are amazing, the food is beyond generous and well priced, and there is a good range of beverages, including...essential craft beers, available! Love it! We were in Coolum 10 days and joined the club, and it was worth it for these two meals alone.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 13 September 2023

Thank you for your glowing review and for choosing Coolum Surf Club during your visit to Coolum! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience on multiple occasions. It's great to hear you loved the food, drinks and atmosphere, as well as...More

Reviewed 29 August 2023

very nice looking venue, drinks are well priced. Staff need to clean filthy facilities mote oftenMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 13 September 2023

G'day Michael. Thanks for providing us with some honest feedback regarding your last visit. We're delighted that you enjoyed the venue and noticed the prices on our drinks. We try to offer the most competitive prices we can. It's not great to hear that you...More

Reviewed 23 August 2023

This restaurant was excellent for lunch. The dining area has views of the beach. The food was good and service was excellent.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 13 September 2023

Thanks for your lovely review and for sharing your great experience with other guests. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the food and service so much on your last visit. We hope to see you again very soon.

Reviewed 22 August 2023

Not the best experience. We sat on the deck but chose the wrong table. A group of very loud people were just a couple of tables over, and we expected them to quieten once their food arrive. No luck here. Our choice our fault. Ordered...on the table app. After 20 odd minutes of waiting for our meal I checked in at the register and was initially told we hadn't ordered. Showed the receipt on my phone and our order was found. I was advised it would be out shortly. About 15 min later it arrived. The drink that came with the children's meal didn't arrive till asked for. The kids salad of rocket and baby spinach was not child friendly. Whilst we have been there often, taking visitors there something has changed. All in all not planning on rushing back. The loud table just continued loudly.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 13 September 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely value all honest feedback, and we’re sorry that we fell short of expectations on your visit. Yes, we can get quite busy, so there are often times with lots of people chatting. We're...More

Reviewed 16 August 2023

Still the best Surf Club on the coast for value, service, portion sizes and presentation. Excellent meal varieties. Good bar. Always happily recommend and returnMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 21 August 2023

Thank you for your great review. We really appreciate your ongoing loyalty and the time you've taken to share your positive feedback. It's fantastic to hear that our Surf Club continues to meet your expectations in terms of value, service, portion sizes, and presentation. Our...More

Reviewed 26 July 2023 via mobile

Very efficient. Mid week and super busy. Bar staff were distracted. Sitting inside was not the preferred option (way too noisy). Sat outside in preference. Wine list was impressive if expensive. Thai omelette was lovely apparently but the prawn fettucini was a rip off. 5...prawns and luke warm at best. Could do better for $27.90 as a member. Probably won't be back. Sad cause sitting outside watching surf at night and drinking good NZ Pinot Gris was lovely.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 28 July 2023

Thank you for visiting Coolum Surf Club and sharing your valuable feedback with us. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the beautiful setting. And, yes, the view from our deck is very special, both during the day and night. However, we apologise for not meeting your...More

Reviewed 19 July 2023

Meeting up with a great old friend for the first time in a couple of years, the Coolum Surf Club was the ideal location! While the weather wasn't so great, the consistently friendly and warm service from the bar staff was second to none. Simply...hanging out on the good sized deck watching the waves crashing in and listening to the roar of the ocean, while sipping on a few ice cold beers was the best way to while away a few hours in the company of a dear friend.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 21 July 2023

G'day. Thanks for your great review. We're delighted you had a great catch-up with an old friend at Coolum Surf Club. Yes, the deck is pretty unique. And we pride ourselves on having a great selection of delicious cold beers, so it's really nice to...More

Reviewed 10 July 2023 via mobile

A great family shared meal, catering to all tastes. Become a member for $10 for 12 months and enjoy great service and discounts too!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Coolum Surf Club, Other at Coolum Surf Club, responded to this reviewResponded 17 July 2023

Thank you for your outstanding review, Bruce. We appreciate the time and effort you took to share your great experience with the world. And, yes, membership is $10 for a year, and the benefits are great. We hope to see you again soon.

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Good morning, thank you for your enquiry. I'm afraid we don't allow animals anywhere in the club however we do offer our menu for takeaway to enjoy on the beach or in the park with your animals.
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Sorry, just saw your question. Their salads are good but unsure of other options.
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Thank you for your enquiry, we are not open on Christmas day as it is one of only 2 days of the whole year where the club is closed. (The other being Good Friday). We don't allow animal except for guide dogs on the premises... More
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Coolum Surf Club is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 4