Must-see restaurants in Gold Coast

  • The Treehouse

    Gold Coast

    Grab a seat in the shade of the beautiful tree here for a lazy breakfast or lunch with well-made coffee. The menu has gluten-free and vegan options, too.

  • Koi exterior

    Koi

    Gold Coast

    Fast-moving, black-clad waitstaff shuffle out plates of pasta, gourmet pizza, steaks, tapas, seafood and hearty trad Italian mains. Live music on Sunday…

  • Bazaar

    Surfers Paradise

    In sophisticated PR-speak, 'you can eat your way around the globe' at Bazaar; in crude terms, this means you can stuff yourself silly by selecting from…

  • Tandoori Place

    Surfers Paradise

    Located downstairs from the Aegean Apartments, thankfully this burgundy restaurant doesn't feel like a generic hotel dining option, but is rather upmarket…

  • Barefoot Barista

    Gold Coast

    Barefoot is every bit as laidback as its name implies, but with keen attention to detail. All produce is local, down to the organic herbs, and there is a…

  • Bread 'n' Butter

    Gold Coast

    After a two-year hiatus, Bread 'n' Butter reopened in 2018 with a new upmarket look and it's perfect for a drink, a wood-fired pizza, handmade gnocchi or…

  • Mason Winery Eden Restaurant

    Gold Coast

    Lunches here don't push any culinary boundaries, but the charcuterie platters are satisfying and it's a lovely spot – nab a seat under the covered…

  • Sunset Bar & Grill

    Gold Coast

    This umbrella-shaded, family-friendly place by the water won't knock your socks off, but it does serve something for everyone, with an extensive menu of…

  • Hot Shott

    Gold Coast

    Drop by for a breakfast of eggs Benedict, Bircher muesli or buttermilk pancakes, or try a burger or filling salad for lunch at this down-to-earth cafe…

  • Burleigh Social

    Gold Coast

    This back-street cafe has a party vibe from early morning onwards at its picnic-table seating. The menu includes all the cafe favourites – granola, acai…

  • Earth’n’Sea

    Gold Coast

    An old-fashioned, family-friendly pizza and pasta restaurant on the main drag. Thin, crispy bases are made with a unique wholemeal flour mix, and there…

  • Fishmonger

    Gold Coast

    This old-style fish-and-chip shop has been here since 1948, and its takeaway queues can get lengthy. There are some simple footpath tables if you want to…