Best Restaurants in Gold Coast (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Gold Coast? We've rounded up 224 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
224 spots
La Stradina
Live Music in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
LOVI cafe bar and grill
Restaurants in Robina, Gold Coast.
The Lounge Paradise Point
Bars in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
Bar Ricci
Restaurants in Main Beach, Gold Coast.
Bite Me Gourmet
Restaurants in Robina, Gold Coast.
TC's Bar & Entertainment
$$Pubs in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
Spaghetto - Fast Pasta
Restaurants in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
The Oxley 1823 Atrium
Cafes in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast.
Terraces Restaurant
$$Restaurants in Main Beach, Gold Coast.
Sandfire
Restaurants in Miami, Gold Coast.
Camy's Chargrill Chicken Robina
Restaurants in Robina, Gold Coast.
The Surfers Paradise Beach Cafe
$$Grills and seafood in a modern setup with wall-mounted surfboards and a terrace with ocean views.
Shoreline Restaurant
$$Casual family restaurant in a resort locale specialising in breakfast & seafood dinners.
Bo'teku is now Trading as Bondi Grille Seafood & Steakhouse
Restaurants in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
Jin Izakaya
Restaurants in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast.
Alleys Restaurant at Currumbin RSL
$$Restaurants in Currumbin, Gold Coast.
Harvest & Flame restaurant
Restaurants in Southport, Gold Coast.
Piatto
Restaurants in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast.
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Read guide →Restaurants in Gold Coast — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Gold Coast?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Gold Coast are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Gold Coast restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Gold Coast?+
We currently feature 224 restaurants across Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.