Seascape Restaurant & Bar

Seascape Restaurant & Bar occupies a multi-level position above the Surfers Paradise Esplanade, giving diners broad views across the beach and ocean. The venue is divided between a casual Bistro and Bar on level 1 and a more formal Restaurant on level 2, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the upper dining room. It is a setting that can shift from a relaxed seaside lunch to a more polished dinner, depending on which level you choose.

The Bistro is the easy-going option, with bi-fold windows, an outdoor balcony and a plate-sharing menu focused on seafood, steaks, pasta and other substantial dishes. The balcony is designed for alfresco dining, as well as cocktail parties and canapé functions, while the adjoining bar offers cocktails, wine and beer. Seafood choices include oysters, sashimi, prawns, calamari, mussels and market fish, alongside options such as the Seafood Platter, lobster preparations and chargrilled premium beef. The Bistro serves lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday.

Upstairs, Seascape Restaurant takes a fine-dining approach to coastal cooking. Its menu centres on fresh, seasonal fish sourced from Australian and New Zealand waters, with at least six species offered daily. The kitchen also includes a shorter selection of meat dishes, while the wine list is overseen by a sommelier and built to complement the food. Standout options named on the menu include the signature seafood chowder, seared scallops with truffled white bean purée, Pernod bouillabaisse and the chef’s five-course seafood tasting menu. A formal to smart-casual dress code applies, and restaurant dinner is available from Wednesday to Saturday.

With its separate dining levels and function-friendly balcony, Seascape suits several kinds of occasions without presenting them as the same experience. The Bistro is a natural fit for a casual lunch, shared meal or drinks overlooking Surfers Paradise Beach, while the Restaurant is better suited to a longer dinner centred on seafood, wine and the view. Groups can enquire about bookings and functions, including larger gatherings, and the venue also promotes dedicated packages for the 2026 Pacific Airshow, when its position above the beach provides a direct outlook to the event. For Gold Coast diners and visitors wanting an ocean-facing venue with both relaxed and formal options, Seascape offers a clear choice of atmosphere within the one Surfers Paradise address.