Palette Restaurant

4.6

273 Reviews

$101 and over

Modern Australian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Innovative

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(07) 5588 7000
Website
http://paletterestaurant.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dayan Hartill-Law

Location
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217
Neighborhood
Surfers Paradise
Cross street
We are located on the ground floor of the HOTA Gallery
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

High Tea
A$70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Please join us for our Palette High Tea Experience. All seating times are 2 hour duration.
Elevate
A$350.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Step inside the Palette kitchen and embark on a culinary journey like no other, this exclusive experience will take you into the heart of the restaurant, where our chef will curate an immersive experience where gastronomy meets art. With limited seating, intimate interactions with the chefs revealing the inspiration behind each dish and how the gallery's featured artists have influenced the menu, prepare to taste, see and feel the extraordinary. Our Elevate Journey is $350 per person for our 8-course tasting menu, with premium paired wines. Beginning on level 5 at The Exhibitionist Bar for a signature cocktail, then Champagne and snacks as we descend to the Palette kitchen and let the journey unfold. *minimum 6 guests; maximum 10 guests.

Darling Downs CarrotA$18.00
coffee, vadouban, SCOBY
Australian Bay Lobster BLTA$26.00
swordfish bacon, kombu, native tomato
Game Farm QuailA$28.00
radish, smoked ham
Hervey Bay CuttlefishA$26.00
shiitake custard, yuzu caviar, furikake
Thomas Farm LambA$26.00
shoulder, broccoli, preserved Bucks Farm citrus

Main

Butternut Pumpkin PithivierA$40.00
chestnut, Shroom Bros mushrooms, onion, stout
Burrawong Gaian Duck
crown roast, neck sausage, lyonnaise potatoes, witlof salad
- For TwoA$120.00
150 Day Dry Aged Stanbroke BeefA$60.00
onion, garum, sauce bordelaise
Lady Musgrave Island SwordfishA$42.00
native ginger, vegan fish sauce, seawater fermented vegetables
Borrowdale Pork BellyA$48.00
quandong, scallop, cauliflower, pedro ximenez

Sides

Grilled Sugarloaf CabbageA$12.00
Koji ButterA$12.00
Cured Egg YolkA$12.00
Darling Downs Kipfler PotatoesA$13.00
Chilli CrunchA$13.00
Yuzu KewpieA$13.00
Green Goddess SaladA$13.00

What 273 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Gold Coast
Good for business meals
Gold Coast
Innovative
Gold Coast
Gluten-free-friendly
Gold Coast
Healthy
Gold Coast
Great for fine wines
Gold Coast
Romantic
Gold Coast
Good for special occasions
Gold Coast
Vegetarian-friendly
Gold Coast
Modern Australian
Central Gold Coast
Best Ambiance
Central Gold Coast
Great for brunch
Central Gold Coast
Good for business meals
Central Gold Coast
Innovative
Central Gold Coast
Gluten-free-friendly
Central Gold Coast
Healthy
Central Gold Coast
Great for fine wines
Central Gold Coast
Romantic
Central Gold Coast
Great for scenic views
Central Gold Coast
Good for special occasions
Central Gold Coast
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Palette Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely superb" dishes and "exceptional" service. Known for its knowledgeable staff and inviting atmosphere, it's praised as the "best fine dining experience on the Gold Coast." While portion sizes could improve, the culinary journey with its focus on seasonal ingredients is extraordinary.

273 Reviews

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Ann
Brisbane
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had Sunday high tea. Of our 5, we had a lactose sensitive person and 2x gluten free. With prior warning, the chef was able to accommodate our GF needs and minimise dairy. The teas are tasty, and the mix of flavours in the range of high tea offerings was excellent. Happy customers - 3 boomers 2 Gen X. Thanks.
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Alison
Gold Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing evening. Food and wine matching was exceptional. Scallops and beef dishes were the heroes. Service made our evening very special. Thank you Dylan and Faith. We will be back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved the ambience of this gorgeous restaurant. Beautifully lit and well thought out dining spaces. The staff were genuinely lovely, attentive, not over the top but really welcoming and kind. The food was outstanding, we had the gf bread (best gf bread we’ve had out in a while) lamb entree, wagyu and pork main, parish mash and the pavlova for dessert. All were beautiful, the pork was a little less tender than hoped but still good. We will definitely be back.
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furie
Sunshine Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time we dined at the palatte. Amazing meals and service. Possibly the best restaurant in the Gold Coast.
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Matthew
New South Wales
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely superb! Couldn't fault any of the amazing dishes. The tastes and flavours were delightful. Service exceptional.
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Mary
Gold Coast
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
recently dined at [Restaurant Name] and had a generally pleasant experience. The service was impressively fast and friendly, making me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. The restaurant’s ambience was delightful, with a cosy and spacious seating layout that added to the overall comfort. The food was good, with each dish showcasing quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. However, I found the servings to be on the smaller side, which was a bit disappointing. The restaurant’s ambience was delightful, with cosy and spacious seating . Additionally, while the wine selection by the glass was decent, it could benefit from some improvement. A pleasant dining experience with room for a few improvements, and be prepared for smaller portions.
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Georgia
Gold Coast
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing set dining experience by very knowledgeable and talented staff. Worth every penny. Thank you, we will be back.
Palette RestaurantResponded on October 4, 2024
Hi Georgia Thank you for your kind words, we look forward to welcoming you back. With thanks the Palette team
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Gay
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had high tea. It was amazing just would have liked more savoury. There was a lot of sweet dishes
Palette RestaurantResponded on October 4, 2024
Hi Gay, Thank you for joining us for high tea, sorry we were a little too sweet for you. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Suellen
Gold Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant in lovely location, high tea was a delicious selection of savoury & sweet treats, friendly staff & value for money.
Palette RestaurantResponded on October 4, 2024
Hi Suellen, Thank you for your incredibly kind words, we look forward to welcoming you again soon.
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Anne
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nick are server was great very knowledgeable and accommodating. He was friendly attentive and helped us enjoy the food by advising we alternate between sweet and savoury. We spent 11/2 hours and throughly enjoyed our day. It wa my birthday and was given a box of truffles which was a lovely gesture. Highly recommend and will be back for dinner at our next celebration! Thank you
Palette RestaurantResponded on October 4, 2024
Hi Anne, Thank you for your kind words and sharing your special day with us, Nico is a gem we agree. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
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FAQs

Palette Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 273 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are located on the ground floor of the HOTA Gallery
Neighborhood
Surfers Paradise
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dayan Hartill-Law
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://paletterestaurant.com.au/
Phone number
(07) 5588 7000

Palette Restaurant

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

High Tea

Elevate

Featured Items

Burleigh Baker Charcoal SourdoughA$4.00

96 Month Rice Culture Miso Butter

Entree

Darling Downs CarrotA$18.00

Australian Bay Lobster BLTA$26.00

Game Farm QuailA$28.00

Hervey Bay CuttlefishA$26.00

Thomas Farm LambA$26.00

Main

Butternut Pumpkin PithivierA$40.00

Burrawong Gaian Duck

150 Day Dry Aged Stanbroke BeefA$60.00

Lady Musgrave Island SwordfishA$42.00

Borrowdale Pork BellyA$48.00

Sides

Grilled Sugarloaf CabbageA$12.00

Koji ButterA$12.00

Cured Egg YolkA$12.00

Darling Downs Kipfler PotatoesA$13.00

Chilli CrunchA$13.00

Yuzu KewpieA$13.00

Green Goddess SaladA$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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