Overview
The arrival of Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel is not your everyday accommodation reveal. Why? It's the first full-service internationally branded hotel to launch regionally in more than four decades. But beyond the sun-drenched suites and blissful coastal views, perhaps the crown jewel of this new destination is Sully's Rooftop. Perched on the hotel's 12th storey, the venue officially opens today, combining modern Australian dining, sunset cocktails and picture-perfect vistas high above Mooloolaba.
Opening from lunch through to late evening, Sully's aims to ebb and flow with the day's mood. That means the venue is just as suited for easygoing drinks with friends to fancy long lunches and celebratory dinners that make a special occasion unforgettable. Leading the kitchen is Executive Chef Marky Godbeer (The Calile Hotel), having played a pivotal role in shaping Sully's careful balance between relaxed, elevated and full of energy.
As for the menu, Godbeer has crafted a produce-led approach that highlights the Sunshine Coast's growers, trawlers and producers. Made for sharing, kick things off with freshly shucked oysters with fermented chilli mignonette, then step up to lime-cured Mooloolaba yellowfin tuna, charcoal-kissed king prawns with coconut dressing, woodfired oyster-cut lamb shoulder, and grass-fed rib eye with black garlic butter.
A sense of relaxed playfulness is also apparent, with Godbeer leaning into Australian flavours and nostalgic references. For instance, the smoked wagyu beef snag offers a tongue-in-cheek nod to the classic Bunnings sausage sizzle, while his cherry ripe dessert riffs on one of Australia's oldest chocolate bars, pairing dark chocolate mousse with coconut crumb and cherry sorbet.
Like the menu, Sully's design is inspired by the coast. Conceived by renowned interior design studio Luchetti Krelle, this openair rooftop draws in the Pacific Ocean views. Whether you're staying overnight or just swinging by, expect a venue that transitions effortlessly from relaxed daytime dining to vibrant evenings, with cocktails, music, and a menu built around grazing. Refined but never intimidating, Sully's reflects the changing face of Mooloolaba.
"We wanted Sully's to feel like the kind of place people come for one drink and end up staying all afternoon," says Godbeer. "The menu has been built around that idea of sharing and discovery. You might start with oysters and a flatbread, move into seafood and grilled proteins for the table, then finish with something nostalgic like our lamington or cherry ripe dessert. It's relaxed food, but there's still a lot of technique and detail behind it."
Sully's Rooftop is now open at Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel, 10 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba. Head to the website for more information.
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