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Light Years - Burleigh Heads
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Light Years - Burleigh Heads

A buzzy, much-loved restaurant in Burleigh Heads, rated 4.6 across more than 1,100 reviews.

66
Spot Score
Worth a Look
4.6(1,178)· GoogleClosed$$$$

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Why it's worth checking out

Light Years sits on the Gold Coast Highway at Burleigh Heads, one of the coast's coolest and most beloved beachside suburbs. A buzzy, vibrant restaurant with an Asian-inspired menu, it's become a popular fixture in an area renowned for its laid-back-but-stylish food and drink scene — lively, social and made for a fun night out.

The appeal is that combination of bold, flavour-packed cooking, a great drinks offering and an energetic, social atmosphere that fits Burleigh's relaxed yet quality-conscious mood perfectly. It's ideal for a group dinner, drinks and shared plates or a livelier evening, just back from the beach.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly resonating with locals and visitors alike. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Burleigh venue fills up on weekends and over holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a night out in Burleigh.

Reviewed by Iyan B.

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Practical details

1848 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Closed
Monday
16:45 – 22:00
Tuesday
16:45 – 22:00
WednesdayToday
16:45 – 22:00
Thursday
16:45 – 22:00
Friday
12:00 – 22:00
Saturday
12:00 – 22:00
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00

Spot Score

66
Reputation
83
Popularity
93
Information quality
30
Category fit
70
Freshness
30

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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