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Surfers Paradise Restaurants

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"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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.
Palette

Palette

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

Surfers Paradise

16 Chef Hat Award
Palette New Year’s Eve: A 5-Course Celebration$290pp Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable evening at Palette. Indulge in a luxurious 5-course gourmet dinner, each course perfectly paired with fine wines to elevate your experience. As the night unfolds,...
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...
Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

Restaurant & Catering Association
Find an elegant beachfront destination offering a bistro and fine dining seafood option with ocean views at Seascape Restaurant & Bar on The Esplanade in Surfers Paradise. Take to the bistro on lev...
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...
Follow the tantalising aromas of Indian cuisine to The Tandoori Place Surfers Paradise on Laycock Street. Nestled in the Aegean Building, owner Surjit Dhillon attributes the restaurant’s popularity...
Sweet Malaysian DelightsDesserts to Savour!Indulge in Malaysian dessert delights! Try Ais Kacang – shaved ice with rose syrup, creamed corn, peanuts, red beans, jelly, lychee & vanilla ice cream ($13.9), or Ais Jagung, a simpler shaved ice ...
Founded on the philosophy of fresh and fast food, Love Italy on Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise serves Champagne taste on a millennial budget. This newly revamped restaurant emits a cute and cosy...
Nestled in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Cook n Beer offers a cosy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for casual dining or a relaxed evening out. The restaurant's warm lighting and friendly staff cr...
Tucked in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Cocohut Taste of Thailand on Surfers Paradise Boulevard brings vibrant Thai street food to a relaxed, tropical-inspired setting. Bright murals, leafy greene...
Hyde Paradiso

Hyde Paradiso

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:00 AM

Surfers Paradise

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...
Breakfast at ManolasBack by popular demand! After three years due to overwhelming demand, the Gold Coast’s favourite breakfast is back! Join us at Manolas Deli Bar Bistro for a Mediterranean start to your day, with dishes like Lemon ricotta...
Escape the daily grind with your partner or friends as you glide smoothly through a kaleidoscope of scenic beauty and shimmering lights onboard Gold Coast Gondolas, operating from Seaworld Drive in...
T'ang Court

T'ang Court

Chinese      Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
A unique and tantalising Cantonese fine dining affair awaits at T’ang Court on Old Burleigh Road in Surfers Paradise for locals and visitors alike. Nestled in The Langham hotel, this stylish restau...
Overlooking the famous Gold Coast beachfront, The Surfers Paradise Beach Cafe has been providing cruisy coastal dining since opening in late 2011. Seated al fresco or in the cafe’s open, beach chic...
Gold Coast foodies seeking to appease cravings for authentic Chinese cuisine head to Xi'an Famous Food Surfers Paradise on Elkhorn Avenue in Surfers Paradise. This lively dining destination is alwa...
Authentic Eastern European cuisine can be found right in the heart of the Gold Coast at Antika Bar & Grill on Burra Street in Surfers Paradise. This traditional Macedonian restaurant appeases Balka...
BYO Monday and Tuesday T&C apply*Every Monday & Tuesday*, Join us for a delightful dinner and bring your own wine! We offer the convenience of corkage at just $5 per person.