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Valentine's Day at Little Truffle14th FebruaryCelebrate Valentine’s Day at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar with an elegant multi-course experience on Saturday 14 February 2026. Priced at $165pp, the curated menu begins with a refined amuse bo...
Palette

Palette

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

Surfers Paradise

16 Chef Hat Award
Valentine’s Day Indulgence at Palette14th FebruaryCelebrate Valentine’s Day at Palette with an exclusive paired dining experience designed to impress. Choose an early seating featuring champagne on arrival, a three-course menu, beverage package an...
Bar Leo Food & Wine

Bar Leo Food & Wine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Bundall

12 Chef Hat Award
Modern MediterraneanHappy hour daily 4–6pmBar Leo brings modern Mediterranean flavour to Sorrento with fresh, locally sourced seafood, seasonal small plates, melt in your mouth Australian grown wagyu & black angus steaks and share-style di...
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 experienc...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
MIDWEEK MELODIESEvery WednesdayMidweek Melodies at Juju Mermaid Beach is your perfect midweek escape. Every Wednesday from 6pm, enjoy an intimate evening of live piano as Sarah St James sets the mood with soulful sounds. Settle ...
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...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Lunch Seafood and Grill Buffet with Flowing MimosasSeafood Buffet for $109Sample 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...
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...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
12 Chef Hat Award
Discover the Gold Coast’s trendiest 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 C...
"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...
Kost

Kost

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

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award
Private DiningSmall GroupsOur private dining room offers an intimate and exclusive experience, perfect for small group special occasions and corporate functions. Click on more info to book:
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

13 Chef Hat Award
Experience the hustle and bustle of innovative izakaya dining at Yamagen in Surfers Paradise. Nestled in the QT Hotel on Staghorn Avenue, this vibrant restaurant blends old-school Japanese traditio...
Spaghetti & Jazz

Spaghetti & Jazz

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Robina

Valentine's DayFrom 5pmCelebrate Valentine’s Day with wine, dining and live music at Spaghetti & Jazz. On Saturday 14 February, settle in from 5pm and dance the night away to smooth Latin and jazz, bossa, vintage pop and...
Izakaya Midori

Izakaya Midori

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Reedy Creek

Midori Dinner DelightsBook today!Experience the flavours of Japan at Izakaya Midori for dinner from 5pm. Enjoy signature plant-based and vegetable sushi, warming ramen, Japanese curry rice, and creative small plates like edamame c...
Monsieur Chow

Monsieur Chow

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Mermaid Beach

Bottomless Brunch Brunch, Bubbles & BeyondTreat yourself to a Bottomless Brunch featuring a chef-curated menu of share plates, fresh seafood, and decadent mains, all perfectly paired with 2 hours of bottomless cocktails, wine, or beer. Vib...
Sofia's Restaurant & Bar

Sofia's Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Broadbeach

Valentine's Day$115 per personMake this Valentine’s Day truly unforgettable with a romantic dining experience designed to impress. Enjoy a five-course Italian-inspired set menu for $115 per person, complete with Italian sparkli...
Street Fryer

Street Fryer

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Miami

Located on the Gold Coast Highway in Miami, Street Fryer delivers the bold, addictive flavours of Thai street food with an unmistakably local energy. This vibrant eatery fires up the wok to build l...
Ember by Fire Baby

Ember by Fire Baby

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

Southport

Situated on Welch Street in Southport, Ember by Fire Baby is a bold, atmospheric dining destination where fire takes centre stage. Inspired by the age-old ritual of gathering around flame, this Gol...
Experience Japanese Cuisine in SouthportCulinary EscapeAt Momoko Southport, we bring the essence of Japanese cuisine to life with dishes carefully prepared using the finest local ingredients and select imports. Our menu blends traditional and contempor...