Alma Surfers Paradise

Alma sits on the Esplanade in Surfers Paradise, right by the beachfront in the heart of the Gold Coast's most famous precinct. A well-regarded restaurant in a prime beachfront location, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality cooking and good drinks — combined with a lovely beachside setting and ocean views, the kind of accomplished spot perfectly placed for a meal with a sea view.

The appeal is that combination of quality food, a good drinks offering and a gorgeous absolute-beachfront setting on the Surfers Esplanade, ideal for a relaxed lunch, a special dinner or drinks watching the beach. On Surfers Paradise's famous beachfront, the location alone makes it a standout, and Alma has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular beachfront restaurant fills up over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're after a table with the beach views, dining with a group, or visiting Surfers in peak season.