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Gold Coast Central Restaurants Serving Lunch

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"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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
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...
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:
"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
On Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach, Social Eating House & Bar delivers a refined take on modern Australian dining in a stylish yet relaxed setting. Known for its blend of elegance and energy, this v...
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...
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...
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 at 12:00 PM

Bundall

12 Chef Hat Award
Neighbourhood food and wine designed for sharing takes centre stage on Panitz Street, Bundall, at Bar Leo Food & Wine. Bathed in Gold Coast sunshine, the venue invites relaxed alfresco dining or co...
Those looking for a fine Modern Australian dining experience presented in an intimate setting head to Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach. This elegant restauran...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Lunch SpecialWednesdays and ThursdaysEnjoy a perfectly cooked steak frites, and a complimentary local wine or beer for just $38, every Wednesday and Thursday. Book your table today via the link below!
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...
Holy Ship Restaurant & Bar
Hospo Night @ Holy ShipHappy Hours Extended! MONDAY HOSPO NIGHTS! Hospo crew, this one’s for you! We’re extending Happy Hours every Monday from 5PM with half-price full dozen oysters + $10 house wine & beer. Just show our crew proof you wo...
Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

Restaurant & Catering Association
Pacific Airshow at Seascape 14 - 16 August 2026“Experience the Spectacle” Set your sights on the breathtaking fusion of aviation marvels and stunning ocean vistas as you indulge in a sensory delight at Seascape Restaurant or Bistro. Escap...
Thursday Steak NightsSteaks from just $33Join us for an Asian-inspired steak special every Thursday. Choose from a 200 g eye fillet for $33, a 250 g rib eye of the fillet for $39, or our NEW 250 g Spinalis Wagyu for just $49! Each steak i...
Xenia Main Beach

Xenia Main Beach

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Main Beach

Kalamaki TuesdayA Greek skewer experienceEvery Tuesday from 5pm, join us for Kalamaki Tuesday, a Greek skewer experience made for easy dinners, after-work catch ups and sharing around the table. Enjoy 2 grilled skewers with warm pita a...
Meltemi

Meltemi

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Broadbeach

Meltemis Journey to Greece - A Night in the CycladesDJ Becks & Violinist playing!From the fertile villages of Naxos to the volcanic shores of Santorini, journey through the Cyclades for an evening of generous island food, flowing wine, live music and traditional dancing. Naxos...
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...
Valentina

Valentina

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

Surfers Paradise

You are still in Surfers Paradise — but somehow, at Valentina on The Esplanade, you are somewhere else entirely. A vibrant Mediterranean restaurant where the food is made for sharing, the drinks ar...
Stunning double-storey views, elegant white tablecloths and some of the Gold Coast's most celebrated authentic Indian cuisine — Randhawa's Indian Cuisine on The Boulevard at Emerald Lakes in Carrar...
Verdict Expresso

Verdict Expresso

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Southport