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Palette Restaurant, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD

Palette Restaurant

4.6
4.6
270 Reviews
$101 and over
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dayan Hartill-Law
  • Area
    Surfers Paradise
  • Cross Street
    We are located on the ground floor of the HOTA Gallery
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • High Tea

    $70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Please join us for our Palette High Tea Experience. All seating times are 2 hour duration.
    High Tea photo
  • Elevate

    $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.
    Elevate photo

What 270 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

NoiseEnergetic

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 Ambience

  • 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.

270 Reviews
  1. furie

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 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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  2. Matthew

    New South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 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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  3. Mary

    Gold Coast

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 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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  4. Georgia

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 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 4 October 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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  5. Gay

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 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 4 October 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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  6. Suellen

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 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 4 October 2024
    Hi Suellen, Thank you for your incredibly kind words, we look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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  7. Anne

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 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 4 October 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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  8. DIANE

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice setting and friendly, professional staff. The lobster mousse was magnificent. I then enjoyed a delicious Jerusalem artichoke dish for my main course My two friends chose the pork for their main course but found it practically inedible. Extremely dry and stringy. The waitress apologised and offered a replacement which they declined, as the only choice was the artichoke dish which did not a appeal. ( We all had chosen the $60 two course lunch menu). Despite not eating it they were still charged for it. Two ladies at the next table had a similar experience. ( But took their pork home for their dog!) The a la carte menu is quite expensive, as is the wine list. ( We had a very nice Pinot Grigio-$70 a bottle - which is $21 at Dans!)
    Palette RestaurantResponded on 4 October 2024
    Hi Diane, We are so sorry to hear that was your experience with the pork. Hopefully we can welcome you again soon

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  9. Natalie

    Gold Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience, and the food is the centre-piece to the all-around fantastic evening out. The knowledgeable staff, the detail in the design of the food, the chef's attention to perfection and the atmosphere are well worth the price you pay.

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  10. lola

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous venue, friendly staff couldn’t fault, incredible food highly recommended Lola

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FAQs

Palette Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Palette Restaurant

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
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dayan Hartill-Law
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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