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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...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
$39 Local Buffet Breakfast OfferAvailable DailyLocal Gold Coast diners enjoy a full buffet breakfast and espresso coffee for $39*. Indulge in omelette and egg station, Asian and western hot breakfast favourites, fresh fruit, continental cold me...
Jimmy Wah's

Jimmy Wah's

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Located in the heart of Burleigh Heads, head to Jimmy Wah’s on Gold Coast Highway for traditional Vietnamese fare with contemporary style. Find a lively, buzzing vibe in keeping with the GC lifesty...
"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...
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:
T'ang Court

T'ang Court

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
An Exquisite Pairing, elevated by HenschkeLimited time onlyDiscover exceptional company this season with an eight-course exploration of contemporary Cantonese classics, thoughtfully elevated by an iconic collaboration with Henschke; one of Australia’s most...
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...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Where Taste Meets EleganceA Culinary ExperienceLittle Truffle Dining Room & Bar is an award-winning fine-dining restaurant in Mermaid Beach known for its contemporary Australian cuisine with European influences. Led by Chef Daniel Ridgeway, the...
Eddy + Wolff

Eddy + Wolff

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Robina

12 Chef Hat Award
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
Modern MediterraneanHappy hour daily 4–6pmBar Leo brings modern Mediterranean flavour to Sorrento with fresh, locally sourced seafood, seasonal small plates, melt in your mouth Australian grown wagyu & black angus steaks and share-style di...
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Palm Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Immerse yourself in Asian cuisine with flair at Gold Coast restaurant, Madame V on Palm Beach Avenue in Palm Beach. A colourful front door opens into a stylish interior decorated with vibrant Asian...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Juju on Gold Coast Highway introduces a modern dining venue to Mermaid Beach that offers seasonally-inspired menus featuring the highest quality ingredients and culinary skill. Artfully blending in...
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...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Open the barn door at Etsu Izakaya on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach to discover a magical mystery tour of Japanese share-plate dining. Moody surrounds of neon signage, walls plastered with ph...
Meltemi

Meltemi

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

Broadbeach

Meltemis Journey to Italy- A Night on the Amalfi CoastBook early! selling fastThis month, Meltemi journeys to the Amalfi Coast, where lemon groves cling to dramatic cliffs, seafood is pulled fresh from the sea, and every meal is savoured a little longer. Inspired by the vib...
Baskk Italian

Baskk Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Coolangatta

Coastal charm meets the heart of Italy at Baskk Italian on Marine Parade in Coolangatta. Nestled right by the beach, this Gold Coast dining destination invites unwinding with handcrafted cocktails ...
Cafe Chaat & Chill

Cafe Chaat & Chill

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Coombabah

Pokkoi Kitchen

Pokkoi Kitchen

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Coolangatta

Coolangatta's Hidden GemCome Try Our New MenuJoin us at Pokkoi Kitchen in Coolangatta as we unveil our refreshed menu, showcasing bold Asian fusion flavours and exciting new creations. Known as a true local hidden gem, we’re serving up dishes...
Tucked in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Cocohut Taste of Thailand on Surfers Paradise Boulevard brings vibrant Thai street food to a relaxed, tropical-inspired setting. Bright murals, leafy greene...