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Palette Restaurant
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Very Expensive
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Modern Australian
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4.6
(278)
A unique fine dining experience with a fully curated wine list and locally sourced ingredients. Situated in the stunning HOTA Gallery, Palette offers a unique blend of art and food on the Gold Coast. Dayan and his team in the kitchen will extend your art experience, taking inspiration from artworks on display and major exhibitions to show just how naturally art and food blends.
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Steampunk - Surfers Paradise
Price: Moderate
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Modern Australian
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4.5
(592)
If you’re looking for a venue with delectable food, one-of-a-kind drinks and live entertainment, you’ve found the right place. Offering a wide range of local and imported beverages, Steampunk Surfers Paradise offers a vibrant atmosphere for a mid-week pick-me-up or a weekend finale.
Lunch & Dinner 7 days from 12 PM.
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Coast Beach Bar & Kitchen
Price: Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.5
(217)
Leading our Kitchen is the well experienced Matt Le Beau. Our menu offers modern Australian cuisine using premium local land and sea produce. Our charcoal Josper oven imparts a distinctive and unique array of flavours through the art of cooking over fire, think old world charm with new world vibes.
Nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast with uninterrupted views of Surfers Paradise beach and the Pacific Ocean, COAST boasts a 140 global wine collection and a 160 seated rooftop beach bar to enjoy one of our signature cocktails or craft beers - before or after dinner. We have a live entertainment schedule showcasing some of the best DJs and local musicians.
Coast is a meeting place for like minded social beings who want to immerse themselves in true Gold Coast fashion. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
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Waves Buffet Restaurant- voco Hotel Gold Coast
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Seafood
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4.2
(102)
Waves Buffet dinner - Friday & Saturday evenings from 5.30pm.
Just $89 per adult for all you can enjoy, $29.90 for children ages 5 to 12.
At Waves Buffet Restaurant, we like to keep our dishes fresh & dynamic, full of colour & bursting with flavour. We offer a fresh local seafood buffet accompanied by a selection of season-themed international dishes inspired by the exotic flavours of Asia, India & the Mediterranean. Our culinary experts dig deep & source locally farmed seasonal produce that not only reflects the quality offerings we have in our own backyard but also keeps our delicious creations fresh & flavoursome daily.
A small glimpse of what's on offer;
• Hearty hot dishes inspired by the flavours of Asia, India & the Mediterranean
• A selection of fresh local seafood; including oysters, prawns and crab
• An array of healthy salads, gourmet antipasti selection & local cheeses
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Clifford's Grill & Lounge- voco Hotel Gold Coast
Price: Expensive
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Grill
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4.3
(139)
CLIFFORD’S GRILL & LOUNGE – a sophisticated bar and restaurant, with an industrial retro-chic feel. Fuelled by the naked flame of the ten-burner grill, Clifford’s menu offers a modern twist on traditional shared dining, from succulent steaks to smoky share plates, using only the best local produce.
For an experience you won’t forget, treat yourself to the venue’s famous melt-in-your-mouth 1kg T-bone steak, served with shared sides, or, indulge in its famous slow-cooked lamb shoulder for two, served with homemade salsa verde. Whatever you decide, Clifford’s professional and personable service which is based around approachability, warmth and attention to detail ensures every dining experience is unique and memorable for the guest.
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Shiraz Persian Restaurant + Bar
Price: Expensive
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Persian
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4.4
(378)
Recently awarded by tripadvisor as “The Best of The Best” in 2020 & 2021. "Traveller's Choice" in 2022.
"Iran is a country with a diverse geography and ethnic population. It sits at the centre of the former Kingdom of Persia, one of the world’s oldest continuous major civilisations. Iran forms a bridge between the Middle East and the Far East in the centre of the ancient Silk Road, a major trading route which goes back tens of thousands of years.
Persian cuisine has influenced many world cuisines, and has absorbed elements from other cuisines as well. It's no surprise that Persian ingredients such as saffron, pomegranate have made their way into other cuisines! As ancient traders took their wares to the corners of the world, they traded goods, bringing back the eating habits and ingredients from Greece, Rome, Turkey, Russia and India. Today's Persian cuisine traces its roots to ancient Persian ingredients and recipes, and is enriched by the great tastes imported from the rest of
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The Exhibitionist Bar
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Moderate
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Dining Bar
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4.5
(337)
Be seduced by the sweeping views across the Gold Coast with speciality cocktails and bar food designed to share Sitting high on the striking HOTA Gallery, The Exhibitionist Bar brings together great flavours, an enviable champagne list, and an explosion of flavours you won’t forget in a hurry. Whether you want a light lunch with friends, a cocktail at sundown or a nightcap, The Exhibitionist Bar is the perfect choice.
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Vapiano - Soul Boardwalk
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4
(173)
There are few cuisines more comforting than Italian food and with everything going on in the world right now, we sure need as much comfort as we can get!
As always, at Vapiano, we’re continuing to bring traditional Italian recipes to life with a dash of Aussie spice and the best Australian produce (sourced from within 150 kilometres of each restaurant where possible).
With favourites like our Carbonara or Bolognese pasta, and Margherita or Barbeque Pollo pizza, you won't be disappointed! Dine with us today and experience a slice of Italy in Surfers Paradise.
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Bumbles Cafe
Price: Moderate
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Café
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4
(408)
There’s something extraordinary about Bumbles Café & The Blue House; they’re a secluded haven, loved by locals, whispered about among friends around the world. Nestled away from the tourist strip in a quaint leafy street overlooking the water, Bumbles Café and The Blue House are reminiscent of the original Surfers Paradise. Founded by Kate Madison, a Gold Coast Hospitality trailblazer since the 80s, Bumbles Café is renowned for sumptuous High Teas and Kate’s decadent cakes. For over two decades, locals and tourists alike have been enjoying our delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, tea, and cocktails while taking in the beautiful views of Budds Beach. With Bumbles Café adjoining The Blue House, we offer two unique dining, wedding and special events venues.
Visit our NEW website for information on Wedding & Special Events, High Tea, Catering, Cake Orders, Gift Vouchers, Private Dining and more!

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Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Surfers Paradise is Longboards Laidback Eatery & Bar

The best vegan restaurants in Surfers Paradise are Shiraz Persian Restaurant + Bar, Vapiano - Soul Boardwalk and Longboards Laidback Eatery & Bar

The best vegetarian restaurants in Surfers Paradise are Shiraz Persian Restaurant + Bar, Vapiano - Soul Boardwalk and Montezuma's Surfers Paradise

The restaurants with the best service in Surfers Paradise are Baritalia Surfers Paradise, Longboards Laidback Eatery & Bar and The Avenue

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Surfers Paradise are Longboards Laidback Eatery & Bar, Bob's Beers and Fu Manchu Oriental Kitchen

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