Restaurant Gold Coast Guide - Free Guide to the Best

Gold Coast Restaurant & Café Guide

Here's our Best Gold Coast Restaurant & Café Guide that features everything from award-winning five-star dining experiences and beachfront eateries with million dollar views to sophisticated and stylish settings and cute cafés in which to take your coffee break. There's something to satisfy every craving so check out our reviews, photographs, virtual tours, maps and food offers and book your table today.


Restaurants

Alto Restaurant & Bar, Broadbeach

A little taste of... heaven

Alto - which stands for, ‘A Little Taste Of’ - took the Gold Coast trend set by storm when it opened in 2004, and today continues to sets new standards in unique, modern cuisine culture.

Bellakai Restaurant Gold Coast, Coolangatta

Beautiful food

In 2006, sister act Kylie and Shonel Simpson took a little red restaurant that could, and transformed it into Bellakai - the slick ruby-hued establishment where cool and casual Coolangatta beachside vibes meet modernity...

Glass Restaurant & Lounge Bar, Main Beach

Through the looking glass

All hail the brilliance of Glass Restaurant and Lounge Bar, the stunning concept restaurant serving up sensational modern Australian cuisine in the waterfront precinct of Marina Mirage.

Mario’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Broadbeach

Little Italy

Owned by the renowned DiMattina Restaurant Group, this iconic Gold Coast restaurant has firmly stood the test of time, wooing many a local and wowing international visitors since it first opened its doors in 1989.

Mist Restaurant Gold Coast, Kirra

Retro Sophistication

Overlooking the beautiful beach at Kirra, this decadent dining destination provides an elaborate escape from the ordinary, offering high-end culinary experiences in a lavish, luxurious setting.

Omeros Bros Restaurant Gold Coast, Main Beach

A family affair

Omeros Bros has a reputation as one of the area's finest seafood restaurants firmly backed up by an array of awards...

Oskars on Burleigh Restaurant Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads

Waterfront bliss

As the longest-serving restaurant on the Gold Coast – having reached the 30-year milestone in 2009 – Oskars on Burleigh restaurant Gold Coast has a well-deserved reputation for its high quality cuisine, impeccable service...

Shuck Restaurant Gold Coast, Main Beach

Oh Shucks!

Dominating a prominent corner of Tedder Avenue is Shuck, the strip’s premier address for leisurely afternoon lunches, deluxe dinners beneath the stars or socialising over cocktails while watching the world go by...

Vanitas Restaurant Gold Coast, Palazzo Versace, Main Beach

Vanity fare

The fine dining jewel in Palazzo Versace’s five-star designer crown, Vanitas restaurant Gold Coast offers the discerning diner a unique gastronomic experience, where elegance meets innovation and bespoke culinary creations...

Vie Restaurant Gold Coast, Palazzo Versace, Main Beach

C’est La Vie

Sitting in pride of place on the Palazzo Versace boardwalk - with unparalleled views over the Broadwater and marina - is one of the Gold Coast’s most fashionable day and night dining destinations, Vie Bar & Restaurant...

Cafés

Dragonfly Café & Kid's Fashion Boutique, Burleigh Heads

The parent trap

The cross-pollination of an über-cool café and funky, fun kid’s boutique, Dragonfly Burleigh Heads in the heart of bustling James Street shopping strip, is a haven for fashion-forward parents and flavour enthusiasts alike...

The Beach Shack Restaurant & Café, Currumbin

Shacked up

Overlooking the breaking waves of Currumbin Beach is The Beach Shack, a much-loved local hangout famous for its fabulous café style meals, friendly service and spectacular views...

Gold Coast Restaurant Food Offers

Omeros Bros

Enjoy three courses at Omeros Bros for lunch or dinner for $35.90.

Bellakai & Mist

Dine in style at Bellakai or Mist and be rewarded for your loyalty...

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Top Gold Coast chef interviews

Clayton Klyne

Meet Clayton Klyne, head chef of Mist Restaurant

Steve Szabo

Meet Steve Szabo, executive chef of Palazzo Versace restaurants

Marty Kollrepp

Read about Marty Kollrepp, head chef and co-owner of Oskars on Burleigh restaurant

Jimmy Cahill

Find out more about Jimmy Cahill, head chef of Bellakai Cafe & Restaurant

From Miss W's Gold Coast Blog

Byron Bay weekender

Made famous by fire-twirling hippies, incense loving buskers and the Cape Byron Lighthouse...

Broadbeach Restaurant Week

The second annual Broadbeach Restaurant Week took place at all our favourite restaurants in Broadbeach...

Koi Sunday Sessions

This is one Sunday session that never, ever disappoints and it takes place regularly in Broadbeach.

The Gold Coast Marathon 2010

You’d be pretty impressed with the perfect weather and gorgeous Gold Coast scenery if you’d travelled...

What winter on the Gold Coast?

The Gold Coast remains glorious in winter, with crisp, clear days, deep blue skies and temps in the mid 20s...

The Shazam Experience @ Mist

Everyone’s talking about the new Mist Restaurant so I decided to attend The Shazam Experience Live at Mist...

Oneway Project

Strolling through laneways decorated by graffiti covered caravans, skateboard art and hula hoop performers...

Blues on Broadbeach

Now celebrating its ninth year of existence, Blues on Broadbeach absolutely rocked the suburb.

A date with the Broadwater

Hands up if you like luxury watercrafts, island hopping and champagne at sunset?

A La Carte in the Park

Beneath the sparkling Avalon high-rise in Lionel Perry Park, fabulous food blended with the smooth sounds of jazz.

Rain, rain, go away…

Read about Miss W's rainy day dilemma and her trip to Robina Town Centre.

Lisa Mitchell

The Gold Coast witnessed the return of the flower child tonight…

Launch-It!

The Surfers Paradise Festival kicked off with a bang this year...

Miss W's Zumba class

Miss W discovers why the Gold Coast is crazy about Zumba classes.

Hi. I'm Miss W

I'm a born and bred Gold Coast girl and I've always had my finger on the pulse of the Coast.

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