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Restrictions have eased in Queensland and people on the Gold Coast can dine in at restaurant or cafe, have visitors over, gather outdoors and attend public venues.
If you're curious where you can and can't go, here's what's open and what's still closed in your city. Plus, see our top recommendations for things to do on the Gold Coast.
Note: This information is correct as as of 3 November 2020. However, details can change at any time and it's best to contact the business directly before you visit for its current opening hours.
Up to 40% off 5-night Gold Coast ocean-view escape with flights
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Available for travel from 27 January 2021 - 30 March 2022. Includes return airfare, stay at Aria Apartments, free room upgrade, bottle of wine and chocolates, $20 dining credit and more. Valid for 2 persons. T&Cs apply.
$20 off Hotel Express Deals with code
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Available on stays from 25 January - 1 March 2021 when you spend a minimum of $150. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 10% off Hotel Express Deals
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Available on stays from 1 June - 30 September 2021 across Australia, including Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Melbourne and more. Maximum discount of $50. T&Cs apply.
Up to 10% off Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary tickets in Gold Coast
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Available on select travel dates. Plus get free Koala Keep Cup, 10% off food and beverages, and 10% off retail purchases in-park. T&Cs apply.
Gold Coast: Up to 20% off Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary tickets
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Available on select travel dates. Plus get free Koala Keep Cup, 10% off food and beverages, and 10% off retail purchases in-park. T&Cs apply.
Up to 10% off Dreamworld and WhiteWater World tickets
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Available on select travel dates in Gold Coast. T&Cs apply.
Up to 21% off Gold Coast getaways
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. T&Cs apply.
Australia flights from $80 return
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Available on flights until June 2021 with Jetstar. Destinations include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Ballina, Uluru, Townsville and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Hobart. T&Cs apply.
Up to 50% off Valentine's Day gift ideas
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Available on select dates across Australia, including Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Hunter Valley, Brisbane and Sydney. Activities include getaways, sightseeing cruises, hot air balloon flights, exotic car rides, dining, spas and more. T&Cs apply.
Australia family holidays from $50
Available on select travel dates. Destinations include Gold Coast, Whitsundays, Perth, Noosa, Blue Mountains and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates on hot air balloon flights, scenic flights, aerobatic flights and more. Destinations include Melbourne, Hunter Valley, Byron Bay, Sydney, Whitsundays, Gold Coast and more. T&Cs apply.
Australia skydiving experiences from $279
Available on select travel dates. Destinations include Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Yarra Valley, Perth, Melbourne, Uluru and more. T&Cs apply.
Australia-wide flights from $65 return
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Available on select flights in 2021 to Sydney, Hobart, Gold Coast, Canberra, Newcastle and more. Sample fare is Adelaide-Melbourne with Jetstar. Other airlines include Virgin Australia and Qantas. T&Cs apply.
Australia hotels from $37 per night
Available on select travel dates to Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Darwin, Perth and more. Sample fare is for a stay in Sydney. T&Cs apply.
2+ nights Australia getaways with flights from $200
Available on select travel dates to Gold Coast, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and more.
Up to 25% off Australia and Oceania tours
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Available on select travel dates until 2022 to Adelaide, Hobart, Sydney, Wellington, Fiji and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 51% off Gold Coast hot air balloon flight
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Available until 21 March 2021 for a 30-60 minutes experience. T&Cs apply.
Extra $50 off Queensland getaways
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Plus get up to 19% off stays from 6 January - 30 June 2021 when you spend a minimum of $250. Destinations include Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Whitsundays, Townsville and more. Exclusive for Trip.com members. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.
Up to 15% off Australia tours
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Available for travel until 15 April 2021 to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Darwin, Uluru, Cairns, Sydney and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 50% off Australia getaways
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Available on stays until 30 April 2021. Destinations include Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Cairns and more. T&Cs apply.
Qantas flights from $111 each way
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Available on select travel dates until December 2021 to Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne. T&Cs apply.
Virgin Australia flights from $78 each way
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Available on select travel dates until December 2021 to Gold Coast, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Canberra, Cairns, Hamilton Island and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne. T&Cs apply.
Up to 15% off with code
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Available on select rental dates across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and more. T&Cs apply.
Gold Coast homestays from $23 per night
Available on select stay dates. T&Cs apply.
Australia-wide homestays from $4 per night
Available on select stay dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
$20 off Australia-wide rentals
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Available on rentals until 30 April 2021 when you spend a minimum of $200. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
Free flight change fees and cancellation fees
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Available on flights until 30 June 2021 to Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin, Broome, Cairns and more. T&Cs apply.
Extra $50 off Queensland getaways
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Plus get up to 19% off stays from 6 January - 30 June 2021 when you spend a minimum of $250. Destinations include Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Whitsundays, Townsville and more. Exclusive for Trip.com members. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.
Up to 31% off Gold Coast jet boat ride
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Available for travel until 31 January 2021 for a 55-minute experience. T&Cs apply.
Up to 30% off Budget car hires
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Available on select rental dates across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 28% off Australia-wide staycations
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Available on select stay dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 10% off Autosleepers rental
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Available on rentals until 31 March 2021 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Adelaide. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 50% off Australia getaways
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Available on stay until February 2021 in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Cairns, Hobart, Sydney and more. T&Cs apply.
8% off daily rental rate
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Available on rentals until 31 March 2022 with Mighty Campers in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and more. Minimum of 21 rental days. T&Cs apply.
5% off Britz campervan rentals
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Available on rentals until 31 March 2021 when you book a minimum of 21 days. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and more.
Up to 28% off Coffs Harbour escape with wine + flights
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Available for travel from 27 January - 15 December 2021. Includes return airfare, stay at The Richmond Beach Villa with private pool and late check out. Valid for 2 persons. T&Cs apply.
Up to 32% off luxurious Gold Coast getaway + flights
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Available for travel from 27 January - 17 December 2021. Includes return airfare, stay at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast, breakfast, $100 resort credit and more. Valid for 2 persons. T&Cs apply.
Up to 17% off 5-night Gold Coast getaway with flights
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Available for travel from 27 January - 16 December 2021. Package includes return airfare, stay at Q1 Resort & Spa, room upgrade, one-time SkyPoint Observation Deck access and more. Valid for 2 persons. T&Cs apply.
Attraction | Opening hours |
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Topgolf Gold Coast | Open 10am - 10pm Monday to Sunday |
Sea World | Open 9:30am - 5pm Monday to Sunday |
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary | Open 9:30am - 5pm Monday to Sunday |
Outback Spectacular | Open (Times depends on the show) |
Wet'n'Wild | Open 10am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 4pm Saturday to Sunday |
Paradise Country | Open 9:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Sunday |
Movie World | Open 9am - 5:30pm Monday to Sunday |
High Ropes and Flying Fox Adventure in Tamborine National Park | Open 10am - 5pm Monday to Sunday |
Hot Air Balloon ride over Gold Coast | Open (Times depends on the booked tour) |
With so many stunning beachside walks and city parks, you'll not fall short of open space on the Gold Coast. National parks, walking trails and beaches have reopened. 10 people can gather outdoors, just remember you must continue to keep a 1.5-metre distance from other people when you're out and about.
All shopping centres, supermarkets, convenience stores, grocers, butchers, fishmongers and the like are allowed to stay open as they are essential to everyday life. Most other shops, such as clothing or accessories, gyms, cinemas and other retailers you'll usually find in a major shopping centre will be closed.
Things to keep in mind when you go are the need to maintain good hygiene by washing your hands or sanitising regularly, maintaining social distance between other shoppers (1.5 metres or more) and opting to pay via contactless.
Here are some of the larger stores and shopping centres staying open for you on the Gold Coast:
Yes. Gold Coast hotels are open and taking bookings. This includes Australia's only theme park resort, Sea World Resort. Additional hygiene measures have been put in place and some amenities may be unavailable in response to COVID-19 restrictions. The one person per four square metre rule applies when you are in public spaces.
Looking to stay in the Sunshine State? Book Gold Coast accommodation now.
Yes. Gold Coast residents can move around the state for leisure purposes.
It's best to make a reservation in advance for busy dining spots. Some eateries are requesting diners make a reservation online by providing their contact details in case they need to get in touch with you.
While there is still a limit on how many people can enter a venue at one time, it's best to check directly with the attraction whether you need to book in advance. This ensures you secure your booking and don't get turned away if the venue has exceeded capacity.
See which of your favourite local restaurants and cafes are open on the Gold Coast. Customers are being asked not to bring keep cups for takeaway orders as a hygiene and safety precaution.
If you know or own a restaurant that's open and isn't on the list, please leave it in the comments below and we'll add it to the list.
Restaurant | Cuisine | Address |
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Artichoke Restaurant | Modern Australian | 44c The Promenade, Hope Island 4212 |
Anchor Buoy | Cafe, Tapas | 7b/c, The Marine Village, Masthead Way, Hope Island 4212 |
Athenia Restaurant & Bar | Greek | 80/3030 The Blvd, Carrara 4211 |
Bine Bar & Dining | Modern Australian | 1/28 Chairlift Ave, Mermaid Beach 4218 |
Bistro 19 | Modern Australia | 5 Masthead Way, Hope Island 4212 |
Blackboard | Cafe | 7/240 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes 4227 |
Cafe Dbar | Cafe | 275 Boundary St, Coolangatta 4225 |
Dragon Cove Chinese Cuisine | Chine | 1 Masthead Way, Hope Island 4212 |
Domanis | Italian | 1/19-21 Tedder Ave, Main Beach 4217 |
Edgewater Dining | Modern Australian, American | Shop 3 G7, Capri on Via Roma, Via Roma, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 |
Frigg Cafe | Cafe | 10A Frank St, Labrador 4215 |
Jonez on Food | Cafe | Shop/39d Masthead Way, Hope Island 4212 |
Justine Lane | Italian | 1708-1710 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads 4220 |
Iku Yakitori Bar | Japanese | 1730 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads 4220 |
I Like Ramen | Japanese | 2251 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach 4218 |
Le Cafe Gourmand | Cafe | 2545 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach 4218 |
Lucky Bao | Asian | 6/90 Markeri St, Mermaid Waters 4218 |
Manolas Bros | Continental | Capri on Via Roma, 3G 14/15-21 Via Roma, Surfers Paradise 4217 |
Margarita Cartel | Mexican | 2/1840 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads 4220 |
Miss Moneypenny's | Mediterranean | 50 Surf Parade, Broadbeach 4218 |
Moana Restaurant and Bar | Seafood | 2G01, 15 Via Roma, Surfers Paradise 4217 |
Surfers Paradise Thai Restaurant & Cafe | Thai, Halal | 3100 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, 4217 |
Yum Cha Robina | Chinese | Shop 1015/16, Robina Town Centre, Lido Promenade |
Alachati | Tapas, Turkish | 90 Surf Parade, Broadbeach, 4218 |
Chabbi'z Tandoori Kitchen | Indian | 119 Scarborough Street, Southport, 4215 |
Ariya Thai Cuisine | Thai, Dessert | 17B Albert Avenue, Broadbeach, 4218 |
Arunya | Thai | 1/34 The Esplanade, Paradise Point, 4216 |
Balboa | Italian | 1069 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach QLD 4221 |
Burleigh Pavilion | Australian | 3a/43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220 |
Cha Cha Japanese Restaurant | Japanese | 2705 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, 4218 |
Chiangmai Thai Restaurant Broadbeach | Thai | 2779 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, 4218 |
Coco Cubano Pacific Fair | American, Burgers | Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Level 1, K2006, Broadbeach Waters, 4218 |
Dumpling Noodle On Circle | Chinese | 3184 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, 4217 |
Govindas Surfers Paradise | Cafe | 3120 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, 4217 |
Gusu Restaurant | Chinese | Shop G23/3197 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, 4217 |
Itoshin Japanese Restaurant | Japanese | Shop 3, 2484 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, 4218 |
Check the list of bars now open on the Gold Coast.
Name | Address | See available deals |
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Artichoke | The Marine Village, 4601 Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove | See deals |
Anchor Buoy | Building 7b/c The Docks The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove | |
Anekawa | Corner of Swan Lane & Railway Street, Mudgeeraba | |
Athenia Restaurant & Bar | 80/3030 The Boulevard, Carrara | |
Base Espresso | 75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach | |
Beachside Pavilion | Oasis Shopping Centre, Surf Parade, Broadbeach | |
Belvedere Stonemill | 1638 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads | |
Bine Bar & Dining | 1/28 Chairlift Avenue, Nobby Beach | |
Bistro 19 | 5 Masthead Way, Hope Island | |
Blackboard | Shop 7/240 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes | |
Box Coffee Co | Corner of Olsen Avenue and Melia Court, Southport | |
Buoy Oh Buoy | 8/27 Falkinder Avenue, Paradise Point | |
Cafe Dbar | 275 Boundary Street, Coolangatta | |
Cafe Gold Coast | Shop 12/300 Marine Parade, Labrador | |
Caffeine Kings | 1920 Gold Coast Highway, Miami | |
Cafoo Izakaya | 6 Fifth Ave, Palm Beach | |
Can Tho Kitchen | 5/465 Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay | |
Costa D'oro | 27 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise | |
Crazy Cat Cafe | 3131 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise | |
Cucina Vivo | 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach | |
D'Arcy Arms Irish Pub | 2923 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise | |
Daark Espresso | Shop 2, 41 Musgrave Avenue, Labrador | |
Domanis | 1/19-21 Tedder Ave, Main Beach, Gold Coast | |
Double Barrel | Shop 5/1 Marina Concourse, 'The Concourse', Benowa | |
Double Barrel Kitchen | Waterways Village Shopping Centre, Shop 4/64 Karbunya Street, Mermaid Waters | |
Dragon Cove Chinese | 1 Masthead Way Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast | |
Easy Street Diner | 2563 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach | |
Eddy + Wolff | 217/219 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina | |
Edgewater Dining | Shop 3, Capri on Via Roma, Isle of Capri | |
Elk Espresso | The Oasis Shopping Centre, Charles Avenue, Broadbeach | |
Espresso Twenty5 | Building M2, 1 Boatworks Drive, Coomera | |
Etsu Izakaya | 2440 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach | |
Fat Freddy's Beach Bar & Diner | 2663 Gold Coast Highway (entry via Surf Pde), Broadbeach | |
Finn McCool's | 39 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise | |
Fish Shak | Lot 258 Marine Parade Southport, Southport | |
Forreal Kitchen | 28 Chairlift Avenue, Nobby Beach | |
Frigg Cafe | 10a Frank Street, Labrador | |
Fu Manchu Oriental Kitchen | 44 Thomas Drive, Chevron Island | |
Gemellini | 2247 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach | |
Goccia Italian Pizzeria | 2375 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach | |
Goldie's at The Island | 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise | |
Grand Dynasty | The Oasis Shopping Centre, Victoria Avenue, Broadbeach | |
Greendays Cafe & Bar | 6 Ashmore Road, Bundall | |
Harry's Steak Bistro & Bar | 1744 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads | |
Hideaway Kitchen & Bar | 2657 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach | |
Home Plate Kitchen | 6 Treeview Drive, Burleigh Waters | |
Hotel Komune | 146 Marine Parade, Coolangatta | |
I Like Ramen | Gold Coast Highway, Nobby Beach | |
Iku Yakitori Bar | 1730 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads | |
Jafa | Shop 7 253 Ferry Road Southport | |
Jimmy Wah's | 1724 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads | |
Jonez on Food | 39D Masthead way, Marine Village,Sanctuary Cove | |
Justin Lane | 1708-10 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads | |
Kiyomi | Broadbeach Island, Broadbeach | |
La Diosa Mexicana | Circle on Cavill, 3184 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise | |
Le Cafe Gourmand | 36 Cronulla Avenue, Mermaid Beach | |
Longboards Laidback Eatery | 9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise | |
Lucky Bao | 90 Markeri Street, Mermaid Waters | |
Lupo | 2460 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach | |
Macro Kitchen | 2/1837 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads | |
Madisons Cafe | Oasis Shopping Centre, Broadbeach | |
Mamasan Kitchen + Bar | 3 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach | |
Manolas Bros | 15-21, Via Roma, Isle of Capri | |
Margarita Cartel | Shop 2/1840 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads | |
Mario's Italian | Oasis Shopping Centre, Surf Parade, Broadbeach | |
Miami Marketta | 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami | |
Miss Moneypenny's | 50 Surf Parade, Broadbeach | |
Moana Restaurant and Bar | 15-21 Via Roma, Isle of Capri | |
Morena Espresso | 2550 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach | |
Mr Hizola's | 1730 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads | |
Mr PP's Rooftop Bar & Deli | 43 Nerang Street, Southport | |
Nightjar | 7a/ 1730 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads | |
Nineteen at The Star | The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach | |
Oi Izakaya | Shop 4-6, 30 James Street, Burleigh Heads | |
Orzo | 3 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach | |
Osteria del Mare | 2/1718 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads | |
Pod6 Coffee | Runaway Bay | |
Quay Street Cafe | Shop A, 48 Quay Street, Sanctuary Cove | |
Ramen Danbo | 8 Street, 3113 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise | |
Ramen Danbo | 8 Street, 3113 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise | |
Refinery Coffee | 37 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin | |
Restaurant Labart | Burleigh Heads | |
Rosella's | 6/1730 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads | |
Shuck | 20 Tedder Avenue, Main Beach | |
Social Brew | Burleigh Arcade, James Street, Burleigh Heads | |
Southport Sharks | Corner Olsen & Musgrave Avenues, Southport | |
Street Corner Espresso | 1/1840 Lower Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads | |
Taboon | Easy T Cenre, 514 Christine Ave, Robina | |
The Bavarian Haus | A 41 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD | |
The Broadbeach | The Oasis Shopping Centre, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach | |
The Collective | 1128 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach | |
The Cuban | 103 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach | |
The Fish Emporium | Capri On Via Roma, Isle of Capri | |
The Henchman | 8 Henchman Avenue, Miami | |
The Little Plate | Shop 11/3 Deodar Drive, Burleigh Heads | |
The Milkman's Daughter | 1/43 Alfred Street, Mermaid Beach | |
The North Room | 1/2527 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach | |
Tonic on Chirn | Shop 1/37 Musgrave Avenue, Chirn Park | |
Tupe-Aloha | Shop 1, Corner Musgrave and Douglas Street, Kirra | |
Woodchoppers BBQ Smoke & Grill | 64 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba | |
Ze Pickle | Connor Street , Burleigh Heads |
This list is not exhaustive. If you know a venue that's missing now offering dine-in or takeaway, let us know in the comments below.
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