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Surfers Paradise Restaurants With Air Conditioning

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

"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique
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Palette

Palette

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

Surfers Paradise

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
Omakase at Yamagen$170 per person Indulge in an elevated Japanese dining experience with Yamagen’s Omakase Menu, a curated journey of flavour for $170 per person (minimum 2 guests). This exquisite set features premium dishes includ...
T'ang Court

T'ang Court

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
An Exquisite Pairing, elevated by HenschkeLimited time onlyDiscover exceptional company this season with an eight-course exploration of contemporary Cantonese classics, thoughtfully elevated by an iconic collaboration with Henschke; one of Australia’s most...
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...
Manolas Deli Bar Bistro

Manolas Deli Bar Bistro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Surfers Paradise

Lunch Pasta Special$25Start the week deliciously at Manola’s Deli Bar with their tempting lunch special. Enjoy a freshly made pasta for just $25 every Monday and Tuesday, the perfect excuse to take a proper lunch break ...
Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

Restaurant & Catering Association
Pacific Airshow at Seascape 14 - 16 August 2026“Experience the Spectacle” Set your sights on the breathtaking fusion of aviation marvels and stunning ocean vistas as you indulge in a sensory delight at Seascape Restaurant or Bistro. Escap...
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...
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...
Experience a delectable, holistic and rustic menu as waves crash on iconic Surfers Paradise Beach at Elston Bar & Restaurant on the Esplanade. Located in Soul Boardwalk, this Gold Coast dining dest...
Alfresco Italian Restaurant

Alfresco Italian Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

Stingray

Stingray

American   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

Misono Japanese Steakhouse

Misono Japanese Steakhouse

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

Shiraz Persian Restaurant & Bar