
Hail Mary
A much-loved restaurant on James Street at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, rated 4.5 across more than 780 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Hail Mary sits on James Street at Burleigh Heads, one of the Gold Coast's coolest and most beloved suburbs, on a buzzing dining strip. A much-loved restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, flavour-packed cooking and good drinks — the kind of fun, characterful spot that's right at home in food-savvy Burleigh.
The appeal is that combination of quality food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful setting in a prime James Street location, ideal for a meal with friends, a date, drinks and a feed or a sociable night out. On one of Burleigh's best dining strips, a spot that's nailed both its cooking and its vibe really stands out, and Hail Mary has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 780 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Burleigh spot fills up over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time on James Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 20:30
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- WednesdayToday
- 17:00 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Friday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 20:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 88
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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