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Surfers Paradise Restaurants With Fully Licensed

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

"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique
Igloo Sunset Sessions Winter Only Private domes. Sunset views. Cocktails. Chandon. Winter vibes. From $150 per person | Friday - Sunday
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   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Valentina

Valentina

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Open Now

Surfers Paradise

You are still in Surfers Paradise — but somehow, at Valentina on The Esplanade, you are somewhere else entirely. A vibrant Mediterranean restaurant where the food is made for sharing, the drinks ar...
Bold Korean BBQ, irresistibly crispy Korean Fried Chicken and the vibrant energy of authentic Korean dining await at Cook N Beer on Surfers Paradise Boulevard - the Gold Coast's most celebrated Kor...
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...
Located on Via Roma in Surfers Paradise, Manolas Deli Bar Bistro brings a long-standing Mediterranean tradition to the Gold Coast through fresh, handcrafted food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. T...
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...
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...