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Gold Coast Central Restaurants

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Gourmet Dining DelightsBook Today!Savour the refined flavours at this fine dining destination. Enjoy crispy Gold Band snapper with saffron beurre blanc, lightly steamed salmon with crustacean mousseline, Angus beef fillet, seared d...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Shared Set Menus at JujuFrom $75ppJuju invites you to indulge in a refined shared dining experience with thoughtfully curated set menus designed for two. Choose from generous $75pp or $100pp options featuring daily baked bread, sas...
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
13 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...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique
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...
"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

12 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

12 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...
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...
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...
Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

New Summer Menu!Fresh Eats for Hot DaysFresh eats and waterfront seats for hot days ?? Holy Ship’s new summer menu is serving coastal flavor with a side of sunshine.
Signature DishesBook today!Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant serves up a tempting array of signature dishes perfect for sharing. Start with the Tian Ran Mixed Entrée, Curry Puffs, and Spring Rolls, then savour Crispy “Fish,” Fr...
Monsieur Chow

Monsieur Chow

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Mermaid Beach

Set along Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, Monsieur Chow is where Southeast Asian-inspired cuisine meets refined dining in a confident fusion of cultures. Building on the spirit of Ally Chow, the...
Set on Lawson Street in Southport, Yi Dynasty Korean BBQ Restaurant & Hot Pot brings the vibrant energy of Korean dining to the Gold Coast. This lively, interactive restaurant invites guests to gat...
Cafe Matisse

Cafe Matisse

French   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Carrara

Croissant Breakfast BoatCAFE MATISSE BEST SELLINGCafe Matisse Croissant Breakfast Boat, a buttery double-baked croissant filled with creamy béchamel, melted gruyere, onion jam, crispy bacon and a perfectly cooked egg, finished with parmesan and ...
Sea & Shore Restaurant

Sea & Shore Restaurant

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Labrador

Sea And Shore – Fresh, Local And IrresistibleBook Your Table NowAt Sea & Shore, we celebrate the flavours of the coast with vibrant share plates, fresh-caught seafood and handmade favourites crafted with care. From crisp calamari to rich pasta and sizzling praw...
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...
Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar

Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

The Birdcage 8-Course Express Feast!Eight Courses, Your WayEnjoy a curated 8-course lunch with wine, spirits, or cocktails, served at your pace for just $99. Upgrade to French Champagne for $30 more.
Yoru

Yoru

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

Yoru on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach fuses the vibrant energy of a Japanese izakaya with the bold soul of Korean street food, creating a social dining vibe where each dish tells its own stor...
The Glenelg Public House

The Glenelg Public House

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Mermaid Beach

New Tomahawk Menu!Tomahawk Experience We’ve launched our new shared menus Our signature Tomahawks are now available on the shared menu. You asked, we listened — now you can enjoy these incredible steaks with your family, friends, and ...