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Gold Coast Central Modern Australian Restaurants

"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...
"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...
Palette

Palette

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Surfers Paradise

16 Chef Hat Award
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...
Mother’s Day LunchSunday of 10th May 2026Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar. Enjoy a refined multi-course menu featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, from cauliflower, parsnip & truffle soup an...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
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...
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:
Flavours That Elevate Every OccasionSteak & Wine, PerfectedAt Moo Moo Gold Coast, we’re passionate about creating an unforgettable steak and wine experience. From premium Australian and Wagyu beef to fresh seafood and seasonal dishes, every plate is crafte...
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...
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 ...
Mother's Day 5-Course Degustation DinnerIncludes drink on arrivalA thoughtfully curated 5-course degustation dining experience with a complimentary drink on arrival.^ Available Saturday 9 May, 5 - 9pm. ^Terms and Conditions apply, please see website for details...
Ember by Fire Baby

Ember by Fire Baby

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

Southport

Charcoal Sunday Roast at EmberFire-Cooked Sunday RoastJoin us at Ember Bar & Grill every Sunday from 12:00–2:45pm and enjoy our charcoal-fired take on the traditional Sunday roast. Our full à la carte menu also remains available, with additional dish...
Xenia Main Beach

Xenia Main Beach

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

Main Beach

Mothers Day LunchBook early! selling fastSunday 10 May. This Mother’s Day, gather around the table and celebrate the incredible women in your life with a long, generous Greek lunch at Xenia. We’ve created a special Mother’s Day Banquet d...
Nineteen at The Star

Nineteen at The Star

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Lars

Lars

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 AM

Mermaid Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Overlooking the famous Gold Coast beachfront, The Surfers Paradise Beach Cafe has been providing cruisy coastal dining since opening in late 2011. Seated al fresco or in the cafe’s open, beach chic...
Experience a delectable, holistic and rustic menu as waves crash on iconic Surfers Paradise Beach at Elston Bar & Restaurant on the Esplanade. Located in Soul Boardwalk, this Gold Coast dining dest...
Gold Coast Gondolas
Koi Dining & Lounge Bar

Koi Dining & Lounge Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Broadbeach

Restaurant & Catering Association