EAT & DRINK
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20 September 2024
10 Top Spots For High Tea On The Gold Coast
If you fancy fine china and sweet treats, then it’s time to taste the sweeter side of life with a high tea on the Gold Coast. From creekside cafes to sophisticated coastal venues, there are plenty of places to indulge in delicious delicacies, pretty pastries and tiny, tasty sandwiches. While it’s t...
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20 August 2024
Gold Coast’s Best Outdoor Dining Experiences
Best Outdoor Restaurants on the Gold Coast With a sublime subtropical climate and thriving food scene, it’s no surprise that Gold Coast outdoor dining is some of the best in the country. A stunning setting and some golden sunshine makes the perfect pairing with any dish. Choose from beachside cafes ...
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26 July 2024
10 of Gold Coast's Finest Breweries You Must Visit
The Gold Coast is home to a thriving craft beer culture that has taken the city by storm. Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or a curious visitor eager to explore, this article introduces you to the most prestigious, popular, and unique breweries across the Gold Coast's vibrant suburbs. Thes...
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17 July 2024
Gold Coast Wineries You Need To Visit
A visit to some Gold Coast vineyards, cellar doors, wineries and restaurants should feature on any foodie’s itinerary. With views as good as the vino, we suggest a long lunch and a designated driver. Our Hinterland region produces some fabulous offerings for wine lovers and many local wineries use f...
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08 May 2024
12 Lovely Spots For a Long Lunch
People who lunch longer, live longer. While we don’t have any scientific proof to back this statement, there's no doubt that a leisurely midday meal with friends is a simple pleasure that should be enjoyed often. These Gold Coast restaurants excel at long lunching with incredible dining, excellent s...
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02 May 2024
Explore Gold Coast Bars: Top Picks & Hidden Gems
Experience the highlights of Gold Coast’s bar scene at some of the premium drinking establishments around town. From sophisticated wine bars and rooftop venues to local nightlife spots and secret speakeasy-style drinking holes, discover the best bars Gold Coast has to offer. Drinks With a Difference...
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12 April 2024
Fill Up on The Best Mid-Week Dining Deals
Who doesn’t love a cheeky discount when it comes to eating out? Good news - the Gold Coast dining scene is serving up some droolworthy specials between Monday and Thursday. Yet another excellent reason to treat yourself to a Sneeky Mid-Weeky! Maximise your mid-week dining enjoyment with this hit lis...
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19 March 2024
10 of The Best Gold Coast Bakeries
The rise of Gold Coast Bakeries continues with irresistible freshly baked aromas swirling throughout suburbs from our northernmost reaches of Sanctuary Cove through to the southern sweep of Coolangatta. An budget friendly-option for lunch, breakfast or morning tea, visit a Gold Coast bakery to fill ...
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07 March 2024
Gold Coast Rooftop Bars
Where better to enjoy a frosty, afternoon beverage with your favourite people than a rooftop bar overlooking the Gold Coast? We can’t think of a more appealing option. Luckily, our seaside city is blessed with plenty of venues where the views are as refreshing as the brews, the breeze is blowing and...
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25 January 2024
Gold Coast’s Top 21 Hatted Restaurants for Fine Dining
The Gold Coast is getting a reputation as a foodie destination and with an impressive 21 hatted restaurants scattered across the city, it’s no surprise. If you’re wondering why a restaurant would be wearing a hat, let us explain… It’s a rating system used by the Australian Good Food Guide which con...
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08 December 2023
Where To Buy The Best And Freshest Seafood On The Gold Coast
For foodies, theres one glaring advantage to our coastal location - fresh and succulent seafood straight from the ocean. Here are some locally loved providers of prawns, bugs, crabs and delicious fish, as fresh as you can get. GOLD COAST FISHERMEN'S CO-OP For the freshest seafood look no further th...
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18 October 2023
Where to Eat With Kids on the Gold Coast
If you’re bringing kids here on holiday then Gold Coast family friendly restaurants will be at the top of your hit list. Keep the clan well-fed and fuelled up for fun times at cafés with playgrounds close by, alfresco venues with room to run around and beachfront bistros serving up delicious childre...
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15 September 2023
Unforgettable Dining Experiences On the Gold Coast
Make it a meal to remember at venues that have something special. Take your pick from luxe Med-style pool club, sky high buffet, oceanfront fine dining or a country escape. Book well ahead at these Gold Coast restaurants you need to try. Palette at HOTA Gallery While the HOTA Gallery is filled with ...
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30 June 2023
Gold Coast's Most 'Grammable Dining Spots
It’s true that we eat with our eyes and when you’re served a dish that’s visually appealing, it somehow tastes better too. Feed your phone first at these gorgeous Gold Coast restaurants where food, views and design combine for the ultimate dining experience. La Luna Sitting pretty in a stunning wate...
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23 May 2023
8 Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants on the Gold Coast
Eating clean, green and plant-based food on the Gold Coast is easy as vegetable pie. With a slew of vegan and vegetarian restaurants serving up everything from delectable Asian dishes to nutritious super salads and incredible vegan baked goods, our plant-based friends will be very well fed. Here are...
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13 April 2023
The Best Buffets on the Gold Coast
Hooray for the buffet! There’s something special about stepping out with friends and family to enjoy a decadent all-you-can-eat feast. The Gold Coast has plenty of buffet offerings if you're seeking delicious dishes in a sophisticated setting. Check out our favourite venues to experience endless gra...
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Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.