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Driftwood Social, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD

Driftwood Social

3.6
3.6
29 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
Driftwood Social has an exciting Miami pool club feel that brings life to the riverfront, offering a chilled out ambience at any time of the day or night. Driftwood Social offers poolside cabanas and a riverfront old-school surf themed bar with various “eat, drink, chill” zones from which to enjoy retro poolside cocktails during the day, and fun classics for when the sun goes down. Chill out listening to the cool tunes, sip Champagne or enjoy a refreshing beer or wine.

A fresh, vibrant menu of light and refreshing dishes and sharing platters captures the mood of every occasion and is designed to cater for social moments with friends or relaxed time alone.

Driftwood Social is Gold Coast’s weekend social haunt for guests and locals. As the day warms up, so does Driftwood Social. What better place to catch a famous Gold Coast sunset, Driftwood Social provides an escape from the buzzing local nightlife.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 5539 0444
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Miami pool club feel that brings new life to the riverfront, offering a chilled-out ambience at any time of the day. Driftwood Social offers poolside cabanas and a riverfront old-school surf-themed bar with various “eat, drink, chill” zones from which to enjoy retro poolside cocktails during the day, and fun classics for when the sun goes down.
  • Private party facilities
    Birthday? Engagement? Hens or Bucks?Whatever the occasion, Driftwood Social is the hottest spot for your next special event offering private parties from only $32 per person. Enjoy private access to exclusive reserved areas.Driftwood Social is your place for a Miami pool club vibe, chilled in-house music and the Coast's best sunset views.
  • Neighborhood
    Surfers Paradise
  • Parking details
    Free parking on Chevron Island.
  • Public transit
    Tram
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • 3 Course Lunch Special

    A$55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a 3 course lunch - $55 per person Menu includes appetizer, choice of starter, main and dessert. Available 12-3pm Friday to Sunday. Bookings always recommended :)
    3 Course Lunch Special Photo

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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29 Reviews
  1. DavidP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, no sav blanc from menu was available to order, food presentation was not as it once was

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived at Vibe Hotel, email confirmation for our luncheon booking at Driftwood Social in hand only to be told the restaurant was closed. Very disappointing. Winter hours were in force from Monday 10th and it did not open until 4pm. Not impressed that we were not informed of the change and that our booking was cancelled. Poor form Vibe and Driftwood Social.
    Driftwood SocialResponded on June 20, 2024
    Dear guest, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. we have reached out to you personally to discuss this matter further and ensure we make it right. We value your patronage and hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards, Driftwood Social Team

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, the bar waitress acknowledged us straight away and had a table set up for us. The food was quick and service impeccable.

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  4. Brian

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Superbly presented and very tasty. Service and atmosphere was fantastic as were the beverages. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  5. TinaP

    Gold Coast

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a poolside social gathering with water views. The menu is simple but delicious and reasonably priced. It’s bar service (not table service) but you have the option of using the pool when you dine. Great for a Sunday session, good music, and great atmosphere x

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  6. JanE

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I cancelled weeks before as was told only xmas buffet available. Therefore, did not eat in restaurant

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Day buffet lunch

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  8. JeffA

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice for Xmas day, beautiful location, loved the drinks and loved the atmosphere Just disappointed with the meat, it wasn’t cooked right through and was hard to cut and very chewy

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  9. PaulD

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This is not a restaurant unfortunately which was disappointing. It is a hotel pool area with a casual bar menu with shared tables. Nice place to have a drink and watch the sun go down. However, remember it is a hotel pool area and any ambience you might otherwise enjoy is spoilt by children screaming and jumping into the pool. The Vibe Hotel would be better to offer the first floor breakfast area as a proper restaurant.

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  10. RobertA

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We came in on a Saturday lunch reservation. The place was dead and no one was there. Walked up to a worker and told them we had a reservation. They told us we can sit anywhere. We acknowledged and started to walk to a table. We found a table next to the pool and started looking at the “bar menu”. Couple minutes later the worker came up to us and told us that we can’t sit there because of a “private function”. We proceeded to go sit somewhere else and ordered food at the bar. Once the food arrived I questioned when one of our dishes hasn’t arrived and they went checked and seem to have not placed the order in. Overall the experience was “meh”. Only exciting thing about this place was the pool side sitting and next to the river with a nice view. For lunch I was expecting something more than just being provided bar snack menus.

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FAQs

Driftwood Social is rated 3.6 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

Driftwood Social does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Driftwood Social

42 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Surfers Paradise
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking on Chevron Island.
  • Public transit
    Tram
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (07) 5539 0444
  • Catering
    Miami pool club feel that brings new life to the riverfront, offering a chilled-out ambience at any time of the day. Driftwood Social offers poolside cabanas and a riverfront old-school surf-themed bar with various “eat, drink, chill” zones from which to enjoy retro poolside cocktails during the day, and fun classics for when the sun goes down.
  • Private party facilities
    Birthday? Engagement? Hens or Bucks?Whatever the occasion, Driftwood Social is the hottest spot for your next special event offering private parties from only $32 per person. Enjoy private access to exclusive reserved areas.Driftwood Social is your place for a Miami pool club vibe, chilled in-house music and the Coast's best sunset views.
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