A two-level dining and bar venue is taking shape in a beachside community, with the first stage expected to open within weeks.
Riva Peregian is under construction at Peregian Boardwalk, 224 David Low Way, as the Scanlon Group transforms an existing restaurant building – formerly home to Pizzami Gourmet Pizza Bar – into a new hospitality venue.
In an October post on Riva Peregian’s social media page, the business said: “The build is underway with the first part of Riva taking shape, with Riva Pizzeria arriving end of November.”
The project adds to the Scanlon Group’s existing tourism and hospitality interests in Peregian Beach.
Tony Scanlon is the developer and owner behind nearby Essence Peregian Beach, a boutique hotel and holiday-home development completed in 2022. Essence also operates Outer Square, located in the IGA Peregian Beach complex.
Noosa Council approved the latest changes to the Peregian Boardwalk building on June 29 after a minor-change application was lodged in May.
The approval allows existing outdoor dining and balcony areas associated with the restaurant tenancy to be enclosed.
Plans by Red Door Architecture show bi-fold doors and glazing enclosing the ground-floor verandah, while an upper-level balcony will be enclosed with bi-fold windows and surrounding walls.
Existing shade sails and awnings are also being replaced with integrated awning and planter elements, while paint, stone and tile finishes form part of the exterior upgrade.
Council’s assessment identified an additional 65sqm of site cover or use area at ground level.
The applicant’s planning consultant, Adams and Sparkes Town Planning, said enclosing the upper-level balcony would add another 33sqm of gross floor area.
It argued the extra parking demand associated with that space could be accommodated within parking already provided across Peregian Boardwalk.
The 2026 application did not seek approval for a new restaurant use.
Restaurant use was already permitted at the site, while a previous change allowed the first-floor eastern tenancy to operate as either a restaurant or professional office.
The applicant said the latest alterations would not increase the building height or change its approved setbacks and would remain within the existing lot boundaries.
Conditions applying to the wider development generally limit business uses to between 7am and 10pm, although dining and entertainment businesses can operate until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
The approval also requires the development to operate without causing detrimental neighbourhood impacts from excessive noise, lighting or other emissions.
Riva is promoting the finished venue as “one venue, two vibes”.
The business has said the bistro and rooftop component will include a seafood-focused menu, an extensive wine list and cocktail bar, and has promoted the upper level as Peregian Beach’s only rooftop bar with an ocean view.
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Riva has indicated its bistro and rooftop venue is expected to open towards the end of summer.
SCN has contacted the Scanlon Group for comment.
