Guidebook for Mermaid Waters
Food Scene
Traditional Greek sharing plates in an exposed brick dining room with a bar serving eclectic wines.
123 locals recommend
Hellenika
2235 Gold Coast HwyTraditional Greek sharing plates in an exposed brick dining room with a bar serving eclectic wines.
"Located on the outskirts of Broadbeach, Hideaway Kitchen & Bar is one of the Gold Coast’s favourite culinary sensations - an exciting venue for evening drinks and mouth-watering food. With neon lights, graffiti covered walls, bar swings rather than stools and a hanging umbrella installation - diners are able to escape from reality."
47 locals recommend
Hideaway Kitchen & Bar
2657 Gold Coast Hwy"Located on the outskirts of Broadbeach, Hideaway Kitchen & Bar is one of the Gold Coast’s favourite culinary sensations - an exciting venue for evening drinks and mouth-watering food. With neon lights, graffiti covered walls, bar swings rather than stools and a hanging umbrella installation - diners are able to escape from reality."
Fine Modern Australian food and a 5-course tasting menu presented in intimate dining rooms.
46 locals recommend
Little Truffle
2444 Gold Coast HwyFine Modern Australian food and a 5-course tasting menu presented in intimate dining rooms.
Mediterranean bites, plus cocktails, in a charming space with mismatched chairs and outdoor tables.
25 locals recommend
WILLOW DINING
1957 Gold Coast HwyMediterranean bites, plus cocktails, in a charming space with mismatched chairs and outdoor tables.
Classic French menu with an Australian touch. Fine dining menu served in an elegant monochrome dining space, with a relaxed atmosphere.
37 locals recommend
Allure on Currumbin Restaurant
136 Duringan StClassic French menu with an Australian touch. Fine dining menu served in an elegant monochrome dining space, with a relaxed atmosphere.
Nero Dining Broadbeach offers an upmarket share plate dining concept focusing on Italian and Spanish flavours and techniques while using the freshest available Australian produce. This culminates in what we believe to be the perfect dining experience.
9 locals recommend
Nero Dining
1 Sunshine BlvdNero Dining Broadbeach offers an upmarket share plate dining concept focusing on Italian and Spanish flavours and techniques while using the freshest available Australian produce. This culminates in what we believe to be the perfect dining experience.
Busy Japanese BBQ restaurant and sushi bar with live cooking displays, in an elegant modern hotel.
19 locals recommend
Yamagen Japanese Restaurant
7 Staghorn AveBusy Japanese BBQ restaurant and sushi bar with live cooking displays, in an elegant modern hotel.
Creative Modern Australian fine dining with tasting menus, a chic interior and sweeping ocean views.
16 locals recommend
Seaduction Restaurant + Bar
8 EsplanadeCreative Modern Australian fine dining with tasting menus, a chic interior and sweeping ocean views.
Eddie's Grub House
171 Griffith StWhisky. Music. Burgers. Beers. Mayhem
The Collective is the Gold Coasts newest dining paradise. Situated on the Gold Coast Hwy in Palm Beach, The Collective is an innovative way to dine with family and friends. Open 7 days a week, The Collective is the Gold Coasts tastiest new playground featuring five restaurants, one bar, and a rooftop bar and dining experience. Transforming the old Palm Beach post office, this new venue will exceed all your expectations with seating for over 300 people in an open outdoor dining setting that the Southern Gold Coast has been craving. Complementing the Southern Gold Coast’s vibrant, connected community, The Collective will feature live musical acts, and one main dining area to cater for smaller
222 locals recommend
The Collective Palm Beach
1128 Gold Coast HighwayThe Collective is the Gold Coasts newest dining paradise. Situated on the Gold Coast Hwy in Palm Beach, The Collective is an innovative way to dine with family and friends. Open 7 days a week, The Collective is the Gold Coasts tastiest new playground featuring five restaurants, one bar, and a rooftop bar and dining experience. Transforming the old Palm Beach post office, this new venue will exceed all your expectations with seating for over 300 people in an open outdoor dining setting that the Southern Gold Coast has been craving. Complementing the Southern Gold Coast’s vibrant, connected community, The Collective will feature live musical acts, and one main dining area to cater for smaller
Etsu Izakaya is modern Japanese izakaya style dining. Our dishes are designed to be shared and served steadily during the course of the evening. Order again and again, share with your friends or come by yourself and sit at our dining bar.
Choose from our delicious sushi and sashimi, tempura dishes, salads and teriyaki from our kitchen...and our meat and seafood from our Robata grills.
110 locals recommend
Etsu Izakaya
2440 Gold Coast HwyEtsu Izakaya is modern Japanese izakaya style dining. Our dishes are designed to be shared and served steadily during the course of the evening. Order again and again, share with your friends or come by yourself and sit at our dining bar.
Choose from our delicious sushi and sashimi, tempura dishes, salads and teriyaki from our kitchen...and our meat and seafood from our Robata grills.
Wood-fired sourdough, plus brekkie and lunch, in a stylish weatherboard space with a leafy garden.
188 locals recommend
The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenWood-fired sourdough, plus brekkie and lunch, in a stylish weatherboard space with a leafy garden.
Modern cafe staples plated in a beachy venue with live music and outdoor seats, plus art exhibits.
50 locals recommend
Cafe Dbar, Coolangatta
275 Boundary StModern cafe staples plated in a beachy venue with live music and outdoor seats, plus art exhibits.
Spikexx Espresso
1063 Gold Coast HwyGreat coffee and healthy food right on the beach
Brunch and lunch dishes in an arty hangout with mismatched furniture and polished concrete floor.
99 locals recommend
ELK Espresso
Brunch and lunch dishes in an arty hangout with mismatched furniture and polished concrete floor.
With access to some of the best food in Australia on our doorstep, we are spoilt for choice with fruit, vegetables, and proteins. Working with the seasons, Head Chef Kellie Rolfe uses only the best quality ingredients to deliver dishes that delight the eye and the palate. Added to this an artistic sense of plating that would normally be reserved for fine hotels, Kellie and her team bring a little theatre to your table.
18 locals recommend
Hot Shott
17 Tedder AveWith access to some of the best food in Australia on our doorstep, we are spoilt for choice with fruit, vegetables, and proteins. Working with the seasons, Head Chef Kellie Rolfe uses only the best quality ingredients to deliver dishes that delight the eye and the palate. Added to this an artistic sense of plating that would normally be reserved for fine hotels, Kellie and her team bring a little theatre to your table.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fortitude delivers a range of beers that bring together top quality ingredients and an integrity to the brewing process that delivers bold and strong flavours that linger refreshingly on the palate.
31 locals recommend
Fortitude Brewing Company
165 Long RdFortitude delivers a range of beers that bring together top quality ingredients and an integrity to the brewing process that delivers bold and strong flavours that linger refreshingly on the palate.
House of Brews salutes big BBQ, beers, cocktails and rock! Featuring an impressive 32 Australian craft beer taps, this busy American-inspired tap house is energizing the heart of Surfers Paradise. Combining that with ‘wow’ factor cocktails, big portions, live music and top-notch service, it makes us a must visit venue!
52 locals recommend
House of Brews
17 Orchid AveHouse of Brews salutes big BBQ, beers, cocktails and rock! Featuring an impressive 32 Australian craft beer taps, this busy American-inspired tap house is energizing the heart of Surfers Paradise. Combining that with ‘wow’ factor cocktails, big portions, live music and top-notch service, it makes us a must visit venue!
With our impressive beer line up and modern authentic cuisine, The Bavarian is an ideal destination for post-work drinks, corporate lunches, family outings.
Address: 2 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach QLD 4218
54 locals recommend
The Bavarian Broadbeach
2 Oracle BvdWith our impressive beer line up and modern authentic cuisine, The Bavarian is an ideal destination for post-work drinks, corporate lunches, family outings.
Address: 2 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Cool, rustic-chic eatery and bar decorated with American number plates, for burgers and craft beer.
59 locals recommend
Ze Pickle
37 Connor StCool, rustic-chic eatery and bar decorated with American number plates, for burgers and craft beer.
Neighbourhood joint with a woodfire oven & horseshoe bar serving honest food, primo cocktails and real good times.
Lupo
2460 Gold Coast HwyNeighbourhood joint with a woodfire oven & horseshoe bar serving honest food, primo cocktails and real good times.
Simple, elegant and inviting, Tasca, Coolangatta’s intimate wine bar uses a mix of white panelling, exposed brick, cement tones, dark wood and leather banquettes and booths to create a sophisticated space that’s a rare find on this end of the Coast
8 locals recommend
Tasca Coolangatta
114 Griffith StSimple, elegant and inviting, Tasca, Coolangatta’s intimate wine bar uses a mix of white panelling, exposed brick, cement tones, dark wood and leather banquettes and booths to create a sophisticated space that’s a rare find on this end of the Coast
Welcome to Mr P.P.'s Deli and Rooftop. In Good Company with specialty pizza, cocktail jugs, Deli meats and cheeses in the sunshine. Southport, Gold Coast.
15 locals recommend
Mr P.P.'s Deli and Rooftop
43 Nerang StWelcome to Mr P.P.'s Deli and Rooftop. In Good Company with specialty pizza, cocktail jugs, Deli meats and cheeses in the sunshine. Southport, Gold Coast.
DJs, live music and cocktails in a large, retro-chic nightclub hung with artworks and mirror balls.
19 locals recommend
Elsewhere
23 Cavill AveDJs, live music and cocktails in a large, retro-chic nightclub hung with artworks and mirror balls.
Cocktails Nightclub
15 Orchid AveParks & Nature
Natural swimming pools with rope swings, sheltered picnic tables, toilet facilities & a snack bar.
259 locals recommend
Currumbin Rock Pools
Currumbin Creek RoadNatural swimming pools with rope swings, sheltered picnic tables, toilet facilities & a snack bar.
Arts & Culture
The Arts Centre Gold Coast station
Shopping
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdRobina Town Centre station
Essentials
Woolworths
2 Cavill AvenueColes Mermaid Waters
Markeri StreetEntertainment & Activities
Book your ticket for the Australian Outback Spectacular, a dinner show that gives you a taste of the talented people and animals that thrive in the Australian Outback. Choose to include round-trip hotel transport from your Gold Coast hotel or make your own way to the venue, located only 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment that features amazing horse–riding demonstrations, working dogs, circus theatrics, music and a 3-course dinner accompanied by wine, beer and soft drinks.
235 locals recommend
Australian Outback Spectacular
Entertainment RoadBook your ticket for the Australian Outback Spectacular, a dinner show that gives you a taste of the talented people and animals that thrive in the Australian Outback. Choose to include round-trip hotel transport from your Gold Coast hotel or make your own way to the venue, located only 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment that features amazing horse–riding demonstrations, working dogs, circus theatrics, music and a 3-course dinner accompanied by wine, beer and soft drinks.
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayWet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Pacific MotorwayEvent Cinemas Pacific Fair
1571 Hooker BoulevardLumber Punks Axe Throwing - Gold Coast
9 Ozone Parade