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Gold Coast Central Restaurants With Functions

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

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

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Igloo Sunset Sessions Winter Only Private domes. Sunset views. Cocktails. Chandon. Winter vibes. From $150 per person | Friday - Sunday
"Award-winning Share Plates."
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...
Kost

Kost

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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
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...
Eddy + Wolff

Eddy + Wolff

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 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 ...
Bar Leo Food & Wine

Bar Leo Food & Wine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
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...
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...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Juju on Gold Coast Highway introduces a modern dining venue to Mermaid Beach that offers seasonally-inspired menus featuring the highest quality ingredients and culinary skill. Artfully blending in...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Xenia Main Beach

Xenia Main Beach

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Main Beach

12 JULY - BOUZOUKIA SUNDAYOPA!OPA! Get ready for live bouzouki, bringing the sounds, soul, and energy straight from the streets of Greece to your table. Live music from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Bookings are highly recommended...
Sofia's Restaurant & Bar
BY FARR WINE DINNER 2026BOOK NOWFollowing the success of last year's wine dinner, Sofia’s is excited to bring back another special evening with By Farr in 2026. Enjoy a four-course menu paired with seven incredible wines from on...
Meltemi

Meltemi

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Open Now

Broadbeach

Meltemis Journey to Italy- A Night on the Amalfi CoastBook early! selling fastThis month, Meltemi journeys to the Amalfi Coast, where lemon groves cling to dramatic cliffs, seafood is pulled fresh from the sea, and every meal is savoured a little longer. Inspired by the vib...
All You Can Eat Pizza PackageFrom $35pp!Feeding a crowd? Neapolitan Pizza Catering's All You Can Eat Package is perfect for groups of 20 or more! From $35pp enjoy unlimited Margherita, Cosacca, Cotto e Funghi, Gustosa, Ortolana and Austr...
Nestled in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Cook n Beer offers a cosy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for casual dining or a relaxed evening out. The restaurant's warm lighting and friendly staff cr...
Tucked in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Cocohut Taste of Thailand on Surfers Paradise Boulevard brings vibrant Thai street food to a relaxed, tropical-inspired setting. Bright murals, leafy greene...
Lucky Bao

Lucky Bao

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Mermaid Waters

Local’s night on Wednesday15% off on food and drinkEvery Wednesday evening, enjoy your 15% off our entire menu as our way of saying thank you to our local community!
Christmas in July at Green Fields bar + RestaurantFrom $49ppAs the days grow cooler and winter settles in, gather with family, friends, and colleagues for a festive Christmas-inspired menu. Indulge in mid-year merriment with cosy blankets, warming heaters,...
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...