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Gold Coast Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Popular Cuisines : Cafe  Modern Australian  Japanese  Italian  Thai  Indian  Seafood  Chinese  

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...
LIMLAY Thai Street Food & Bar

LIMLAY Thai Street Food & Bar

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

12 Chef Hat Award
Located on the Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh Heads, LIMLAY Thai Street Food & Bar brings a vibrant slice of Thailand to this iconic coastal strip. Inspired by lively street markets, the menu deliv...
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...
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...
Jimmy Wah's

Jimmy Wah's

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

Burleigh Heads

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
We're Back on Mondays!7 Days a week - Book NowWe’ve got some exciting news, Jimmy Wah’s family! Starting Monday, 10th November, we’ll be open every Monday again! Thank you to all our amazing patrons for your continued love and support — yo...
Now Introducing Cold Brew MagicCold Brew, Your WayBoth Espresso and Wine now serves Cold Brew! All press Guatemalan Chac Mool is cold-brewed for 16 hours and served your way: Classic Cold Brew over ice, Coconut Cold Brew over coconut water, Salted...
First Harvest Coffee

First Harvest Coffee

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 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...
Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

Christmas Eve @ Holy Ship!Photos with Santa onboardHO HO HO! Holy Ship is open on Christmas Eve! Join us for a jolly waterfront lunch and feed the fish. Get your special snaps with Santa at 4:30 PM ??
Experience the taste of summerNEW Summer MenuOur new summer menu celebrates the freshest flavours - . From vibrant herbs and crisp greens to sun-ripened vegetables picked from our very own Chefs' Garden, every plate is rooted in our commitmen...
Izakaya Midori

Izakaya Midori

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Reedy Creek

Midori Dinner DelightsBook today!Experience the flavours of Japan at Izakaya Midori for dinner from 5pm. Enjoy signature plant-based and vegetable sushi, warming ramen, Japanese curry rice, and creative small plates like edamame c...
The Glenelg Public House

The Glenelg Public House

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Mermaid Beach

New Tomahawk Menu - just in time for ChristmasTomahawk Experience We’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...
Burleigh Pizza

Burleigh Pizza

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

Pizza Nights Made Perfect at Burleigh PizzaOrder now!Burleigh Pizza delivers crowd-pleasing favourites with a lineup of classic and creative pies made for sharing. From margarita, pepperoni and meat lovers to indulgent 4 Formaggi, pumpkin, Greek Blis...
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...
Exotic Wok & Grill

Exotic Wok & Grill

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Pimpama

Dinner For Six$188.90 ppGather your favourites and share a flavourful feast with our dinner for six for just $188.90 at Exotic Wok & Grill! Enjoy 6 vegetable spring rolls, 6 elegant prawns and 6 pieces of Hakka fried chic...
"Dining on the Water's Edge"
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...
Croissant Breakfast BoatCAFE MATISSE BEST SELLINGCafe Matisse Croissant Breakfast Boat, a buttery double-baked croissant filled with creamy béchamel, melted gruyere, onion jam, crispy bacon and a perfectly cooked egg, finished with parmesan and ...
Red’s Kitchen & Bar

Red’s Kitchen & Bar

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

Hope Island

The Red's 8-Course Express Feast!Eight Courses, Your WayEnjoy a curated 8-course lunch with wine, spirits, or cocktails, served at your pace for just $99. Upgrade to French Champagne for $30 more. Click on more info to book:
Sofia's Restaurant & Bar

Sofia's Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Broadbeach

NEW YEAR'S EVEMirror BallCelebrate the New Year in style at Sofia’s Restaurant & Bar. Enjoy an elegant evening of sparkle with Italian coastal flavours in a four-course set menu, welcome prosecco, as we ring in 2026 un...