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Valentine's Day at Little Truffle14th FebruaryCelebrate Valentine’s Day at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar with an elegant multi-course experience on Saturday 14 February 2026. Priced at $165pp, the curated menu begins with a refined amuse bo...
Palette
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...
MIDWEEK MELODIESEvery WednesdayMidweek Melodies at Juju Mermaid Beach is your perfect midweek escape. Every Wednesday from 6pm, enjoy an intimate evening of live piano as Sarah St James sets the mood with soulful sounds. Settle ...
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...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

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...
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...
"Award-winning Share Plates."
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   $$$$$   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:
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...
Valentine’s Day at Green Fields Bar + Restaurant Love, Food, AtmosphereAt Green Fields, we’re creating a Valentine’s Day to remember. Join us under twinkling festoon lights for a complimentary welcome drink and a beautifully curated 6-course degustation menu, crafted ...
Ultimate Valentines Dinner CruiseLimited availability Indulge in the ultimate private, romantic Valentines Day dinner cruise. Bookings filling fast!
Nineteen at The Star

Nineteen at The Star

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

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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...
Koi Dining & Lounge Bar, located in the vibrant suburb of Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, offers a unique culinary experience that beautifully fuses modern Australian cuisine with a relaxed, sophisti...
Elk Espresso

Elk Espresso

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Broadbeach

Menu can be:- Potato hash with asparagus, avocado, rocket, free range poached eggs & topped with hollandaise. French toast with haloumi & chilli jam.
The locals' choice, Robina Tavern is a family friendly dining destination in comfortable, waterfront surrounds on the corner of Ron Penhaligon Way and Cheltenham Drive. An outdoor deck overlooking ...