There’s an amazing view over a wide reach of the Noosa River but it’s the consistency of well-cooked, quality produce and reliable service that is the key to the longevity of this Noosa staple. The mainly white décor is elegant and restrained, allowing the focus to pivot to the outdoors.

The drinks list is impressive with an excellent array of cocktails and beer and an extensive wine list, with the by-the-glass selection boosted by a page of half-bottles.

The menu is extensive but a brioche bun filled with blue swimmer crab with a splash of chilli sauce and shower of shaved macadamia proves an attractive starter, as do the flavoursome, split lengthways, roasted Mooloolaba king prawns bathed in a coriander, chilli and nori butter.

Mains might be a whole market fish covered in a southern Italian herb, lemon and olive oil sauce or a selection of Moreton Bay bug, local white fish, octopus and scallops, mussels, pipis, potato and fennel bathed by a bisque, poured at the table.

Desserts are worthy of note and baked cheesecake mousse with mandarin sorbet, almond and meringue is a balanced and appealing finish.

Must-eat dish: Blue swimmer crab brioche