AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

Gold Coast Central Restaurants

Popular Cuisines : Cafe  Modern Australian  Japanese  Italian  Indian  Thai  Chinese  Seafood  

"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
Social Eating House Banquet ExperienceCelebratory Shared DiningAt Social Eating House, our banquet experience is designed for shared dining and celebration. Enjoy a curated menu of standout dishes, crafted for flavour and variety, perfect for groups looking to...
T'ang Court

T'ang Court

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
AN EXQUISITE PAIRING, ELEVATED BY HENSCHKELimited time onlyDiscover exceptional company this season with an eight-course exploration of contemporary Cantonese classics, thoughtfully elevated by an iconic collaboration with Henschke; one of Australia’s most...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

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...
New Menu Available Now at PaletteFrom April 13thAvailable now, come try Palette Restaurant’s exciting new menu, showcasing bold flavours and refined technique. Highlights include the share-style Peking Grouper from Rocky Point Aquaculture, serve...
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 Tue 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

13 Chef Hat Award
Blending Tokyo-inspired style with contemporary Japanese dining, Yamagen on Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise delivers a refined izakaya experience defined by precision, flavour and atmosphere. The sl...
Where Taste Meets EleganceA Culinary ExperienceLittle Truffle Dining Room & Bar is an award-winning fine-dining restaurant in Mermaid Beach known for its contemporary Australian cuisine with European influences. Led by Chef Daniel Ridgeway, the...
Banquet Chef’s Menu at Juju$99pp!Indulge in Juju’s Banquet Chef’s Menu – a curated feast showcasing bold flavours and refined technique. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, delicate sashimi, rich steak tartare, lobster gnudi and tender...
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 Tue 5:00 PM

Robina

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover the Gold Coast’s premier hidden gem on Commerce Drive in Robina, Eddy + Wolff — an intimate dining space where bold Southeast Asian flavours meet refined technique. With just 24 seats and ...
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...
Rai Sekuwa Corner

Rai Sekuwa Corner

Nepalese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Southport

Get Your Momo Fix at Rai Sekuwa Corner!Dine in or TakeawayCraving something warm, comforting and full of flavour? Head to Rai Sekuwa Corner for perfectly steamed momos paired with signature sauces that are simple, satisfying and absolutely delicious. Whet...
Meltemi

Meltemi

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Broadbeach

Meltemis Journey to Lebanon - A Night in BeirutBook early! sells fastThis month, Meltemi journeys to Beirut, where food is celebration, music fills the streets, and every table is built for gathering. This special evening showcases a curated set menu of fragrant sp...
Manolas Deli Bar Bistro

Manolas Deli Bar Bistro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Surfers Paradise

Gnocchi & WineEvery WednesdayMake Wednesday your new favourite night out at Manolas. Gnocchi Wednesdays are back, serving up pillowy handmade gnocchi paired perfectly with a glass of boutique wine for just $35. It’s the ultima...
Cabukee

Cabukee

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Carrara

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch$59pp Treat yourself to the ultimate weekend indulgence at Cabukee! For just $59, choose your favourite main and enjoy 60 minutes of bottomless classic mimosas — the perfect way to toast good times with ...
Culinary artistry meets traditional Indian culture at Moksha Fine Dining Indian on Central Street in Labrador. Expect a symphony of spice on the plate at this Gold Coast dining destination which em...
Sogno Italiano

Sogno Italiano

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mermaid Waters

20% Off Takeaway online Orders!Order Now!Get 20% off when you place an online order! Get all your favourite authentic Italian dishes to take home! click the link below to place an order! Visit our website for more information.
Turkish 3-Course Feast at Alachati$99ppEnjoy a delicious journey through Turkish and Mediterranean flavours with Alachati’s 3 Course Shared Menu for $99 per person. Begin with a trio mezze plate, halloumi chips and sarma vine leaves bef...
Lucky Bao

Lucky Bao

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

Mermaid Waters

Tucked on Markeri Street in the heart of Mermaid Waters, Lucky Bao is a vibrant and irresistible modern Asian eatery that has quickly become one of the Gold Coast's most exciting dining destination...