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Gold Coast Central Modern Australian Restaurants

Gourmet Dining DelightsBook Today!Savour the refined flavours at this fine dining destination. Enjoy crispy Gold Band snapper with saffron beurre blanc, lightly steamed salmon with crustacean mousseline, Angus beef fillet, seared d...
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 at 12:00 PM

Mermaid Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
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...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Eve Dinner Seafood & Grill BuffetWednesday, 24 DecemberEnjoy a festive seafood buffet dinner the night before Christmas with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and live entertainment | 5:30pm - 7:30pm or 8:00pm - 10:00pm.
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:
"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
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...
Palette

Palette

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Surfers Paradise

16 Chef Hat Award
Palette New Year’s Eve: A 5-Course Celebration$290pp Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable evening at Palette. Indulge in a luxurious 5-course gourmet dinner, each course perfectly paired with fine wines to elevate your experience. As the night unfolds,...
Australia Day Weekend High TeaIconic Aussie flavoursJoin us on Saturday 24 January for a delightful high tea experience that blends classic elegance with Aussie charm. Set in the serene surrounds of Green Fields Bar +Restaurant, our themed high t...
Gold Coast Gondolas
Escape the daily grind with your partner or friends as you glide smoothly through a kaleidoscope of scenic beauty and shimmering lights onboard Gold Coast Gondolas, operating from Seaworld Drive in...
Nineteen at The Star

Nineteen at The Star

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

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...
Hazel Espresso

Hazel Espresso

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

Southport

Koi Dining & Lounge Bar

Koi Dining & Lounge Bar

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

Broadbeach

Restaurant & Catering Association
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.
Mike's Kitchen

Mike's Kitchen

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

Merrimac

Located in the heart of Merrimac on the Gold Coast, Mike's Kitchen offers a delightful escape for food lovers seeking modern Australian cuisine. The restaurant boasts a warm, inviting atmosphere wi...
Akoya

Akoya

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Surfers Paradise

Discover the art of sharing at Akoya on Old Burleigh Road in Surfers Paradise, where every dish is a culinary masterpiece designed to be savoured and create memories. Nestled in The Langham Hotel, ...