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Local Restaurants
Top 20 Local Restaurants in Gold Coast [2025]
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ELK Espresso
4.5
/5
12 reviews
Coffee Shops
From AU$ 39.00
263m from downtown
Address: Shop G044 Oasis Shopping Centre, 12 Victoria Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
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A boutique coffee shop, small and leisurely, especially the corner of the sofa by the window, it feels like sitting in a very warm living room. The beans used in the shop are from the Danish bakery La Cabra.
In this season, the shop also has a variety of cold/ice coffee drinks. I didn't see it when I ordered coffee at first, so I had a hot hand-brewed coffee in such a cold weather.
Espresso: Sour, really sour.
Hand-brewed: Compared with espresso, hand-brewed is much more comfortable. I think it's better to let it cool down than when it's not hot.
It is said that this shop has been visited by celebrities, so it is very popular now. It is basically full of tourists. The waffles they make are quite creative, and the chocolate one is especially delicious, with a richer flavor than those made in China.
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Paddock Bakery
4.5
/5
5 reviews
Bakeries
From AU$ 38.00
3.1 km from downtown
Address: 20 Hibiscus Haven, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia
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It's similar to a country bakery, but I like the environment. When the sun is out, you can sit outside, slowly drink a beverage, and then eat bread. There are many varieties of bread, and the breakfast set is very cost-effective.
The cafe by the beach mainly provides drinks and desserts, of course, there are also some light meals such as sandwiches. It is nice to sit there during afternoon tea time.
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Longboards Laidback Eatery & Bar
4.0
/5
9 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 25.00
1.6 km from downtown
Address: Corner of Hamilton avenue & Northcliffe terrace Surfers Paradise 4217 Queensland
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The local DIY hamburgers are very famous. The hamburgers are very thick. Anyway, you can't hold it with two hands, so you can only eat it with a knife and fork. The taste is average, but the gimmick is good, with a lot of meat patties.
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Bam Bam Bakehouse
4.8
/5
8 reviews
Bakeries
From AU$ 25.00
380m from downtown
Address: 2519 Gold Coast Highway Mermaid Beach, QLD 4218
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On the Gold Coast, there is a dessert shop called Bam Bam Bakehouse. This shop gives me a really good feeling, and every one of their desserts is very classic.
This bakery is quite unique. The chicken croissants they make are very good. The fried chicken and croissants taste very good too. The coffee there is very good, and there are many varieties of croissants.
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Social Eating House + Bar
4.7
/5
4 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 35.00
92m from downtown
Address: shop 137/3 Oracle Bvd, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
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First of all, I like the environment very much. The dishes are quite creative. The roast chicken is delicious. I ordered five dishes and none of them were disappointing. The golden prawns were first-rate and the roast beef skewers were very good.
The western food and bar restaurant, the Spanish-style food is really good, and the red wine selection is also good, which attracts a large number of tourists during normal times.
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Hurricane's Grill & Bar Surfers Paradise
5.0
/5
10 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 77.00
1.4 km from downtown
Address: 1/4-14 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
No.5 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Gold Coast
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There is a pretty good American restaurant near the beach next to Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast of Australia. It is called Hurricane's Grill. We ordered the lunch set, which was quite cost-effective.
Actually, I had originally planned to stay in a hotel room with a sea view. After all, I was here, so I should sleep facing the sea. Unfortunately, the days we went there were local holidays, and hotel prices skyrocketed. We had to compromise with the Rhapsody Resort, which had no sea view but was still expensive.
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1⃣️Rhapsody Resort (breakfast & homemade dinner)
The feature of this hotel is that you can cook in the room. There is a large terrace on the top floor 41 with a sea view, but this terrace also has a bug, which is that it will not open until 7 o'clock in the morning, and I missed the sunrise time perfectly. It's a pity. Next time I have a chance to go to the Gold Coast, please let me stay in a sea view room~
Every meal in Australia is very expensive, and we always have to save a little, so we can go to the supermarket to buy it and cook it ourselves. However, there are not many things that can be purchased in the supermarket, that is, steaks and prawns, and there are relatively few seafood varieties. I didn't see lobsters. Remind everyone that there may be no salt in the room, so remember to bring back a few small packages of salt when you go out to eat. There is definitely no oil, so I just rely on the meat I bought to supplement the fat~
2⃣️Hurricane's Grill & Bar Surfers Paradise
This restaurant was recommended by the tour guide the night we came back from the glowworm caves. It was really enjoyable to eat meat. The dishes here are all delicious. 6 oysters and half a grilled ribs are actually not enough for us. I think it’s not enough now, but it was almost 9 o’clock, so it’s better to eat less. In the end, I made up for it with a prawn bread, but I was really too hungry after the night tour.
3⃣️Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
You can eat delicious chicken steak set meals in the restaurant at the entrance. It is recommended to come here and dine in the restaurant at the entrance;
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Omeros Brothers Seafood Restaurant
4.1
/5
12 reviews
Seafood
From AU$ 65.00
646m from downtown
Address: 74 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia
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A seafood restaurant that is highly recommended. It is one of the better restaurants on the Gold Coast. The crabs and deep-sea fish are well cooked. The prawns are very plump and the curry flavor is delicious.
It can be said to be one of the best seafood restaurants on the Gold Coast. The restaurant environment is great and there is a wonderful view. It is really a pleasure to enjoy the beautiful scenery and exquisite seafood dinner on the terrace.
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The Loose Moose
4.5
/5
2 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 77.00
145m from downtown
Address: 75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
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A very nice American restaurant, the grilled ribs are very good. We chose the honey flavored ribs. Three of us ordered two ribs, which were grilled quite soft. The edamame rice tasted good too.
I didn't eat here but the food looked good and reasonably priced.
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Yellowfin Seafood Restaurant
5.0
/5
14 reviews
Seafood
From AU$ 59.00
379m from downtown
Address: 5/20 Queensland Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
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I love this restaurant, the seafood is very fresh.
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Commune
4.5
/5
6 reviews
Coffee Shops
From AU$ 23.00
2.8 km from downtown
Address: 1844 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
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This time I made an appointment with a good friend to refresh the menu. Even without the sun, the cloudy day has a quiet beauty (no one is the most important thing).
▹Foie gras cheese mousse
My favorite new dish. The foie gras sauce is delicate and smooth, and tastes very similar to sober's foie gras biscuits, but the foie gras and wine are better integrated. Served with thin bread slices and crispy almonds, it balances the greasy and rich taste. There is also Negroni jelly in it, and the rich and slightly bitter wine aroma goes well with foie gras.
▹White asparagus quiche
The quiche itself is smooth and fluffy, with white asparagus cubes, and paired with Iberian ham and fried asparagus. The seasoning is light and the egg flavor is too strong, which is not my cup of tea.
▹Passion fruit milk wine white chocolate mousse
My favorite lavender lemon milk wine dessert before, replaced the lavender and lemon with passion fruit, and it is still delicious. In addition to the rich layers, the passion fruit's acidity is also bright and natural, which is more suitable for summer!
A pure American-style beer bar. I thought the focus was on drinking, but I didn't expect the menu to be quite varied. I couldn't help but eat it.
▹Craft beer
Is there anything more refreshing than a cold beer in summer?
In a beer bar, everyone must have a beer. The wine list is rich, and I chose fruit flavors, which are refreshing, sweet and sour and delicious! My friend's Indian pale ale is too bitter, so I don't like it.
▹Beef cheek pasta
The thick sauce is fully covered on the noodles, with rich sweet and sour taste. The small pieces of beef cheeks are crispy and tasty. Even the few small tomatoes in the bowl are delicious, and the warm and sweet juice bursts in the mouth.
I ate a large portion cleanly, and I didn't need to wash the dishes for a piece of bread.
▹California burger
It's so delicious that I can't help but lick my fingers after eating it. It's excellent from head to toe!
I love Brioche so much. It's fluffy and soft like two pieces of cotton sandwiching meat patties and vegetables. The inner layer is brushed with butter and baked to a crispy burnt layer. The beef patties are added with cheese and fried sweet onion shreds, which are soft, fragrant and juicy. My favorite is the special Thousand Island sauce, which is sweet and a little sour, just balancing the greasiness of the cheese in the patties. I still want more after eating half of it.
▹ Vent cauliflower
The Korean sweet and spicy fried chicken is seasoned with spicy flavor, and the crispy shell is fried with batter. The cauliflower inside is soft and tender with the tenderness of vegetables. One bite will make you addicted, and it is more fragrant than fried chicken.
▹ Southern California Super Salad
Included in the set meal, the price is very cost-effective.
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