The Boat Shed & The Boat Shed Takeaway
Sunshine Coast
At a glance
The Boat Shed Restaurant and The Boat Shed Takeaway occupy a riverside setting behind the pool on The Esplanade at Cotton Tree. Together, they offer two ways to enjoy a meal beside the Maroochy River, from a sit-down restaurant experience to food collected for a casual picnic.
The restaurant presents relaxed coastal dining with a focus on local produce and a contemporary menu. Lunch, dinner and tapas are available, alongside dessert and drinks options. The setting looks across the river, giving the restaurant a calm waterside character that suits a leisurely meal, a romantic dinner or time with friends.
The Boat Shed’s style is informal rather than formal, with the emphasis on coastal surroundings, approachable dining and a menu designed for different occasions. The restaurant also caters for group bookings, weddings and restaurant buyouts, making it an option for celebrations and organised gatherings as well as regular meals. The river outlook adds a sense of occasion without taking the venue away from its casual character.
The Boat Shed Takeaway operates as a separate, practical option for meals on the move or relaxed eating near the water. Its menu includes fresh fish and chips, burgers and salads. Food can be collected and taken to the nearby park, where a picnic can be combined with time beside the river. The setting also works for a swim or an afternoon that ends with sunset views, subject to conditions and the weather.
For visitors exploring the Sunshine Coast, the venue provides a straightforward Cotton Tree stop with both table service and takeaway available in one location. The restaurant suits diners looking for coastal views and a sit-down meal, while the takeaway is suited to a less formal meal by the river. Its position on The Esplanade places both options within Cotton Tree’s waterside environment, with the pool and park adding to the area’s relaxed appeal.
Reservations are available for the restaurant, and the venue also provides information for group bookings, weddings and special events. Takeaway service is offered daily, weather permitting, making The Boat Shed a flexible choice for a meal at the restaurant or a picnic near the Maroochy River.
