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Gold Coast Restaurants With Water Views

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Cooly Breeze is backBook your table now!After a fresh renovation, the rooftop favourite has reopened its doors with a new look, the same stunning views, and a renewed reason to book a table. Come and celebrate the next chapter at Cooly ...
Pink Monkey

Pink Monkey

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

Burleigh Heads

Friday Funday at Pink MonkeyPizza, Drinks & DJsKick off your weekend the right way at Pink Monkey’s Friday Funday in Burleigh. Every Friday from 5–9pm, enjoy a crowd-pleasing deal with a $15 pizza and soft drink, or upgrade for just $5 to inclu...
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...
Pipi's Restaurant by Gambaro

Pipi's Restaurant by Gambaro

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Coolangatta

Weddings at Pipi'sEnquire NowHost your wedding with Mediterranean charm in a stunning coastal setting, perched above the ocean at Point Danger in Coolangatta. Surrounded by breathtaking sea views, enjoy delectable cuisine, exc...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Greek"
Xenia Coolangatta

Xenia Coolangatta

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Coolangatta

Bouzouki SundaysEat, Drink, Live, Greek! Live bouzouki, shared plates, dancing, and that unmistakable Greek spirit . Join us for a vibrant long lunch inspired by the great tavernas of Greece, where music, food and celebration come togeth...
Bridges MD - Belgian Dining

Bridges MD - Belgian Dining

Belgian   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00 PM

Currumbin

Located on Thrower Drive in Currumbin, Bridges MD – Belgian Dining offers an elegant European escape set beside the tranquil waters of Currumbin Creek. Inspired by roots in Belgium and the Czech Re...
"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...
Red’s Kitchen & Bar

Red’s Kitchen & Bar

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

Hope Island

Tomahawk Wednesdays1kg Tomahawk for $89Indulge in our 1kg Tomahawk Steak, expertly prepared and served with golden fries and leafy greens for just $89. Available for both lunch and dinner every Wednesday, this premium midweek dining exp...
Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

$5 Mimosas @ Holy ShipSip into weekdays!Midday mimosas? Say less! Sip into weekdays with $5 mimosas in orange, pineapple & cranberry flavours ????
Sea & Shore Restaurant

Sea & Shore Restaurant

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

Labrador

Sea And Shore – Fresh, Local And IrresistibleBook Your Table NowAt Sea & Shore, we celebrate the flavours of the coast with vibrant share plates, fresh-caught seafood and handmade favourites crafted with care. From crisp calamari to rich pasta and sizzling praw...
Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Rick Shores

Rick Shores

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Burleigh Heads

13 Chef Hat Award
Those looking for the Gold Coast’s best fish and chips with a view head along Seaworld Drive in Main Beach to find Seaway Kiosk & Jetty. You can’t get much more waterfront than this iconic dining d...
Native Harvest

Native Harvest

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Hope Island

Quay Street in Hope Island is home to Native Harvest, an Australian fusion café and bar celebrating native ingredients and community connection. Since 2019, this vibrant breakfast, brunch and lunch...
Bringing big flavour and a laid-back coastal vibe to Griffith Street in Coolangatta, Choofas Smokehouse & Seafood is a long-standing local favourite known for its generous share plates, fresh and c...
Cafe 7

Cafe 7

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Paradise Point

Situated on The Esplanade in Paradise Point, Cafe 7 is a vibrant waterfront café known for its fast, friendly service and relaxed coastal charm. Overlooking the Broadwater and just steps from parkl...
Cafe Two Coomera

Cafe Two Coomera

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Upper Coomera

Galaxy Seafood Restaurant

Galaxy Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Southport