13 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Steak Restaurants In 2026
Simple. Seared. Succulent. I love a good steak—and, if you’re reading this, you probably do too. So maybe you even already knew that MB stands for Marble Score (where the higher the score, the more tender the steak).
There are steakhouses as far as the eye can see, across the Gold Coast. A seemingly endless pasture of fertile eating places to graze for days on flame-grilled deliciousness. But what makes a Gold Coast steak one of the best? I have a particularly soft spot for dry-aged and locally sourced Wagyu, though that's mighty specific. So what I'm looking for is respect for the produce, a healthy dose of sides and an accompanying MB score never goes astray.
You're already salivating, so I’ll skip the small talk and get straight to the juicy stuff: these are the Gold Coast/Kombumerri Country’s best steak restaurants, curated for your carnivorous pleasure. Bon appétit.
How we choose: Culinary excellence, consistent service, cultural relevance, moody ambiance, sustainability where possible, and real-world buzz from our team and community.
Best Gold Coast Steak Restaurants At A Glance
Best Casual Steak Restaurants
Mike’s Kitchen
2 Gooding Drive, Merrimac QLD 4226
$35–49 per steak (average $42)
Mike’s Kitchen offers a warm, family atmosphere paired with some of the best comfort food on the Gold Coast.Housed in an iconic half-timbered building, this local favourite has been slinging up steaks since 1996. Choose between five MSA grain-fed options.
I'm technically here to talk about steak, but I must mention the drool-worthy pork ribs. For a truly gluttonous evening, order the half-rack of ribs with the 300g tenderloin, followed by a decadent South African melktert. That's a creamy custard milk tart with a biscuit base and it's delish.
INSIDER INTEL
- I can't go past the very worthwhile 300g tenderloin eye fillet with the Cheddarmelt mushroom topping
The Loose Moose
Floor G, 75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
$49–65 per solo steak (average $52)
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The Loose Moose delivers what’s on the label: a bumping vibe served hot over seriously good Canadian cuisine. If you think steak tastes better with a schooner of locally brewed beer, this Broadbeach steakhouse might be the right destination for you.
There are only four steaks on the menu, but it’s all that’s needed, especially when there’s MB5+ Wagyu rump in the offering. It's a 360 day, grain fed sourced from Riverina NSW and it is a seriously succulent feed. Pull on your red flanny, grab a stool, and enjoy the neon-lit atmosphere—the Loose Moose is definitely worth a visit for their steak selection.
INSIDER INTEL
- Monday through Thursday, 12 - 4pm steak, chips and salads dish out at special prices
Cavill’s Steakhouse
6 Bayview Street, Runaway Bay QLD 4216
$49.50–72.50 per steak (average $57)
If you think ‘Cavill’s Steakhouse’ and ‘Cavill Avenue’ is just a cheeky coincidence, well, spoiler, it’s not. Both steakhouse and party hub are named after the Cavill family, who opened their first Gold Coast business in 1925. Today, Cav’s is famous for its 60-day-aged steak—so much so that you can buy all cuts (and more) next door from Cav’s Butchery.
You can’t go wrong with any of the four steak options available in the restaurant, but, if I had to make a choice, I’d go for the award-winning Black Angus eye fillet from Yambinya Station. Not feeling like red meat? There’s plenty of pork, lamb, seafood and vegetarian options too.
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- For a cosy winter experience, grab an outdoor table (rooftop or balcony), park yourself near a heater, and request a blanket
- 100% rump sausages are an optional steak topper and 100% would recommend
Red’s Kitchen & Bar
The Prom, Sanctuary Cove Village, Hope Island QLD 4212
$35–75 per solo steak (average $57) / $105–240 per share steak (average $145)
Sanctuary Cove is synonymous with swanky restaurants, and Red’s Kitchen & Bar keeps up the standard. This waterside steakhouse is all about contemporary Australian cuisine, with gourmet cheeseburgers and pies sitting beside beef carpaccio and freshly-shucked oysters.
Though, the chargrill is the hero here. The six solo steak dishes each comes with a side of house 'slaw and a delightfully crispy potato rosti.
INSIDER INTEL
- There are steak specials every Thursday night from 5pm
- The grainfed Sinalis MB5+ is my pick for s splurge night
- If you’re dining with someone else, I recommend choosing one of the three share platters, including the Angus eye fillet brochette—half a metre of skewered steak, cooked sous vide filet mignon and finished on the grill
Hurricane’s Grill & Bar
4–14 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
$39–95 per solo steak (average $63) / $180–390 share steak (average $285)
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From its second-storey location along Surfers Paradise’s Esplanade, Hurricane’s Grill & Bar has a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean—equally perfect for cold winter nights and sultry summer evenings. Inside, the vibe is a relaxed blend of taproom and restaurant.
On the grill, choose from FIVE steak cuts—sirloin, fillet, Scotch fillet, rump and prime rib on the bone—each with a garnish of greens. Then, there's the dry-aged program that delivers elite tenderness and features 400g bone-in. dry aged sirloin from Yambinya Reserve. Not to mention the premium cut menu which makes for dream share platter dining.
INSIDER INTEL
- The standout is the monstrous MB8+ platinum mayura wagui tomahawk which is 1.7kg and served with a trio of mustards
- All steaks from the grill are grilled Hurricane-style, a Portuguese-inspired technique from founder Tony Teixeira
The Glenelg Public House
2460 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
$58-190 per solo steak (average $106) / $95 - 185 per share steak (average $130)
It's the Gold Coast's steak institution that spearheaded an eating precinct sidled up to the Gold Coast Highway. Glenelg Public House features dim lighting, rough-hewn timber, and exposed brickwork. It’s an homage to the British gastropub, featuring classic pub meals executed to fine dining standards.
The menu is unapologetically steak-obsessed (kind of like me). Yes, you could order the chicken schnitzel or gnocchi with truffled cream, but, with 11 varieties of steak up for grabs, why would you? There's a rarely found 25g Bavette from Diamontina that is wrth considering. Then again, could a mere mortal resist the ever induldgent 500g Flank steak with chimichurri? It's the MB3+ black onyx Wagyu of my dreams.
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- Keep an eye out for the Tomahawks blackboard with the latest
- You may spot a chocolate-fed 100% Wagyu exclusive to Glenelg. Don't walk, run
La Fira
Shop 2, 1726 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
$59–140 per steak (average $81.50)
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Mediteranean flavours ignite at Burleigh's bustling La Fira. Where slow-roasted meats and hand-crafted mezze pair perfectly with steak served with Greek-influenced flavours. There are four steaks (or Kreas) at La Fira. Each with its own unique flavour profile. For me, it's the 300g New York Strip with a rich fat cap and MB5+ that makes for a humble star on my regular order.
INSIDER INTEL
- If you're stopping by just once, the Wagyu ribeye platter with an impressive MB9+ score leaves a lasting impression
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Fine Dining(ish) Steak Restaurants
kōst
3 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach QLD 4218
$55–190 per steak (average $92)
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If a single restaurant could claim ‘best steak on the Gold Coast’, kōst might be it. This sprawling 130-seat establishment flows from outdoor pavilion to booth and table fine dining—picture cream walls and stone tabletops, punctuated by pops of turquoise and gold.
From the over embers menu, making the choice between the marbled tenderloin, MB4-5 Wagyu rump cap, and the Oakey Tenderloin Black Angus should be illegal. Or, for something truly exceptional, go the signature dry-aged cut. Be warned: it’s the kind of char-grilled magic that might make you never able to cook steak to your satisfaction again.
INSIDER INTEL
- This is the Gold Coast steak restaurant with supreme cocktails
- Pair with a side of burnt white cucumbers with lime vinigarette and tofu whip
- kōst is one of our top 25 Gold Coast restaurants. Check out the full list here
Lars Bar & Grill
Shop 1, 2217 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
$42–78 per steak (average $64)
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Lars is the modern steak and seafood restaurant that calls The Oxley home. With its top tier dishes and hyper-local produce, these are Gold Coast steaks that raise the bar. In fact, there are seven steaks on offer and an extra pay-per-100g on-the-bone plates too. Each with the option to add mushroom, roasted garlic cream, peppercorn or béarnaise, chimichurri or red wine jus sauce.
It's where casual dining meets fine dining service, and where the steak truly sings. Cooked to your liking and seasoned to perfection, you'd be hard-pressed finding a more popular dry-aged T-bone on the Gold Coast than the beauty at Lars.
INSIDER INTEL
- Steaks are stocked from Stockyard Beef, a supplier Head Chef Lars has trusted to deliver rich, bold and flavourful steaks for over a decade
- The double Wagyu burger could satisfy multiple cravings in one
Moo Moo The Wine Bar & Grill
2685 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach QLD 4218
$65–144 per solo steak (average $95) / $195 per share steak
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Wine and Wagyu. There's no better Friday night combination. Moo Moo has a restaurant in Brisbane too, but their Broadbeach venue—featuring a wine bar and grill—is the OG. With vivid neon lighting and a vibe that’s equal parts retro and futuristic, this ain’t your typical fine dining establishment.
This place doesn't dabble. It does steak. In all different cuts and kinds, aged and rubbed, with some calling for a 55 minute wait to prepare it just right. This is no joke, though you're in safe hands with a knowledgeable team here to guide you through.
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- The MB3+ Black Angus short rib, served with a house Chinese sauce is my top contender for the Gold Coast's best steak
- The signature spice-rubbed Wagyu rump cap roast is a whopping 1kg of MB6–7+ meat and comes with potatoes fried in Wagyu fat which is a real showstopper (For an extra layer of cool, the signature Wagyu is carved at your table)
Nineteen at the Star
The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach QLD 4218
$56–90 per solo steak (average $76) / $160–220 per share steak (average $186)
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Rooftop at the Gold Coast’s biggest casino, Nineteen at the Star turns the glitz up to 11—think poolside dining, giant chandeliers, and sweeping views of the Gold Coast at night. Headed up by veteran chef Michael Crosbie, the menu here is appropriately impressive, featuring eye-catchers like the $580 Beluga caviar.
The nine steak options range from a modestly priced MBS3+ Angus scotch fillet to an 800g dry-aged T-bone (grilled on an open flame), each served with a trifecta of mustards and sauces.
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- They took out Three Glasses in 2025 for Australia's Wine List Of The Year, perfect for steak paring
- The champion is the Kiwami rump cap: 300g of beautifully marbled Wagyu that’s pretty much guaranteed to melt in your mouth because of the MB9. If there’s one must-try steak on the Gold Coast, this is it
Norté
2217 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
$56 - $135 per solo steap ($82.75 average)
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A fellow occupant of The Oxley precinct, Norté is the Latin American pozzie to fork a steak and genuinely transport to heaven itself. Across a considered menu is a rich selection of cuts and kinds to excite tastebuds of any variety.
I must say, the Darling Downs Wagyu Sirloin MB5+ with chimichurri is a go-to favourite. And I am absolutely in this camp. Though for something a little less pricey, the Angus Rib Eye is 350g of pure succulence.
INSIDER INTEL
- Come dine by the custom built South American flat hearth. A sight to behold
Little Truffle
2444 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
Various based on market price
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Last but not least, Little Truffle delivers French-style haute cuisine: think petite portions, delicate flavours, and beautiful plating (plus a seriously bougie atmosphere).
Expecting a menu stacked with expensive cuts of meat? Think again. Little Truffle has just two a la carte steak dishes—the chargrilled Angus Beef Fillet with pommes puree (buttery mashed potato) and red wine and shallot jus (sauce). I must say, it's perfectly followed with a generous helping of Vanilla Panna Cotta.
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- This Mermaid Beach restaurant was founded by serial restaurateur and chef Daniel Ridgeway, and has won a plethora of awards since it first opened in 2010
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