Where To Treat Dad This Father’s Day On The Gold Coast

Do you want to finally become the favourite child? It’s time you ditched the same jocks and socks Father’s Day gift that you’ve been giving Dad for the past five years. No, not even the standard golf club or fishing rod is going to secure you the number one spot. It’s time to step it up a notch.

Luckily, dads tend to be a little easier to please than mums, because the way to many a bloke's heart is generally through his stomach. This Father’s Day, treat your old man or the father figure in your life to a feast that will fill his belly, make him loosen his belt and will certainly guarantee you favourite child status.

We’ve unearthed 12 of the best specials happening across the Gold Coast this Father's Day, which are guaranteed to impress. 

Citrique 

158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Any Gold Coaster who’s in the know will tell you that Citrique is one of the best seafood restaurants around. Pair their elegant decor and refined atmosphere with a mouth-watering Father’s Day buffet and you’ve got the perfect recipe for an opulent Father’s Day long lunch. 

Citrique’s Long Lunch Celebration showcases ocean treasures like a live scallop station, while land lovers can tuck into the prime rib carving station. Plus, there's an option to enhance your lunch with our wine buffet upgrade for just $29 per person, if Dad is so inclined.

When: Sunday 6 September, from 12pm
Cost: $159 per adult, $79 per child aged 5 to 12 yo
For more information, click here.

QT Gold Coast

7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

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Sweeten up old daddio this Father’s Day with the dude version of the iconic High Tea. QT Gold Coast is mixing things up this Father’s Day with their famous Man Tea (yes, it’s a thing) created by their talented culinary team using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients. Indulge in mini double smash cheeseburgers and locally caught prawn rolls for a truly unique high tea experience. 

Plus, the belt-popping showstopper to finish is a spectacular smoking couverture chocolate cigar infused with Cincoro tequila chocolate mousse, freeze-dried raspberry and lemon ash. Hands down, one of the best and most unique Father’s Day experiences.

When: Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September
Cost: $74 per person; beverage upgrades available, $39 per child aged 5 to 12 yo
For more information, click here.

O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards

852 Lamington National Park Rd, Canungra QLD 4275

There are few things we love more than digging into a delicious picnic spread—it’s one of those simple pleasures of life that never gets old (like dads, of course). Let your old man slow down and take it easy this Father’s Day with a delightful picnic hamper set against the stunning backdrop of O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards.

Grab your picnic basket and set up anywhere on the picturesque vineyard as you indulge in picnic goodies and listen to the finest live music. With your picnic basket, you’ll also score any bottle of O’Reilly’s artisan wine or 3 Schooners of Burleigh Brewing Beer, and you can book a creekside table if that’s your thing. Spots are selling out fast so book your vineyard escape, stat.

When: Sunday 6 September; pick up times every hour from 9:30am to 2pm
Cost: Hamper basket for two $150; varying options and prices for add-ons
For more information, click here.

Haven

3 First Ave, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220

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Haven is turning Father's Day lunch into a proper feast, with sweeping coastal views to boot. Expect a shared spread running from wood-fired flatbread and smoked lamb ribs through to a Sir Thomas 200-day grain-fed black angus tomahawk and poolside paella. While Dad tucks in, there's live music, a golf simulator and a rum tasting with Husk x Little Cacao happening, plus a raffle with some seriously epic prizes up for grabs.

Keen to stretch the day out even further? Mondrian Gold Coast has a Father's Day stay package on offer too, complete with a welcome drink at Haven, a 60-minute contrast spa treatment at CIEL Spa and a late checkout (to sleep off the tomahawk).

When: Sunday 6 September, 11am to 3pm
Cost: $168 per person; $58 for children under 12
For more information, click here.

The Valley Estate

393 Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223

If there’s one thing we know about The Valley Estate, it’s that they specialise in luxury, so it comes as no surprise that their Father’s Day BBQ is seriously luxe. This year's event takes cues from South American asado cooking, with a grillmaster working premium cuts over open coals across an argentinian grill, a whole beast on the spit and a paella station—plus live tunes from Greer Sullivan and a drink in hand to kick things off.

Once appetites are sufficiently whetted, everyone moves inside to the Manor for a hearty shared-table main, before finishing things off out on the lawn with a churro station and roaming dessert canapés. Let Dad take a break from the grill as you bask in the lush greenery of the Valley and compete in family lawn games—it's a day dedicated to celebrating him, after all.

When: Sunday 6 September, from 12pm
Cost: $165 per adult; $55 per child
For more information, click here.

Three Blue Ducks

11 Ewingsdale Rd, Ewingsdale NSW 2481

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If Dad loves a road trip and a day of adventuring, heading down to Byron for Father's Day might be the treat he needs. And it doesn't get much more Dad-centric than Three Blue Ducks, perched on an 80-acre working farm with a macadamia orchard and views of Cape Byron. 

This Father's Day, dig into the winter all-day dining menu, the signature Sunday roast, or go all in on the steak specials cooked over the fire—think a 1.2kg rib eye on the bone, 800g T-bone or 800g bone-in sirloin, all served up with roasted bone marrow and grilled garlic sourdough on the side. There's also the Feed Me and Feast menus for those who'd rather leave the decision-making to the kitchen

When: Sunday 6 September, offers available all day
Cost: Á la carte menu; prices vary
To book, click here.

Kiyomi

Lobby Level The Star, 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218

We have an ongoing love affair with Kiyomi and when you visit The Star’s swanky Japanese restaurant nestled in the heart of Broadbeach, you’ll realise why. This Father’s Day, take dad on a modern yet authentic taste of Tokyo—without the long-haul flight. 

You can dine from the à la carte menu, order from the $175 omakase set menu which boasts five courses of refined delights such as the king prawns with shellfish butter, kombu soy, lemon and fried garlic, and the wagyu flank 9+ MBS with umami puree, takana, shimiji, and kombu veal jus. Plus, if you could receive a free pair of novelty socks for Dad when you spend $99 per adult—this is one for the foodie dad.

When: Sunday 6 September, from 5:30pm
Cost: Normal à la carte menu prices; $175 set menu
For more information, click here.

Robina Pavilion

229 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina QLD 4226

Skip the obligatory gift giving this Father’s Day—we all know the way to Dad’s heart is through his stomach. Treat daddio to a classic feast with a boujee twist at Robina Pavilion this Father’s Day. 

The special menu features a char-grilled half Portuguese chicken with chips, slaw, corn on the cob and a cucumber jalapeño salsa, or go bigger with a char-grilled 300g sirloin served with creamy truffle mash, broccolini, red wine jus and onion rings. Book a table in advance and you'll also score an entry into their Father's Day giveaway, with prizes including hampers, spirits, merch and wine up for grabs.

When: Sunday 6 September, 10am to 9:30pm
Cost: Special à la carte menu; prices vary
For more information, click here.

Bazaar Marketplace

7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Dad's Day lunch, Bazaar's way. Head Chef Tommy Watkins and the team are pulling out all the stops for Father's Day, with trawler-caught seafood, steak cooked exactly how Dad likes it, slow-cooked meats, whole baked fish and vibrant salads all on offer—not to mention a raid on Bazaar's famously good dessert bar.

There'll be a beer waiting for him on arrival and more than enough on his plate to keep the complaints at bay, so really, all you need to do is book the table and let Bazaar handle the rest.

When: Sunday 6 September, 12pm—2pm
Cost: $129 per adult; $49 per child 11 to 14 yo, 10 and under dine free
For more information, click here.

​Nineteen At The Star

Level 19, The Darling at The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218

Picture this—sipping champagne while overlooking The Darling’s luxe infinity pool and admiring the wrap-around views of the shimmering Gold Coast. They might not like to admit it, but all dads love a little bit of luxury.

At Nineteen At The Star this Father’s Day, you can lounge in the lavish restaurant while feasting on their indulgent à la carte menu, with abundant options for fresh seafood, juicy steaks, and so much more. If you’re looking for one of the fanciest Father’s Day feasts on the Gold Coast, stop your search.

When: All Father's Day weekend
Cost: Normal à la carte menu prices
For more information, click here.

Paradise Centre

2 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

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Forget quiet brunches and predictable gifts. Paradise Centre is transforming Father's Day into a high-energy event for dads, brothers, grandpas, and uncles who prefer action and adventure over fuss. This year, it's about creating core memories with experiences that range from Italian indulgence to axe-throwing adrenaline. Some deals include:

• Dads get a free beverage with a meal at El Camino Cantina when you book ahead, plus there'll be a nachos special
• Dads throw free at MANIAX Axe Throwing, when accompanied by at least one paying thrower
• Dads get 6 free wings at TGI Friday's if your booking is made before Friday 4 September

The Oasis

75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218

The Oasis Shopping Centre is slinging up a plethora of cheeky Father's Day deals this year, to spoil Dad without breaking the bank. Some deals include: Rib Fillet Surf & Turf and Mid Strength Schooner

• Free beer at Nigiwai Japanese Restaurant
• Complimentary beverage with meal at Spice Kitchen
• Rib fillet surf & turf and mid strength for $50 at The Broadbeach Tavern
• Make a Father's Day booking at The Loose Moose and go in the draw to win a classic burger and a beer every month for 12 months

Looking for more Father's Day activities to hit up? Check out:

• The Gold Coast's Best Escape Rooms
• The Gold Coast's Best Mini Golf Courses
• The Gold Coast's Best Go Karting Tracks

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