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El Porton, Benowa, AU-QLD

El Porton

4.8
4.8
56 Reviews
$41 to $100
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
El Portón translates to "Big Gate," represents our mission to bring the spirit of Spain to the stunning Gold Coast. We invite you to travel to the heart of Spain, inspired by the coastal charm of the Canary Islands, where Spanish heritage meets modern elegance. We invite you to explore the rich flavours of Spain, honouring tradition and creativity to create a delicious food adventure.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Phone number
    (07) 5616 2143
  • Website
    https://elporton.com.au/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • WOMEN’S DAY IN TRUE SPANISH STYLE

    A$115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 8, 2025 only
    11:30 AM
    This International Women’s Day, celebrate with us at El Portón. Join us for a vibrant Spanish-style luncheon with delicious food, unlimited wine, bubbles, sangria, and live music. Arrive from 11:30 AM for a 12 PM sharp start and indulge in a beautifully crafted three-course menu. In true Spanish style, you’ll share a table of eight. Book a full table with friends or embrace the magic of meeting new, inspiring women. Fewer than eight people? Get ready to meet other amazing ladies! Feast, mingle, and raise a glass to unstoppable women!
    WOMEN’S DAY IN TRUE SPANISH STYLE Photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Gold Coast

    Best Overall

  • Gold Coast

    Best Food

  • Gold Coast

    Best Service

  • Gold Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • Gold Coast

    Best Value

  • Gold Coast

    Innovative

  • Gold Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • Gold Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Overall

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Food

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Service

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Value

  • Central Gold Coast

    Innovative

  • Central Gold Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Porton delights with "fantastic" food and "wonderful" service, offering an authentic Spanish dining experience. Guests rave about "amazing" tapas and cocktails, with standout dishes like croquetas and calamares. The staff, led by Maria, are "friendly and attentive," creating a "lovely" atmosphere that's perfect for regular visits.

56 Reviews

  1. Toni

    Gold Coast

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great, fresh food. Great service. Expensive food for a shopping centre restaurant although the demographic probably wouldn’t be bothered by the cost. We chose it because it was my birthday and we had not experienced it before. We began our dining experience at 7pm and before we had finished the staff were vacuuming and mopping and resetting tables while we were still in the dining room. It was about 8.40pm. It was off putting.

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  2. Bianca

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic. Service was friendly and helpful

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  3. john

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been a handful of times and never disappoints, great food and service

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  4. Graziano

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at this lovely restaurant; amazing Spanish gastronomy and welcome & friendly staff!!

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  5. Maria

    Gold Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the fourth time I've been there since the restaurant opened in November and I like it more and more each time. The food is exquisite, and each new dish I try leaves me speechless. The flavors transport me home, and the white wine sangria with all that chopped fruit is unbeatable! The staff is wonderful, Gerard, Daniela, everyone, they all give excellent service, everyone is very attentive. Excellent food and service! MANY THANKS "EL PORTON" TEAM!! 😁

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  6. RON

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A good experience. Good service and food was very nice.

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  7. Michael

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I strongly recommend El Porton for authentic Spanish dining experience. Maria immediately welcomes you like a family member and it is clear that she loves looking after her guests. I will definitely be returning.

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  8. Sharon

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time dining here, did not disappoint. Couldn’t fault anything. So good to have a consistently good local to dine at.

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  9. Iggy

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s was delicious authentic Spanish food, well prepared and presented. Staff were lively, inviting and very welcoming. Atmosphere was good, and the night we had was just lovely. We’ll be back again… very soon.

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  10. Maria

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Croquetas and calamares were my favourites, but can't wait to go back to try other plates

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FAQs

El Porton is rated 4.8 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Porton

Shop 32 Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre, Corner Ashmore & Benowa Rds, Benowa, AU-QLD 4217

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Benowa
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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