Lefty's Restaurant - Buderim

This restaurant is casual and friendly, run by a family. They offer a mix of Mexican and Australian dishes, providing a good variety of choices.

I had another fantastic night out at Lefty's, enjoying delicious dishes that combined Mediterranean and Mexican flavors. I can't wait to go back again. It's the perfect spot to hang out with friends and relax.

We arrived to the owner rudely imitating a Scottish accent behind an elderly Scott, mother of the birthday girl. He harassed the waitress as she tried to take our orders. The Scottish lady ordered the Salmon off the specials board, the rest of us off the main menu. Everyone agreed to eat as their meals arrived otherwise they'd get cold, unfortunately we'd all finished our meal before our Scottish friends meal arrived. Was this a form of racism? Garlic bread was great, mains OK. Waitress deserves a medal.

We arrived at 7.30pm. There were two people eating in an otherwise empty establishment. We heard the cry "In coming" as Mr Lefty ran out to usher us in. A bit over powering, but OK. Then as we entered Mr Lefty ( a slightly sozzled American)"shluted through to the kitchen "It'sOK, they're caucasians". Not funny!. He tven made a second racist quiö "sit your caucasian selves down" before inviting us to order quick as they were closing. We asked if he really wanted us there to which he said we had to eat there as everywhere else was closed. The three of us all stood up and left. There were many places open. As we left the couple looked longingly at us as if they wanted us to take them with us. Maybe the food is good, maybe not. But the attitude of the manager is pathetic. Went for a 5 star experience round the corner at Machu Pichu.

Leftys is an experience not to be missed - for two reasons - one is the food which is very good (at least what I have had has been most enjoyable); and the other is the experience of just being there in itself! Lefty is a great character and one to be enjoyed. Don't be too precious, and don't be concerned if you end up with some wine that may be not quite what you brought along. This is an "experience" to enjoy - it is not "fine dining", rather it can be "fun dining" at its best if you allow. BYO and no corkage, good food and fun company - what more do you want. Highly recommend - and the mousaka is simply to die for - if it happens to be on the menu!