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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...
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...
La Stradina's Midweek EscapeWednesday Nights ElevatedEvery Wednesday at La Stradina, we offer a 3-course degustation menu for $60 per person. Our chef-curated selection of entrées, mains, and desserts is designed to transform a regular weeknight into...
Pizza Takeaway Now AvailableWednesday-SundayCraving great pizza? Pink Monkey Burleigh is now open for takeaway Wednesday–Sunday, serving up fresh, flavour-packed slices perfect for nights in, beach hangs or easy dinners. Skip the cooking and...
Meltemi

Meltemi

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

Broadbeach

Weekday Lunch at Meltemi MediterraniaLunch specials. Book now! Our weekday lunch offering brings together coastal classics, seasonal produce and relaxed elegance — perfect for business lunches, catch-ups or an elevated midweek escape. COASTAL LUNCH — $60pp. O...
Cabukee

Cabukee

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

Carrara

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch$59pp Treat yourself to the ultimate weekend indulgence at Cabukee! For just $59, choose your favourite main and enjoy 60 minutes of bottomless classic mimosas — the perfect way to toast good times with ...
Pasture & Co.

Pasture & Co.

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Currumbin Valley

Nestled within the Currumbin EcoVillage on Village Way, Currumbin Valley, Pasture & Co is a nature-inspired café grounded in sustainability and community living. Surrounded by lush valley scenery, ...
Exotic Wok & Grill

Exotic Wok & Grill

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:00 AM

Pimpama

Pimpama foodies enjoy a unique Asian dining experience at Exotic Wok & Grill on Dixon Drive. You can’t miss this family-owned restaurant nestled in Pimpama Junction Shopping Centre with the two sta...
CONFETTI & CHAOS$125 per personStep into the most outrageous wedding reception you’ll ever attend! Confetti & Chaos is a wildly funny, fully interactive dinner show where secrets spill, tempers flare, and laughter never stops. W...
Red’s Kitchen & Bar

Red’s Kitchen & Bar

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

Hope Island

$33 Steak Night Available every Thursday!Join us every Thursday from 5pm for our Chef’s premium steaks! Choose from a 200g eye fillet for $33, try our 250g Rib Eye of the Fillet for only $39, indulge in our 200g Wagyu MB8+ Flat Iron for j...
Located in the vibrant Gold Coast suburb of Miami, Caffeine Kings has transformed an old laundromat into an exceptional coffee house, serving all-day breakfast and cool-tune music. Located on Gold ...
Nineteen at The Star

Nineteen at The Star

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

Broadbeach

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Baskk Italian

Baskk Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Coolangatta

Lunch Menu: Quick Bites & Italian FavouritesFri- Sun:12:00 pm-5:00 pmEnjoy a relaxed lunch with our Lunch Combo Deal at Baskk Italian. Our menu features house made Focaccia Verde, Pollo Grigliato, classic BLT sandwiches, and gourmet Burgers. Complement your meal wit...
Those looking for the Gold Coast’s best fish and chips with a view head along Seaworld Drive in Main Beach to find Seaway Kiosk & Jetty. You can’t get much more waterfront than this iconic dining d...
Oscar Italia

Oscar Italia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Varsity Lakes

Gold Coast community-focused eatery, Oscar Italia on Varsity Parade is the place to head in Varsity Lakes for pizza, pasta and family-friendly dining. With a nod to owner Leisa’s favourite poet Osc...
Bringing big flavour and a laid-back coastal vibe to Griffith Street in Coolangatta, Choofas Smokehouse & Seafood is a long-standing local favourite known for its generous share plates, fresh and c...
Labrador locals eat, drink and chill at Ground N Sound on Musgrave Avenue. This fun and funky café combines great food with coffee and music, in a laid-back vibe of colourful murals, quirky quotes ...
Burgster

Burgster

Burger   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Palm Beach

At Burgster, located in the vibrant Palm Beach area of the Gold Coast, patrons are treated to a unique burger experience that stands out from the crowd. This lively restaurant prides itself on usin...
St Bernards Hotel Restaurant

St Bernards Hotel Restaurant

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Mount Tamborine