Pokkoi Kitchen
A standout restaurant by the beach at Coolangatta with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
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Why it's worth checking out
Pokkoi Kitchen sits on Marine Parade at Coolangatta, at the southern tip of the Gold Coast right by the beachfront. A well-regarded restaurant in a prime seaside location, it's earned a near-flawless reputation — a strong sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience in a relaxed beach-town setting.
The appeal is that combination of quality cooking and a wonderful beachside location, ideal for a meal with the sand and surf right there. Coolangatta's laid-back charm makes it a lovely setting to settle in for lunch or dinner, and the near-perfect feedback shows it's become a genuine favourite with locals and visitors alike.
A 4.9 rating from more than 370 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a highly rated beachside restaurant books out, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly before you go — particularly if you're after a table with the best of the beachfront, dining with a group, or visiting Coolangatta in peak season.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 20:30
- WednesdayToday
- 17:00 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 20:30
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 20:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 94
- Popularity
- 78
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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