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Steak, Chips & Happy HourEvery Thursday from 4pmTreat yourself every Thursday to a 250g rump steak served with crispy chips and your choice of red wine jus or peppercorn sauce for $26. Pair it with a $15 margarita, $10 wine, or $10 beer during h...
Father's Day at JUJU6th September Celebrate Dad properly this Father's Day at JUJU with a curated 3-course feast, $99pp, designed for sharing around the table. Every dad dining from the set menu receives a complimentary house beer ...
Father’s Day Feast4-Course Lunch | $99ppCelebrate Dad with a 4-course Father’s Day feast at Rivers & Co. for $99pp, plus a complimentary beer for Dad. Kids dine for $25 with their own kids menu. Sunday 6 September, 11:30am–2:45pm. Bookin...
Justin Lane Establishment

Justin Lane Establishment

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

Lasagne Night$10 Lasagne, Every WednesdayJustin's housemade lasagne, available for only one night a week at a very special price! $10 every Wednesday. 5pm until sold out. Book your table today!
25 Layer Lasagne ThursdaysOnly $25!Twenty-five layers of slow-cooked beef ragù, béchamel and pasta for just $25 — every Thursday night at Local Burleigh. This is lasagne the way it was meant to be made, and at that price it's imposs...
Meltemi

Meltemi

Greek   $$$$$   Open Now

Broadbeach

Father’s Day, the Meltemi WayEarly Bird Offer - Free BeerEnjoy our full à la carte menu throughout the day, alongside an exclusive Father’s Day Souvla Meat Platter created for sharing. From 12pm to 3pm, grEchoes The Band will fill the restaurant with liv...
Valentina

Valentina

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:00 AM

Surfers Paradise

You are still in Surfers Paradise — but somehow, at Valentina on The Esplanade, you are somewhere else entirely. A vibrant Mediterranean restaurant where the food is made for sharing, the drinks ar...
Baskk Italian

Baskk Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Coolangatta

Beachfront elegance meets authentic Italian passion at Baskk Italian on Marine Parade in Coolangatta - a luxurious yet relaxed dining destination where the stunning Gold Coast coastline provides th...
Ladies' LuncheonSaturdays and SundaysDid someone say bottomless brunch? Get the girls together on our coastal Burleigh Heads rooftop and enjoy a 2-hour lunch & drinks package with delicious cocktails and Champagne, our signature wood-...
Cabukee

Cabukee

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Carrara

Nestled in the heart of Emerald Lakes on The Boulevard, Cabukee Cafe is a cosy and welcoming retreat that brings a delightful slice of European charm to the Gold Coast. Specialising in breakfast, l...
Pasture & Co.

Pasture & Co.

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Currumbin Valley

Friday Nights at Pasture & Co.Start Your Weekend Right!Happy hour in the cafe bar kicks off from 4pm, 1/2 price beers with our brewers from the northern rivers to sunny coast. Head to our website to check our menu. Open every Friday evening, no need to...
Hidden along Griffith Street in Coolangatta, La Stradina is a cosy European-style bistro and vinyl bar that brings a touch of Mediterranean charm to the coast. Meaning “little street,” the venue of...
Father's Day LunchGypsy Jazz with Eddie GazaniCelebrate Father's Day the Italian way with great food, fine wine and unforgettable live music. Join us for an afternoon of Gypsy Jazz, Brazilian rhythms and European swing as Eddie Gazani & Frien...
Exotic Wok & Grill

Exotic Wok & Grill

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:00 AM

Pimpama

Flavours of the WokAsian DelightsWelcome to Exotic Wok & Grill, where we bring authentic Asian flavours to your table. Our family-owned restaurant offers a diverse menu of Hakka Chinese and Cantonese dishes from steamed pork dumpl...
Nineteen at The Star

Nineteen at The Star

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

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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...
Burgster

Burgster

Burger   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Palm Beach