The Local Paradise Point
44 The Esplanade, Paradise Point QLD 4216, Australia
Open nowToday 09:00 – 17:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded restaurant at Paradise Point on the Gold Coast with a 3.9 rating across 322 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 23:00
- SundayToday
- 09:00 – 17:00
Why it's worth checking out
The Local sits on The Esplanade in Paradise Point, on the northern Gold Coast near Hope Island by the Broadwater. With a solid 322 reviews behind its 3.9 rating, it's a well-established local favourite.
The appeal is relaxed dining with a big following — a restaurant that's a great spot for a meal, a drink and a catch-up, a genuine local hub in the lovely Paradise Point area near the water. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming destination.
Menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. If you're coming for a particular occasion or the kitchen, it's worth checking current details directly before you arrive.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 3.9 from 322 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 56
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 76
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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