The Best Date Ideas - Love, Mooloolaba
Love is in the air in Mooloolaba, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. Low-key or a little special, daytime or after dark, planned or spontaneous, these date ideas offer plenty of ways to enjoy the day in Mooloolaba with that special someone, or just the people you love.
Sunset Greek Picnic for Two
If Mooloolaba had a signature move, this would be it. A sunset picnic by the water with Spero Greek Street takeaway is simple, romantic and effortlessly memorable.
Pick up Spero’s takeaway only “Greek for 2” and stroll straight over to the harbour or beach to watch the sun dip behind the water. For $65, the spread includes your choice of sip with pita and sourdough, lemon roasted potatoes, village salad, and your choice of lamb shoulder or charcoal chicken. It’s full of flavour and made for sharing, this has to be our top Valentine’s pick.
No reservations, no rushing, just good food and Mooloolaba’s best sunset show. What more could you ask for?
A Classic Date Night at Casita Wine Bar
If you’re planning the classic type of dreamy date night, Casita Wine Bar delivers exactly the right kind of energy. Intimate, stylish and full of atmosphere, it’s the kind of place where conversation flows easily, the wine list invites a little discovery and the night feels special without being overdone.
Start with a glass, order a bottle and let the table fill with Mediterranean small plates as the evening unfolds. The room hums with soft chatter, and the space feels effortlessly intimate without ever being too quiet. It’s romantic in the way a great Valentine’s date should be: warm lighting, good wine and the feeling that you’ve somehow gone all the way to Europe.
If you want a date night setting that lets the moment speak for itself, Casita is a classic for a reason. Bookings are essential as there are limited tables.
Bestie date night
Getting the gals together in Mooloolaba is about connection, laughter and enjoying the night exactly as it comes.
Start with drinks and food at Rice Boi or Pavilion Mooloolaba, where the energy is just right for group catch-ups. Cocktails on the table, dishes to die for and plenty to talk about, it’s a setting that keeps the group together longer than expected. Get dressed up, or don’t, and feel the love with your favourite people.
Book a private booth for a luxury date night
If you’re planning a celebration that feels truly special, a private booth is the ultimate luxury. Intimate, elegant and designed for lingering, it’s the kind of setting that instantly elevates the evening: your own secluded corner for champagne, conversation and unforgettable food.
Both Bella Venezia and Fish House Steak & Grill deliver premium fine dining at its best, with beautifully appointed booth seating that’s made to impress – bonus is you can also pre-order champagne for your table. Sink in beside your loved one, order something indulgent, and let the night unfold slowly over exceptional service and a menu worth savouring.
For couples looking for a refined, romantic occasion, this is one of Mooloolaba’s most memorable ways to dine. Bookings are essential, these are the tables everyone wants.
Stay In, Mooloolaba Style
What could be better than a night away? Book a night in a Mooloolaba beachfront apartment or hotel and shape the evening exactly how you want it.
Enjoy dinner and drinks on the balcony with ocean views, or head out to dine and drink nearby knowing everything is just a short walk away. No transport to think about, just the ease of having the best of everything right on your doorstep.
This one’s a plan that’s hard to go wrong with, and one we’re sure your love will truly appreciate.
The Dessert Date
Not every date needs a long dinner or a late night. A simple sweet treat is perfect if it’s a first date or you’re short on time but still want to do something thoughtful.
Skip the reservations and head straight for dessert along the Mooloolaba Esplanade. Grab gelato at Gelatissimo, build your own at Yoghurt World, or a decadent ice-cream at Ben and Jerry’s, take a walk and sit by the water. It’s relaxed, low pressure and leaves room to keep the evening going if you want it to.
Quietly romantic, this is a delicious plan that works even when time is tight.
Switch-Off together
If your ideal date is about slowing things right down, a spa date in Mooloolaba is your winner. Book a couples treatment at Tank Bath House and Day Spa or Thalassa Spa and let the day revolve around relaxation instead of plans.
Unplug for a while, then follow it with a light lunch, a drink or a walk nearby once you’re done. It’s thoughtful without being showy, and ideal for couples who value time together over ticking boxes.
Brekky Date
If evenings are packed or you’d rather bask in the sunlight, start the day together instead. A breakfast date in Mooloolaba is an easy way to connect without trying to squeeze everything into one night.
Head to Flo’s Crêperie for sweet or savoury crêpes and coffee, then take a swim before the day begins. It’s a great option if you have the morning free and want to do something meaningful together.
Simple, thoughtful and easy to plan, Mooloolaba is made for mornings like this.
Whether it’s a sunset picnic, a classic wine and dine date, a sweet treat, a slow morning by the beach or a chance to completely switch off, it’s easy to find a plan that fits in Moololaba.
With great food, beautiful surroundings and everything close enough to enjoy without overthinking, Mooloolaba makes it simple to spend the day or night exactly how you and your loved ones want to.