Diners' Choice: Modern Australian restaurants in Gold Coast

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Modern Australian cuisine in Gold Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Restaurant Labart

4.8

4.8 (194)

$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

Nicky

Dined 2 days ago

Our Winter Lamb Roast was amazing and definitely enough for 2 (could have had 3 as there were leftovers). Wine selection was next level. I can not wait to go back.

Lars Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (150)

$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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Tony

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience Table position was great and easy to talk to friends Service was second to non Very personal prompt and friendly Enjoyed immensely Tony

Green Fields Bar + Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (694)

$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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Robyn

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Continually return as standard of food, service and value is exceptional compared to many other Gold Coast restaurants. Job well done

Palette Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (330)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

A unique fine dining experience with a fully curated wine list and locally sourced ingredients. Situated in the stunning HOTA Gallery, Palette offers a unique blend of art and food on the Gold Coast. Dayan and his team in the kitchen will extend your art experience, taking inspiration from artworks on display and major exhibitions to show just how naturally art and food blends.

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Mark

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Palette is probably the best dining experience on the Gold Coast and is up there with the best restaurants in Australia. Ambience is relaxing, beautiful lighting and gentle. Service is friendly , well executed and informative. We had the tasting menu , which turned out to be excellent value at $150. The food is divine and the order of plates was perfect. Every serve was a taste sensation and somehow packed good nutrition ( including dessert) into a fine dining experience . It has quirky themed plates , served as a work of art. Well done. A must try restaurant if visiting the Gold Coast or living there. Bonus, beautiful rooftop bar, The Enthusiast, great ambience and views.

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Experience

Perrier - Jouet Champagne Garden

The Fireplace Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (654)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Hope Island

About the restaurant

Experience intimate signature dining at The Fireplace, renowned for its rich cuts of wood-fired meats. Accompany your dishes with wines from our 300-strong beverage list - recently awarded Two Glasses in the 2022 Australia's Wine List of the Year (the sixth year in a row). Settle into rustic surroundings while you contemplate the provincial-style menu and indulge in the theatrics of the open kitchen as InterContinental’s chefs prepare culinary marvels before your eyes. We are also the proud winner of the Best Restaurant in a Hotel/Resort at the Restaurant & Catering 2022 Awards for Excellence – South East Queensland.

Can’t choose from the a la carte menu? Head Chef Randy Tablan has conducted a melody of Queensland’s finest flavours with a six-course degustation highlighting his favourite items on the menu. *This menu requires a 24hr notice.*

Top review

Aishah

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Lovely setting, create service and an absolutely delicious meal. Was very enjoyable and would recommend.

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Experience

Dog Point Wine Dinner

Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast

4.2

4.2 (568)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Southport

About the restaurant

Located on the water’s edge in Southport’s Broadwater Parklands, and nestled against the Aquatic Centre, lies Café Catalina Restaurant and Bar.

Offering indoor/outdoor casual dining with a fresh modern Australian menu, the kitchen serves breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, and dinner Wednesday to Saturday.

With legendary waterfront Sunset Sessions Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Catalina is the perfect place to wind down after a busy week in an idyllic Gold Coast setting.

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Ben

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and food. Seafood amazing and friendly staff

Robina Pavilion - The Brasserie

4.3

4.3 (748)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Robina

About the restaurant

There's something for everyone at The Brasserie. Light filled, welcoming and with greenery accents, diners can expect a range of delicious options from a brand new menu that includes traditional classics such as the Chicken Parmigiana, a wide variety of mouth-watering steaks and many other delightful dishes guaranteed to satisfy any craving. Sweet tooths will rejoice with a selection of decadent desserts and barista made coffee. For those seeking something a little spicer, the 360 degree bar serves a range of beer, wine, spirits, and eye-pleasing cocktails. Overlooking the sun-kissed Sunny's deck, and close to the Marco Polo Adventure Zone, The Brasserie invites diners to relax and explore the menu in a casual, family-friendly environment.

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DEBBIE

Dined 7 days ago

The meals were great and even though they were nearly fully booked the meals came out in a reasonable time.

Frenzy's - Southport Sharks

4.1

4.1 (1202)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Southport

About the restaurant

Lunch:
Southport Sharks are proud to offer Value Lunches to all our Members & Guests, meaning you can enjoy your favourites for LESS! Meals start from as little as $15, making it more affordable than ever to get a good quality meal.

Dinner:
The complete all-you-can-eat buffet at Frenzy’s has now returned to being on offer 7 nights a week! From Monday to Thursday enjoy our full range of incredible dishes, then from Friday to Sunday enjoy even more with the addition of prawns, mussels & other delicious seafood dishes.

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Tanya

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful place for all ages and abilities, highly recommended.

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Experience

Ala Carte Menu

Experience

Sunday All You Can Eat Buffet Dinner

Experience

Weekday Buffet Breakfast

Steampunk - Surfers Paradise

4.3

4.3 (612)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

If you’re looking for a venue with delectable food, one-of-a-kind drinks and live entertainment, you’ve found the right place. Offering a wide range of local and imported beverages, Steampunk Surfers Paradise offers a vibrant atmosphere for a mid-week pick-me-up or a weekend finale.

Lunch & Dinner 7 days from 12 PM.

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loretta

Dined 6 days ago

Coffee machine not working. Otherwise good food and staff and service.

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Dining Room – O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat

4.0

4 (35)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Canungra

About the restaurant

The Dining room is the heart and soul when dining at O’Reilly’s, offering delicious food and a good selection of wines, including our very own O’Reilly’s wines.

Recount your day’s adventures with fellow guests and plan the days ahead over a hearty meal. Share your dining experience with the wildlife of Lamington National Park, where at breakfast, you will find masses of colour in the bay windows as the Regent and Satin Bowerbirds come in for a bath. You may spot a Brushtail Possum or a Sugar Glider at night!

The Dining Room is open for breakfast and dinner daily.

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Cathy

Dined 3 days ago

The buffet experience was good. It would be even better if there was also a second restaurant, a la carte to cater for the growing numbers of guests and provide a choice of dining options.

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