The best Restaurants in Nelly Bay ranking of February 2025

13 restaurant menus in Nelly Bay, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Scallywags Cafe
Scallywags Cafe
91/100 (1656 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Australian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Eggs Benedict
Burger
Halloumi
Cakes
Beef
Fish
Pancakes
Salad
Sit down
Healthy
Café
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"great food and great atmosphere! The owner lent us two bicycles once we had ordered our food to quickly drop off at the bottle shop! such a nice guy..."
Danielle Louise Flety
"Had the maddest sweet potato bolognese! Was absolutely beautiful! The staff were amazing and very friendly. Highly recommend this place if your on..."
Sam Kelliher
"So impressed with this quality cafe! Scallywags has the best crew on any pirate ship i have ever been on...and the Pesto Mushroom burger was..."
Nit Nat
"Great place to stop and have a rest from the elements and enjoy a coffee and nice bite to eat. Plenty of comfortable inside (open air) seating, and..."
John B Schilt
"I had a hankering for fresh salad and Scallywags certainly delivered. Fun vibe and very friendly staff. The salad was super fresh and the fish..."
Cheryl Kirwin
"We came to the island for our anniversary and we had breakfast here 2 of the 3 days we stayed so that tells you something. I would eat here every..."
Emily
"Went here for my Birthday lunch and was not disappointed! The energy here is amazing. No doubt the BEST place to get food on Magnetic Island. Not to..."
TYRAbundance (Tyra)
"GREAT FOR KIDS and ADULTS ALIKE... A shame it is temporarily closing on December 17... 😪 We had a huge breakfast. Hubby had the pancakes with high..."
Tan Turner
"Had breakfast here on 8 July 2022. The place was quite packed, but despite that they can bring everything (2 lattes and 2 breakfast plate) in under..."
P Photography
"If you only go to one place on Maggie Island, go to Scallywags. The owners are so warm and welcoming and look amazing in their pirate themed outfits...."
Charlotte Hudson
"Friendly open and informal cafe/dining, good selection of food and drink, kids love the themed dining. Very good and would definately..."
Don Burns
Sos - Stuffed On Seafood
Sos - Stuffed On Seafood
84/100 (1057 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Seafood
Australian
Australian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Fish & chips
Prawns
Fish
Sashimi
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Seafood
Australian
Fast food
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We arrived to Magnetic Island hungry and headed straight to SOS for lunch right by the ferry terminal. Service was very prompt and friendly and the..."
Beau Mitchell
"Had lunch here. Absolutely amazing. Couldn't fault the food at all. Had the garlic scallops and the cold seafood platter. All fresh and considering..."
Watto
"Unquestionably 5 star fish & chips +Pros: fish & chips (battered Spanish mackerel) was unbelievable. The wild barramundi is $4 upgrade, can't believe..."
N C
"Was the first place we stopped at after catching the barge over. The seafood here is fresh and not a long wait. Only thing to mention is it costs..."
Tofe Evans
"We make sure that every time we come to Magnetic Island we eat at SOS stuffed on seafood. We had the Moreton Bay bugs, tuna sashimi and the garlic..."
Rebecca Spinola
"A really, really good fish and chips experience! Great customer service and great food! The bugs are a delight. The chips are some of the best..."
Gabriel Patrick Keane
Boardwalk Restaurant And Bar
Boardwalk Restaurant And Bar
78/100 (711 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Australian
International
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Crab
Fish & chips
Lamb
Scallops
Bruschette
Duck
Pesto
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Burger
Pork
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Beef
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Australian
International
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Thai Again
Thai Again
83/100 (526 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Fish
Pad Thai
Curry
Prawns
Green Curry
Beef
Red Curry
Laksa
Garlic Prawns
Cakes
Salad
Chili
Lamb
Duck
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
BYOB
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"The most authentic Thai restaurant in Australia. The best food and very friendly and great atmosphere! Coming back every time we are visiting Maggie!..."
Aleksey Zhurin
"Absolutely amazing food. They had a great array of vegan options and are so considerate for any dietary requirements. It's priced very reasonably and..."
T Miller
"Fantastic. These guys were our saviour on the island when everywhere else was closed/fully booked out. Also one of the few places that cater for..."
K R
"Beautiful location Feels like you could be in Thailand - surrounded by rainforest. Really good service Very busy, so best to make a reservation Tasty..."
travelling with max
"Finally leaving a 5 star review after our 4th visit to this delightful restaurant! Every visit has been 5 star worthy, the service and food are on..."
Jodie G
"Great food and great service. We had the sizzling garlic prawns and duck curry, both were full of flavour. What a wonderful hidden gem. It’s a must..."
Kristy T
"This is by far the best Thai food I have eaten. You must book (both for a table and takeaway) as it is very busy. I would eat here every night if I..."
Glen Slorach
"Must go when in Magnetic Island! Wowza !! My friends and I went to Thai Again last night and the food was amazing ! We all raved about the flavour of..."
Kerry Bertoni
Saltwater Restaurant Magnetic Island
Saltwater Restaurant Magnetic Island
87/100 (303 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Australian
Fusion
Japanese
Australian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Curry
Prawns
Ceviche
Red Curry
Pork
Duck
Oyster
Salmon
Sit down
Japanese
Australian
Fusion
Asian
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
BYOB
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Maggie Lee's Cafe
Maggie Lee's Cafe
89/100 (248 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Healthy
Cafe
Australian
Diner
Australian
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Diner
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Healthy
Diner
Café
Fast food
Australian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Waterfront
Seating
Beach
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We had breakfast at Maggie Lee's today and it was the best way to start the morning. Great food and drinks and to top it off fantastic service! If..."
Thea Gray-Hobbs
"Best service great food best wait time on the island we will be most definitely be returning to you cafe thank you..."
Kimberley Boyle
"Who's idea was a butter chicken pie? Genius. Have eaten here many times, and cannot fault the food. Just beautiful. And the staff are so pleasant and..."
Kevin Wright
"The breakfast sandwich hhhmmm yum, filled my big tummy and with wonderful service. Can't wait to come back to try more of the menu and to check out..."
Alex Robertson
"Awesome awesome awesome love love love! So friggin' nice and friendly and the food is great coffee is great. Lovely service and owner, I assume,..."
Renae Kate
"Great food and fantastic down to earth customer service...oh also good taste in tunes..."
Natalie Zagami
"Food is absolutely beautiful, have had breakfast, lunch and dinner every day whilst we were on holidays at this cafe (the food is that good we kept..."
Paulie Zagami
"Beautiful food and very friendly. We had a short trip of 4 days at Magnetic Island and we ate breakfast here daily ! Menu is simple and very tasty !..."
Blake Dawes
"Beautiful customer service Great value for money Delicious toastie and coffee. Genuine..."
Christopher Economos
"Wonderful coffee - I got a very strong long black and the espresso was perfect, not over extracted or burnt tasting. The owner is SO lovely. Pies..."
Olivia Dhaliwal
"Perfect coffee! Staff was super nice and the music was fun! Exactly what we needed to wake us up a little at 5:30am before taking the..."
Sarah Demeuse
"Great service, fast coffee which tastes good, why line up near a noisy bus stop or wait around for your coffee in the near by resort when you can..."
steven boeck
"Amazing hamburgers, chicken burgers and chips!! Loveliest lady with great customer service, would recommend..."
jemma hale
"Super friendly staff. Great atmosphere and location. A very.switched-on crew for service, food and cleaning. Highly..."
Michael Hurst
"Not..."
江敏慧
"Amazing service, very nice person, yummy..."
Kakeru
Fruits N Scoops
Fruits N Scoops
81/100 (80 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Italian
Australian
Australian
Italian
Cafe
Cafe
Dinner
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Crepes
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles & Crepes
Ice Cream
Gelato
Café
Café
Italian
Australian
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Granite Magnetic Island
Granite Magnetic Island
89/100 (73 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Australian
Contemporary
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Contemporary
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Nelly Bay Cafe
Nelly Bay Cafe
99/100 (19 ratings)
Bakeries
Seafood
Cafe
Australian
Seafood
Cafe
Australian
Café
Seafood
Australian
The Coffee Kart
The Coffee Kart
87/100 (18 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Lunch
Cool Beans Iced Coffee
Cool Beans Iced Coffee
70/100 ( ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
Drinks
Vietnamese
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Drinks