Gold Coast
Beachside bites and surf-town soul
The Gold Coast is no longer just fish and chips. A wave of ambitious restaurants, beachfront cocktail bars, and hinterland produce have transformed this surf city into a serious dining destination.
Restaurant Labart
Widely recognized as one of Australia’s premier dining destinations, this Euro-bistro is celebrated for its refined cooking and focus on local ingredients.
Rick Shores
A staple of the Gold Coast dining scene, this iconic venue offers a contemporary Asian-fusion menu right on the water, famous for its bug rolls.
Kōst Bar and Grill
An upscale venue featuring a two-metre charcoal grill, noted for its luxurious atmosphere with seafood towers and a menu spanning 'ocean, land and earth'.
Palette Restaurant
Located within the HOTA gallery, this restaurant provides a high-end, art-inspired seasonal menu that changes with the gallery's major exhibitions.
The Tropic
A popular beachfront spot offering a sophisticated menu that reinterprets classic Australian dishes with Mediterranean influences, ideal for long lunches.
Light Years
A pastel-hued, modern-Asian diner that specializes in creative share plates and cocktails, all set to a fun, disco-heavy soundtrack.
Jimmy Wah’s
A popular modern Vietnamese restaurant that blends traditional and contemporary flavors, known for its 'Feed Me' menu.
Etsu Izakaya
A dimly lit, fun Japanese izakaya serving robata skewers, sashimi and Japanese whisky highballs, a long-time Mermaid Beach favourite.
Costa Taco
A local favorite for affordable and authentic Mexican street food, particularly famous for its cheesy and delicious birria tacos.