Rivers & Co Sanctuary Cove
Readers' Choice 2025 - Modern Australian - Metro
Sanctuary Cove Village, 46E/4601 Masthead Way, Hope Island QLD
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Premium Australian steaks, fresh local seafood, warm hospitality and refined waterfront dining overlooking the Sanctuary Cove Marina.
About Rivers & Co Sanctuary Cove
Set on the picturesque waterfront at Sanctuary Cove on Masthead Way in Hope Island, Rivers & Co. is a refined and elegant dining destination where Australia's finest produce, premium steaks, fresh local seafood and exceptional hospitality come together against a breathtaking marina backdrop of impressive superyachts. The menu is a masterclass in land and sea — beef carpaccio with tonnato sauce, tuna ceviche crispy cones and local calamari give way to signature mains including perfectly cooked premium steaks and the indulgent Crab Lasagne with abalone cream and black caviar. An extensive wine list and expertly crafted cocktails complete a dining experience that is as refined as the stunning waterfront setting surrounding every table.
A few words from Rivers & Co Sanctuary Cove
Welcome to Rivers & Co. Sanctuary Cove, where great food, genuine hospitality and beautiful waterfront surroundings come together. Nestled in the heart of Sanctuary Cove, we've created a dining experience that celebrates the best of Australian produce, thoughtfully prepared and shared with the people who matter most.
Our menu showcases premium Australian steaks, fresh local seafood and seasonal ingredients, crafted with simplicity, care and respect for quality. Every dish is designed to let exceptional produce speak for itself, paired with an extensive wine list and expertly crafted cocktails.
From leisurely lunches to evenings by the water, every visit is about good food, genuine hospitality and taking the time to enjoy the moment.
At Rivers & Co., we believe the best dining experiences are about more than what's on the plate, they're about creating moments worth sharing and that feeling of being welcomed like family. We look forward to welcoming you to the Rivers & Co Sanctuary Cove.
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Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos
Seats: 120
Opening Hours
Groups & Functions
Red's is undoubtedly Gold Coast’s most premium waterfront function venue. Your guests will be wowed from the moment they arrive, greeted & made to feel ever so welcome from all. With a variety of meticulously prepared menus and award-winning wines, your event will be one loved by all.
- Up to 200 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Charity Event
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Dinner Party
- Engagement Party
- Hens & Bucks Night
- Product Launch
- Wedding
- Banquets
- Canapes
- Cocktails
- Finger Food
- Set Menu
George, our waiter was exceptionally kind, while the food was amazing, being an unforgettable experience.
George kept a smile throughout the entire night, checking and making sure we were having the best experience possible. The food was packed with flavour, we ordered a barramundi and steak, both cooked perfectly well. We also ordered a sorbet ice cream, being rich and soft. Overall, we loved this and definitely would come again.
Our waiter, George,was exceptional. From our arrival to departure he looked after us with professionalism and personality 5 Star service and amazing food -as always??
Great food, great service! Thanks George!
Excellent food and service, in a wonderful location
Always Great Service & Food
Amazing 5 star service
Had an amazing experience at Thursday Night Steak Night at Reds! The steak was cooked perfectly, full of flavour, and excellent value for money. The atmosphere was fantastic, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal.
A special mention to George, whose service was absolutely outstanding. He was friendly, attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect throughout the evening. His positive attitude and exceptional customer service really made the night memorable.
Highly recommend Thursday Steak Night at Reds, and we’ll definitely be back again soon!
George’s service truly made the experience stand out.
George was amazing
He is so knowledgeable
Lovey meal - great service
Thank you Nicole for the service -
Lovely staff, great food
Our waitress Nicole, was possibly the best waitress we’ve had; friendly, attentive (but not overbearing), and professional.
Absolutely amazing
Server Chloe was so amazing and attentive and the food was absolutely amazing. World class restaurant
Great service!!
My partner and I came for dinner tonight and it was amazing!! Chloe our waitress was spectacular with the biggest smile and great personality. The food was exceptional. Definitely coming back again!!
The perfect venue
Amazing food and staff 10/10
Amazing
First time for our 29 yr anniversary. Beef carpaccio best I’ve had, the steak was cooked perfectly, great service, good drink prices. Will be back for the 8 course lunch special very soon. Thanks for an amazing time.
astonishing
The best food with excellent quality, at a fair price for the great food they offer. I'm from Colombia and this was my first time at this restaurant and from the moment I walked in I had the best experience. The staff gave me excellent advice and I would love to come for dinner on my birthday. They are the best; you should make time to come and try this gastronomic delight.
Thank you very much to George, Nicole , ryan and isla
Delicious food, great service
Delicious food, we will be back! Special mention goes out to Mason our waiter! Service with a smile.
Dinner was fabulous
Had a fantastic meal with my wife. Enjoyed entree to dessert.
We found little to complain about but a lot to enjoy.
We have been for lunch before and we will be coming back again.
Absolutely fantastic lunch!!!
Need to come back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend
Fantastic venue
Great food here been many times never disappointed and the cocktails are amazing particularly the lime coconut margarita
Exceptional Food & Service, will definitely be back!
Our favourite place on the coast!
Easily the best value for money restaurant on the GC!! If you love meat, you love RED!
Amazing food. Amazing staffs. Amazing atmosphere
Fab venue for a night out! DELISH food & lovely staff :)
If the chocolate mudslide smudge left on dad’s nose after dessert was anything to go by, we had a fabulously great family dinner! ?? thank you for such a fab night - we left with smiles & full tummies! Thank you so much to Isabela and the gentleman on the bar on Tuesday night (23/09) - they were amazing! ??
Great food & and beverages & service!!!
I had a fantastic dining experience at Red Kitchen & Bar in Sanctuary Cove. The service was excellent, especially from Braydon, our friendly and attentive waiter. The food was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. We enjoyed the natural oysters, delicious meatballs, perfectly cooked Barramundi for the main course, and ended with a heavenly crème brûlée dessert.
The Super Tuesday promotion, offering 50% off food, made the meal even more enjoyable and reasonably priced. The location is lovely with a great ambience, making it perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for top-notch food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere!
Absolutely devine
Food amazing and service 5 star service. We will be back ??
Cozy, beautiful staff, lovely food, amazing service!
We visited for the first time tonight after recommendations and weren't disappointed. Our waitress, Nicole was so polite but fun and we couldn't have felt more attended too. The Manger also welcomes you which is a nice touch. I will be honest about something because, the rectification of this minor issue was managed so well and so fast it needs a compliment. Sadly, my first steak wasn't the best but, after telling them, I couldn't have been more impressed with the speed a brand new meal arrived at our table, it was literally 3 or 4 minutes. Having to return food is never nice but you guys should be so proud of the management of that and, super important for people to know because, service like that just doesn't happen anymore. All in all, a really enjoyable evening and will 100% be back to try more of the menu, thank you ??
WE LOVE YOU
Amazing service outstanding really from Zoe and Mason!!! Amazing food amazing cocktails and we loved everything about this experience and will be coming back soon!!
Also mr bartender best espressos martinis ever!! And best cocktails all round!!
Legit what an incredible way to enjoy food and life!!
We love you guys!!!
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Ramona and Millie xxxx
Best steak
Possibly the best steak on the Gold Coast. Excellent service. Thanks for making my birthday a lovely night out. We'll definitely be back
Finally the perfect steak
We have finally found the perfect steak house. Thank you for making my husbands birthday dinner so delicious. We will be back!!!
great restaurant, service and food
A very pleasant evening
Great food, melt in your mouth steaks and service second to none.
Food Ambiance Service
Our favourite Restaurant even though it’s a long drive. Incredible Food Quality & Service and Great Relaxing Location.
The best food and service!
The best food and service!
No.1 on The GC
Absolutely amazing, stunning restaurant. Beautiful location. Service is fantastic. Highly recommend the Brochette of Angus Fillet it is absolutely mouthwatering and incredible. Perfect place to take visitors to it’s my favourite restaurant on the Gold Coast it’s the best
View, Service, Delicious
Red's is an institution for my friends and family. You know you always get looked after and the food is awesome! Trusted, time and time again.
Flavour sensations ??????????
Brochette sensational , veggies amazing, delightful meal and cocktails
Sunday Roast
Delish! The only place we have found that nails the Yorkshire pudding in 18years. The portions are on the smaller side than other places, the taste is worth it! We will be back!
Amazing food and environmental
The service, food and place are Perfect!
Date night
My partner wanted steak so where else to take her than Red's! Delicious food and great service. Definitely got a lot of brownie points for that one. Thank you!
Great food, esp the effort with the side dishes. The glazed carrots and brussel sprouts were a highlight.
Great food and service
Amazing all over
First time dinning , we loved the hole experience. Thank you for a wonderful night .
The best dining experience ever
Oyster Kilpatrick are the best ever
Great food
Good value and great food
Always an amazing food !
Always amazing food ??
So good!
The freshes oysters & most decedent deserts xx
Great service & lunch meal! Very timely as well! Top notch!
Food was amazing
Our new favourite restaurant , setting beautiful , staff were attentive meals flowed precisely on cue , food was amazing , from simple cob loaf fresh , warm to starters that were treat for taste buds , mains were everything you'd expect from fine dining , my wife and I are very impressed , great day or night out
Very nice service
Another satisfying roast beef lunch today at Red's Steakhouse Sanctuary Cove
A shout-out to Red's Steakhouse at Sanctuary Cove for another excellent lunch today!
We continue dining at Red's because of its fantastic food and service.
Delicious food and fantastic service!
We came to Reds Steakhouse for our 10 year anniversary. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, the wait staff were super helpful and friendly, we were greeted and congratulated on our special occasion. Not to mention the menu is very reasonably price for the quality of food.
A Sunday Roast Like No Other
What a great place for a Sunday Roast. Great steak, nice views and a lovely sneaky glass of wine. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday lunch!
Delicious food
Tender steak
Steak was cooked to perfection. Friendly helpful staff. Even the sides were great with the roasted Brussel sprouts a highlight
Lazy Monday lunch
First time here and we were very impressed. We did the lunch deal and enjoyed beautiful fresh oysters to start and had mains of chicken and beef wagyu pie. My husband says it was the best pie he’s eaten ever whilst the chicken was succulent and crisp on the skin. The staff were great and attentive, we will definitely be back
Magnificent
Excellent staff, amazing food that meets expectations from the menu 5 Star ??
Amazing experience with Phil
Amazing service and incredible food!
Jonah was an outstanding server! So attentive and welcoming. The food was unbelievable. Highly recommend the beef capriccio this was life changing! Great atmosphere all around with lovely staff and next level food
Outstanding!
Such a gorgeous venue and meal to match! Exquisite coconut margarita.
Enjoyed a fabulous long lunch celebration
40 years nursing. We had a wonderful lunch and such lovely staff. Beautiful drinks and super service. We chatted for hours and didn’t feel rushed to leave. We will definitely be back. X
Fantastic Meal
Had the 500mm steak stick was amazing
Exceptional food&service.
My husband and I enjoyed the Sunday Roast deal ($38) which we both thought was so tasty! It was a large serve too. The service was wonderful too. Highly recommend!
My fave restaurant I