Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Central Gold Coast

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining 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!

Izakaya Midori

4.9

4.9 (166)

$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

Karen

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

We love coming down from Brisbane to enjoy the delicious food and great service here ❤❤❤

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Experience

Izakaya Midori Cocktail

Green Fields Bar + Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (664)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Robina

About the restaurant

Experience Robina's only rooftop bar and restaurant, Green Fields. Alongside experienced industry professionals and hospitality workers, TAFE Queensland students have the opportunity to complete work experience in a live venue, giving them hands-on training and the essential skills necessary to excel in their future careers.

Located on the fourth floor of the TAFE Queensland Robina campus, our dining menu is crafted to support local businesses who align with our commitment to sustainable practises. Equally, our beverage menu features certified brewers, distilleries and features Australian wines.

Green Fields Bar + Restaurant is committed to minimising our footprint wherever possible.

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Kim

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

The food was amazing and there was lots of choice on the menu. Service was a bit slow , but expected that as the staff are training . We were especially impressed with our deserts and the staff who were more experienced were very friendly and attentive.

Historic Rivermill

4.6

4.6 (90)

$41 to $100

Australian

Mt Nathan

About the restaurant

At Historic Rivermill, dining transcends the ordinary, offering a symphony of flavors in a picturesque setting. Our restaurant, amidst the verdant beauty of the Gold Coast Hinterland, presents a culinary journey that celebrates the local harvest and seasonal delights. As you savor each dish, crafted with care and creativity, the rustic elegance of our surroundings and the tranquil backdrop of the Coomera River create an ambiance of peaceful indulgence, making every meal a memorable part of your experience at our family-owned ranch.

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Taryn

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Absolutely loved our brunch. Service was super fast and the food was delicious and a good helping. Not too much. Surroundings are lovely and lots to see for kiddos. A lovely place to have a family gathering.

Hideaway Kitchen & Bar Broadbeach

4.5

4.5 (2195)

$40 and under

Asian

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

Hospitality Heavyweight Scott Imlach has teamed up with Head Chef Sam Sheehan to bring a modern take on classic Asian street food to the Gold Coast. A staple in the local dining scene since early 2016, the laid back alfresco eatery has proven its timeless flavours to locals and guests alike.

Centrally located on the outskirts of vibrant Broadbeach, with cocktails that delight, and a menu that will take you straight to a side street of Vietnam, it is a must when it comes to Asian dining on the coast.

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Sid

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Amazing food, and excellent service. We hope to be back again. Thank you for making this part of our holiday memorable!

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Experience

Margarita Boozy Brunch

Double Barrel Kitchen & Bar

4.5

4.5 (405)

$40 and under

Australian

Benowa

About the restaurant

We are a beautiful waterfront Restaurant & Bar located at The Marina Concourse in Benowa, Gold Coast.
We offer a full breakfast & lunch menu 7 days.
Our menu is designed around fresh seasonal produce that we try our best to source from local suppliers in our region.
Our Ethos is simple, Great food, Great wine & excellent service in a relaxed stylish casual dining space overlooking the Marina.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Karyn

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

I had bread and dips and a fish taco, both very yummy. Serving sizes were generous. Service wa excellent.

Valentinos

4.5

4.5 (38)

$41 to $100

Italian

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast's busy, Valentinos Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Broadbeach is well-known for authentic Italian cuisine. With an impressively large menu, we can ensure you’ll find a dish to satisfy any palette.

We are open for dinner 7 days a week and serve until late, with a fully licensed bar providing a fine selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Our large venue gives you the option to dine outside or in on of our cosy indoor areas. We can also cater for functions or events! For more information please complete the form on the contact page

We look forward to sharing a bellissimo experience with you!

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Elizabeth

Dined 3 days ago

Second visit to this restaurant and the food was the best we’d experienced in the three weeks we’ve been here on Broadbeach. The food was piping hot and all cooked fresh and portions are very generous. Excellent service by all the staff. Definitely worth a visit

The Exhibitionist Bar

4.5

4.5 (370)

$40 and under

Dining Bar

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

Be seduced by the sweeping views across the Gold Coast with speciality cocktails and bar food designed to share Sitting high on the striking HOTA Gallery, The Exhibitionist Bar brings together great flavours, an enviable champagne list, and an explosion of flavours you won’t forget in a hurry. Whether you want a light lunch with friends, a cocktail at sundown or a nightcap, The Exhibitionist Bar is the perfect choice.

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Denise

Dined 1 day ago

I spent an hour here before Opening Night of the Gold Coast Film Festival, and enjoyed a table on the balcony (for one). I tried a new addition to the menu, Flat Bread with Mushrooms and Chilli. It came out like a mini-pizza, the size of a bread and butter plate. It was enough for me as a light dinner, and a little less chilli would have been great. Service was excellent!

Figo Italiano Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (20)

$40 and under

Contemporary Italian

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

Figo offers Italian cuisine with a simple approach in a stylishly elegant setting. Our menu features Italian dishes with a modern approach, using seasonal ingredients and local meat, seafood & produce. Join us for dinner and enjoy a variety of fresh pasta dishes as well as handcrafted cocktails. We also offer a beautiful space for private functions and events. Our team is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable dining experience, whether you’re out for a romantic date or a night out with friends.

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Lorna

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Wonderful food - fine dining Italian but y reasonable price. Service was outstanding. Server was lovely, helpful and friendly.

Bumbles Cafe

4.0

4 (425)

$40 and under

Café

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

There’s something extraordinary about Bumbles Café & The Blue House; they’re a secluded haven, loved by locals, whispered about among friends around the world. Nestled away from the tourist strip in a quaint leafy street overlooking the water, Bumbles Café and The Blue House are reminiscent of the original Surfers Paradise. Founded by Kate Madison, a Gold Coast Hospitality trailblazer since the 80s, Bumbles Café is renowned for sumptuous High Teas and Kate’s decadent cakes. For over two decades, locals and tourists alike have been enjoying our delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, tea, and cocktails while taking in the beautiful views of Budds Beach. With Bumbles Café adjoining The Blue House, we offer two unique dining, wedding and special events venues.
Visit our NEW website for information on Wedding & Special Events, High Tea, Catering, Cake Orders, Gift Vouchers, Private Dining and more!

Top review

Karen

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Was pleasantly surprised, was a google search. Beautiful spot, yummy breakfast, service was good. Will be back.

YOT DECK

4.0

4 (156)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Main Beach

About the restaurant

YOT Deck has a focus on sit down dining, entertainment and cocktails in a super relaxed
setting with space for private events and Christmas parties. YOT Deck will be open for trade
seven days a week from August through to summer, offering lunch and dinner service.
For those seeking an unforgettable hospitality experience paired with picturesque waterfront
views, YOT Deck is the ultimate destination. Whether you're looking to celebrate a special
occasion, enjoy a leisurely lunch, or combine a drink before embarking on your YOT Club
cruise, YOT Deck will provide the best of both hospitality worlds.

Top review

PETER & CAROLYN

Dined on Feb 16, 2025

I never expected This . Service was excellent and the food top notch at locsl price but with two exceptions entertainment superb and the setting . What a great day.

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