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Gold Coast Restaurants With Water Views

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Find an elegant beachfront destination offering a bistro and fine dining seafood option with ocean views at Seascape Restaurant & Bar on The Esplanade in Surfers Paradise. Take to the bistro on lev...
"Dining on the Water's Edge"
Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar

Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:00 AM

Coomera

Soak up the stylish waterfront views in a relaxed setting at Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar on Waterway Drive in Coomera. Located within the Gold Coast City Marina, Quarterdeck welcomes you to gaze over...
Take your dining experience to new heights at the Gold Coast’s only revolving restaurant, Horizon Sky Dining on Gold Coast Highway in Surfers Paradise. Immerse yourself in breathtaking coastal pano...
Holy Ship, it's Friday!Every FridayOur Platter + Plonk special is sailing your way ALL DAY every Friday! Go all in with our Holy Ship, I'll Have It All platter, served with one of three drink options to choose from! It's the perfect...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Greek"
Xenia Coolangatta

Xenia Coolangatta

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Coolangatta

Transporting visitors to the Mediterranean from the familiarity of Coolangatta is Xenia Grill, a Greek-inspired restaurant well-suited to the tropical, laidback setting on the corner of McLean Stre...
Sumptuous High TeaBook Now!Bumbles Cafe set the perfect scene to enjoy our famous High Tea. Served at any time during the week our High Teas are a great way to enjoy an afternoon with friends, celebrate a baby shower, birthd...
Sea & Shore Restaurant

Sea & Shore Restaurant

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Labrador

Menu RevampLunch and Dinner specialsHave you heard the latest? Here at sea & shore we have revamped our Lunch and Dinner specials menu! Starting Friday 20th September, with a complimentary house white or a pot of beer! Whether it's a...
Native Harvest

Native Harvest

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 AM

Hope Island

Discover a unique, memorable dining experience combining familiar dishes with Australian native flavours at Native Harvest on Masthead Way in Hope Island. This fusion café and bar nestles within Sa...
Head to the place to see and be seen by the sea on the Gold Coast at Hyde Paradiso on The Esplanade. Overlooking the iconic sands of Surfers Paradise Beach from level one of Peppers Soul hotel, thi...
La Luna Dining

La Luna Dining

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Main Beach

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Rick Shores

Rick Shores

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Burleigh Heads

13 Chef Hat Award
Indulge desires and experience a little of life’s luxuries dining at Rick Shores, boasting an absolute beachfront location from the Gold Coast’s iconic Burleigh Heads stretch. As bright sunlight da...
Overlooking the famous Gold Coast beachfront, The Surfers Paradise Beach Cafe has been providing cruisy coastal dining since opening in late 2011. Seated al fresco or in the cafe’s open, beach chic...
Those looking for the Gold Coast’s best fish and chips with a view head along Seaworld Drive in Main Beach to find Seaway Kiosk & Jetty. You can’t get much more waterfront than this iconic dining d...
Bellakai

Bellakai

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 AM

Coolangatta

Athenia Restaurant & Bar

Athenia Restaurant & Bar

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Carrara

Absolute waterfront views in the heart of prestigious Emerald Lakes await discerning Gold Coast diners at Athenia Restaurant & Bar on The Boulevard in Carrara. Enjoy lunch or dinner overlooking the...
Like its namesake, the exotic saffron flower, Kesari Infused Indian Cuisine on Pinnaroo Street in Hope Island has two colours – the violet hue of modern soul food for brunch and the glow of saffron...
Experience a delectable, holistic and rustic menu as waves crash on iconic Surfers Paradise Beach at Elston Bar & Restaurant on the Esplanade. Located in Soul Boardwalk, this Gold Coast dining dest...