Taste of the Gold Coast

Taste of the Gold Coast The ultimate guide to experiencing the best of the Gold Coast.

From top-notch restaurant, trendy bars, luxurious accommodation, exciting things to do, and must-see entertainment, we offer curated recommendations to help you make the most of your visit.

01/10/2026

🔥🥪 HOT MESS VARSITY LAKES 🥪🔥

Lunchtime just got VERY serious 😍🙌 If you’re craving something toasted, cheesy and seriously indulgent, Hot Mess Deli is the place to hit!

🧀🔥 The Hot Mess Grilled Cheese with ’nduja vodka sauce is the ultimate lunchtime fix — golden, gooey, packed with flavour and served with that deliciously spicy ’nduja vodka sauce. 🤤🌶️

And there’s plenty more to love…

☕ Great coffee
🧊 Cold foam creations
🥤 Fresh cold-pressed juices
🥪 Seriously loaded sandwiches
🍪 Butterboy cookies for the sweet finish!

The Mortadella sandwich is another must-try 😍🥖 with sopressa, peppercorn mortadella, Byron Bay stracciatella, ox-heart tomatoes, rocket, pickled peppers and house basil pesto, all tucked into toasted focaccia.

With outdoor seating and a relaxed neighbourhood deli vibe, it’s the perfect spot for lunch, coffee and a little sunshine ☀️☕️

📍 Hot Mess Deli, Varsity Lakes
Hot Mess Deli

Come hungry… because this is one HOT MESS you’ll definitely want to get into! 🔥🥪😍

29/09/2026

🌿 FRESH FLAVOURS & GREAT COFFEE ☕️🥗

Fresh, colourful and seriously delicious — Eden Kitchen & Bar is bringing plenty of flavour to the café scene! ✨

🥗 Beautifully presented Nourish Bowls packed with fresh ingredients and goodness
☕️ Smooth, expertly made coffee for your morning fix
🧊🤍 Delicious cold foam coffees when you feel like treating yourself

Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Eden Kitchen & Bar has a relaxed, modern atmosphere that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, a quick coffee or catching up with friends. 🌴💚

With generous portions, quality food and a genuinely welcoming team, it’s the kind of place where you can settle in, enjoy your meal and take your time. 🍓🥑✨

📍 Eden Kitchen & Bar

28/09/2026

🍝 PASTA NIGHT AT THE LANEWAY BURLEIGH 🍷

Pasta & Pour Wednesdays are calling! ✨

Your new favourite Wednesday night in Burleigh Heads has arrived. 🙌

Every Wednesday, choose your favourite pasta from our Pasta & Pour menu and enjoy it with a glass of w**e for just $25. 🍝🍷

From the Laneway Bolognese & classic Carbonara to Gamberi, Aglio e Olio, Pasta ai Funghi and seasonal favourites — there’s something for every pasta lover. ❤️

🌿 Gluten-free penne available
🍷 Pasta + a glass of w**e
💰 Just $25
📍 Every Wednesday at The Laneway Burleigh

Whether it’s a midweek date night 💕, dinner with friends 🥂, or you simply can’t be bothered cooking — they have got your Wednesday sorted.

Grab a table inside or outside, enjoy a glass of w**e and dig into some delicious pasta and settle in for the evening. ✨

See you Wednesday's The Laneway 🍝🍷

🍻 GOLD COAST'S OKTOBERFEST IS BACK 🍻The garden party you've been waiting for 🌿 More beers, more fun, more frothies than ...
23/09/2026

🍻 GOLD COAST'S OKTOBERFEST IS BACK 🍻
The garden party you've been waiting for 🌿 More beers, more fun, more frothies than ever — authentic German beers, w**es, c***r & food stalls await 🥨

Something special is cooking for the Gold Coast this year 👀 Grab your tickets ASAP!
📍 Broadwater Parklands - The Southern Lawn
🕐 1pm – 9pm
📅 Saturday, 10th October
👗 Rock your best Lederhosen or Dirndl
🎶 Live entertainment, DJs, sideshow alley, silent disco & our Berghain-inspired Rave Cave 🕺

See you on the lawn 🍻

Oktoberfest In The Gardens

20/09/2026

✨ OATZ BISTRO & BAR ✨

This is what happens when Asian-fusion gets taken to the next level. 🥢🔥 From Pacific oysters topped with Shiraz gin caviar and silky Kingfish sashimi with chilli, lime & yuzu, to DIY crispy duck bao and delicate Hokkaido scallop dumplings… every bite is an experience. 😍

And the Wagyu rump MB9+ with that indulgent four-cheese gratin? Absolutely unreal. 🥩🧀🔥

Then come the cocktails… 🍸 The Seoul Mate brings gin and grape soju, The Last Samurai combines shochu, plum w**e, amaretto & yuzu, while the signature Oatz Espresso Martini with Kraken rum is the perfect way to finish the night. ☕️🍸

Bold flavours, creative cocktails and seriously next-level food — Oatz Bistro & Bar is definitely one for the foodie list. ✨🥂

Oatz.

Spaghetto Palm Beach brings fresh, handmade pasta and seriously good street-food energy together in one spot. 🍝 Pick you...
17/09/2026

Spaghetto Palm Beach brings fresh, handmade pasta and seriously good street-food energy together in one spot.

🍝 Pick your pasta shape, choose your sauce, then load it up with slow-cooked beef, creamy stracciatella, and all the good stuff. 🔥The best part? Your pasta bowl is ready in under 10 minutes.

⏰No bookings required, dog-friendly 🐶, and definitely one to save for your next Gold Coast food stop. And don’t leave without trying the house-made tiramisu 🤎

📍 Shop 3/1132 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach

11/09/2026

MEXICO 🌮🔥 CALLED... WE ANSWERED. 🇲🇽🍹
Welcome to N**E AMIGOS — where bold Mexican flavours, seriously good Margaritas and good times come together. 💃🌵

Forget ordinary dining... this is your little escape to Mexico. ☀️✨

Think big flavours, fresh ingredients, Mexican-inspired dishes, ice-cold Micheladas, Tequila, Mezcal and a Margarita menu with 20+ ways to say ¡SALUD! 🍸🍋

Come hungry.
Come thirsty.
Come ready for a fiesta. 🎉

Whether it’s dinner with your amigos, date night, or just an excuse for Margaritas... N**E AMIGOS is the place to be. 😎🌮

🇲🇽 Eat. Sip. Fiesta. Repeat.

Don’t just hear about it... come taste the vibe for yourself. 🔥 N**e Amigos

05/09/2026

🌶️✨ Krish Indian Cuisine, Southport 🍛❤️

Absolutely blown away! 🤩🔥 Every dish was bursting with incredible flavours, beautifully presented, and genuinely delicious. 😍

A multi-award-winning Gold Coast favourite serving modern North Indian cuisine with a unique Fijian/Pacific Island twist 🇫🇯🌴 — such a beautiful combination of culture, heritage and amazing food. ❤️

So many fantastic options too, including vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal choices. 🌱✨

📍 Southport, Gold Coast
🍛 Incredible food | 🌶️ Amazing flavours | ❤️

Krish Indian Southport

Such a beautiful dining experience — delicious food, wonderful flavours and definitely somewhere worth coming back to! 🤩✨

03/09/2026

🍦✨ YOUR NEW FROYO OBSESSION HAS ARRIVED! ✨🍦

Varsity Lakes, meet Captain YO Frozen & Bites — where you can build the frozen dessert of your dreams! 😍🥄

🍦 Dairy-free
🌱 Vegan
🌾 Gluten-free
🍓 Endless topping possibilities!

Choose your froyo, pile on your favourite toppings and create a bowl that’s completely YOU! 🍫🍓🍪✨

And for the gelato lovers… 🍨💫
There’s also premium artisan gelato to satisfy those sweet cravings!

But wait… 👀 If you’re feeling savoury, Captain YO has you covered with Italian-style paninis made with delicious, long-fermented focaccia and premium fillings. 🥪🇮🇹

Basically… sweet, savoury, or BOTH — you’re winning! 🙌🔥

📍 Captain YO Frozen & Bites — Varsity Lakes Captain YO | Frozen & Bites

🍦 Come for the froyo.
🥄 Stay for the toppings.
🥪 Maybe grab a panini too. 😉

26/08/2026

🍝 Sapori — traditional Italian dining. 🇮🇹❤️

Family-style dining, authentic recipes and the kind of Italian food that’s been made the same way for generations.

🔥 Napoli-style wood-fired pizza
🍝 Pasta & slow-cooked classics
🍷 A beautifully curated Italian w**e list
🍰 Antipasti, mains, desserts & Italian favourites

Located in Clear Island Waters, just minutes from Broadbeach, Robina, Mermaid Waters, Carrara and Surfers Paradise.

Come for the pizza, stay for the pasta, w**e and good Italian hospitality. 🇮🇹✨

Dine in or takeaway — buon appetito! 🍷🍕

Sapori Goldcoast

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PO Box 8875, Gold Coast Mail Centre
Bundall, QLD
9726

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