Canteen Kitchen + Bar Coolum

Just had the pork belly curry at Canteen Kitchen + Bar and wow—so good. The pork was super tender with a nice crispy edge, and the curry sauce was creamy with a little kick. Loved the fresh greens and rice with it too. I got the strawberry lychee martini on the side and it was the perfect combo—fruity, light, and so refreshing. Definitely hitting the spot today.

Came here as our first dinner as a married couple on a Sunday night. Beautiful service, adjusted the entree to be an even share between two. Great portion sizes and not over priced for a fancy atmosphere. Very friendly staff.

Canteen Kitchen + Bar is a really cool place to eat near the beach. You can see the ocean while you eat! The food is super yummy. They have pork belly, corn fritters, prawn pasta, and crunchy lotus root chips that look like flowers. The drinks are fun too. The people who work there are nice, and the place feels happy. I think it’s a great place to go with your family.

Great location just across the road from the beach with friendly service, great selection of cocktails and plenty of options on the menu. They also have happy hour drink and food specials, which we couldn't resist a couple of cocktails and snacks. Highly recommend if in the area.

Absolutely delicious cocktails! I had the chilli loco and chilli mango and they were just heaven in a glass. The Lychee Cocktail was also very nice.

I purchased an appetizer of bread with butter and olives and it was delicious. My husband purchased a pulled pork sandwich and it was also very good. Food and price were exceptional.

I couldn't recommend this place highly enough. It has a vwelcoming and comforting vibe, while still feeling a bit fancy. Meals are good value considering the quality, and the service is always excellent. We will always have a meal or two here any time we're in Coolum.

I recently had the pleasure — or perhaps the endurance challenge — of ordering a $36 rump steak at the Canteen Kitchen and Bar Coolum Beach. I say “steak,” but what I was actually served was a culinary test of jaw strength, somewhere between beef and Michelin-grade tire rubber. They kindly gave me a steak knife, but honestly, a chainsaw would’ve been more appropriate — preferably one with a full tank and a spare chain. The first bite took approximately three minutes of chewing, during which time I reflected on my life choices, my dental insurance coverage, and whether I should have just ordered soup. By bite two, my jaw had clocked enough reps to qualify me for a professional chewing competition. By bite three, I considered calling in a blacksmith to forge a sharper knife. Flavor-wise, the steak was… present. The seasoning seemed to have taken a vow of silence, and the meat itself had the rich, complex taste of “chewed leather wallet.” For $36, I expected at least a whisper of tenderness, but alas, tenderness had clearly left the building sometime in 1998. On the bright side, it was filling — not because I ate much, but because each bite took so long to finish that I ran out of hunger before I ran out of steak. By the time I surrendered, I felt like I’d wrestled a water buffalo and lost. Overall, if you’re looking for a meal and a full upper-body workout, this is your place. If you’re just looking for dinner… maybe try literally anywhere else.

The service was friendly, the atmosphere was ambient and the ocean breeze was wonderful on a warm night. The food was amazing, I had crispy pork belly with Asian salad and Coconut rice. The only issue I found was that the rice was glugy but apart from that a lovely evening. Recommend if your up that way

Really solid food for a beachside cafe. I've been here for breakfast and lunch; both were great. For breakfast, I had a Reuben with sides of potato hash and poached egg. The egg was perfect, and the Reuben was delicious as well. For lunch, I had the whiting fish and chips. While the fish was a touch thin, the battering and frying were perfect. Both times, I also had espresso, which was carefully made with good-quality beans. What isn't so great: The $10 happy hour drink specials are on the watery side and made without fresh ingredients (e.g. sour mix). Between major meals, there is a really limited menu. The service can also be spotty then.

What a fantastic little place. We came here the first time for a light meal and cocktails. AMAZING! Their beers were great, cocktails fantastic to the point my wife wants to recreate them back home and the food was brilliant. The duck pancakes and the papadums were incredible and the slow cooked spare rib - can't believe I am going to say this - were as good as many places in the USA!!!!! We returned the next day for breakfast and the coffee juices were amazing. The place is bustling and it is easy to see why - great food and service, nice view and and good atmosphere. If you are staying nearby or you are just around for the day this is well worth a visit!

The food was nice and service was good, however, my husband ordered the barramundi and it was an extremely small serving, half the size of my palm, the smallest serving I have ever seen. The food was tasty but very small servings. I don't recommend dessert, the cheesecake tasted like a slab of cream cheese, the sticky date was glued together, and the pana cotta tasted like cocoa - the ice cream served with each dish was nice. Overall a nice restaurant but we left a little hungry.

Recently renovated with a contemporary black, wood and conrete finish. Breakfast was delicious, i had the crispy bacon and eggs, my mate had the eggs benny (highly recommend). Coffee was strong and tasty. Service was quick and polite. Overall atmosphere is ok, quiet enough for a good catchup conversation. 4.5/5 stars for me.

The service here is always great but the food has been terrible every time. I have been for breakfast and dinner a few times with no luck. Great spot for a drink or coffee maybe but avoid if you are hungry.