Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Central Gold Coast

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

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

Roji Cat Beer Bar

4.8

4.8 (36)

$40 and under

Brewery

Miami

About the restaurant

Roji Cat Beer Bar and Brewery brings the vibrant essence of Japan’s neon-lit streets home to Miami, Gold Coast. We bring the energy of Tokyo's hidden alleyways with a sleek, narrow layout, featuring neon lighting, electric dart boards, eclectic artworks, and a private karaoke room.

At Roji Cat we offer 12 house-made beers on tap, including a standout Japanese rice lager, along with a rotating lineup of seasonal brews. The drinks menu also includes signature Japanese-inspired cocktails and an extensive sake selection. On the culinary side, the menu offers elevated Japanese street food, with highlights like karaage with house made sauces, and fresh tempura Moreton Bay bug burgers. Roji Cat is the perfect destination for those seeking a unique, Tokyo-inspired night out.

Top review

Michelle

Dined 5 days ago

Ahh j ways amazing service with a smile food is amazing and happy happy vibe place

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Experience

Karaoke Room 1 Hour

Experience

Karaoke Room 1.5 Hour

Experience

Karaoke Room 2 Hour

EDDY + WOLFF

4.9

4.9 (210)

$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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Niomi

Dined 1 day ago

Our new favourite restaurant on the Gold Coast! And it's 100% Gluten Free and 100% delicious!

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Experience

Dine Like The Wolff

El Porton

4.8

4.8 (99)

$41 to $100

Spanish

Benowa

About the restaurant

El Portón translates to "Big Gate," represents our mission to bring the spirit of Spain to the stunning Gold Coast. We invite you to travel to the heart of Spain, inspired by the coastal charm of the Canary Islands, where Spanish heritage meets modern elegance. We invite you to explore the rich flavours of Spain, honouring tradition and creativity to create a delicious food adventure.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 10, 2025

We wanted a local restaurant with a different flair on food, we achieved this at El Porton being a Spanish Restaurant. Food was delicious and yes there is a great wine list but all in the expensive range. Overall enjoyed our meal and will definately come back.

Restaurant Labart

4.9

4.9 (203)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

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

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Nadine

Dined 2 days ago

Couldn’t fault the food- it was fabulous , great service and ambience. A great evening!

Lars Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (152)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Mermaid Beach

About the restaurant

Lars Bar & Grill is a neighborhood restaurant offering a blend of fine cuisine and a
relaxed atmosphere. Focused on wood-fired steak and fresh local seafood, the modern Australian menu features dishes like Fresh Oysters, ½ Shell Baked Scallops with Harissa butter, and Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage. Mains include Dry Aged T-Bone Stockyard Black Angus, Stockyard New York Strip Wagyu, BBQ Bangalow Pork Tomahawk with Onion Mustard Jus Gras, and Pan-Fried Knobby Snapper with Beurre Meunière, Lemon, and Capers.

Chef Kollrepp highlights Queensland’s exceptional produce, from locally sourced line-caught fish to premium Stockyard beef, ensuring the highest quality in every dish.

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Philip

Dined 6 days ago

WE had a great time, and the staff and food were excellent, would recommend this restraunt to anyone who loves great food.

BabyMama by Mamasan

4.7

4.7 (2457)

$41 to $100

Asian

Mermaid Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to BabyMama, the little sister to Mamasan.

A new pop-up concept set in the heart of Nobby Beach. Designed to capture the same air of familiarity with a warm, moody atmosphere that Mamasan is known for, BabyMama offers an even more intimate dining experience with bar and table seating, showcasing a handpicked selection of signature Mamasan dishes, along with a number of brand-new creations integrating the flavour of recently appointed Executive Chef Sebastian Tan.

BabyMama promises to bring the same exceptional food, cocktails, and hospitality to Nobby Beach throughout the renovation period of Mamasan.

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KellyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was delicious and service impeccable! Highly recommend.

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Sarabah Estate Vineyard

4.7

4.7 (130)

$41 to $100

Pizza Bar

Beechmont

About the restaurant

Our winery is only 40 minutes from the Gold Coast and 1 hour from Brisbane, making a great road trip excuse for share style feasting boards, wood fired pizza, wine or coffee in The Olive Grove, Chalet or the Deck. Wine tastings are available with prior booking, the wood-fired pizza oven is baking fresh pizzas or bread and the cellar door. Grab a glass of red and wander the vines. Try the "Best Sparkling in the Region".
We pride ourselves on our friendly customer service experience and welcome all to enjoy a fun-filled, day trip escape. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10-5 pm. Kitchen closes 4pm.

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Laura

Dined 6 days ago

Best winery experience. Service outstanding. Vibe brilliant. Loved every second we were there. Entire group very impressed. Shout out to waiter Fernando who was fantastic.

Etsu Izakaya

4.8

4.8 (2141)

$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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Saffron

Dined 2 days ago

The best Japanese food we’ve ever had. Outstanding food, amazing service and delicious cocktails. Will definitely be back and recommending to everyone we know!

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4.7

4.7 (31)

$40 and under

Italian

Broadbeach Waters

About the restaurant

Modo Mio Cafe Cucina Bar, nestled in the prominent resort restaurant precinct of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, offers a truly exceptional dining experience. Whether you’re seeking a satisfying meal, a refreshing drink, or simply a place to relax and mingle, Modo Mio Cafe Cucina Bar is the perfect destination to satisfy your cravings and indulge in a vibrant social scene.

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Karen

Dined on Jul 3, 2025

We were taken care of from moment of booking to seating to dining experience - wonderful service, delicious food and efficient staff all with welcoming smiles.

Shiraz Persian Restaurant + Bar

4.5

4.5 (429)

$41 to $100

Persian

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

Recently awarded by tripadvisor as “The Best of The Best” in 2020 & 2021. "Traveller's Choice" in 2022, 2023 & 2024.
"Iran is a country with a diverse geography and ethnic population. It sits at the centre of the former Kingdom of Persia, one of the world’s oldest continuous major civilisations. Iran forms a bridge between the Middle East and the Far East in the centre of the ancient Silk Road, a major trading route which goes back tens of thousands of years.

Persian cuisine has influenced many world cuisines, and has absorbed elements from other cuisines as well. It's no surprise that Persian ingredients such as saffron, pomegranate have made their way into other cuisines! As ancient traders took their wares to the corners of the world, they traded goods, bringing back the eating habits and ingredients from Greece, Rome, Turkey, Russia and India. Today's Persian cuisine traces its roots to ancient Persian ingredients and recipes.

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Mark

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Great place if you are a vegetarian or a vegan as well.

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Experience

$25 Lunch Special (food + drink)

Experience

BYO Monday's

Experience

Tight Tuesday! Free Mezze Platter valued at $35

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