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Best Takeaway Food In Airlie Beach

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Alison Condon
Updated Tue 15 Oct 2024

Airlie Beach may be most famous for its dreamy Whitsundays tours, proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, tropical vibes, and lively nightlife, it also boasts an impressive food scene!

It’s a good thing, too, because after a fun-filled day out on the Reef, soaring over the islands, or exploring Whitehaven, you’ll definitely be craving some quality food. If dining out isn’t in the cards and you’d prefer to dine in your hotel room, on the beach, or while on the go, Airlie Beach has plenty of tempting takeaway options to satisfy your hunger.

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Best pizza takeaway in Airlie Beach

There are some mouthwatering pizza options around Airlie Beach that are guaranteed to fill your belly with cheesy, Italian goodness after a big day out around the Whitsundays!

  • Beagles: A takeaway pizza shop at the end of Airlie Beach’s main street. Choose from thin crust or deep pan, and if you’re going for a feast, add some garlic bread or chicken pieces on the side. Yum!

  • La Marina: Based in the Port of Airlie, La Marina is a super underrated Italian restaurant. Offering exceptional pizza and pasta dishes, with fresh daily specials, this eatery is perfect for an impressive dine-in experience, or a cozy takeaway!

  • I’m the Pizza Guy: A popular food truck that travels around Airlie Beach and beyond! Check out their Facebook page to see where they’ve set up shop on any given night, and place your order for a slice of heaven.


Best seafood takeaway in Airlie Beach

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  • Whitsunday Seafood Bar: Craving some classic fish and chips in a brown paper bag? This is where you need to be! Nestled into Airlie Esplanade, this takeaway offers a wide range of fresh seafood, ready to be battered, crumbed or grilled.

  • Sandbar: Sandbar is the new kid on the Airlie Beach food scene, and it has already won over locals and tourists alike! Call ahead or drop in to order for some mouthwatering seafood specials for takeaway.

  • The Deck: You can find this restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, right in the middle of Airlie Beach’s main street. Choose from fresh seafood mains, pizzas, and pastas.

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Best Asian takeaway in Airlie Beach 

In the mood for Chinese, Indian, or Thai food? Airlie Beach's Asian eateries have good you covered with delicious takeaway curries, noodles, dumplings, and more! 

  • Noodle and Rice: Craving some dim sum, satay chicken, or noodle soup? You’re in luck! There are two Noodle and Rice takeaways in the area: one in Cannonvale and one on Airlie Beach’s Main Street! Made fresh to order, this takeaway always hits the spot.

  • Spicy Thai: This local favourite is nestled into Hermitage Drive, between central Airlie and Jubilee Pocket. Drop in for a sit-down meal with a view, or a takeaway collection.

  • Red Fish: Based in Cannonvale, Red Fish is slightly more upmarket, but the food speaks for itself. Expect large portions of succulent, flavourful Chinese food and 

  • Airlie Tandoori: You can find this Indian takeaway on Waterson Way on the ground floor of Bounce. Not only is the food exceptional, but it’s quick and reasonably priced, too!

  • Lovely India: Another delectable Indian takeaway in town. You can find Lovely India on the Main Street of Airlie Beach, just upstairs from Ghanda Clothing. 

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Best gourmet takeaway in Airlie Beach

Feeling a little more fancy? Many of the top Airlie Beach restaurants offer takeaway options for those looking to indulge in a good meal in comfort.

  • Whisper Restaurant & Gin Bar: If you’re looking for a more upscale takeaway, take a look through Whisper’s gourmet takeaway menu. Based in Mirage Whitsundays, this restaurant boasts exceptional dishes like mie goreng, rib eye steak, paninis, burgers, and crab tacos.

  • Sandbar: As well as seafood, Sandbar boasts delicious Mediterranean mains like moussaka, risotto, and pork belly.

  • Anchor Bar: Anchor Bar is perhaps best known for gorgeous views of Airlie Beach, but their food is equally delicious to dine on from home. Choose from a range of skewers, wings, tacos, burgers, salads and platters. Yum!

A bowl of chicken wings and a schooner of beer on a table overlooking a view of Airlie Beach

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Airlie Beach restaurants that deliver

Craving a cheeky takeaway but don’t have the means to go and pick something up? No worries! Here are the Airlie Beach eateries that can bring their food to you!

  • Dominos: The international pizza chain has an Airlie Beach location and their delivery drivers are all set to bring your Dominos order to your door! Simply log on to their website and put in your Airlie address!

  • Beagles: Another pizza place in Airlie that offers delivery! You can order through their website, but be sure to give them enough notice to get your food to you on time. This spot gets particularly busy at dinner time and, unlike Dominos, Beagles is a small, local business.

  • Lovely India: Depending on your address in Airlie Beach, Lovely India can take the tikka masala to you! You can place a delivery order through their website and expect a delicious curry on your doorstep in no time at all.

  • Airlie Tandoori: Similarly, Airlie Tandoori are prepared to bring their delectable dishes to you! Head to their website and book your biryani for delivery any night of the week!

  • McDonalds: Surprise, surprise! McDonald’s is available in Airlie Beach. Depending on your address, you can place a ‘McDelivery’ order through the Menulog app or the official McDonald's app.

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