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
The Milkman’s Daughter
Cafes in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast.
Double Zero Robina
Restaurants in Robina, Gold Coast.
Yamagen Japanese Restaurant
$$Busy Japanese BBQ restaurant and sushi bar with live cooking displays, in an elegant modern hotel.
Tallebudgera Surf Club
$$Pubs in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
Maggie Choo
Modern haunt awash in pink neon lights, supplying Asian fusion dishes, drinks & weekly live music.
La Fira restaurant
Restaurants in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Xenia Coolangatta
$$Restaurants in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
Hail Mary
$$Restaurants in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Drunken Monkey Cafe Bar & Restaurant Broadbeach
Cafes in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
Saiko Teppanyaki
$$Restaurants in Robina, Gold Coast.
Xenia Main Beach
Restaurants in Main Beach, Gold Coast.
Milan On Main
$$Global snacks & Italian mains served in an airy, contemporary dining room with outside tables.
The Vault Bar & Tapas
$$Restaurants in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Supporters Club
$$Restaurants in Miami, Gold Coast.
George's On Broadbeach
$$Mediterranean fare and live seafood in a neon-lit space with blue-and-white decor and beach murals.
Madame V
Restaurants in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
Las Palmas Gold Coast | Latin American Restaurant | Palm Beach
Restaurants in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
COAST
Restaurants in Surfers Paradise, 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.