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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...
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...
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...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

12 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...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
13 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
$38 Local Buffet Breakfast OfferAvailable DailyLocal Gold Coast diners enjoy a full buffet breakfast and espresso coffee for $38*. Indulge in omelette and egg station, Asian and western hot breakfast favourites, fresh fruit, continental cold me...
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:
Jimmy Wah's

Jimmy Wah's

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

Burleigh Heads

12 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...
Both Espresso and Wine

Both Espresso and Wine

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Runaway Bay

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 at 7:30 AM

Highland Park

Dubai Chocolate Strawberry CupJust $15! Indulge in the viral Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup, a decadent dessert featuring fresh, juicy strawberries, silky pistachio cream, and a crispy kataifi layer, all finished with a drizzle of creamy...
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...
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...
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:
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...
Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

New Summer Menu!Fresh Eats for Hot DaysFresh eats and waterfront seats for hot days ?? Holy Ship’s new summer menu is serving coastal flavor with a side of sunshine.
Signature DishesBook today!Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant serves up a tempting array of signature dishes perfect for sharing. Start with the Tian Ran Mixed Entrée, Curry Puffs, and Spring Rolls, then savour Crispy “Fish,” Fr...
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...
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...
"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...
Cafe Matisse

Cafe Matisse

French   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Carrara

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 ...