The slow and steady transition of, Gold Coast now brings together some of Australia's best restaurants on the East Coast.
Best Japanese: Etsu Izakaya
This is a secret carefully guarded by the locals: Etsu Izakaya is actually a lively, fun place. Yes, it's a typical Japanese house, but it's Australian-charcoal barbecue, seafood, sushi, beer, whisky and Japanese cocktails on the wine list. There is no sign at the door, but it can be found only by the red palace lamp and the push-pull door.
Etsu Izakaya; 2440 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach; (07) 5526 0944
Dinner: daily open
Best seafood: The Fish House
Dining in The Fish House, Burleigh Beach is a "room with a view," but in the face of high-quality seafood, European red wine and skilful service, the diners may be too busy to lift their heads. There are some of the freshest fish and shellfish from Australia, including Tasmanian abalone, grouper from Keynes, live scallop from Victoria and tuna caught locally.
The Fish House; 50 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads; (07) 5535 7725
Lunch and dinner: open daily
Best Burger: Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co
Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co. It's a stylish fast-food restaurant that serves the best hamburgers, French fries and milkshakes on Gold Coast. There are six hamburgers, including Betty's Classic, which uses Angus beef, pork burgers and Porto Bello mushroom burgers-and children's money. You can create your own Concretes desserts with soft cream ice cream and a variety of sauces and desserts.
Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co.; Shop G.12-14,Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre
3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise; (07) 5538 6565
Lunch and dinner: open daily
Best Italian: Gemelli Italian
The Gemelli Italian is usually full of seats for a good reason: the atmosphere is light and warm, the food is made by the store, and the taste is quite authentic. Many recipes have been handed down from the Gemelli brothers' grandmother. In addition, the pizza skin here is soft and fastidious, baked with imported wood oven.
Gemelli Italian; Shop 2, 2685 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach; (07) 5504 7413
Lunch: Friday-Sunday; dinner: daily open
Best Vietnamese: Jimmy Wah's
Jimmy Wah's is a relaxed, modern-style Vietnamese restaurant named after a bar in Robin Williams' 1987 movie "good Morning Vietnam"-featuring fresh Vietnamese flavor. Try roast duck with ginger juice, aromatic river flour or tender beef with betel nut leaf roll. The menu is in the 1960s and 1970s, with chilled cocktails, craft beer and red wine on the wine list.
Jimmy Wah’s; 1724 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads; (07) 5659 1180
Lunch: Wednesday to Monday
Best entertainment restaurant: Kiyomi Japanese Restaurant
The stylish Japanese restaurant Kiyomi offers five-star service, and the dishes are five-star, perfectly conquering your vision and taste buds. In addition to the sashimi, the emperor crab tempura and octopus and other rich seafood, the carnivorous family will not feel sorry, there is a beautiful plate of beef ridge with sunflower sauce.
Kiyomi; Jupiters Gold Coast
Casino Drive, Broadbeach Island; (07) 5592 8100
For more information, please visit jupitersgoldcoast.com.au
Dinner: Monday-Saturday
Best Steak: Moo Moo
Moo's premium beef comes from across Australia, including Master Kobe and Black Wagyu.. You can see not only the variety of beef on the menu, but also the age, volume and feed type of the cow. Steak is grilled in charcoal and wood oven mix, and a variety of mustard can be selected. It is worth mentioning that the red wine list also has the famous Benfu winery series.
Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill; Broadbeach on the Park
2685 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach; (07) 5539 9952
Lunch and dinner: open daily
Best Sunset View Restaurant: Rick Shores
Rick Shores is located in a charming seaside location, with a view of the sea at each table. It is recommended to arrive early with a glass of champagne to welcome the sunset and then taste the strangely delicate Asian cuisine, mainly Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese, as well as a large amount of fresh local seafood.
Rick Shores; Shop 3, 43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads; (07) 5630 6611
Lunch and dinner: Tuesday-Sunday
Best Modern Australian: Social Eating House Ba
Social Eating House Bar is the local favorite restaurant, can be seen from the name. The wine list includes Australian and imported red wine, beer and spirits, along with a global menu of bar snacks such as shrimp with chili, garlic and spicy mayonnaise, as well as soft, tequila shoulder meat that can be shared.
Social Eating House +Bar; Shop 137-138, 3 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach; (07) 5504 5210
Lunch and dinner: open daily
