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Surfers Paradise Modern Australian Restaurants

"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 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.
Palette

Palette

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 11:00 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,...
Gold Coast Gondolas

Gold Coast Gondolas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 9:00 AM

Surfers Paradise

SNEAKY MID-WEEKY DINNER CRUISE FOR TWO!Dinner for 2!Spice up your week with Gold Coast Gondolas’ SNEAKY MID-WEEKY DINNER CRUISE FOR TWO! Enjoy a 1 1/2 hour private gondola cruise, your choice of main course and dessert each, a chilled bottle of wine...
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...
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...
Akoya

Akoya

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

Surfers Paradise

Discover the art of sharing at Akoya on Old Burleigh Road in Surfers Paradise, where every dish is a culinary masterpiece designed to be savoured and create memories. Nestled in The Langham Hotel, ...
Set directly across from Surfers Paradise's idyllic beach and luring blue surf, right in the middle of the esplanade action, is newcomer Sandbar. Patrons relax alfresco surrounded by bright wooden ...
If it's breezy beachfront dining you're after, Northcliffe Surf Club in Surfers Paradise has you covered. This long standing family favourite not only boasts a community heart, but also a fresh st...
Rhapsody Beachside

Rhapsody Beachside

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 7:00 AM

Surfers Paradise

Stroll up from the golden sands of the GC’s most iconic beach to assuage thirst and hunger at Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery BOBs Brewery & Restaurant on Elkhorn Avenue. BOBs is an acron...