Moon Japanese Restaurant Bargara

Moon Japanese Restaurant Bargara is a casual sushi and hot-meals shop at 699 Bargara Road in the Bargara Central hub, trading from 8:30am every day of the week. For dog owners it works best as a quick lunch or takeaway stop, with a small footpath seating area outside where dogs are welcome while you eat.

The dog setup

Dogs are permitted at the outdoor footpath tables only; the small indoor dining area is off-limits. The space is tight and sits close to foot traffic past the shopping hub, so it suits a dog that is comfortable settling near people and passing prams. Bring your own water bowl, as none is guaranteed, and the takeaway-and-eat-down-at-the-beach option is often the easier one.

The vibe

Sushi rolls are made through the day rather than sitting in a case, and the hot menu covers chicken katsu curry, teriyaki salmon, pork ramen and takoyaki. Service is quick and prices are casual, which is why it draws a steady lunch line from the Bargara Central shops, and the phone (+61 7 4198 0036) is answered for takeaway orders ahead of the drive over from Bundaberg.

Getting there and parking

It is on Bargara Road at the Bargara Central shopping hub, about 15 minutes east of Bundaberg, with free street parking and a car park right at the shops. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Close by with the dogs

The main Bargara beachfront is an on-lead stroll only, and the Mon Repos side is a no-dogs zone year-round to protect nesting turtles, so for a real run head to the Bargara Off Leash Dog Park or the Mary Kinross Park Fenced Dog Park at the southern end.

More options are on the Queensland dog friendly restaurants guide and the Bargara destination page.