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Gold Coast Restaurants With Water Views

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Red’s Kitchen & Bar

Red’s Kitchen & Bar

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

Hope Island

Christmas Party Venue Gold CoastChristmas PartiesCelebrate Christmas and the festive season at Red’s! We have the ultimate Christmas Party feast from just $99: 5-course Christmas banquet Free Christmas cocktail on arrival Christmas-themed ...
Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

Restaurant & Catering Association
Indulgent Entrées to BeginBegin with bold flavours!Start your dining journey with entrées designed to impress. From Coffin Bay Pacific oysters served natural or grilled with chorizo crumb, to seared Alaskan scallops on truffled white bean purée, ev...
Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

Happy Hours @ Holy ShipSlurp, sip, and save!Slurp, sip, and save with our Happy Hours Special! Half-price oysters plus $10 wine and beer on tap, weekdays from 3-5pm. Your afternoons just got a whole lot better.
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Greek"
Xenia Coolangatta

Xenia Coolangatta

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Coolangatta

A Cocktail with a TwistA rich, nutty blendEvery cocktail tells a story — this one starts with a nutty surprise and ends with a cheerful Yamas! Rich, smooth, and a little unexpected, it’s a bold blend of flavour and fun, perfect for raising...
Lobster Lovers RejoiceBook Your Feast Now!Dive into decadence at Lazy Lobster Seafood Restaurant, where the star of the sea takes centre stage. Indulge in whole or half WA lobster prepared your way—whether it’s classic Mornay, rich Thermid...
Sea & Shore Restaurant

Sea & Shore Restaurant

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Labrador

Dive into traditional Mediterranean cuisine from a stunning waterfront location at Sea & Shore Restaurant on Marine Parade in Labrador. Stroll up from the golden sands of the Broadwater to refresh ...
Live MusicEvery Friday-MondayGrab a bite, sip on one of our signature cocktails and enjoy the entertainment... don't forget your dancing shoes! Click on More Info to book
A Rooftop Feast to RememberChristmas at Cooly BreezeChristmas at Cooly Breeze- Celebrate the day with coastal flavours, flowing wine and those signature rooftop ocean views. Fresh seafood, a festive carvery, a variety of hot and cold dishes, Christm...
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...
Discover a unique, memorable dining experience combining familiar dishes with Australian native flavours at Native Harvest on Masthead Way in Hope Island. This fusion café and bar nestles within Sa...
Located in Runaway Bay opposite the boat ramp, Ripples Cafe & Bar on Bayview Street offers Gold Coast foodies a waterfront dining destination with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Serving the Cat...
Tara Far East Dining & Bar

Tara Far East Dining & Bar

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Hope Island

Find where sophistication meets authentic flavours at Tara Far East Dining & Bar on Masthead Way in Hope Island. This luxe yet laid-back restaurant, just up from the harbour at Sanctuary Cove, dish...
Pink Monkey

Pink Monkey

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 1:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

Live & LocalEvery SaturdayTime to let the cocktails flow and the music play as the sun sets on a Saturday night in beautiful Burleigh. Join us for a delectable dinner and party into the night as Gold Coast’s finest live and...
Gold Coast Gondolas
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...
Roastbeef & The Frog Hosting Cloudy BayLong Lunch - Cloudy BayOn Friday 28th November, enjoy a delicious 6-course lunch with premium wine pairings from Cloudy Bay New Zealand. $195.00 per person. Limited seats available.
O-Sushi Coolangatta

O-Sushi Coolangatta

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Coolangatta

Wander up from the golden sands of the Southern Gold Coast to refuel and recharge at O-Sushi Coolangatta on Marine Parade. Expect the best organic Japanese cuisine all made onsite from vegetarian t...
Rick Shores

Rick Shores

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

13 Chef Hat Award
Indulge desires and experience a little of life’s luxuries dining at Rick Shores, boasting an absolute beachfront location from the Gold Coast’s iconic Burleigh Heads stretch. As bright sunlight da...
"Dining on the Water's Edge"
Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar

Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar

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

Coomera

Soak up the stylish waterfront views in a relaxed setting at Quarterdeck Kitchen + Bar on Waterway Drive in Coomera. Located within the Gold Coast City Marina, Quarterdeck welcomes you to gaze over...
La Luna Dining

La Luna Dining

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Main Beach

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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...