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Gold Coast Restaurants With Fully Licensed

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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...
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...
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...
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...
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Palm Beach

12 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...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique
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.
"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
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.
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,...
Christmas Gift Vouchers – The Eddy + Wolff Experience Someone Special DeservesMemories and full belliesGive the gift of memories and full bellies this Christmas Season. An E+W gift voucher is more than money – it’s a guaranteed night of laughter around our chef’s counter, bold Asian flavours, neon-...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
Experience the hustle and bustle of innovative izakaya dining at Yamagen in Surfers Paradise. Nestled in the QT Hotel on Staghorn Avenue, this vibrant restaurant blends old-school Japanese traditio...
Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar

Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

Christmas Party Venue Gold CoastChristmas PartiesCelebrate Christmas and the festive season at Birdcage! We have the ultimate Christmas Party feast from just $99: 5-course Christmas banquet Free Christmas cocktail on arrival Christmas-theme...
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...
Spaghetti & Jazz

Spaghetti & Jazz

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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...
Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

Opening 7 Nights!IT’S HAPPENINGMark your calendars and call your crew, because Holy Ship will be open 7 NIGHTS starting December 1st!
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...
"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...
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: