Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Gold Coast

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in 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!

Burly Bar

5.0

5 (28)

$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

Izzy

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Amazing! 10/10 would recommend getting the set menu to try everything. The cocktails were so creative and blended so well, you even turned my partner from hating gin to loving it!

EDDY + WOLFF

4.9

4.9 (200)

$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.

Top review

Karla

Dined 5 days ago

Definitely my new favourite restaurant in regards to servers food atmosphere cocktails. Very happy. I found this place have not stopped thinking about the soya sauce ice cream.

Discover more

Experience

Dine Like The Wolff

GOTO Japanese Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (126)

$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!

Top review

Bailey

Dined 1 day ago

Goto has been our favourite place to eat for a long time now. The food is literally the best I have ever had. I think about the food for days and we cannot get over it. Everything comes out quickly yet fresh and I have not been able to fault a single meal yet. On top of that, the staff are always so friendly including the chefs. The service is the best! Goto has the perfect balance of flavour and style without going over the top and complicating meals. I also believe it to be the best value for money on the Gold Coast. It feels and taste like it should be the most expensive when in reality it is better priced than every other fine dining restaurant. Honestly the best

Discover more

Experience

GOTO OMAKASE

Sarabah Estate Vineyard

4.7

4.7 (125)

$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.

Top review

Renata

Dined 4 days ago

I had such an amazing time at Sarabah Winery! The wines are incredible. The pizza was honestly one of the best I’ve had, fresh and full of delicious ingredients. The atmosphere is stunning and so relaxing — the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the views. The service was outstanding, super friendly and welcoming. I had so much fun and can’t wait to go back. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great wine and dining experience!

Izakaya Midori

4.9

4.9 (174)

$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

Joel

Dined on May 18, 2025

Wow. Guys. What you have done with a little corner of a small strip shopping centre is absolutely remarkable. It’s like walking through a portal from the suburbs into something much more. The vibe and feel of the place is impeccable. The decor is cute and homely without being tacky, it feels fancy but casual. The service was absolutely amazing, it felt welcoming like going to a friends house for dinner. My partner I were celebrating our anniversary and the fact that you took the extra step to leave us a little present made us feel so special. Every single staff member we spoke to knew it was our anniversary, like they all had a little meeting beforehand to make our little date night amazing. The food was incredible! Classic Japanese dishes, done vegan incredibly well, but with a little touch of class. When I paid, I was genuinely shocked by the bill. I expected it to be about twice what it was, and even if it was 2x what I paid, I would have been more than okay with that. 10/10 experience.

Discover more

Experience

Izakaya Midori Cocktail

Modo Mio

4.8

4.8 (28)

$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.

Top review

Sharon and Lindsay

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Beautiful food, the best Gluten Free Pizza we have had anywhere! So good we have previously checked it was actually gluten free. Garlic prawns excellent. Going back again the next day to try some more dishes

One Eighty

4.7

4.7 (28)

$101 and over

Japanese

Southport

About the restaurant

One Eighty is an omakase yakitori restaurant specialising in chicken skewers grilled over binchotan charcoal, paired with authentic Japanese dishes and the refined hospitality of omotenashi.

We embrace the spirit of omotenashi—the Japanese tradition of selfless hospitality and wholehearted service. Omotenashi goes beyond mere customer service; it embodies the idea of anticipating and fulfilling our guests’ needs with genuine care and attention to detail.

Our name, One Eighty, reflects our commitment to looking after our guests from every angle, turning 180 degrees to ensure a seamless and exceptional dining experience. Our goal is to provide an unparalleled dining experience that embodies the essence of Omotenashi, leaving our guests with lasting memories of exceptional hospitality. Here, you can experience the true art of Japanese cuisine, crafted with the expertise and dedication inspired by Yakitori Master, Akihiro Kitade.

Top review

Peter

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

My second meal here was due because the first was so delicious. Again I was impressed by the Yakitori techniques and delicious choices of meat cuts chosen by Chef Akihiro Kitade. This is as good as Japan (if not better) and available on the Gold Coast! The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable too 👍🏻👍🏻

Discover more

Experience

Short Omakase Course

Experience

Counter - Chefs Premium Omakase Course

Experience

Table - Chefs Premium Omakase Course

PIPI's Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (130)

$41 to $100

Mediterranean

Coolangatta

About the restaurant

Pipi’s Restaurant is your approachable yet elegant beachside dining experience. With spectacular 220 degree ocean views, Pipi’s offers modern Mediterranean inspired cuisine, featuring stunning, locally caught seafood and world-class Australian beef cuts.

Top review

Ben

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing as always, and the fish wings special was amazing, team!

Restaurant Labart

4.9

4.9 (193)

$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

Robyn

Dined 3 days ago

We had the most wonderful lunch at Labart. Everything was perfect from the greeting at the door, the professional service, outstanding food and selection of drinks and wine. We enjoyed the BBQ King prawns with garlic prawn butter; CoralTrout, chicory, aji Amarillo beurre Blanc; French fries with Bearnaise; Winter salad with Chardonnay vinaigrette and Coconut Sorbet, dulce de leche anglaise. Alex’s flavour combinations and sauces are memorable and keep us returning to dine.

La Bella Cellar

4.8

4.8 (137)

$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.

Top review

Cheryl

Dined on May 7, 2025

Absolutely great food experience. We had the Chef selection menu and it was amazing...the quality and presentation was outstanding Would highly recommend ✨️✨️

Discover more

Experience

50% OFF all Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Experience

50% OFF The Entire Food Menu!

Explore Diners' Choice best of Gold Coast

Explore more Diners' Choice lists