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Gold Coast Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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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...
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...
Jimmy Wah's

Jimmy Wah's

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

Burleigh Heads

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Lunch Feed Me BanquetOnly $49!5 courses for only $49 on weekdays! Book now for a premium, share style experience featuring Jimmy Wah's signature dishes. Ask about matching wines from our award winning wine list!
Kost

Kost

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

Broadbeach

12 Chef Hat Award
Mini kostAfternoon sip & snacksEvery day from 3pm to 5pm, we invite you to linger a little longer with Mini kost ~ a curated selection of our favourite dishes and signature drinks, served in refined, smaller bites and sips.
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
Balboa Italian

Balboa Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Palm Beach

Menu RefreshBook Now!We’ve refreshed our menu with a new seasonal selection, showcasing local produce and vibrant Italian flavours. You’ll find new favourites alongside our much-loved Balboa classics, crafted with care...
First Harvest Coffee

First Harvest Coffee

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Highland Park

Gourmet Jaffles at First Harvest CoffeeTry us today!Discover Gourmet Jaffles at First Harvest Coffee! Crispy outside, molten inside, and packed with flavour, these chef-crafted toasties feature premium fillings like truffle chicken, slow-pulled beef...
Spaghetti & Jazz

Spaghetti & Jazz

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Robina

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...
Red’s Kitchen & Bar

Red’s Kitchen & Bar

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

Hope Island

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

Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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 12:00 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...
New Spring MenuCome and TryEvery dish in our new Spring menu celebrates the season, with crisp greens from our Chef’s garden, vibrant vegetables from neighbouring mountain farms and freshly picked herbs for maximum flavour. ...
Cut & Grind Cafe

Cut & Grind Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Pacific Pines

Eggs Benny BlissTry Us Today!Start your day right at Cut & Grind Cafe with our indulgent eggs Benny! Featuring two perfectly poached eggs on housemade hash browns, topped with velvety Hollandaise, pickled cucumber and chilli p...
Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

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.
The Glenelg Public House

The Glenelg Public House

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Mermaid Beach

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...
"Dining on the Water's Edge"
Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar

Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar

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

Coomera

Soak up the stylish waterfront views in a relaxed setting at Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar on Waterway Drive in Coomera. Located within the Gold Coast City Marina, Quarterdeck welcomes you to gaze over...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Greek"
Xenia Coolangatta

Xenia Coolangatta

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Coolangatta

A Cocktail with a TwistA rich, nutty blendEvery cocktail tells a story — this one starts with a nutty surprise and ends with a cheerful Yamas! Rich, smooth, and a little unexpected, it’s a bold blend of flavour and fun, perfect for raising...