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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...
Palette

Palette

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 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...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

13 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...
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...
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...
"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

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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...