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La Vida Restaurant

91/100 (1138 ratings)

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Dinner

Mid-range

"Amazing, tasty food! Customer service was amazing! we were served by the kindest French waiter who made the experience so much more..."

Camilla Harris

"Great food and service. We managed to get the early bird 2 course plus wine deal for just $45 when ordering before 6pm which was a bargain. Amazing..."

Melle26

"A beautiful gem of a restaurant. We went for dinner to La Vida with our young boys, and loved it! The food was delicious. I had the Cone Barramundi..."

Papia Sengupta

"First time eating here, staff were pretty on top of things. Had the lamb brains which is not usually on a menu and often not cooked properly,..."

Global Gastronomista

"This restaurant deserves a much higher rating. Fantastic mango daiquiri and oven baked gnocci. The entree is a very generous serve if you're not that..."

Jackie

"Fantastic food, the best I had during my Noosa stay. I really enjoyed the vibe here. The staff are an invaluable asset to the dining experience. I..."

Jessica Clarkson

"Excellent food!! Oysters kilpatrick and tempura for starter and an entree size prawn pasta, which was more than enough. Used the entertainment book..."

Danni

"Superb food! Superb service! I'm not normally dessert focused but the pear wontons with caramel sauce are absolutely delicious! I highly recommend..."

Will

"My favorite restaurant in Noosa Heads. The fish of the day never disappoint me and the oysters are so fresh served on sea salt with a slice of lemon...."

Yuqing Huang

"The barramundi was excellent, the fried wonton desert pretty good and the service was also excellent. The bread with dukkah and olive oil as entree..."

Jay Z

"@what a fantastic meal super service would recommend highly to any one staying in Noosa to go there theThe BBQ bugs were amazing we will be back..."

Lesley Ulrick

"Great food and top service too! Really nice oysters from Coffin Bay, all the seafood was great! If your a seafood lover make sure you go here and you..."

Jessica Valentine

"So tasty, clean flavours and quality produce. I had the baked pumpkin gnocchi and although it's not your traditional gnocchi it is still worth a..."

Kara Loves To Eat

"Best smoked chicken pasta I've ever had. Waiters were also very friendly and kind. Great little restaurant, reminds me of Europe. We will be back..."

Andrew

"Great service. We booked at the last minute on a Friday evening and managed to get a table for two. The special was a Cajun barramundi which was..."

Dumba

"Good food, good service.. Dined there 2/5/15. I had the meatballs and pasta. Sauce was delicious with red pepper, chilli and feta. Unfortunately the..."

Donna A

"Fab food experience. Diners from Melbourne.Great fresh food, unusually generous servings, nice staff. Delicious!!Lovely..."

Mirian_cruz

"Great old school home cooking. A pleasure to dine at, real alfresco setting and relaxing atmosphere. Lovely wait staff and service. My girlfriend and..."

J.bowcock

"Excellent restaurant! I recommend "the Tapas plate", very taste and well present..."

Cristina

"Very nice. Went for dinner in late October 2014.Great food and service. I'd rate this place only second to Bistro C.Much more quiet and..."

Bec C

"If you are Hungry order the lamb shanks, two meaty shanks on mash potatoes and carrots, great meal very filling, as was the barra with scollops. Good..."

Lizh

"Wow! A must for anyone wanting a top meal on Hastings..."

Ryan

"Spectacular food. I had the special of the day which was a pan-seared barramundi served with risotto and prawns. It was just mouthwatering. The fish..."

Stephanie Seymour

"Good feel, good pasta. Would come..."

G5ive

"The mortan bay bugs are..."

Bundi Pantelis

"Very Enjoyable. Have been a couple of times. Really enjoyed the scallop dish, lamb shank and sticky date pudding. Early bird deal worth pursuing.(2..."

Dr. John

"Had dinner here on Fri night to celebrate my fiance's birthday. We had the seafood platter for 2. It was huge but we actually got through it...."

Tracey Cunningham

"Exceptional service with great food. We dined twice here on our recent trip to Noosa. The service was exceptional, especially Carmen and Gary, our..."

Louise Reynolds

"Beautiful bread! Devine entre - large tapas to share - so good. Baramundi great also. Have to say they use too much garlic on everything tho! Wait..."

Loz

"We hadn't even ordered our food and we were already in love with this place. The ambiance was great, staff attentive and the food portions reasonable..."

Bel

"A must visit location if in Noosa. Food is always great, service very good, and all priced reasonable. Trying to work our way through the menu but..."

Garry

"Love this place!. I have been to this restaurant a number of times. It's in a great spot right on Hastings Street. The service is really good and the..."

Louise

"Trish Spaull. Love the atmosphere and friendly staff of this fantastic restaurant and the slow cooked organic duck is the best I have ever tasted...."

Trish Spaull

"Noosas finest. I go up to Noosa approx 3 times a year and every time, I head to La Vida at least twice. With my husband being a chef, we appreciate..."

Renee

"We had a superb fine dining experience at La Vida on our first night in Noosa. Entrée, mains & sides were all delicious. The drinks & service were..."

Steve Mavin

"One of the best restaurants in Noosa without a doubt. I recommend it 100%. I went with my partner and our meals were fantastic 🤩! I totally..."

Natalia Werner

"Fantastic meal, friendly staff, great portion size with well paired wine. Couldn’t ask for a better dining experience proposition. My pick the..."

Simon Noble

"oh My GOD!!!!!!! If you are visiting the Sunshine Coast, do yourself a MASSIVE favour and get yourself to La Vida. This platter was so fresh, it was..."

Py No

"We went to La Vida for our anniversary. The staff were so warm and welcoming and knew the menu and wines very well. The Tasmanian scallops were so..."

Liz Wesseling

"AMAZING 🤩 wow wow wow ! I am a local and have been meaning to visit La Vida for ages .. but really haven’t been eating out so much with the..."

Gail Elvin

"We recently visited La Vida with our extended family and we were again blown away with the food and service. The restaurant couldn't have been more..."

Laura Martell

"Husband and I have just had an amazing meal. Delicate ravioli of Moreton bay bug and prawn. Entree of scallops & calamari. Divine sauces to add with..."

Kristen Stebnyckyj

Rickys River Bar + Restaurant

87/100 (2100 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Seafood

Vegan Options

Seafood

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Gluten Free Options

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Vegan Options

After-hours

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Cheesecake

Tapas

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Swordfish

Salad

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Chili

Octopus

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Quail

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Fish

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Highchairs Available

Full Bar

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"Dined at Rickys as it was a special occasion. Have stayed in Noosa and have always wanted to try out places along the river. Set menu or a la carte..."

SouthEastEater

"Booked mostly for the location and views but as it was dark we didn’t get to see anything. It didn’t affect our visit as everything was perfect...."

Melbourne Foodie

"Stunning location- recommend coming here early for dinner to enjoy the view. Large menu with lots of delicious items to choose from. Very helpful..."

Bridget

"Beautiful restaurant overlooking the river made magical by perfect weather and fabulous service. Beautiful menu with delicious seafood options. We..."

BellaItalia

"We had a lovely date night dinner here, with excellent food, wine and helpful but unobtrusive service. Worth the price for a special night out...."

Suz Bertrand

"Beautiful restaurant. Best eye fillet steak we’ve had. The mackerel was great too. Amazing service and lovely view. Make sure you try the chips :)..."

Katherine Thomas

"Amazing scenery, beautiful food and great service!!! I came here with my partner and loved everything!!! so tasty and delicious. Would be back to try..."

Sam

"Ricky’s has a beautiful view, waterfront on Noosa River. The decor fits the surroundings beautifully, floor to ceiling glass inviting the outside..."

MsConnoisseur

"Apparently this place is an institution up this way. On the river in a classy looking establishment, I had high hopes. Had a prawn dish for starter..."

Gee

"A Noosa institution Rickys is positioned on the water with spectacular views. Service is professional and eager to please. The extensive wine list..."

Brillat_Savarin

"We had a lunchtime wedding reception for 85 guests. The service, the food and the wine was absolutely first class. We are fussy foodies from..."

Luke Battley

"Went here for lunch on a Sunday with a few couples (some with kids). It was great that they have the park adjacent to the restaurant with employee..."

AJ M

"Had dinner tonight and was very impressed with the views and layout of the restaurant. We ordered a mocktail which was light and fresh. For starters..."

Ruth Vo

"Holy moly! This place is divine, and what's even better is the view you get of the beautiful noosa river, who would want more? Had lunch here and was..."

Edibleflower1000

"Ricky’s and nearby Bistro C are hard to split in terms of foodie credentials. They both have water views (Ricky’s overlooks Noosa River and..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"If your in Noosa, you have to go! Only a 10 minute walk from the main drag and worth every minute. If you can get a seat by the water take it, so..."

Kat King

"We came to Ricky's a few years ago for a wedding and were extremely happy and satisfied with our experience. We decided to go again 2 years later for..."

Rebecca E

"WOW what can I say, we came with high expectations and left with them fulfilledWe came here two years prior for a wedding reception and the food..."

The Notorious Masked Bandit

"I was searching for a lovely dining experience in Noosa with 2 requests, great seafood and a waterfront view. Ricky's surpassed exceptions on both..."

Renee Beliveau Johnston

"One of the best dining experiences I've had. The food ohh I still have dreams about it. Top quality! They push the boundaries and it has paid..."

Tim Collins

"Absolutely loved Ricky's. Lovely staff, great venue. The food was fantastic. I had jamon to start with pork for mains and a Kalua coffee. Every bit..."

Robert Cookland

"A perfect place to take that special someone whilst on holidays in Noosa. Much better than any restaurant on the main street. The decor is low-light,..."

Belinda-Mary BumbleBee

"We were excited to get a booking at Rickys on our recent trip to Noosa. This restaurant came highly recommended. When we arrived for our 8pm..."

Christine A

"Amazing service - our drinks were filled regularly and all of our questions were answered instantly. Amazing food - 10 out of 10. Definitely a..."

Clare Webster

"Simply delightful!. Such a delightful spot for an indulgent lunch. Everyone was satisfied with their meal, great sides and very informed service...."

Marj Osborne

"Expensive but a great evening. A family of 4 and a bill of $700, which to be fair, included cocktails and a bottle of $180 red. A glorious view and..."

Mike B

"Fabulous Tasting menu. And fantastic service. A natural friendliness, made much easier by the wonderful work by the team in the kitchen. Easy to..."

GPS Joe

"Mixed thoughts on Ricky's.. The location and service is fabulous! I have been to Ricky's twice now, one year apart. Both times the starters have been..."

Amylee

"We had our anniversary lunch here with another couple last Monday. The food was prepared well, presented well and delicious. However, the menu choice..."

PoshNosher

"Had a lovely meal at Ricky's, seafood was well cooked (crab spaghettini = yum) and the mains were generous and flavoursome. Passionfruit soufflé was..."

Spoogy

"Nailed it. Rickys bar and restaurant has quietly surprised me.I expected the normal bar that has to have a restaurant for licensing purposes but..."

Accuratereviewer

"Top quality food and service with atmosphere to matchA must go to restaurant while at..."

DT

"Great Restaurant. Would definitely recommend Ricky's! Went there for dinner last night for the second time (visited last time we were in Noosa and..."

Tori L

"The recommendations to visit Ricky's lived up to all expectations. Just a very pleasant experience. Very..."

Steve

"Great restaurant. We enjoyed a lovely lunch at Ricky's Restaurant on Saturday. The setting on the Noosa River was wonderful, the food divine and the..."

Angelarea2000

"What a fabulous restaurant right on the river. From the start we felt welcome. The waiter was fantastic with my daughter putting her napkin over her..."

Amy Piper

"Really good service. We do not often tip in Australia even in fine dining restaurants, however we felt Ricky's had such excellent customer service..."

Ybibit

"Fantastic food. This the best restaurant in Noosa area.The service is second to none ---- and the food is beyond comparison - it is..."

Ruth.george1

"We went to their brother restaurant woodfire bar & grill. Good service, really nice barman (except he assumed we wanted main size rather than entree..."

Berto

"Very, Very good. One of the best dining experience (and meals) I've ever..."

Rev

"Best restaurant in Noosa. Food is incredibly good and the setting in unbelievable: especially watching the sun set over the water. It does not get..."

Lucy

"Ricky's is a bit pricey but well worth it. Superb service and superb food - highly..."

Chatty

"Attentive and amusing staff laid the basis for a great and memorable night. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the duck confit was delicious. The..."

Andrew Pitman

"I just came back to my hotel after having one of the most amazing dining experiences I have ever had! From the moment we arrived we were well looked..."

Amy

"Simply the best!. A multi-generational group of us gathered for an 80th birthday luncheon - each and every one of us was well versed in dining out...."

Heather Bailey

"Such a friendly service and awesome food! The waiters helped us feel comfortable dining with young kids. Loved everything about this place...."

Pucci

"Perfect spot for a late lunch. Combination you can't beat, opens from lunch all the way through for dinner. We arrived mid afternoon & made the most..."

Vanilla

"We love This restaurant. We holiday in Noosa every year and the highlight is our annual long lunch at Ricky's. Paul looks after us like family. The..."

Anna

"My hubby and I have taken our visitors here for the past 6 yrs it is by far the best resturant in Noosa and they all agree ..the food is sensational..."

Mijulie

"My partner and I just had the most delicious meal at Ricky's Restaurant, prompting me to create a profile and this review. The location was gorgeous..."

Sarah Cahill

"Winner. Amazing views, great service and even better food! Architecture and interior decor is minimalist but very well done. Place has a great feel...."

Nom Nom Nommm

"Karen. 4 of us dined, and we all agreed, best food and service we have ever had.!! We spent 5 hours there and loved every minute of it. Staff were..."

Karen

"Delicous. We had an amzing meal here last week. We ordered entree and mains for 6 people and everyone agreed all the dishes were superb. The prawn..."

Didley

"Outstanding food, impecable service, expensive but worth every penny! Went there for a friends birthday with a table of 10 and not a glitch to be had..."

Viviana Zocaro

"Rickys is outstanding. Each meal we have had has been an exciting experience. Food always has an interesting twist and is always a highlight of our..."

Wet Willie

"Great restaurant. Scallops were a highlight. The food isn't amazingly innovative but it is done well with good service. Location on the river is..."

Tim

"What wonderful staff. I have dined lunch and dinner. Lunch has nicer views, you can look out over the water. Nice atmosphere day and night. Meals are..."

Alix

"Grace. Noosa local - I always recomend Rickys. This IS Noosa food at its..."

Mombasa_at

"The new chef is just amazing. His signature scallops with taramasalata are the best I have ever eaten. Do tapas for lunch and make sure you take your..."

Qwocka

"Excellent food & service!!! A relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience that is a must when visiting Noosa. Forget the complacency of the Hastings..."

David Jackson

"As a local I have to say this is the best and my favourite restaurant in..."

Jono

"If you’re considering dining at Rickys then chances are you have a special occasion in mind. If you don’t, then find one – because Rickys is an..."

Feastwisely

"The roasted duck breast with duck rillette, duck liver parfait, fresh garden peas, parsnip, candied cumquat and tendril was the prettiest dish of the..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"Absolutely loved it, my wife and I had a reservation for 2:30pm and ate 6 courses till 5:15pm, great view, good vibe and amazing food. Wine,..."

Dean Milliken

"What an amazing dining experience! The perfect end to our Noosa River private boat tour. Would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant to anyone,..."

Morgan Taylor

"What a perfect way to spend a Saturday in Noosa 🥂 the sun ☀️ is shining nothing but blue skies and a French Rose in hand with some beautiful..."

Angel Astrid AC

"We enjoyed a delicious meal at Ricky's. We were so full from our entree and main that we sadly couldn't fit in dessert. Dish in the photo was my..."

Kimberley

"Incredible. Came here with my family 30/09 and the food and service was absolutely amazing. Staff were so friendly and the restaurant was beautiful...."

Madi Piper (yikes madi)

"Worth every penny you spend from food to service. Nice view for a romantic sunset dinner, i specially recommend the duck breast, scallop and spanner..."

Tùng Vũ Thanh

"Incredible way to end the night. The scallops were amazing. I was super full after the main but still manage to make rooms for dessert. Amazing..."

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