Rick Shores

Rick Shores sits on Goodwin Terrace at Burleigh Heads, right on the beachfront of one of the Gold Coast's most beloved suburbs. A celebrated, much-awarded restaurant, it's renowned for its refined, Asian-influenced cooking and its absolutely stunning position — perched almost on the sand, with the waves rolling in right outside, it's become one of the coast's true dining destinations.

The appeal is that combination of accomplished, inventive cooking, an excellent drinks list and a breathtaking beachfront setting, ideal for a special lunch, a celebratory dinner or a memorable meal right by the sea. With its acclaim and its unbeatable Burleigh location, it's the kind of place people travel for, and it's earned its stellar reputation.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,800 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a sought-after beachfront restaurant books out well ahead, so it's essential to check current details and reserve a table directly in advance — particularly for a weekend, a special occasion, or a coveted table by the water at Burleigh Heads.