Must-see restaurants in Surfers Paradise

  • Paradox Coffee Roasters

    Surfers Paradise

    Sustainably sourced beans are roasted on-site to produce some seriously good brews at this impressive cafe, where red-brick walls support a high ceiling…

  • Surfers Sandbar

    Surfers Paradise

    This family-run hot spot is a little Riviera-meets-Canggu opposite the beach, with a menu of globally inflected dishes. There's a big breakfast menu,…

  • 4217

    Surfers Paradise

    A lovely concept that still seems to be finding its feet, the 4217 is home to a serious coffee haunt, Paradox, as well as an American burger and beer bar,…

  • The Sandwich Bros

    Surfers Paradise

    Wrap your lips around these tasty toasted sandwiches and burgers with fillings such as garlic mushroom grilled cheese, BBQ brisket or southern fried…

  • Stairwell Coffee

    Surfers Paradise

    Escape to this hole-in-the-wall cafe, hidden down a shabby shopping arcade, for well-made coffee using locally roasted beans and a short menu of jaffles …

  • Elston

    Surfers Paradise

    Its name harking back to Surfers Paradise's pre-1933 identity, this atmospheric spot mixes beach views with a cool industrial feel. Come for big…

  • Bumbles

    Surfers Paradise

    This gorgeous converted house (actually, at one stage, a brothel) is the place for cooked breakfasts and non-run-of-the-mill lunches, such as miso salmon…

  • Baritalia

    Surfers Paradise

    A thoroughly Italian place with a fab outdoor terrace, friendly staff, and tasty pastas and pizzas, including gluten-free choices and a good range of…

  • 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…