Where to Eat in Gold Coast: The Local Food Guide

From Southport to Coolangatta, the Gold Coast's dining scene stretches well beyond the beach-and-burger stereotype. Across the city's suburbs you'll find Korean and Persian grills, Italian classics, Asian-leaning kitchens and seafood spots, plus rooftop bars and casual cafes. This guide gathers a spread of venues across the coast so you can match a feed to wherever you happen to be.

Why Gold Coast delivers

The Gold Coast spreads its restaurants across distinct hubs, so it pays to eat local to where you're staying. Surfers Paradise has options like Baba Joon Persian Grill, Alfresco Italian Restaurant and a Kickin'Inn; Southport covers Itaewon Korean Restaurant, Hot Shott, Le Jardin Cafe Restaurant and another Kickin'Inn; while Broadbeach, Robina, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads, Currumbin and Coolangatta each have their own picks. Whether you're after a seafood boil, a quiet cafe morning or a rooftop dinner, there's something within a short drive.

Highlights

• Korean food in Southport: Itaewon Korean Restaurant
• Persian grilling in Surfers Paradise: Baba Joon Persian Grill Restaurant
• Seafood boils across the coast: Kickin'Inn (Broadbeach, Southport and Surfers Paradise)
• Italian in Surfers Paradise: Alfresco Italian Restaurant
• Dining out in Mermaid Beach: Little Truffle and The North Room
• A coffee stop in Currumbin: Iron and Resin Garage
• Rooftop dining in Coolangatta: Cooly Breeze Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
• Coolangatta options: Siblings@Kirra and Cooly Breeze Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
• Burleigh Heads dining: Jimmy Wah's
• Asian-style menus in Robina: Eddy + Wolff Asian Restaurant

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• Itaewon Korean Restaurant — Southport
• Baba Joon Persian Grill Restaurant Surfers Paradise — Surfers Paradise
• Eddy + Wolff Asian Restaurant — Robina
• Kickin'Inn Broadbeach — Broadbeach
• Little Truffle — Mermaid Beach
• Alfresco Italian Restaurant — Surfers Paradise
• kickin'Inn Southport — Southport
• Jimmy Wah's — Burleigh Heads
• Siblings@Kirra — Coolangatta
• Kickin'Inn Surfers Paradise — Surfers Paradise

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Korean food on the Gold Coast?

Itaewon Korean Restaurant in Southport is the Korean option in this guide.

Are there seafood boil restaurants on the Gold Coast?

Kickin'Inn appears in several locations across the city, including Broadbeach, Southport and Surfers Paradise.

Where should I eat in Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise options in this guide include Baba Joon Persian Grill Restaurant, Alfresco Italian Restaurant and Kickin'Inn Surfers Paradise.

Is there a rooftop restaurant in Coolangatta?

Yes, Cooly Breeze Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is located in Coolangatta. Siblings@Kirra is another Coolangatta venue listed here.

Where can I grab a coffee in Currumbin?

Iron and Resin Garage in Currumbin is the cafe listed in this guide.