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Jafa
$$Restaurants · Southport
Restaurants in Southport, Gold Coast.
4.8(279)· GoogleView details →
Gold Coast
Best Restaurants in Gold Coast (2026)
224 restaurants in Gold Coast, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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Mamasan
$$$Restaurants · Broadbeach
Hip Pan-Asian restaurant with mains & small plates, plus cocktails, sake & a robust wine list.
4.5(1,195)· GoogleView details →
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The Loose Moose
$$Restaurants · Broadbeach
Hip, brick-lined bar featuring pub fare with a twist, plus bespoke cocktails & craft beers on tap.
4.4(2,965)· GoogleView details →
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La Luna Beach Club
Restaurants · Main Beach
Restaurants in Main Beach, Gold Coast.
4.6(736)· GoogleView details →
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LIMLAY Thai Street Food & Bar
Restaurants · Burleigh Heads
Restaurants in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
4.7(379)· GoogleView details →
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Oh My Greek Kitchen & Bar
Restaurants · Hope Island
Live Music in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
4.6(747)· GoogleView details →
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The Collective Palm Beach
$$Restaurants · Palm Beach
Cafes in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
4.4(2,500)· GoogleView details →
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Milky Lane Surfers Paradise
$$Restaurants · Surfers Paradise
Dessert Spots in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
4.4(2,841)· GoogleView details →
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River House 4215
Restaurants · Southport
Restaurants in Southport, Gold Coast.
4.8(258)· GoogleView details →
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Sogno Italiano Mermaid Waters
Restaurants · Mermaid Waters
An Italian restaurant at Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast, rated 4.7 across more than 380 reviews.
4.7(386)· GoogleView details →
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St Helens Bar & Burgers
Restaurants · Coolangatta
Bars in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
4.7(381)· GoogleView details →
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Sofia’s Restaurant & Bar
Restaurants · Broadbeach
Restaurants in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
4.5(1,096)· GoogleView details →
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Tide Bar and Kitchen
Restaurants · Miami
Restaurants in Miami, Gold Coast.
4.8(246)· GoogleView details →
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Hurricane's Grill & Bar Surfers Paradise
$$Restaurants · Surfers Paradise
Contemporary-look steakhouse and cocktail bar, with clusters of hanging lightbulbs, plus surf views.
4.4(3,092)· GoogleView details →
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Boardwalk Tavern
$$Restaurants · Hope Island
Sprawling pub built on a wharf, offering a sports bar, a gaming room, live music & bistro meals.
4.4(2,569)· GoogleView details →
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Currumbin RSL
$$Restaurants · Currumbin
Sprawling, stylish venue for global grub, with a pizzeria, outdoor seating and a live music lounge.
4.4(3,590)· GoogleView details →
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Kiyomi
Restaurants · Broadbeach
Sleek venue serving sushi, Wagyu beef & seafood dishes, plus cocktails, sake & a robust wine list.
4.5(914)· GoogleView details →
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Hanks
Restaurants · Coolangatta
Restaurants in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
4.7(354)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Gold Coast's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Gold Coast?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Gold Coast restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Gold Coast?+
We currently list 224 restaurants across Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Gold Coast?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.