Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Gold Coast

OpenTable

Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Gold Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Burly Bar

5.0

5 (17)

$41 to $100

Australian

Currumbin

About the restaurant

Introducing Burly Bar in Currumbin, Queensland—an exciting new destination for gin lovers and foodies alike. Our contemporary bar and cellar door celebrate the vibrant spirit of the coast, blending fresh coastal flavours with the innovative essence of modern Australian cuisine. Visitors can savor our artisanal gin alongside a curated tapas-style menu, offering small bites inspired by the local surroundings, perfect for those who appreciate fresh, bold, and authentic bites. Whether you're a gin enthusiast or someone looking for a new dining experience, Burly Bar promises an unforgettable journey of flavour and craft.

Top review

Bev

Dined on 27 Feb 2025

Girls night out! The Burly Gin Bar was the perfect place! The food was delicious and so beautifully presented, the gins were so refreshing ( my pick the citrus with soda 😋) This is my third time at the Burly Gin Bar….. never disappoints!

Izakaya Midori

4.9

4.9 (164)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Varsity Lakes

About the restaurant

Izakaya Midori is the only restaurant on the Gold Coast that offers a 100% plant based Japanese dining experience. Our mission is to create and serve an original, tasty and visually pleasing vegan-friendly dining experience for all of our guests, combined with “wabi-sabi” , a very culturally significant Japanese concept.

We welcome people from all over the world throughout the year and deliver the most unique dining experience you can imagine through the concept "プランツでおもてなし hospitality by plants".

We are rated 5 stars on Eat Safe Gold Coast. Five star rating stands for a high level of compliance with the Food Act 2006 and excellent safety management practices. Eat Safe Gold Coast is a food safety initiative for all licensed food businesses throughout the city.

Top review

Daniel

Dined on 22 Feb 2025

Great food and atmosphere. Food came out quickly and appropriately timed. Staff were very friendly.

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Experience

Izakaya Midori Cocktail

EDDY + WOLFF

4.9

4.9 (175)

$41 to $100

Asian

Robina

About the restaurant

Eddy + Wolff, a hidden gem in Gold Coast, is an Asian bar and restaurant tucked away in Robina.

Our cosy 24-seat venue strikes the perfect balance between an intimate and lively atmosphere. Adored by locals, it's a destination you don't want to miss. This unique dining experience transports you to another time, immersing you in authentic, heartful flavours of modern Asian cuisine.

Through the music we play and the vibrant dishes we serve, you'll find yourself reminiscing about old school days or travels across Asia, all while feeling a profound sense of belonging and connection to where we all came from.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 27 Feb 2025

We had such an amazing dining experience last night. It was a little hard to find initially but once you find it and immerse yourself inside this hidden gem.. the vibe, combined with the delicious flavour packed food and the wholesome staff.. made the whole night super special. What a great team of staff who love what they do.. it shows and makes a huge difference. Special thanks to Roxanne, Angelica and Luke for such a great night! Definitely of the best dining experience to remember, will be back on our next travels to Gold Coast!

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Experience

Dine Like The Wolff

Experience

Dine Like The Wolff (Lunch)

Restaurant Labart

4.8

4.8 (154)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

A modern Australian restaurant in the heart of Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast

Top review

Seyma

Dined today

Borh food and service were exceptional. Best food we have ever had for a long time. Service was very friendly.

La Bella Cellar

4.9

4.9 (129)

$41 to $100

Fusion / Eclectic

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

The Gold Coast’s best boutique wine bar!

We are all about conversation, funky beats, tasty eats and even better wine. Finally, a place to enjoy a good time, any night of the week. There is one thing we might keep from you though and that’s how to get in, you’ll have to book to find out.

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Dee

Dined on 25 Feb 2025

It was great from beginning to end We will be returning

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Experience

50% OFF all Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Experience

50% OFF The Entire Food Menu!

Palette Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (292)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

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.

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JennyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

My husband and I wanted something light to eat prior to going to a show. We ordered two entrees each and the dishes were absolutely stunning. Each one had the most beautiful flavours and served on the plate with such care and precision.

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GOTO Japanese Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (117)

$101 and over

Japanese

Southport

About the restaurant

The restaurant where authenticity can be found and the satisfaction of our customers are never forgotten.
The home of some of Japan's most traditional dishes, GOTO is a group of Nagasaki and home to head chef.

Welcome to Japan, welcome to GOTO!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 28 Feb 2025

We love Goto! Best Japanese on the coast Thank you for consistently excellent food and service!

Mad Over Italian

4.8

4.8 (80)

$40 and under

Italian

Helensvale

About the restaurant

Serving from 20th July 11am onwards. A fresh casual dining experience with traditional Italian delectables.

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GabyR

Dined 5 days ago

Food and service here is always outstanding. Highly recommend!

Etsu Izakaya

4.8

4.8 (2069)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Mermaid Beach

About the restaurant

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!!

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Paul

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent place to dine and enjoy a quality evening

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Mr P.P.’s Deli and Rooftop

4.7

4.7 (496)

$40 and under

Italian

Southport

About the restaurant

A multi level pizzeria, wine bar and rooftop space. We specialise in gourmet pizza, deli meats & cheese plus delicious cocktail jugs and drinks in the sunshine.

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Sarah

Dined 3 days ago

Nice atmosphere great lunch. Quick service was not waiting long for food to arrive. Enjoyable evening.

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