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Gold Coast Restaurants With Onsite Parking

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"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
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.
Eddy + Wolff

Eddy + Wolff

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Robina

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
First Harvest Coffee

First Harvest Coffee

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Highland Park

Gourmet Jaffles at First Harvest CoffeeTry us today!Discover Gourmet Jaffles at First Harvest Coffee! Crispy outside, molten inside, and packed with flavour, these chef-crafted toasties feature premium fillings like truffle chicken, slow-pulled beef...
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...
Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

Restaurant & Catering Association
Indulgent Entrées to BeginBegin with bold flavours!Start your dining journey with entrées designed to impress. From Coffin Bay Pacific oysters served natural or grilled with chorizo crumb, to seared Alaskan scallops on truffled white bean purée, ev...
New Spring MenuCome and TryEvery dish in our new Spring menu celebrates the season, with crisp greens from our Chef’s garden, vibrant vegetables from neighbouring mountain farms and freshly picked herbs for maximum flavour. ...
Cut & Grind Cafe

Cut & Grind Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Pacific Pines

Eggs Benny BlissTry Us Today!Start your day right at Cut & Grind Cafe with our indulgent eggs Benny! Featuring two perfectly poached eggs on housemade hash browns, topped with velvety Hollandaise, pickled cucumber and chilli p...
New Tomahawk Menu - just in time for ChristmasDecember Thursday LunchesWe’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...
High TeaSaturdays, 2-4pmCatch up over a leisurely High Tea at Robina's only rooftop bar & restaurant. Delight in tiers of mini pastries, our signature scones, savoury treats and speciality Madura teas. Take sweeping Go...
Millers Espresso

Millers Espresso

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Mudgeeraba

The Ultimate Croissant HackCroissant game = changed.At Millers Espresso, we’ve taken the humble croissant and given it the glow-up it deserves. With flaky perfection from Burleigh Baker as our base, we load it with premium ham, smother it in gooey m...
Both Espresso and Wine

Both Espresso and Wine

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

Runaway Bay

Both Espresso and Wine on Lae Drive in Runaway Bay is an inviting sanctuary where coastal charm meets contemporary sophistication. Bathed in soft natural light, the space blends modern textures wit...
Chiangmai Thai Restaurant on Palm Avenue in Surfers Paradise is a striking destination where authentic Thai culture and cuisine meet the vibrancy of the Gold Coast. Step through its grand timber do...
Bottega Chevron Village

Bottega Chevron Village

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chevron Island

Provolone Specials at Bottega – A Taste of ItalyMelt Into Provolone BlissBottega Chevron Village is celebrating the rich, nutty flavours of Provolone Valpadana PDO with three special dishes made to match every palate. Enjoy a classic provolone pizza, savour our pumpkin ...
Izakaya Midori

Izakaya Midori

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Reedy Creek

Gold Coasters looking for a taste of plant-based Japanese cuisine head to Izakaya Midori on Woodland Drive in Reedy Creek. Say arigatou to vegan versions of everything from ramen to katsu, karaage ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Fu Manchu Oriental

Fu Manchu Oriental

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Chevron Island

An innovative dining experience awaits at Fu Manchu Oriental on Thomas Drive in Chevron Island. Once through the door, you are transported to the Orient with the downstairs bar and dining space awa...
Ginja Ninja Cafe & Bar

Ginja Ninja Cafe & Bar

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Canungra

Dangerously good food is on the menu at Ginja Ninja Café & Bar on Christie Street in Canungra. This funky café and bar greets diners with graffiti-style wall murals, neon signage and potted greener...
El Ranchero

El Ranchero

Deli   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

El Ranchero on Central Drive is Burleigh Heads’ hacienda-inspired cocktail garden, bringing Margaritas, Sangria and good vibes to your live music experience. Nestled next to Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, ...
HYDE CHRISTMAS LUNCHBook Now!Celebrate Christmas Day in true HYDE Paradiso style — ocean views, festive indulgence, and vibrant summer energy. Enjoy a decadent three-hour long lunch with seafood, carvery favourites, desser...