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Gold Coast Central Restaurants Serving Lunch

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"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique
Culinary Stars Showcase - Fourth EditionMonday, 10 NovemberSix-Course Degustation | Root Celebrate seasonal flair and the continent’s unique flora and fauna as Chefs showcase their roots with modern technique. Honouring local origins with a global perspec...
SUNDOWN SOCIALWelcome to your new Sunday ritual. Perched high above the Gold Coast, Sundown Social is where golden hour turns into golden memories. Join us every Sunday on the Rooftop for an evening of smooth so...
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...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
13 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Roast for Two Just $90Sunday Roast for Two at BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar – just $90. Enjoy a slow-cooked oyster-cut Lamb Shoulder from Warilba, served on the bone for rich flavour and tenderness. Paired with Wagyu fat p...
"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
Go Banquet-Style at Social: Flavour, Wine & Zero Fuss for GroupsBook Now!Gather your crew and indulge in Social Eating House + Bar’s Banquet Menu - perfect for groups of 10 or more. Choose from our curated $95 or $105 per head options, showcasing our most popular dishes...
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 Tue 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...
Offering a unique blend of art and food on the Gold Coast, discerning diners head to Palette on Bundall Road in Surfers Paradise for a meal to remember. Nestled in the stunning HOTA Gallery, Palett...
Eddy + Wolff

Eddy + Wolff

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Robina

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover Gold Coast hidden gem, Eddy + Wolff, tucked away on Ron Penhaligon Way in Robina. This cosy 24-seat venue strikes the perfect balance between an intimate and lively atmosphere; adored by l...
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...
The NEIL DIAMOND Superhits Christmas Dinner & Show4th December Join us at Spaghetti & Jazz on Thursday, 4th December 2025, for a festive night of music, food, and nostalgia with the Neil Diamond Superhits Christmas Dinner & Show! Enjoy classics like Sweet Caro...
Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar

Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

Christmas Party Venue Gold CoastChristmas PartiesCelebrate Christmas and the festive season at Birdcage! We have the ultimate Christmas Party feast from just $99: 5-course Christmas banquet Free Christmas cocktail on arrival Christmas-theme...
Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

Restaurant & Catering Association
Indulgent Entrées to BeginBegin with bold flavours!Start your dining journey with entrées designed to impress. From Coffin Bay Pacific oysters served natural or grilled with chorizo crumb, to seared Alaskan scallops on truffled white bean purée, ev...
Jay Bhavani Gold Coast

Jay Bhavani Gold Coast

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Southport

Paneer Bhurji at Jay Bhavani!Try us today!Craving something rich, spicy, and full of flavour? Try the sizzling Paneer Bhurji at Jay Bhavani! A North Indian favourite, it’s a hearty mix of crumbled paneer, onions, capsicum, and aromatic spi...
Ciccio's Pizza & Gelato

Ciccio's Pizza & Gelato

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Broadbeach

Taste the Magic of Our New Blue Dough!Try us today!Since day one, we’ve done things differently at Ciccio’s Pizza & Gelato. Our award-winning pizzas are now served with a fun twist—every three months, we change our dough color using only natural in...
Savour Our Signature Goat CurriesCome and TryDiscover the depth of flavour in our Chef-recommended goat dishes, cooked with authentic spices and care. From the rich, aromatic shahi bakra curry with potatoes to the Chef’s surprise dry buna bak...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Fu Manchu Oriental

Fu Manchu Oriental

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chevron Island

DegustASIAN Set Menu at Fu Manchu Oriental $70ppIndulge in the exceptional 5-course degustAsian experience at Fu Manchu Oriental. For just $70 per person, share a journey through bold flavors starting with edamame, chicken San Choy Bow, and savo...
Happy Hours @ Holy ShipSlurp, sip, and save!Slurp, sip, and save with our Happy Hours Special! Half-price oysters plus $10 wine and beer on tap, weekdays from 3-5pm. Your afternoons just got a whole lot better.
New Tomahawk Menu - just in time for ChristmasDecember Thursday LunchesWe’ve launched our new shared menus — just in time for your end-of-year and Christmas celebrations! Our signature Tomahawks are now available on the shared menu. You asked, we listened — now you c...
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...