Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

4.4

1902 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

Set right on the water, Northerlies is Airlie’s favourite beach bar offering a unique experience filled with island vibes, casual brasserie-style dining, spacious event areas, creative cocktails, and plenty of beach for the kids to explore. Their free courtesy bus runs 7 days a week offering private pick-ups from Airlie Beach, Cannonvale & Jubilee Pocket. Book your next event and celebrate beach-side.

The Brasserie kitchen is open 7 days. Lunch is served from 12:00pm- 2:30pm and dinner from 5:00pm-8:30pm (Fri & Sat) then 5:00pm - 8:00pm (Sun - Thu), with our 'smalll bites' options available all day. The weekend Beach Kitchen is open on for dinner on Fridays, lunch & dinner on Saturdays, plus lunch on Sundays. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed as we are located on a wildlife reserve.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
Lot 116 Pringle Rd, Airlie Beach, AU-QLD 4802
Phone number
(07) 4804 5511
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Burgers, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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Herb & Garlic BreadA$10.00
Cheese, Herb & Garlic BreadA$12.00
Bruschetta w Confit Garlic, Tomato, Basil & Red Onion Salsa, Balsamic Reduction & ParmesanA$16.00
Artisan Bakehouse Sourdough w Balsamic Oil & DukkahA$16.00
Natural Oysters w Lemon, Pickled Ginger & Wakame (6)A$29.00
Traditional Kilpatrick Oysters w Bacon, Tabasco, Lemon & Worcestershire (6)A$31.00
King Salmon Sashimi w Ponzu Sauce, Wasabi Mayo, Pickled Ginger & WakameA$24.00
Wild-Caught Whitsunday Prawns 250g w Cocktail Sauce & LemonA$26.00
Lemon Myrtle Calamari w Nam Jim Sauce & LemonA$19.00
Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Arancini w AioliA$19.00
Cajun fried soft shell crab w pickled slaw & chipotle mayo, served on mini naan breads A$22.00
New York Style Buffalo Wings w Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce (Medium Spice)A$20.00
Chips w Rosemary SaltA$12.00
Chips w Rosemary Salt & Truffle ParmesanA$16.00
Sweet Potato Chips w AioliA$15.00

Salads

Kale Bowl w Broccolini, Enoki Mushrooms, Pickled Daikon, Radish, Fried Shallots & Toasted Seeds w Miso & Sesame DressingA$21.00
Caesar Salad w Cos Lettuce, Bacon, Croutons, Boiled Egg, Shaved Parmesan & Caesar DressingA$20.00
Pan-Fried Octopus w Chat Potatoes, Roasted Fennel, Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Olives, Spanish Onion & Rocket w a Salsa Verde DressingA$27.00
Roast Pumpkin & Beetroot Salad w Polenta Crisps, Fetta, Cucumber, Spanish Onion & Balsamic Glazed Walnuts, Dressed in a Beetroot ReductionA$24.00

Salads Add Ons

Grilled ChickenA$6.00
ChorizoA$6.00
CalamariA$6.00
White AnchoviesA$6.00

Grazing Platters

Seafood PlatterA$149.00
wild-caught whitsunday prawns, fresh oysters, moreton bay bugs, salmon sashimi, salmon pate', tuna ahi poke, lavosh & wafer crackers with a selection of dipping sauces, chips & garlic bread
Charcuterie PlatterA$55.00
selection of cured meats served with marinated olives, marinated artichokes, antipasto vegetables, roasted nuts, lavosh & chargrilled bread
Cheese PlatterA$52.00
aged cheddar, triple cream brie, gorgonzola, dried fruits, nuts, quince paste, fresh fruit, chargrilled bread & crackers

Something Big

See board for weekly specials

Seafood Hot Bowl w Prawns, Mussels, Local Fish, Calamari, Napoli Sauce, Fennel, Chilli & Chargrilled BreadA$39.00
Sesame Crusted Salmon w Lotus Root & Sautéed Greens, Dressed in a Ginger & Yuzu Mustard Soy GlazeA$38.00
Pumpkin & Kale Gnocchi w Beurre Noisette, Crispy Sage, Toasted Macadamia Nuts & Pecorino CheeseA$29.00
Herb Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel w Chips, Salad & Choice of SauceA$28.00
Stone & Wood Beer Battered Fish w Chips, Salad & Tartare SauceA$28.00
Lemon myrtle calamari w chips, salad, nam jim sauce & lemonA$28.00
Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom Fettuccine in a White Wine Cream Sauce w Fresh Herbs & ParmesanA$30.00
Stir-Fried Soba Noodles w Chilli, Ginger & Garlic, Seasonal Vegetables, Lotus Root, Enoki & King Brown Mushrooms w a White Miso SauceA$27.00
Spaghetti Bolognese Ragu w Angus Mince & Shredded Beef Shoulder, Slow Cooked w Fresh Herbs & ParmesanA$30.00

Burgers

With chips. Bacon or cheese $4. Gluten & dairy free bun option $4

American Style Cheese Burger w Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Aioli, Mustard & KetchupA$27.00
Chargrilled Peri Peri Chicken Burger w pickled slaw, lettuce, tomato & chilli mayoA$27.00
Steak Sandwich w Cos Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelised Onions & Aioli on a Fresh Baked RollA$28.00
Crumbed Whiting Burger w Lettuce, Spanish Onion, Tomato, Pickled Cucumber & Tartare SauceA$26.00
Mushroom & Haloumi Burger w Salsa Verde, Lettuce, Tomato & AioliA$25.00
Vegan Burger Patty w Capsicum, Basil Pesto, Tomato, Mixed Leaves & Beetroot RelishA$28.00

Grill

Choice of two sides and one sauce. Garlic prawn topper $11. Sides: chips, sweet potato chips, smashed chat potatoes, creamy mash, coleslaw or garden salad. Sauces: creamy garlic (Gluten Free), mushroom (Gluten Free), peppercorn (Gluten Free), gravy (Gluten Free), dianne (Gluten Free), jus lie (Gluten Free)

300g Marinated Bakers Creek Pork CutletA$39.00
300g Angus Beef RumpA$35.00
350g Red Gum Scotch FilletA$50.00
250g Beef City Cube Eye FilletA$54.00
500g Red Gum Rid Eye on The BoneA$87.00

Sides

Chips w Rosemary SaltA$12.00
Chips w Rosemary Salt & Truffle ParmesanA$16.00
Sweet Potato Chips w AioliA$15.00
Creamy MashA$12.00
Smashed Chat Potatoes w' Herbs & AioliA$12.00
Garden Salad w Tomato, Cucumber, Spanish Onion, Parmesan & House DressingA$9.00
Steamed Greens w Salsa VerdeA$12.00
ColeslawA$10.00

Sauces

Creamy Garlic
Mushroom
Peppercorn
Gravy
Dianne
Jus Lié

Kids

$12

Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Battered Fish & Chips
Calamari & Chips
Spaghetti Bolognese
Cheese Burger & Chips

What 1,902 people are saying

Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill in Airlie Beach offers "stunning views" and a "magical location" with a relaxed atmosphere. Guests enjoy the "delicious seafood platter," and a convenient courtesy bus enhances the experience. While service and food receive mixed feedback, many praise the "friendly staff" and "amazing ambiance."

1,902 Reviews

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Rebecca
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing restaurant!! Great service with outstanding food!! Great value for money. The seafood platter was fabulous.
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Matthew
Queensland2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was par excellence, could not fault it at all. Staff service we thought was fairly ordinary, with dishes being passed across to reach the correct diner Noise was a problem with a young child screaming, for no observable reason, quite often. Parents paid little attention to child’s behaviour.
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Hayley
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Northerlies, meals beautiful, cocktails amazing, everything was perfect.
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Ian
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful food, excellent service and value for money
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Deb
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Staff very nice and polite. Courtesy bus was great and both bus drivers were amazing. Would definitely go to the restaurant again when we are back.
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Tia
Gold Coast1 review
4.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful placement, beautiful lay out and great service. The vibes are family friendly but also fun and laid back. Food and cocktails were average. Be wary of ordering the steak. Partner and I ordered $50 steaks and the cut was mainly fat and asked for medium-rare and it was cooked rare. Highly recommend booking in advance because it can get busy :)
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Larry
Adelaide1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic location, friendly staff, reasonable prices and great service
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Larissa
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always love going to Northerlies. Great atmosphere & food was delicious. Thanks for a wonderful lunch experience.
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Caroline
Tropical QLD2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group of four started with some delicious cocktails and sweet potato chips and just chilled for a while enjoying the live music and great atmosphere. After a second round of drinks where we sampled more of the great cocktail selection we moved onto Beer battered fish and chips, spaghetti bolognese and fettuccine carbonara. All the food was wonderful, as we have always found it to be, and the service was friendly and efficient. Northerlies is our go to spot for a great meal and a lovely afternoon/evening whenever we are visiting Airlie Beach.
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Simone
New South Wales1 review
4.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Location, location, location! views for days. The food was exceptional and the cocktails to die for. The bus picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off. The only thing I would make mention of is that pherhapes the staff could on occasion let people know when the next bus is leaving - we were told it runs every 45 min up until 3 O'clock when they then have 2 buses every 30 min. On heading out I asked when the next bus was leaving, they politely checked and said 25 min or so, so we stayed for a drink and headed out to wait for the bus - with 10 min to spare. it arrived 30 min later then we were informed and it was HOT! They do have a buss shelter, but it was cooler under the trees. I would like to see some sort of notice board or clock or even a notice over the speaker, as to when the next bus is leaving, as its so easy to get lost in the views. Highly recommend a visit.
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FAQs

Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 4804 5511.

Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach is rated 4.4 stars by 1902 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Google Map for Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

Lot 116 Pringle Rd, Airlie Beach, AU-QLD 4802

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(07) 4804 5511
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Burgers, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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Something Small

Herb & Garlic BreadA$10.00

Cheese, Herb & Garlic BreadA$12.00

Bruschetta w Confit Garlic, Tomato, Basil & Red Onion Salsa, Balsamic Reduction & ParmesanA$16.00

Artisan Bakehouse Sourdough w Balsamic Oil & DukkahA$16.00

Natural Oysters w Lemon, Pickled Ginger & Wakame (6)A$29.00

Traditional Kilpatrick Oysters w Bacon, Tabasco, Lemon & Worcestershire (6)A$31.00

King Salmon Sashimi w Ponzu Sauce, Wasabi Mayo, Pickled Ginger & WakameA$24.00

Wild-Caught Whitsunday Prawns 250g w Cocktail Sauce & LemonA$26.00

Lemon Myrtle Calamari w Nam Jim Sauce & LemonA$19.00

Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Arancini w AioliA$19.00

Cajun fried soft shell crab w pickled slaw & chipotle mayo, served on mini naan breads A$22.00

New York Style Buffalo Wings w Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce (Medium Spice)A$20.00

Chips w Rosemary SaltA$12.00

Chips w Rosemary Salt & Truffle ParmesanA$16.00

Sweet Potato Chips w AioliA$15.00

Salads

Kale Bowl w Broccolini, Enoki Mushrooms, Pickled Daikon, Radish, Fried Shallots & Toasted Seeds w Miso & Sesame DressingA$21.00

Caesar Salad w Cos Lettuce, Bacon, Croutons, Boiled Egg, Shaved Parmesan & Caesar DressingA$20.00

Pan-Fried Octopus w Chat Potatoes, Roasted Fennel, Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Olives, Spanish Onion & Rocket w a Salsa Verde DressingA$27.00

Roast Pumpkin & Beetroot Salad w Polenta Crisps, Fetta, Cucumber, Spanish Onion & Balsamic Glazed Walnuts, Dressed in a Beetroot ReductionA$24.00

Salads Add Ons

Grilled ChickenA$6.00

ChorizoA$6.00

CalamariA$6.00

White AnchoviesA$6.00

Grazing Platters

Seafood PlatterA$149.00

Charcuterie PlatterA$55.00

Cheese PlatterA$52.00

Something Big

Seafood Hot Bowl w Prawns, Mussels, Local Fish, Calamari, Napoli Sauce, Fennel, Chilli & Chargrilled BreadA$39.00

Sesame Crusted Salmon w Lotus Root & Sautéed Greens, Dressed in a Ginger & Yuzu Mustard Soy GlazeA$38.00

Pumpkin & Kale Gnocchi w Beurre Noisette, Crispy Sage, Toasted Macadamia Nuts & Pecorino CheeseA$29.00

Herb Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel w Chips, Salad & Choice of SauceA$28.00

Stone & Wood Beer Battered Fish w Chips, Salad & Tartare SauceA$28.00

Lemon myrtle calamari w chips, salad, nam jim sauce & lemonA$28.00

Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom Fettuccine in a White Wine Cream Sauce w Fresh Herbs & ParmesanA$30.00

Stir-Fried Soba Noodles w Chilli, Ginger & Garlic, Seasonal Vegetables, Lotus Root, Enoki & King Brown Mushrooms w a White Miso SauceA$27.00

Spaghetti Bolognese Ragu w Angus Mince & Shredded Beef Shoulder, Slow Cooked w Fresh Herbs & ParmesanA$30.00

Burgers

American Style Cheese Burger w Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Aioli, Mustard & KetchupA$27.00

Chargrilled Peri Peri Chicken Burger w pickled slaw, lettuce, tomato & chilli mayoA$27.00

Steak Sandwich w Cos Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelised Onions & Aioli on a Fresh Baked RollA$28.00

Crumbed Whiting Burger w Lettuce, Spanish Onion, Tomato, Pickled Cucumber & Tartare SauceA$26.00

Mushroom & Haloumi Burger w Salsa Verde, Lettuce, Tomato & AioliA$25.00

Vegan Burger Patty w Capsicum, Basil Pesto, Tomato, Mixed Leaves & Beetroot RelishA$28.00

Grill

300g Marinated Bakers Creek Pork CutletA$39.00

300g Angus Beef RumpA$35.00

350g Red Gum Scotch FilletA$50.00

250g Beef City Cube Eye FilletA$54.00

500g Red Gum Rid Eye on The BoneA$87.00

Sides

Chips w Rosemary SaltA$12.00

Chips w Rosemary Salt & Truffle ParmesanA$16.00

Sweet Potato Chips w AioliA$15.00

Creamy MashA$12.00

Smashed Chat Potatoes w' Herbs & AioliA$12.00

Garden Salad w Tomato, Cucumber, Spanish Onion, Parmesan & House DressingA$9.00

Steamed Greens w Salsa VerdeA$12.00

ColeslawA$10.00

Sauces

Creamy Garlic

Mushroom

Peppercorn

Gravy

Dianne

Jus Lié

Kids

Chicken Nuggets & Chips

Battered Fish & Chips

Calamari & Chips

Spaghetti Bolognese