Our story

From one waterfront to another...

River Bar & Dining is the next chapter in a story that started back in 1997, when Maryanne discovered a quiet, hidden spot on the banks of the Maroochy River and turned it into one of the Sunshine Coast’s most loved dining destinations – The Boat Shed Restaurant in Cotton Tree.

More than 25 years on, that same passion for waterfront dining, fresh local produce, and genuinely warm hospitality has found a new home at Kawana Waters Marina.

River Bar & Dining brings everything the family has learnt – about food, about people, and about what makes a place worth coming back to – to a brand new setting on the water. Same soul, new view.

Whether you’re here for a long lazy lunch, a sunset cocktail, or a proper dinner with people you love, you’re part of a story that’s been building for a long time…