Juju Mermaid Beach

Juju Mermaid Beach is a two-level dining and drinks venue in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast, combining a modern Australian restaurant downstairs with a rooftop cocktail bar upstairs. The restaurant focuses on seasonally influenced food, quality ingredients and contemporary Australian cooking, with wine and cocktails forming an important part of the experience. It is positioned as polished without being overly formal, making it suitable for a relaxed dinner, a special occasion or a meal where the atmosphere matters as much as the food.

Upstairs, Juju Rooftop takes a more social approach, serving modern Australian bar fare intended for sharing. The menu brings together global influences and local produce, with small bites and bold flavours designed for sessions that can begin in the afternoon or continue into the evening. The rooftop offers broad views and an open-air setting under the sun or stars, while the venue’s drinks list covers cocktails, wines and spirits. It is a natural fit for sunset drinks, late-night gatherings and groups looking for an alternative to a conventional nightclub.

For daytime dining, the venue promotes lunch specials from 12pm to 3pm. Wednesdays and Thursdays feature a $38 Midweek Steak Frites, while Fridays and Saturdays offer a $68 three-course curated set menu. Both specials include a complimentary local wine or beer. These offers are presented as limited-seat experiences, so booking ahead is recommended if you are planning a lunch around them.

Juju also caters for celebrations and private events, with options including full venue hire, exclusive upstairs functions and private dining in a room with its own bar. Catering can be arranged in sit-down or canapé formats, alongside drinks packages. A Sunday brunch with set-menu and à la carte choices is also listed for the rooftop. Overall, Juju suits diners wanting contemporary Australian food in a lounge-style restaurant, as well as groups after rooftop drinks, dancing and a more energetic setting. The private dining and function options make it relevant for celebrations, while the restaurant’s flexible positioning also works for casual meals and date nights.