
Light Years - Burleigh Heads
A buzzy, much-loved restaurant in Burleigh Heads, rated 4.6 across more than 1,100 reviews.
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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.
Practical details
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
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 93
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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