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Gold Coast Restaurants

On this journey of dining on the Gold Coast, we will take you on the locals' ride and find a restaurant which fits your taste. It could take months to discover all of the culinary delights the Gold Coast has to offer and you would still be hungry for more. There is no need to argue about which restaurant you should start with; just leave it to us. We will take you on a culinary journey on the Gold Coast, stopping at restaurants which are guaranteed to satisfy your soul before they fill your stomach with food. 
"Award-winning Share Plates."
Social Eating House & Bar

Social Eating House & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Looking for somewhere 'social'? Social Eating House & Bar by Executive Chef, Matt Jefferson and his team is just the place you're looking for! Located at the base of Broadbeach's Oracle building, t...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Long Lunch Seafood BuffetSeafood Buffet for $99Sample a variety of fresh local seafood for the ultimate sea to table experience. Ocean treasures include Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba tiger prawns, spanner crabs, Moreton Bay bugs and more. Land lo...
Looking for Dinner Inspiration? Check Out Our Menu!Look no further. Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar, located in the heart of Mermaid Beach, is just what you have been searching for. Open Monday-Saturday, check out our menu and secure your reservat...
Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Broadbeach overlooking Victoria Park, multi-award-winning Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill is undoubtedly considered the Gold Coast’s best steak restaurant. Moo Moo...
Locals and visitors alike discover a relaxing winery experience in the heart of Tamborine Mountain at Mason Wines Restaurant on Hartley Road. Sweeping views, beautiful wines and fare with flair wil...
Mother's Day at Red's!For Only $69!Celebrate Mother’s Day at Red and treat Mum to a day of great food, great wine and family – the ultimate pleasures! Experience a 2 course menu for just $69 per person.
Palette

Palette

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Surfers Paradise

16 Chef Hat Award
Offering a unique blend of art and food on the Gold Coast, discerning diners head to Palette on Bundall Road in Surfers Paradise for a meal to remember. Nestled in the stunning HOTA Gallery, Palett...
Ladies LuncheonSaturdays and SundaysDid someone say bottomless brunch?! Get the girls together on our coastal Burleigh Heads rooftop and enjoy a 2-hour lunch & drinks package ft. delicious cocktails and champagne, our signature wood-...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
Yamagen’s Iconic Sashimi TacosMust Try!Meet Yamagen’s iconic sashimi tacos- Atlantic salmon with wasabi salsa or Bluefin tuna, mustard soy warm sushi rice, yuzu avocado, radish & house spicy mayo. It is Must try! Make sure to place a bo...
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Palm Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Immerse yourself in Asian cuisine with flair at new restaurant on the Gold Coast block, Madame V on Palm Beach Avenue in Palm Beach. A colourful front door opens into a stylish interior decorated w...
Eddy + Wolff

Eddy + Wolff

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Robina

12 Chef Hat Award
Chef’s BanquetDine Like the WolffIndulge in the ultimate dining experience at Eddy & Wolff with our Dine like the Wolff set menu, a curated selection of our best Asian-inspired dishes for $98 per person. For the ultimate experie...
Monday Steak Special & Live MusicEvery Monday - $27.50Rib Fillet steak served with crispy coated fries & fresh garden salad for $27.50... don't forget your dancing shoes!
Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar

Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

Mother's Day at Birdcage!For Only $69!Celebrate Mother’s Day at Birdcage and treat Mum to a day of great food, great wine and family – the ultimate pleasures! Experience a 2 course menu for just $69 per person.
Kost

Kost

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Broadbeach

12 Chef Hat Award
Made for memories, Kost on Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach delivers an iconic fusion of dining, drinking, design, fire and music. Inspired by the raw, natural and ever-changing beauty of the coastli...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
13 Chef Hat Award
Discover the Gold Coast’s newest seafood dining destination and meeting place at BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar on Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach. Brought to diners by the team behind Moo Moo Gold Coas...
Manolas Deli Bar Bistro

Manolas Deli Bar Bistro

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Surfers Paradise

$35 Lunch SpecialBook Now!Satisfy your midday cravings with our exclusive Lunch Special! From Monday to Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, enjoy a delicious pasta dish from our menu plus a refreshing house beverage for only $35...
T'ang Court

T'ang Court

Chinese      Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
A unique and tantalising Cantonese fine dining affair awaits at T’ang Court on Old Burleigh Road in Surfers Paradise for locals and visitors alike. Nestled in The Langham hotel, this stylish restau...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Open the barn door at Etsu Izakaya on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach to discover a magical mystery tour of Japanese share-plate dining. Moody surrounds of neon signage, walls plastered with ph...
Kings Steak and Seafood GC

Kings Steak and Seafood GC

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Labrador

KINGS Beef & ReefA Must Try!Where the land meets the sea. Enjoy a bold, beefy Black Angus Sirloin Steak grilled to your liking, topped with delightful sea crustaceans, seasoned to perfection. It’s no surprise this dish is a c...
"Dining on the Water's Edge"
Now Open Thursday Nights!Thursdays at QuarterdeckWe’ve extended our trading hours—join us on Thursdays for our full menu, featuring the freshest seasonal dishes and waterfront dining at its best.