Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Gold Coast

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Kamikaze Teppanyaki - Coomera

4.8

4.8 (352)

$41 to $100

Teppanyaki

Coomera

About the restaurant

Dear Diners, Dining time for each section is 1hr 15mins only. Please be aware that hotplate tables are not able to be booked due to popularity (Only walk-in available). Thank you for your understanding. Feel free to call us 0451 368 389.

With restaurant expertise of over ten years, Kamikaze Teppanyaki & Bar is offering some of the most mouth-watering meat and seafood in town. That’s not all you’ll find at Kamikaze Teppanyaki Coomera, as there is everything from sashimi and tempura options, through to yakitori and bento boxes in this funky restaurant on Foxwell Road on the Gold Coast. The menu is regularly updated with modern Japanese cuisine and drink selections and you’ll always get the best flavours possible. Being funky and friendly, we are not the usual traditional teppanyaki restaurants. The guests can experience and taste more of what we have in the house. Book a table at Kamikaze Teppanyaki Coomera and experience it!

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Peter

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Everything fantastic. Just not enough entertainment due to been to busy. So was expecting more interaction with the chief etc.

Hatsuhana Restaurant - Sea World Resort

4.8

4.8 (870)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Main Beach

About the restaurant

Delight in an amazing dining experience at multi-award winning Japanese Restaurant, Hatsuhana. Sensory indulgence unlocked, as you explore delicious authentic Japanese cuisine and discover the thrills of live cooking as our skilled Chefs prepare fresh seafood and flavoursome meats served straight from the Teppanyaki grill. Or tantalise your taste buds on the finest sushi, sashimi and Japanese desserts when you dine à la carte.

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Jacob

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing Restaurant, it had the best Sashimi i have ever tasted

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Popular dish

Teriyaki Chicken

Double Barrel Kitchen & Bar

4.6

4.6 (397)

$40 and under

Australian

Benowa

About the restaurant

We are a beautiful waterfront Restaurant & Bar located at The Marina Concourse in Benowa, Gold Coast.
We offer a full breakfast & lunch menu 7 days.
Our menu is designed around fresh seasonal produce that we try our best to source from local suppliers in our region.
Our Ethos is simple, Great food, Great wine & excellent service in a relaxed stylish casual dining space overlooking the Marina.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Peter

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Second time at Double Barrel and must say we weren’t disappointed friendly and welcoming staff as well as exceptional food serves were very generous. Highly recommend

Historic Rivermill

4.4

4.4 (84)

$41 to $100

Australian

Mt Nathan

About the restaurant

At Historic Rivermill, dining transcends the ordinary, offering a symphony of flavors in a picturesque setting. Our restaurant, amidst the verdant beauty of the Gold Coast Hinterland, presents a culinary journey that celebrates the local harvest and seasonal delights. As you savor each dish, crafted with care and creativity, the rustic elegance of our surroundings and the tranquil backdrop of the Coomera River create an ambiance of peaceful indulgence, making every meal a memorable part of your experience at our family-owned ranch.

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Thaina

Dined 4 days ago

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Rivermill, my birthday was awesome! The vibe was perfect, the staff was super friendly, and the food and coffee were amazing. Definitely the best spot to celebrate. I’ll be back for sure!

Waves Buffet Restaurant- voco Hotel Gold Coast

4.3

4.3 (105)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

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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TANNY

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

We highly recommend this restaurant for its great experience, delicious food, and friendly staff. Tina, in particular, made our dining experience even more enjoyable with her warm and welcoming personality. We will definitely be returning to this restaurant in the future.

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Experience

20% Off! Early Bird Special

Frenzy's - Southport Sharks

4.2

4.2 (1116)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Southport

About the restaurant

Lunch:
Southport Sharks are proud to offer Value Lunches to all our Members & Guests, meaning you can enjoy your favourites for LESS! Meals start from as little as $13, making it more affordable than ever to get a good quality meal.

Dinner:
The complete all-you-can-eat buffet at Frenzy’s has now returned to being on offer 7 nights a week! From Monday to Thursday enjoy our full range of incredible dishes, then from Friday to Sunday enjoy even more with the addition of prawns, mussels & other delicious seafood dishes.

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Ben

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

We absolutely loved it here. The kids were so excited and loved being able to just walk up and help themselves. Such delicious and very fresh food and a great atmosphere to eat in. Amazing value for money on a Monday with the kids eating free. Thanks to all the staff who made this such an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend.

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Experience

Ala Carte Menu

Experience

FRENZYS ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET!

Experience

All You Can Eat Buffet Dinner

Outback Steakhouse - Pacific Fair

4.1

4.1 (1043)

$40 and under

American

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

We are a contemporary, casual dining steakhouse restaurant beloved worldwide. Currently with 6 restaurants in NSW and 2 in Queensland. We pride ourselves on serving up variety; our unbeatable steak cuts are complemented by delicious choices of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta at a price for everyone.
Our strategy? We’re the leader of the pack by emphasizing consistently high quality delicious food delivering a warm, welcoming environment.

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. is based in Tampa, FL, founded in 1988 by those who love hospitality, sharing, quality, being courageous and having fun. We’re a company of restaurants that owns and operates Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Outback Steakhouse International. Outback Steakhouse Australia is a Sydney owned and based franchise entity of Outback Steakhouse International operating since 2001 after opening our very first restaurant in Parklea, Sydney.

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Matthew

Dined 2 days ago

Unbelievable! Friendly staff, great food and Food was amazing. So much better than our local outback stake house in Sydney, the meals there would be at least half the size compared to this restaurant and I’m not kidding! The family couldn’t finish all the dinner as they were big serving sizes. We will definitely be back next time! Keep up the good work, if only restaurants in Sydney were as good as this one.

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Popular dish

Ribeye

Shoreline Restaurant - Sea World Resort

4.0

4 (648)

$101 and over

Seafood

Main Beach

About the restaurant

Enhanced by its coastal décor and relaxing ambience, Shoreline serves as the ideal restaurant for every occasion.
Indulge in a delicious buffet dinner featuring dishes from land and sea, including Queensland prawns, a variety of international dishes and our delicious Chef carved meats. To finish, treat yourself to the array of delectable desserts with all the trimmings. You'll find us on the lobby level of Sea World Resort, we hope to see you and your family there for your next night out.

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Andres

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great time with my friends, exquisite food, wonderful service from all the staff and amazing cake for my friend who was having a birthday

Vapiano - Soul Boardwalk

3.9

3.9 (179)

$40 and under

Italian

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

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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Marina

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Everything was perfect! Easy booking, great food and staff and easy going atmosphere.

Oasis on Straddie - Traditional Mexican & Wood-fired Pizza

3.8

3.8 (96)

$40 and under

Mexican

Point Lookout

About the restaurant

Oasis on Straddie - Cocktail bar, Traditional Mexican and Wood-fired Pizza - is a beautifully decorated coastal venue in which friends and family can come together to enjoy vibrant & fresh Mexican Food, Italian Pizzas and Signature Cocktails made with love along with the atmosphere of our gorgeous venue.
We love our community and bringing people together! Wether it's for a celebration or just to catch up over a few drinks. Our vision is that Oasis will become a community hub where people gather and families will make their most loved venue on the island - we even have a cubby house for the kids to play in!
We offer a range of pop up events including music events, children's discos, art exhibitions, creative workshops and so much more! Join our mailing list to stay on top of what’s coming up.
We are so happy to have you here and hope you love being here as much as we do.

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Jessica

Dined 6 days ago

Lovely setting with great food and service. Can strongly recommend the jug of frozen margarita!

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