Sorrento Restaurant & Bar

Sorrento Restaurant & Bar sits above Coral Sea Marina at 22 Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach, with dining areas overlooking the marina, Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands. The waterfront setting gives the restaurant a relaxed coastal character, making it suited to long lunches, sunset drinks, evening meals and casual catch-ups in the Whitsundays.

The menu centres on Italian cooking, with pasta and pizza dough prepared in-house. Local seafood and seasonal produce also feature, bringing regional ingredients into a broad menu that suits both a relaxed meal and a more considered dining occasion. The restaurant serves food throughout the day, with the menu complemented by wine, draught beer and cocktails prepared at the bar.

Sorrento’s bar area provides a social setting for drinks and live acoustic music. The atmosphere remains informal and coastal, with the marina providing a changing backdrop from daylight through to evening. The venue’s waterfront position also makes it a natural choice for a drink before dinner or a meal timed around sunset.

Dining is divided between two distinct areas. The Ocean Deck upstairs offers a more elevated setting with views towards the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands. The Lower Deck sits by the water and provides a casual format, with meals ordered at the bar and brought to the table. The lower area also hosts the venue’s pizza promotions and live music sessions.

For celebrations, Sorrento accommodates functions and weddings within the Coral Sea Marina setting. A dedicated functions manager assists with event planning, while the restaurant’s Italian menu and waterfront location provide a flexible backdrop for gatherings. Reservations are welcomed for standard dining, and the venue can also be contacted directly about group occasions.