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
Jafa
$$Restaurants in Southport, Gold Coast.
Mamasan
$$$Hip Pan-Asian restaurant with mains & small plates, plus cocktails, sake & a robust wine list.
The Loose Moose
$$Hip, brick-lined bar featuring pub fare with a twist, plus bespoke cocktails & craft beers on tap.
La Luna Beach Club
Restaurants in Main Beach, Gold Coast.
LIMLAY Thai Street Food & Bar
Restaurants in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Oh My Greek Kitchen & Bar
Live Music in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
The Collective Palm Beach
$$Cafes in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
Milky Lane Surfers Paradise
$$Dessert Spots in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
River House 4215
Restaurants in Southport, Gold Coast.
Sogno Italiano Mermaid Waters
Restaurants in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast.
St Helens Bar & Burgers
Bars in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
Sofia’s Restaurant & Bar
Restaurants in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
Tide Bar and Kitchen
Restaurants in Miami, Gold Coast.
Hurricane's Grill & Bar Surfers Paradise
$$Contemporary-look steakhouse and cocktail bar, with clusters of hanging lightbulbs, plus surf views.
Boardwalk Tavern
$$Sprawling pub built on a wharf, offering a sports bar, a gaming room, live music & bistro meals.
Currumbin RSL
$$Sprawling, stylish venue for global grub, with a pizzeria, outdoor seating and a live music lounge.
Kiyomi
Sleek venue serving sushi, Wagyu beef & seafood dishes, plus cocktails, sake & a robust wine list.
Hanks
Restaurants in Coolangatta, 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.