A seat out on the umbrella-covered deck – the sand and sea a surfboard toss away – is where you want to be at this Noosa beachside eatery that’s all barefoot sophistication on the Noosa waterfront. Sail’s relaxed brand of coastal cool is courtesy of the fresh, all-white dining space and upscale, produce-driven menu, which embraces acclaimed ingredients such as Sovereign lamb, Hiramasa kingfish and local stars including Fraser Island spanner crab, Walker Seafood Australia tuna and Noosa Reds tomatoes.

Entrees are predominantly seafood based: oysters, sashimi, or a surf and turf of caramelised Kingaroy pork atop a wedge of thinly sliced local pineapple balancing a poached Hervey Bay scallop.

Mains also celebrate the ocean’s bounty – tanned Moreton Bay bug tails nuzzling smoked corn puree and charry leek with blitzed cauliflower, for example; though the vegetarian cheese-stuffed zucchini flowers complemented by spinach and ricotta gnudi, a scattering of pine nuts and heirloom tomato sauce would satisfy even the most ardent of carnivores.

A drinks list of biblical proportions offers myriad wine pairings, including an elite range by the glass via the Coravin system; as well as a cracking collection of fortified options and cocktails for those who prefer their dessert in liquid form.

That said, a sweet finish is a must, especially if it’s in the form of the crisp crusted, marshmallow-centered Belgian chocolate and hazelnut pavlova cradling espresso cream and embellished with smashed hazelnut praline.

Well-versed staff keep service on track, creating a dining experience that satisfies, and when the food’s done, a postprandial stroll on the sand wraps things up just perfectly.

Must-eat dish: Chocolate and hazelnut pavlova
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