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Modo Mio
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(24)Modo Mio Cafe Cucina Bar, nestled in the prominent resort restaurant precinct of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, offers a truly exceptional dining experience. Whether you’re seeking a satisfying meal, a refreshing drink, or simply a place to relax and mingle, Modo Mio Cafe Cucina Bar is the perfect destination to satisfy your cravings and indulge in a vibrant social scene.Restaurant Labart
Price: Very Expensive•Modern Australian•4.8(181)A modern Australian restaurant in the heart of Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast
Lars Bar & Grill
Price: Expensive•Modern Australian•4.7(139)Lars Bar & Grill is a neighborhood restaurant offering a blend of fine cuisine and a
relaxed atmosphere. Focused on wood-fired steak and fresh local seafood, the modern Australian menu features dishes like Fresh Oysters, ½ Shell Baked Scallops with Harissa butter, and Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage. Mains include Dry Aged T-Bone Stockyard Black Angus, Stockyard New York Strip Wagyu, BBQ Bangalow Pork Tomahawk with Onion Mustard Jus Gras, and Pan-Fried Knobby Snapper with Beurre Meunière, Lemon, and Capers.
Chef Kollrepp highlights Queensland’s exceptional produce, from locally sourced line-caught fish to premium Stockyard beef, ensuring the highest quality in every dish.Roji Cat Beer Bar
Price: Moderate•Brewery•4.8(32)Roji Cat Beer Bar and Brewery brings the vibrant essence of Japan’s neon-lit streets home to Miami, Gold Coast. We bring the energy of Tokyo's hidden alleyways with a sleek, narrow layout, featuring neon lighting, electric dart boards, eclectic artworks, and a private karaoke room.
At Roji Cat we offer 12 house-made beers on tap, including a standout Japanese rice lager, along with a rotating lineup of seasonal brews. The drinks menu also includes signature Japanese-inspired cocktails and an extensive sake selection. On the culinary side, the menu offers elevated Japanese street food, with highlights like karaage with house made sauces, and fresh tempura Moreton Bay bug burgers. Roji Cat is the perfect destination for those seeking a unique, Tokyo-inspired night out.
El Porton
Price: Expensive•Spanish•4.8(93)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.Etsu Izakaya
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.8(2,116)Etsu is a Japanese izakaya which focuses on local amazing produce in our dishes which are designed to be shared amongst friends. We have one of the largest Japanese whisky collections on our back bar which we recommend served over hand cut ice or try one of our sakes or Japanese tap beers. Our sashimi is the freshest around and our fave place to sit is at the dining bar. Kanpaii!!
The Exhibitionist Bar
Price: Moderate•Dining Bar•4.4(376)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.Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(2,453)Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Broadbeach, overlooking Victoria Park, and opposite Gold Coast Sofitel Hotel, Star Casino & the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Gold Coast is multi award winning, undoubtedly the Gold Coast's Best Steak Restaurant. Moo Moo breaks down the barriers of a normal steak house by losing the overtly masculine vibe that has so long been the trademark of its genre. With its stunning modern interior decor of natural stone finishes, sleek organic curves and state of the art lighting system, the steak restaurant has evolved.
Enjoy an award winning beef menu of the highest quality, with some cuts exclusive to Moo Moo Restaurant Group. These cuts include; Dry Aged, Pasture Fed, All Natural and Grain Fed which include a mix of Wagyu and Angus breeds. To ensure that our menus cater for more than just beef lovers they also include fresh seafood, poultry, game and of course vegetarian options available.
Masu Izakaya
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4.7(58)MASU IZAKAYA- is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in an izakaya setting with sushi bar. It focuses on using local and Japanese ingredients but using Japanese techniques, flavours and presentation. The restaurant celebrates shared dining experience from sushi, sashimi, to your favourite grilled dishes, tempura and with a wide selection of Japanese drinks such as sake, shochu, beers and whiskies. Japanese inspired cocktails and some local and Japanese craft beers are also showcased.Green Fields Bar + Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Modern Australian•4.7(682)Experience Robina's only rooftop bar and restaurant, Green Fields. Alongside experienced industry professionals and hospitality workers, TAFE Queensland students have the opportunity to complete work experience in a live venue, giving them hands-on training and the essential skills necessary to excel in their future careers.
Located on the fourth floor of the TAFE Queensland Robina campus, our dining menu is crafted to support local businesses who align with our commitment to sustainable practises. Equally, our beverage menu features certified brewers, distilleries and features Australian wines.
Green Fields Bar + Restaurant is committed to minimising our footprint wherever possible.
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- WWarrenGold Coast •1 review5.0Dined on May 26, 2025Everthing was wonderful! Food, Ambience and service all top notchMore infoBlowfish Ocean Grill + BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Broadbeach•4.6
- SSilvanaMelbourne •1 review5.0Dined on May 26, 2025The service and food were amazing. The chicken and steak cooked perfectly and so were the accompanying salads we ordered. Overall an excellent experience being my first time eating here. Will definitely return and highly recommend.More infoMoo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)Price: Expensive• Steakhouse• Broadbeach•4.6
- MMichaelNew South Wales •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 23, 2025Best cocktails in Broadbeach! Fabulous food too.More infoFig & Frankie’sPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Broadbeach•4.7
- DDonnaTropical North Queensland •3 reviews5.0Dined on May 22, 2025We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Valentino’s. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, very large servings and no complaints at all. Would definitely recommend.More infoValentinosPrice: Expensive• Italian• Broadbeach•4.6
- RRyanGold Coast •1 review5.0Dined on May 10, 2025High recommend. The dishes we ordered were a good portion size and delicious. The service was exceptional.More infoDrunken Monkey Cafe Bar & Restaurant BroadbeachPrice: Moderate• Café• Broadbeach•3.4
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