63Spot Score
Maggie Choo
Restaurants · Broadbeach
Modern haunt awash in pink neon lights, supplying Asian fusion dishes, drinks & weekly live music.
4.4(1,144)· 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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63Spot Score
Drunken Monkey Cafe Bar & Restaurant Broadbeach
Restaurants · Broadbeach
Cafes in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
4.6(511)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
George's On Broadbeach
$$Restaurants · Broadbeach
Mediterranean fare and live seafood in a neon-lit space with blue-and-white decor and beach murals.
4.4(1,208)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
George's Paragon Coolangatta
$$Restaurants · Coolangatta
Breezy restaurant with blue-and-white decor, specialising in seafood-focused Greek cuisine.
4.3(1,229)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Jade Room Chinese Cuisine
Restaurants · Robina
Restaurants in Robina, Gold Coast.
4.8(152)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Palette Restaurant
Restaurants · Surfers Paradise
A three Chef Hats fine dining restaurant at HOTA, Palette serves modern Australian menus shaped by local produce, native ingredients and gallery exhibitions.
4.6(372)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Kuroki Teppanyaki
Restaurants · Hope Island
Restaurants in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
4.8(151)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Tara Far East Dining & Bar
Restaurants · Hope Island
Cafes in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
4.9(111)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Fire Baby
Restaurants · Southport
Restaurants in Southport, Gold Coast.
4.6(353)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Restaurant Labart
Restaurants · Burleigh Heads
Restaurants in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
4.6(381)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Frida Sol
$$Restaurants · Palm Beach
Restaurants in Palm Beach, Gold Coast.
4.4(879)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Domanis Cafe Restaurant Bar
$$Restaurants · Main Beach
A cosy Italian eatery with covered outdoor seating, cocktails and a menu featuring local seafood.
4.4(712)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Kitchens
Restaurants · Robina
Restaurants in Robina, Gold Coast.
4.4(1,005)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Hideaway Kitchen & Bar
$$Restaurants · Broadbeach
Asian sharing plates & cocktails offered in a vibrant restaurant with a terrace & eclectic decor.
4.3(1,276)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Coolangatta Surf Club
$$Restaurants · Coolangatta
Beachfront fixture with an international menu & extensive beer & wine lists, plus a game room.
4.3(1,621)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Rumi - Persian Restaurant & Bar Surfers Paradise
Restaurants · Surfers Paradise
Restaurants in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
4.7(245)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Big Papi’s Cocina
Restaurants · Coolangatta
Restaurants in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
4.8(180)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Norté
Restaurants · Mermaid Beach
Restaurants in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast.
4.7(238)· 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.