Tucked down a side street off the Mooloolaba Esplanade sits a hidden urban gem that's been slinging some of the coast's best BBQ since 2016. Dirty Moes brings old-school American south soul food to the Sunshine Coast. Think slow-cooked meats, hearty share plates, and flavours that make meat lovers very happy.
Taking the time to do it right.
Proper low and slow cooking. Smoked Wagyu brisket that melts in your mouth. Confit lamb shoulder that slides off the fork. Pork collar wrapped in bacon. This is meat that's been given time, attention, and respect.
The Moes menu revolves around sharing. Big platters designed for groups to gather around, tear into, and fight over the last piece of brisket. The founders fell in love with American south culture where slow-cooked soul food gets shared with the ones you love. That ethos runs through everything here.
Weekly specials keep it interesting – Thursday burger nights, Saturday happy hour margaritas. The brisket burger has achieved cult status. Wednesday wing nights bring people back religiously.
Just off the beach.
Opposite Mooloolaba Beach but tucked away enough that you feel like you've discovered something. Walk inside and you're transported. Exposed brick walls, urban alleyway vibes, cool memorabilia everywhere. Shuffleboard table adds dive bar energy.
The atmosphere is vibrant and upbeat with lively music, a bustling bar, friendly staff who know their craft beers and cocktails. Casual and social, it’s great for groups and celebrations. Moes can get loud when busy, but that's the charm. This isn't a quiet date spot; it's where you bring your crew to feast.
A drinks menu to match.
Headlined by a collector’s wishlist of whiskeys and bourbons, not to mention a full line up of local craft beers. The cocktails are renowned. Don’t miss their spicy jalapeño margarita.
What we love.
At Blackflag, we’re all about celebrating businesses that do things right, that commit to quality, that understand hospitality is more than transactions. Dirty Moes fits perfectly.
They're not cutting corners. Low and slow cooking takes time, costs more, requires skill. They could serve faster, cheaper BBQ and probably make more money. Instead, they're doing it properly because they give a shit about what lands on your plate.
The sharing plate philosophy aligns with how we think about beer and community. Craft beer is meant to be shared, discussed, enjoyed together. Same energy as gathering around a meat platter with your people, passing sauces, arguing about which cut is best.
Grab your crew, head down that side street off the Esplanade, and prepare to get your hands dirty. Order the meat platter, try the brisket burger everyone talks about, wash it down with local craft beer or a delicate whisky. This is what the Sunshine Coast does right.
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