Gold Coast's best dining options.
The Gold Coast is a foodies paradise, there are an abundance of amazing food experiences to share with you. So instead of sharing all of them, we have broken it down into the coolest places to go, the most convenient places to go and the ones you just need to check out.
Let's start with the coolest places to eat on the Gold Coast.
Again, the list is long however we have cut it down to the best of the best so you can get a great Gold Coast experience, awesome food and post it on instagram and feel cool doing it.
- Yamagen is situated at QT Hotel Surfers Paradise. Yamagen has survived more hotel owners than you can imagine and is still one of the hottest restaurants around. The restaurant is funky japanese style, with great decor to match and an atmosphere that is cosy and cool all at the same time. They are famed for the 65 different whiskeys served however the food is what keeps us coming back. Try the Omakase menu which provides you with 8 dishes to experience so you don't miss any of the flavours. Yamagen is open for lunch and dinner. Bookings are recommended. The quickest way to get to Yamagen from The Breakers is by Glink light rail. Jump off at the Cypress Avenue stop.
- Ally Chow is in Nobby Beach about 15 minutes drive from the Breakers Absolute Beachfront Apartments. A very cool place with polished concrete, black furniture and a jungle theme happening inside. Ally Chow offers delicious South East Asian dining, everything from Vietnamese to Burmese and Thai all mixed and matched to create some amazing flavours that will have you grabbing takeaway boxes. Give the crispy cauliflower and slow cooked Burmese lamb curry a go. You won’t regret it. We suggest you book at table before you head down so you don't miss out.
- The Tropic is located at Burleigh Pavilion on Burleigh Heads beach. The rooftop restaurant provides million dollar views back up the coast. The Tropic has a great beach side feel that maximises the view and feels so relaxed a few cocktails down you can be there all afternoon with no worries at all. The menu is compact but has loads of small plate options. Try the Taramasalata, Fig & Persian Feta and Pistachio Mortadella with a Palms Cocktail and you will have a great experience. It’s always a good idea to book and ask for a table on the balcony.
The most convenient and great places to eat in Surfers Paradise.
- Surfers Pavilion is located on the riverside of Surfers Paradise. Casual dining location overlooking the river and Chevron Island. You can even pull up on your Jetski. The menu has a good variety to choose from including favourites like chicken parmy, fish and chips, burgers and nachos as well as some modern twists like the super tasty superfood salad and wild mushroom lasagne. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. While you are there grab a watermelon margarita.
- Seascape Restaurant + Bar on the beachfront at Surfers Paradise offers different areas, the Bistro, the Restaurant, the Bar and the rooftop. The views across Surfers Paradise Beach with floor to ceiling windows makes any dining experience at Seascape worthwhile. The restaurant is more fine dining without the price tag. Try the prawn and bug salad for a delicious main course and we can't go past the peanut butter parfait for dessert. It’s a good idea to book online before reading down there.
- Beachfront Dining at The Paradise Centre opened a few years ago and offers 7 casual indoor/outdoor dining options including Wahlburgers, El Camino Cantina and La Playa. There is definitely something for everyone and the atmosphere is fantastic. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner the spot offers great people watching and beach watching.
These are worth the effort dining experiences on the Gold Coast.
- Etsu Izakaya is a hidden gem. Located behind a huge white wooden sliding door it looks more like the entrance to an old warehouse then it does to a sensational gourmet experience of Japanese flavours. The restaurant is a long skinny space with warm colours, great lighting and an even better atmosphere. It’s a great place for family and friends to share meals and have a new experience together. The bug tempura is a must, teriyaki salmon and a fried chicken. Do yourself a favour and book a table.
- Eddie & Wolff is a tiny little restaurant with a big reputation situated at Robina, which is a 20 minute drive from the Breakers Absolute Beachfront Apartments. Only opened recently this restaurant is renowned for its amazing flavours based on a 48 hour simmering bone broth whose recipe has been handed down for generations. Vietnamese blended with a multitude of tastes from a family here and in Vietnam. Try the Baby Pho and Chargrilled King Prawns.
- Roy's By Gemelli is tucked away in Sorrento, just 10 minutes drive from The Breakers Absolute Beachfront Apartments. Roy’s is a casual alfresco dining experience with an amazing Italian menu and a wine cellar to match. Perfect for the entire family with great kids menu options. It’s licensed and BYO if you prefer. Loads of gluten free and dairy free options available too. The staff here provide great service and you are always guaranteed a good night. Ensure you book first, inside or outside all the tables are good.
- Orzo at Broadbeach is one of our absolute favourites. A small street side contemporary Italian restaurant with a sensational menu, great wines and passionate staff. The perfect restaurant for a boozy lunch, date night or just to pop in on the way home from a day sightseeing. Bookings are suggested for Fridays & weekends.
- Kiyomi at The Star Gold Coast is all about innovative and creative Tokyo flavours that provide you with a one of a kind Japanese food experience. It’s an intimate high end restaurant. Getting a table is not easy so book ahead. Situated at The Star Gold Coast the best way to get to Kiyomi is via the G Link light rail.
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