Absynthe - Surfers Paradise
Cuisine: Modern French
Price: Over $55 Entree & Main
Address: Q1 Resort & Spa, Surfers Paradise Blvd Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Absynthe is located on the ground floor of the Gold Coast's world famous Q1 Building. A short stroll from the main strip of Surfers Paradise, Absynthe is easily accessible. Its beautiful beach surrounds make it the perfect setting. No a'la carte on Saturdays - degustation only menu on this night.

Cuisine: International
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 1 Eastern Ave Coolangatta QLD 4225
This Tavern with its contemporary décor is impossible to miss as it is located on the highway and at the entrance to the airport. It has a spacious alfresco area to sample one of the twelve beers on tap or if you just want a coffee and cake or imaginative meal from the attached café.The classy mezzanine area with its comfy lounges fits the bill nicely if you require peace and tranquility and to take advantage of the free wireless internet.

Cuisine: Australian
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: Cnr Garfield Tce & Thornton Street Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Just up the road from the Q1 Building you will find The Northcliffe Surf Club with its absolute beachfront setting and multi-million dollar views. The club is open all day from 7.30am and is a great place to start the day with a hearty breakfast or partake in something more substantial in the evening. Weather permitting the bi-fold windows fold back, enhancing the scent and sound of the ocean; which is just meters away.The gaming room features the latest machines plus there is a Club Tab or

Cuisine: International
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 1700 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
One could say that the motto of the Burleigh Tropicana is, casual, friendly and family orientated. Well this is how owner Steve Ghaissi would describe his bustling little restaurant that overlooks beautiful Burleigh Beach. The menu on offer ranges from the simplistic to the more complex gourmet options. The house specialty is the roast; just so succulent and quite frankly you couldn't get better value for money anywhere on the Coast.

Cuisine: French/ Mediterranean
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: Marine Village Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212
Overlooking the marina, the views from Sanctuary Cove are amazing, and Cafe St Tropez takes full advantage of this relaxing vista. Bask in the Queensland sun while nibbling on casual cafe meals during the day and then be pleasantly surprised by the wonderful French-inspired menu in the evening.

Cuisine: Modern Italian
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 4/26 Tedder Ave Main Beach QLD 4215
The toast of Tedder Avenue, Caffe Senza Nome has built a reputation and name for consistently good Italian fare in Surfers Paradise. With its prime location and enticing alfresco area, you can wile away the day enjoying great food and excellent wine. Refurbished in vibrant decor aligning with the myriad of exciting dishes, offering a mix of both contemporary and traditional dishes laced in zesty and aromatic flavours.

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Price: $40-$55 Entree & Main
Address: Shop 10, 26 Tedder Avenue Main Beach QLD 4215
Located on the northern end of the fashionable Tedder Avenue, Chill is stands out from the rest with its crisp white facade, modern décor and winning cuisine. Inside a warm greeting awaits and a room full of colour & aroma. A delightful menu executed by Chef Daran Glasgow offers tantalising delights such as seared fresh Fremantle scallops with angel hair pasta, smoked Yarra tomato beurre blanc and crispy duck leg confit with potato fondant, creamed savoy cabbage, sweet potato and thyme boudin.

Cuisine: International
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: North Kirra Surf Club, Pacific Parade, North Kirra Kirra QLD 4225
If you haven’t yet visited Deck 49 located in the North Kirra Surf Club, then what are you waiting for? With spectacular 180 degree views from Surfers Paradise to the Tweed, this has to be the best Gold Coast Surf Club location on the Coast. Head chef Ian Campbell has a wealth of experience gained whilst working in some of the most elite establishments in Melbourne. Thank goodness he has decided to make a sea-change to the Gold Coast so that we can all indulge in first class cuisine.

Cuisine: Bistro
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 2 Scottsdale Drive Robina QLD 4226
A relatively new establishment, opening in 2007, the Dog & Parrot emphasises family entertainment, large servings of typical Aussie fare and a friendly pub atmosphere. Centrally located in Robina, the Dog & Parrot is popular with the locals and visitors alike. Their food philosophy is to serve ‘tastier, healthier, superior quality meals’ and they endeavour to source out organic or environmentally friendly products, wherever possible.

Cuisine: Steak/Seafood/Pasta/Mediterranean
Price: $40-$55 Entree & Main
Address: Cnr Woodroffe & Tedder Ave Main Beach QLD 4215
Domanis Cafe Restaurant Bar is located in the mecca of Main Beach's buzzing Tedder Avenue, and this pioneering restaurant always is brimming with happy diners. Offering innovative tastes, aromatic authentic flavours and an appealing venue, this venue is a Gold Coast favourite. The unique, relaxed undercover alfresco area along with the cosy interior, has undergone a complete refurbishment, offering a stylish venue to relax with friends and family.

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