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Gold Coast Modern Australian Restaurants

"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
$99 Seafood and Grill Buffet on the Weekends at Citrique$99 Winter SpecialExperience Citrique's Seafood and Grill Buffet for $99 per guest on Friday and Saturday for dinner from 5:30pm and Sunday Lunch from 12pm, featuring Mimosas complimentary self-parking. Savour Ci...
Kost

Kost

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

Broadbeach

12 Chef Hat Award
Introducing kost CornerYour new morning ritualNow serving every Friday to Sunday from 7am to 11am ~ Golden toasties, daily baked sweets, fresh espresso and matcha and juice. Located at kost Bar & Grill on Oracle Boulevard Broadbeach.
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
13 Chef Hat Award
Start Your Week off Right with a Delightful Lunch!$75 ppWhy not treat yourself to a 2-course lunch at BLOWFISH for just $75? Delicious flavours, great vibes and the perfect spot to relax and unwind - because lunch should feel like a mini escape. Make a ...
Palette

Palette

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

Surfers Paradise

16 Chef Hat Award
Perrier-Jouët Champagne GardenOpen 10.30am-2pm dailyOpulence meets nature in the exclusive Perrier-Jouët champagne bar and dining experience. Enjoy the surrounds on the Palette Terrace. Pop in for High Tea or a glass of Perrier-Jouet Champagne after...
"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...
Lunch Menu at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar From $60ppExperience refined lunchtime dining at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar with our elegant two or three-course menu. Enjoy dishes like scallop-filled zucchini flowers, Angus beef fillet with herb-cru...
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...
Lunch Set Menu (Wednesday to Friday)2 courses $37, 3 for $41Indulge in our set lunch menu featuring seasonal dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients, all while enjoying stunning rooftop views of the Gold Coast hinterland. Available every Wednesday,...
Pink Monkey

Pink Monkey

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

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 ft. delicious cocktails and champagne, our signature wood-...
Monday Steak Special & Live MusicEvery Monday - $27.50Rib Fillet steak served with crispy coated fries & fresh garden salad for $27.50... don't forget your dancing shoes!
Gold Coast Gondolas
SNEEKY MID-WEEKY DINNER CRUISE FOR TWO!Dinner for 2!Spice up your week with Gold Coast Gondolas’ SNEEKY MID-WEEKY DINNER CRUISE FOR TWO! Enjoy a 1½ hour private gondola cruise, your choice of main course and dessert each, a chilled bottle of wine, a...
Tank Bar & Dining

Tank Bar & Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Palm Beach

Start Your Weekend at Tank Bar & DiningGood Vibes Only!Friday nights are for shared pizzas, cold drinks, and good vibes. Round up your mates, grab a slice (or five), sip something tasty, and soak up the live tunes — we’ve got the rest covered. Book you...
Set around a spacious, open-sided and elevated fireplace, overlooking floodlit rainforest, Pethers Rainforest Retreat Restaurant on Geissmann Street in Mount Tamborine is a superb setting with cuis...
Locals and visitors alike discover a relaxing winery experience in the heart of Tamborine Mountain at Mason Wines Restaurant on Hartley Road. Sweeping views, beautiful wines and fare with flair wil...
Ripples Cafe & Bar

Ripples Cafe & Bar

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

Runaway Bay

Located in Runaway Bay opposite the boat ramp, Ripples Cafe & Bar on Bayview Street offers Gold Coast foodies a waterfront dining destination with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Serving the Cat...
NEON NIGHT FRIDAYSFeel the Beat!Get ready to elevate your weekend at The Avenue, Surfers Paradise!! DJ Jimmy Carey and his crew are unleashing a non-stop mix of house, R&B and electrifying EDM that will have you dancing until sun...
Winter WarmersMeals to keep you toasty!Feeling the chill? Stay cozy with our new Winter Warmers Menu, featuring delicious meals (and our very own mulled wine??) to keep you toasty. Only available from 12PM - 2PM & 5PM - 7PM with booking...
Lunch SpecialCome and Enjoy!Indulge in delicious 2 or 3-course lunch, available Monday to Saturday. Your choice of a 2-course lunch for only $42, 3 courses for just $49, which includes a tempting selection of desserts. ...
"Dining on the Water's Edge"
Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar

Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar

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

Coomera

Sunset Sessions – Fridays & SaturdaysLet the Good Times FlowGet ready to unwind and relax on Fridays and Saturdays at Quarterdeck. Our Happy Hour runs from 3 pm-5 pm and features a delightful selection of craft beers and wines for just $7. If you're in the ...
After discovering all the Gold Coast has to offer, head to Sandy’s Bar and Grill on Pitcairn Way in Pacific Pines to refuel and recharge with delicious food and cocktails. Located in Pines Point, t...