Where to Eat in Gold Coast

Where to eat in Gold Coast

A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.

Local favorites & classics

• Rick Shores. Burleigh Heads · Asian / Seafood — Beachfront modern-Asian celebrated for its Moreton Bay bug roll, feet almost in the sand
• The Fish House. Burleigh Heads · Seafood — Refined coastal seafood with a wood grill, among the coast's top-rated restaurants
• Etsu Izakaya. Mermaid Beach · Japanese — Beloved izakaya on the Miami/Mermaid strip for authentic small plates
• Little Truffle. Mermaid Beach · Modern European — Long-running dining room and dessert bar, a coast favourite for date nights
• Burleigh Pavilion. Burleigh Heads · Beach bar / Grill — Iconic beach-club venue with pizza, cocktails, and unbeatable point-break views
• Hellenika. Nobby Beach · Greek — Sun-drenched Greek taverna, a transplant of the celebrated Brisbane original
• La Playa Beach and Eats. 2 Cavill Ave · 4.7★ (2,977 reviews)
• Eddy + Wolff Asian Restaurant. 44 Commerce Dr · 4.9★ (1,778 reviews)

Cafés, bakeries & casual

• BSKT Cafe. Mermaid Beach · Health / Cafe — Trendsetting wholefoods cafe known for smoothie bowls and plant-forward brunch
• Justin Lane. Burleigh Heads · Italian / Pizza — Rooftop pizzeria and bar in the buzzing James Street precinct
• Bam Bam Bakehouse. 2519 Gold Coast Hwy · 4.6★ (3,869 reviews)
• Paddock Bakery. 20 Hibiscus Haven · 4.5★ (4,040 reviews)
• Tarte Beach House. Shop 1 2/4 Thrower Dr · 4.6★ (1,711 reviews)
• Tarte Bakery & Cafe. 1748 Gold Coast Hwy · 4.4★ (1,417 reviews)
• Commune Cafe. 1844 Gold Coast Hwy · 4.6★ (1,002 reviews)
• Le Cafe Gourmand. 2545 Gold Coast Hwy · 4.7★ (862 reviews)