Food

The food news has been coming in thick and fast on the Gold Coast, to make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening we've wrapped up everything that you need to know.

Southport is best known for its dazzling Broadwater, but, in recent years, it’s also transformed into a fierce contender on the Gold Coast dining scene.

From waterside haunts to laneway gems, Tweed Heads almost feels like Burleigh Heads of old, with Bay Street a real contender for the next James Street.

Whether you're treating mum or just feeling fancy, here's where to find the best high tea on the Gold Coast.

Brunch is basically the cheekiest meal of the day. You’ve secretly already had brekky, it’s not quite lunch, yet you’re already famished and heading out for a friendly catch up is on the cards.

If there was ever a time to shop local on the Gold Coast, it's now.

These are the Gold Coast’s top 12 steakhouses, curated for your carnivorous pleasure. Bon appétit.

When it comes to stunning seaside brunch spots, Burleigh Heads is where it’s at.

M.V. Jasmine is Byron Bay's first luxury floating bar with cocktails, dining and sunset cruises on the Brunswick River.

From ooey gooey goodness to chewy-chunky discs of heaven. Here's where to find the best Gold Coast cookies in 2025. 

To ensure you and your pooch have a ball sampling the Coast's finest fare, we've put together a list of the best dog-friendly cafes on the Gold Coast.

We’ve unearthed 13 of the best Dad Day specials happening across the Gold Coast this Father's Day, which are guaranteed to impress. The best part is, you get to eat and indulge in all the things too.

Breakfast noodle houses to late night taquerías. Here's your complete guide to the best Lismore restaurants.

These openings on the Gold Coast are set to shake up a scene that’s already bursting at the seams with wining and dining goodness.

So you’ve been enlisted to organise the office Christmas party—gulp. The pressure is on but we've got you covered. 

The Tweed’s epic food and drink festival Savour The Tweed is back for its second year in 2025, with five flavour-packed days of culinary events running from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 October.

Cheap yet delicious, there are few things that bring us as much joy as an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ buffet washed down with a few sojus. 

As a jewel on the Australian East Coast, the Gold Coast's seafood restaurants are naturally brimming with world-class fare. Here's our round up of the best.

With an average of 300 days of sunshine a year—a scorching summer, delightful autumn, mild winter and stunning spring—it’s no wonder we love to wine and dine in the great outdoors. Here are the best rooftop bars on the Gold Coast.

Let’s face it, we all love a good curry, whether it’s a plain old butter chicken, or a fiery vindaloo capable of singeing your insides. Gold Coast Indian delivers.

Slide on your fancy pants. Here are the best fine dining restaurants on the Gold Coast and every foodie's bucket list. Ready?

Whether you're a local or just visiting, these Broadbeach cafes should be on your radar—here are eight of Broadbeach's best cafes that you simply cannot pass up.

The beloved Crafted Beer Festival is returning to the Gold Coast on Saturday 13 September and we can't wait.

From bustling beachside restaurants to leisurely lunches on 120-acre farms, these are the best restaurants in Byron Bay and surrounds. 

To help get your next catchup, weekend or holiday sorted, here are 22 of the best Burleigh restaurants in 2025. 

From authentic Italian wood-fired delights to quirky new-age toppings, there’s a slice for every taste bud. 

If there’s one thing all oyster lovers can agree on, it’s the pure bliss of smashing through a dozen (or two) without blowing the budget—leaving plenty of coin for a cheeky glass of sparkling to match. 

You want a wine bar, a Euro pizza joint or neighbourhood haunt? Paradise Point is the up-and-coming suburb to sip, chomp and check out.

At Urban List, flames and flavour go hand in hand. Who doesn't love the sizzling, smoky, tantalising goodness of teppanyaki?

Forks at the ready. Serve yourself a plate (or 20) at one of these 11 best buffets on the Gold Coast right now.

On the Gold Coast there is a veritable banquet of boldly modern and authentically traditional yum cha places to check out. Here's the very best to try out yourself. 

Best consumed overlooking the beach or let’s be honest, anywhere on our beautiful Gold Coast, we’ve rounded the best fish and chip joints the Gold Coast has to offer. 

From coastal horizons to the lush landscape in more secluded regions—here are 20 of the best restaurants on the Gold Coast for a view. 

Ramen slurping, bowl sipping and sashimi devouring—there’s something particularly magical about Japanese cuisine. Perhaps it’s the silky smooth dashi broth, the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth seafood selection, or the friendly, cheerful service that never misses a beat.

We’ve tasted our way through this seaside suburb to bring you the best restaurants in Coolangatta totally worth opening your wallet for. 

We’ve rounded up 50 awesome things to do on the Gold Coast that are fun, sometimes tasty and maybe even free.

Glamping really is the best of both worlds, with its proximity to nature minus the sacrifice of your favourite creature comforts. Scroll on for the best glamping spots on and around the Gold Coast in 2025.

Byron Bay’s lesser known litte sister, Brunswick Heads is the sleepy coastal town we are utterly obsessed with. It's laidback, it's stunning and it's becoming a burgeoning culinary hub.

Tiramisu is famous for a reason, and here's where to find the best ten tiramisus on the Gold Coast.

BabyMama is Mamasan’s chic little sister restaurant now open in Mermaid Beach, plating up bold East Asian flavours in a moody, intimate venue. 

Grab some chopsticks and your appetite for 10 of the best Japanese cafes on the Gold Coast.

If you haven’t figured out that Broadbeach is one of the Gold Coast’s central destinations for all things scrumptious, it's time you check out one of these 20 restaurants. 

There’s no doubt about it—the Gold Coast in 2025 is a full-blown culinary paradise. But when it comes to choosing the perfect spot for a special night out, it can still feel a little overwhelming. That’s where we come in.

We’ve got you covered from north to south, with the best cafes on the Gold Coast to keep you caffeinated and re-fuelled. 

Low on funds? Don’t sweat it, because we’ve done you and your back pocket a major solid, penning a list of the best cheap eats on the Gold Coast.

Dreaming of an overseas getaway but the ol’ pockets are a little dry? Luckily the Gold Coast has some seriously slurp-worthy ramen spots to fuel your wanderlust feels. 

This Mother’s Day, treat your mum like the queen she is and spoil her with an indulgent lunch at one of the Gold Coast’s best restaurants hosting special Mother’s Day events.

Get ready to earn fave child status with these 30 awesome things to do on the Gold Coast this Mother’s Day.

Here's your ultimate Eat, Play, Stay guide to the Barossa Valley with Andy Allen.

ANZAC Day is all about commemorating our diggers, past and present, but, it is also the crown jewel in a string of public holidays that simply can’t be wasted vegging out on the couch after the annual dawn service. 

The crew behind the iconic Gemelli Italian empire have just opened their sixth restaurant, and it’s a nostalgic return to their neighbourhood-style Italian trattoria roots.

In true Urban List fashion, we’ve done the hard work and hunted down the best hot cross buns on the Gold Coast. Thank us later.

It's the perfect excuse to jump in the car, directly support the primary producers that feed us, and take in some fresh countryside air.

Cadillac Supper Club has been reimagined as an Italo-American pizzeria and bar, inspired by the team's love of pizza and the lively culture that surrounds it.

These are the best restaurants and cafes on Tamborine Mountain to elevate your next hinterland trip in 2025.

Is a city break in Melbourne calling your name? Whether it’s the arts and culture scene, the world-class dining or a sporting event that’s caught your interest, there’s plenty of reasons to head to the city—and we know just how to make the most of your time.

It’s time for a round or three of cafe-hopping in Currumbin and Tugun.  

Want to take your hot date to one of the best restaurants on the Gold Coast for Valentine's Day? Here's a helpful list of some of the most romantic restaurants on the Gold Coast.

Bar Monte is equal parts sophisticated and playful; a welcome splash of vibrancy into Miami’s dining scene.

Norté and Sueño—a Latin American-inspired restaurant and bar pair—have opened as of late December atop the sleek The Oxley 1823 precinct in Mermaid Beach.

Breezy, sun-lit, and dotted with clusters of red chairs, Sunnyboy feels like a breath of fresh air in Mermaid Beach. 

These are the best cafes and coffee shops in Mermaid Beach, dished up in no particular order.

The Costa Taco crew are opening a Southern Californian-inspired cafe that doubles as a pop-up space for up-and-coming vendors.

Catering for the clan on Christmas Day can really take the fun out of festive season. So why not hang up your novelty apron and leave it to the experts?

These are the top 11 cafes and coffee shops in Southport, in no particular order. 

Hanks was designed with the laidback Kirra lifestyle in mind and neighbourhood spirit at its heart.

Robots delivering dishes, lab-grown meat and 3D-printed veggies—imaginations run wild when thinking about the future of food.

Whether you’re a seasoned beer swiller or just love a reason to get out and socialise; we’ve rounded up the best breweries on the Gold Coast and nearby.

Once upon a time, dinner was enough. You came, you saw, you ate, you drank. Now? Well, it’s an endless adventure with wild possibilities.

Fine dining meets Euro-inspired party vibes at the sprawling split-level hospitality venue.

Coolangatta, the southern gem of the Gold Coast, is teeming with vibrant cafes that offer much more than just a caffeine fix. 

When a venue seamlessly blends an elegant sashimi bar and elevated seafood takeaway, you know it’s something special—and that’s exactly what awaits you at Eska.

These are 12 of the Gold Coast’s best acai joints, served up and ready to go.

While we could probably list 100 worthy spots, we’ve honed this down to six of the very best picnic spots on the Gold Coast to get you dining outdoors.

When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats the humble pie. 

Created with the laidback Mermaid Beach lifestyle in mind, Moustache effortlessly merges the laidback vibes of an espresso joint with the elegance of a wine bar. 

From Melbourne’s bustling cafes to Sydney’s vibrant brunch spots, all the way to Brisbane’s innovative morning eats and Perth’s beachside beauties, we’ve curated the ultimate guide to breakfast across Australia.

The Gold Coast is a hub for tasty vegan eats, with vegan cafes, restaurants and bakeries popping up on the regular. 

This is your sign to get up out of your office chair and hit these top cafes to work from. 

These are the Gold Coast’s eleven best pho joints—perfect for winter. Grab your chopsticks and get ready to slurp.

Meaning ‘by the beach’ in Thai, LimLay comes to us from the team behind some of the Gold Coast’s most beloved Thai restaurants. 

From walks and hikes to tasty eats and the Sunshine Coast’s most scenic mountain view, here are all the best things to do in Maleny and Montville. 

There are a range of local gift delivery businesses that will deliver right to your door, perfect for every occasion. From flowers to cookies, beers to beauty boxes, here are the Gold Coast’s coolest delivery services.

Whether you're a die-hard pasta fiend or just craving a big bowl of hearty Italian comfort food this winter, the Gold Coast has some truly incredible Italian restaurants serving authentic spaghetti, orecchiette, ravioli, fettuccine and pappardelle. 

We are shining a light on all the top spots perfect for a long, lazy, so-good-we-could-cry weekend lunch. 

Two new venues have opened at DBar, Coolangatta, including a beachfront cafe and a chic coastal Mediterranean restaurant. 

If there’s one thing Gold Coasters are obsessed with it’s euphoric treats of the frozen variety. We’re talking ice cream and gelato—cold, sweet, delicious goodness. 

Stretching from Tweed through to Kyogle, the Northern Rivers' best restaurants range from family-owned hideaways to hatted establishments.

Witches Falls Winery, located just a hop skip and a jump away in Tamborine, is quietly making some seriously good wines from their mountaintop perch. 

Here’s the full roundup for where you can find the best tacos on the Gold Coast for cheap.