The Thirsty Beaver Bar & Kitchen

Best Known For

Low and slow-smoked beef short rib with Texas rub, potato mash, peas, red wine jus, charred corn and onion rings.

Immerse yourself in a family-style diner with a relaxed atmosphere at The Thirsty Beaver on Bulcock Street in Caloundra. Find an eclectic industrial-style indoors with a corrugated iron counter, beer kegs, wine barrels and memorabilia-covered walls, ideal for chilling out over a cold one and delicious grub. On balmy days sit alfresco as tantalising aromas waft for the Red Dirt smoker, promising Texas smoked BBQ chicken, marinated in garlic, tomato, olive oil and herbs, served with slaw and fries. Perhaps char-grilled salmon fillet with mash, tomato salsa, avocado and broccolini hits the mark, or wrap your hands around a crispy pork belly burger, with slaw, onion jam, tomato and cheese. Pasta lovers opt for fettuccine with smoked bacon, chicken, garlic, onion, cracked pepper and cream.