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Gold Coast Restaurants With Bar

Popular Cuisines : Cafe  Modern Australian  Japanese  Italian  Indian  Thai  Chinese  Seafood  

"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Igloo Sunset Sessions Winter Only Private domes. Sunset views. Cocktails. Chandon. Winter vibes. From $150 per person | Friday - Sunday
Discover the Gold Coast’s trendiest seafood dining destination and meeting place at BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar on Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach. Brought to diners by the team behind Moo Moo Gold C...
Jimmy Wah's

Jimmy Wah's

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Open Now

Burleigh Heads

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Located in the heart of Burleigh Heads, head to Jimmy Wah’s on Gold Coast Highway for traditional Vietnamese fare with contemporary style. Find a lively, buzzing vibe in keeping with the GC lifesty...
"Award-winning Share Plates."
Social Eating House Banquet ExperienceCelebratory Shared DiningAt Social Eating House, our banquet experience is designed for shared dining and celebration. Enjoy a curated menu of standout dishes, crafted for flavour and variety, perfect for groups looking to...
Kost

Kost

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award
Private DiningSmall GroupsOur private dining room offers an intimate and exclusive experience, perfect for small group special occasions and corporate functions. Click on more info to book:
Palette
16 Chef Hat Award
New Menu Available Now at PaletteFrom April 13thAvailable now, come try Palette Restaurant’s exciting new menu, showcasing bold flavours and refined technique. Highlights include the share-style Peking Grouper from Rocky Point Aquaculture, serve...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

13 Chef Hat Award
Blending Tokyo-inspired style with contemporary Japanese dining, Yamagen on Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise delivers a refined izakaya experience defined by precision, flavour and atmosphere. The sl...
Eddy + Wolff

Eddy + Wolff

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Robina

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover the Gold Coast’s premier hidden gem on Commerce Drive in Robina, Eddy + Wolff — an intimate dining space where bold Southeast Asian flavours meet refined technique. With just 24 seats and ...
Bar Leo Food & Wine

Bar Leo Food & Wine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Bundall

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Those looking for a fine Modern Australian dining experience presented in an intimate setting head to Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach. This elegant restauran...
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...
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...
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...
Xenia Main Beach

Xenia Main Beach

Greek   $$$$$   Open Now

Main Beach

12 JULY - BOUZOUKIA SUNDAYOPA!OPA! Get ready for live bouzouki, bringing the sounds, soul, and energy straight from the streets of Greece to your table. Live music from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Bookings are highly recommended...
Cooly Breeze is backBook your table now!After a fresh renovation, the rooftop favourite has reopened its doors with a new look, the same stunning views, and a renewed reason to book a table. Come and celebrate the next chapter at Cooly ...
Sofia's Restaurant & Bar
BY FARR WINE DINNER 2026BOOK NOWFollowing the success of last year's wine dinner, Sofia’s is excited to bring back another special evening with By Farr in 2026. Enjoy a four-course menu paired with seven incredible wines from on...
Meltemi

Meltemi

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Open Now

Broadbeach

Meltemis Journey to Italy- A Night on the Amalfi CoastBook early! selling fastThis month, Meltemi journeys to the Amalfi Coast, where lemon groves cling to dramatic cliffs, seafood is pulled fresh from the sea, and every meal is savoured a little longer. Inspired by the vib...
Get Your Momo Fix at Rai Sekuwa Corner!Dine in or TakeawayCraving something warm, comforting and full of flavour? Head to Rai Sekuwa Corner for perfectly steamed momos paired with signature sauces that are simple, satisfying and absolutely delicious. Whet...
Sticky Rice Thai Food & Bar

Sticky Rice Thai Food & Bar

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Tugun

Thursday Dinner Special$24 Beef MassamanOur #1 selling dish at an unbeatable price. Rich, slow-cooked Beef Massaman curry — tender beef, creamy coconut, roasted peanuts and warm spices. Usually $34, yours for $24 every Thursday night wit...
Local’s night on Wednesday15% off on food and drinkEvery Wednesday evening, enjoy your 15% off our entire menu as our way of saying thank you to our local community!