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Feast like a Greek god at La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House.

La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
La Fira Deluxe Platter, La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

If you’ve ever dreamed of sipping cocktails on a whitewashed terrace in Santorini while the Aegean breeze flirts with your hair, but you’ve only made it as far as the Gold Coast, we’ve got Greek news.

Say hello to La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, a new boutique gem in Burleigh that transports you to the Greek Isles with every “Opa!”

La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

Behind the Mediterranean magic is hospitality maestro Maikel Dabeet, who marries 22 years of business experience and 15 years in hospitality with a big passion for exceptional food. Maikel’s vision? To create a place where the art of the Euro lifestyle of long lunches and good company could meet Burleigh’s buzzing vibe. And let’s just say, mission souvlaki-complished.

La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

La Fira takes its name and its design from the stunning village of Fira in Santorini. With white stone walls, rustic timber details and sun-drenched textures, the venue feels like it’s been plucked from a cliffside taverna and gently placed on the Gold Coast.

Interior designer Melody Kourieh and builder Maan El Bizri helped transform the space into a stylish hideaway for just 32 guests, making it the ideal setting for intimate dinners, date nights or lunches where time slips away and your crew ends up staying on for happy hour.

La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

Then there’s the food. Holy tzatziki. If Santorini is the Greek island of love, La Fira’s menu is a love letter to it.

Start with Hot Mezedes with sizzling halloumi, grilled octopus, and falafel fresh from the pan, or keep things cool with a vibrant spread of Cold Mazza like Charred Eggplant Melitzanosalata and Dolmades.

Meatlovers can rejoice over the Kreas selection, showcasing premium, charcoal-grilled steaks cooked just the way you like it, while seafood lovers will be hooked on the Thalassina, a celebration of ocean-fresh favourites like prawns, scallops and whole grilled fish. 

La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

Souvlaki and mixed plates are already fan favourites, but the La Fira Deluxe Platter is the star of the show, that’s equal parts showstopper and comfort food. Sink your teeth into a sizzling skewers of chicken, lamb, kafta, and juicy cutlet, plus five jumbo prawns grilled to perfection. Served with fluffy rice, creamy hummus, garlic dip, salad and warm bread, you’ve got yourself the ultimate Mediterranean spread.

La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Desserts at La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

Banquets are also available for those, like us, who must try it all.

And just when you think you couldn’t possibly fit more in, along comes the traditional Greek baklava layered with walnuts and pistachios-soaked in honey syrup.

Pair your feast with signature cocktails like the zesty Santorini. With one sip it will transport you to the most famous island for golden hour.

La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Cocktails at La Fira Mediterranean & Steak House, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

The wine selection is top-notch too, featuring Australian standouts alongside bold European drops that compliment the flame-grilled meats and seafood.

So if you’re craving a Greek escape without leaving the Coast, pop down to Burleigh for a feast even Zeus couldn’t refuse.

Where:  Shop 2/1726 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads
When: Sun–Thurs 12pm–10pm, Fri–Sat 12pm–midnight

Words by Lisette Drew
Images by Mathilde Bouby

26 reasons locals love Burleigh Heads

Bug rolls, the beloved hill and local brews.

Burleigh Hill (image courtesy of Destination Gold Coast)
Burleigh Hill (image courtesy of Destination Gold Coast)

Oh, Burleigh, you little beauty, what’s not to love, right? Since the dawn of time (or the dawn of the GC at least), Burleigh has been one of the most-loved suburbs amongst a slew of strong contenders.

Sure, the beach is beautiful (that Hill is iconic for a reason) and James Street boasts all the best eats and acai bowls galore, but it’s more than that. Burleigh has a soul of its own born of cruisy, barefoot, salty sea breeze vibes you simply won’t find anywhere else. Gushing aside, we’ve found the best of Burleigh so you don’t have to.

Here’s our guide to the best eats, bars, shopping spots and places to visit so you can see why the locals love it and you should too (or else). We always say, when in Burleigh, do as the locals do.

Haven, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Haven, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Fine Dining
Haven

Perched three floors high, within the stunning new Mondrian Gold Coast, is Haven. What is the Haven, you ask? It’s a nothing-short-of-exceptional beach club, spanning a refined yet relaxed dining room, private cabanas, a full-service pool club and a sunset bar. Whether you’re brunching in your bikini or toasting at twilight, Haven is where it’s at. As the sun sets, the evening comes alive with a soundtrack of DJs, curated playlists and live performances.
Where: Level 3/3 First Ave, Burleigh Heads

Rick Shores

Literally opening out onto the sand at Burleigh Beach, Rick Shores is loved not just by locals but globally for its stunning sunset views and those tiny little taste sensations, otherwise known as Bug Rolls. If you’ve never tasted one, you’ve been wasting your life (seriously). Make a booking RIGHT NOW and order like 5. Wash them down with one of Rick’s signature cocktails, and you’re a bona fide Burleigh-ite.
Where: Shop 3, Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

Red Curry, Jimmy Wah's, Burleigh Heads (image supplied)
Red Curry, Jimmy Wah's, Burleigh Heads (image supplied)
Jimmy Wahs

If you’re looking for fancy food but with the relaxed vibe that’s quintessentially Burleigh, look no further. The stunning space offers incredible Vietnamese dishes inspired by trips to Vietnam, tasting some of the very best street food in the world every single day. Sounds epic! It’s a refined style of dining paired with mouthwatering cocktails and a sleek, pared-back vibe. Jimmy Wahs is one of the Gold Coast’s most impressive eateries, and we are big fans.
Where: 1724 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

Restaurant Labart

The fine dining venue has become part of the fabric of Burleigh’s bustling heart, but it’s also become one of the Gold Coast’s premier dining destinations. Tucked away on West Street, the five-star, seasonal-produce-led restaurant is an absolute must-visit. Trust us, your dining experience here won’t be easily forgotten. The produce is sustainable, and the wine list features some of the most stunning natural wines in the world. The service is impeccable too, but in a fun, not-too-formal way. We LOVE.
Where: 2A/8 West Street, Burleigh Heads 

Restaurant Labart by Andy Macpherson Studio (image supplied)
Restaurant Labart by Andy Macpherson Studio (image supplied)
Casuals Eats
Apres Surf

Après Surf is your friendly neighbourhood bar in Burleigh. If a crisp beer, indulgent pub-style eats, and DJ beats sound like your pint of lager, this place is for you. It’s plain ol good vibes from 5pm daily (except Tuesdays) with DJs every weekend! Head there on a Thursday for $1 dumplings and free stand-up comedy from 8pm! Doesn’t get much better than that, and Burleigh locals know it.
Where: 1/1837 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Costa Taco

They started off as a taco-slinging hole-in-the-wall in Palm Beach in 2021, instantly becoming a cult favourite. Now, they’ve levelled things up with a move to Burleigh. Think bigger and better space, with the same beloved laid-back Aussie beach culture, and big Mexican flavours we all know and love. The new location invites you to settle in, sip a marg (or three) and let the good vibes take you to Mexico. Batanga, anyone?
Where: 1718 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Costa Taco, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Costa Taco, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Red Hot Cod

Looking for a Burleigh locals’ guide to the best fish and chips in town? Look no further. And this place doesn’t just stop at fish and chips (even though we wouldn’t recommend going past them). They also serve fresh poke bowls and vibrant superfood bowls, plus a range of Bali-inspired dishes that reel in people from all over; they’re that good. Think flavour-packed Gado-Gado, nasi goreng and Bali satay chicken sticks. Wash it down with a premium cocktail and watch Burleigh come to life (this place is in a prime people-watching locale).
Where: 1716 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Al Bacio Gelato

A true family-run gelateria, Al Bacio Gelato Naturale is run by husband-and-wife duo Craig and Rebecca Heininger, alongside their daughter, Jaime. Since opening in late 2025, they’ve been serving scoops of authentic, 100% natural Italian gelato to Burleigh locals (and visitors), and we cannot be more thankful. The signature Al Bacio, meaning “as good as a kiss” in Italian, is a rich chocolate-hazelnut scoop made with homemade hazelnut paste from Piemonte, Italy. Then, for those who like to gulp down their gelato, you can order your favourite flavour in thick shake form. Can we get a hell yeah?
Where: 7/1840 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Al Bacio Gelato Naturale, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Al Bacio Gelato Naturale, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Crispy Italian

As you cruise down the GC Highway, the striking red and white umbrellas and festoon lights grab your attention and give you a whiff of what awaits inside. Crispy Italian is where to head when you’ve got a hankering for wood-fired pizza done insanely well. You’ll get a fun, laid-back vibe and a menu stacked with la pasta, la pizza, woodfired gnocchi and desserts impossible to resist. Did someone say Aperol spritz? Oh yeah, that was us.
Where: 4/1840 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Local

Local is one of those venues that just gets it. Equal parts polished and laidback, this Burleigh favourite nails the brief from morning through to late arvo and beyond, making it the kind of place you pop into “just for one” and somehow leave with a full camera roll and a new core memory. With multiple spaces to suit every vibe, from the fairy light–lit beer garden and fully stacked tinnie bar to plush indoor booths and a main bar made for game days, Local is built for long hangs, big feeds and even bigger catch-ups. The menu covers all bases (classic pub grub, elevated plates and a few fancy moments for good measure) and the atmosphere is always buzzing.
Where: 1744 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

Tarte Bakery & Cafe, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2020 Inside Gold Coast)
Tarte Bakery & Cafe, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2020 Inside Gold Coast)
Coffee Hangs
Tarte Bakery & Cafe

There’s a good reason this gem is heaving at all hours: the home of the iconic muffin top (IYKYK) and some of the best coffee in town. It’s not just locals who love it – you’ll find Gold Coasters and beyond flocking here for a taste of the goods. Come for a coffee and to get around their huge menu with something for everyone – literally, it’s impossible to not love something. Plus, we’re pretty sure it’s mandatory to leave with a pastry in tow – go on, you deserve it.
Where: 1748 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Paddock Bakery

Locals know the only thing loose in this (top) paddock is scrumptious, buttery baked goods. Since opening its charmingly renovated doors in 2014, Paddock has been the ultimate spot for brunch, lunch and sweet treats that keep us coming back daily. With lush gardens, a cottage, loft, rooftop and barn to hide away in, the menu is just as endless as the spots to enjoy it – perfect for indulgence, people-watching, or a little bit of both.
Where: 20 Hibiscus Haven, Burleigh Heads

Mohr Cafe and Deli, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Mohr Cafe and Deli, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Mohr

A local newbie that’s already earned its rightful place on this list (which is saying something). Start with a coffee- because there’s no other way, and theirs is superb-  before diving deep into their menu full of hearty but totally healthy eats. Think Shakshuka Scramble with charred eggplant, peppers, tomato chilli salsa & charred bread. Chef’s hot tip: add brisket. Or, indulge yourself in a croque monsieur made with ham and gruyere, fried eggs, cheese sauce, green pea chef salad and parmesan that will blow your beret off. Everything here is made fresh, seasonal, and irresistible.
Where: 4 Hibiscus Haven, Burleigh Heads

Palm Springs

Serving Southern California vibes (think cactus, umbrellas, pastel greens) all day long, alongside morning margaritas (you read correctly), epic eats and epic coffee. If you didnt catch on, Palm Springs does things a little differently, and Burleigh locals love them for it. They said, ” We will give you avocado smash and serve you one better”. Better in the form of a morning marg with breakfast tacos. It may sound rogue, but don’t tell us it isn’t exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Ideal hangover feed, perfect weekend brunch. Thank us later.
Where: 1878 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Palm Springs Cafe (Image: © 2020 Inside Gold Coast)
Palm Springs Cafe (Image: © 2020 Inside Gold Coast)
Something To Drink
Paloma Wine Bar

This small but mighty wine bar has one of the largest selections of boutique wines (we mean, it is in the name) with some seriously epic eats to accompany. We can’t go past the cheeseburger – seriously, don’t sleep on this – and if you don’t know where to start on what to sip, the expert team always nail the reccos. Pop a Pet Nat on your must-try for something a little bubbly, or if you’re more of a red drinker, their signature chilled reds are the ultimate for a hot summer’s day.
Where: 12 James Street, Burleigh Heads

Rosella’s

It’s the good time, slightly fancy Australiana bar of your dreams, and it is perfectly at home in Burleigh Heads. Rosella’s is a local haunt that’s been a firm favourite since its opening. With both a drinks and a food menu made entirely of Australian produce, we are in heaven. They’ve got cocktails inspired by Fantales, Blinky Bill and Bondi Beach, all the very best Aussie beers and some of the tastiest eats to pair. It’s refined, beautifully decked out and created by a couple of absolute legends. Love.
Where: 6/1734 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

Familiar Spirits Distillery, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Familiar Spirits Distillery, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Familiar Spirits

This fam-and-friends-run distillery from husband-and-wife duo Justin and Lana Bell is serving up elevated cocktails designed specifically for sipping (and swooning), paired with snacky plates that absolutely understood the assignment. The space is a moody, deep-green, tropical-tiki dream and the drinks are bespoke and downright dangerous in the best way. Oh, and they’re big on collabs too, teaming up with like-minded legends to keep things fresh and fun, so consider this your official cue to keep a very close eye out for their next one. It’s intimate, it’s stylish, it’s packed with heart (and gin), and it’s proof that when you mix great spirits with great people, magic happens.
Where: 1/9 Calabro Way, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Pavilion

If Burleigh had a local hall of fame, Burleigh Pavilion would be its MVP. This beachfront institution sits right above the sand at Burleigh Heads, serving up panoramic ocean views, sunset vibes and reliably good times from arvo cocktails to dinner dates and everything in between. Within its sprawling space you’ve got casual beach-bar energy, breezy terraces and The Tropic, the coastal-meets-Mediterranean restaurant where you can settle in for a sun-soaked lunch or a long, leisurely dinner with views literally stretching to the horizon. Whether you’re here for the drinks, the eats, the views, or just to feel like you’re living your best summer life year-round, Burleigh Pavilion is basically Burleigh’s living room with a better wine list.
Where: 3a/43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Pavilion (image supplied)
Burleigh Pavilion (image supplied)
Burleigh Brewing Co.

If there’s one thing Burleigh deserves (the big legend), it’s a brewery, and Burleigh Brewing Co. certainly delivers. since opening in 2006, Burleigh Brewing Co. has produced a lineup of delicious drops – all perfectly Burleigh. Get a sixer for Netflix and chill, or head into the brewery from Friday to Sunday afternoons to get amongst it.
Where: 2 Ern Harley Drive, Burleigh Heads

Malibu Racquet Club

This place is the ideal setting for a lil cocktail and antipasti moment. A wine with your significant other, cocktail hour with the gals, or dare we say, a quick shot to kick off an epic night. Alongside wines, beers, margs and cocktails, they serve ‘a quality shot’ for those who value efficiency or are known to be fashionable-late and need to catch up, as they say. That’s definitely not us…Okay, it’s totally us.
Where: 1740 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Malibu Racquet Club, Bureigh Heads (image supplied)
Malibu Racquet Club, Bureigh Heads (image supplied)
Something To Do
Ciel Spa

Hidden inside the opulent Mondrian hotel, Ciel Spa is the city’s first bio-wellness spa blending high-tech treatments with high-touch luxury. Forget cucumber slices and pan pipe music, here you’re getting a serious glow-up down to a cellular level. From zero-gravity dry float sessions and Himalayan salt rooms to LED facials and cosmetic doctor appointments, they have it all. It’s a bit of a treat-yo-self moment.
Where: Level 2/3 First Ave, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Hill

Well, hasn’t this simple little piece of Mother Nature become an icon? No matter the day of the week (but particularly Sunday arvos), “the hill” as it’s affectionately known, is packed with picnic rugs, ball games and groups of revellers basking in the sunshine. Looking out over the ocean and with the city in the distance, it’s the perfect spot for a late afternoon lemonade or early morning coffee date with the crew. Order some of your fav takeaway from James Street, and perch up on a picnic blanket to soak up the scenery. Better yet, sunset.
Where: The south end of The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

Picnic on Burleigh Hill (image supplied by Destination Gold Coast)
Picnic on Burleigh Hill (image supplied by Destination Gold Coast)
Burleigh National Park

If you’re feeling energetic, take a stroll around Burleigh Hill to Talle Creek for some Insta-worthy rainforest scenery. Or if you’re game, head up the vertical trail for a hill climb that’s rewarded with an epic view. Yes, some sweat may be involved, but it’s all in the good spirit of exploration. Cool down after with a swim at Burleigh Beach or Talle Creek, wherever you end up.
Where: Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Bowls Club

A relaxing little beachside club loved by young and old alike, Burleigh Bowls has been around since 1937 and is certainly a prime piece of real estate these days. Barefoot Bowls rolls on from 12–5pm every Sunday, and it’s a measly $10 per person, including coaching and bowls (AKA ball whipper snappers). Get down and support your local while sipping on a schooner.
Where: Connor Street, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Bowls Club (image supplied)
Burleigh Bowls Club (image supplied)
Shop With Us
James Street

If you’re in need of some retail therapy, then James Street is the only place you need to go. The range of shopping has everything you need, whether you’re looking for some new additions to your home from Maison & Maison or to update your wardrobe at Emte, you’re guaranteed to leave suitably more stylish. If you’re looking for the perfect piece of art to dress your walls at work or home, Art Yarramunua is our pick for their incredible collection of expertly curated indigenous art.
Where: James Street, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Farmers Markets

Everyone’s favourite Saturday morning market adventure. Get up early, grab your basket and set out in search of fruit, veggies and of course, your first coffee of the weekend. These days, the farmers market also boasts locally made clothing and homewares, flowers, meat and seafood and delicious breaky and lunch options. Happy days! Open every Saturday from 7am–12 ‘rain, hail or shine’.
Where: Burleigh Heads State School, Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

Words by Chelsea Ipsen

You’re the only banh for mi

Little Quan 55 brings big flavours to Burleigh.

Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Pho at Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

Burleigh’s never been short on nosh spots, but only a handful dish up tradition in takeaway form. Now there’s a tiny but mighty grab-and-go joint that is slinging some of the most heartwarming, belly-filling Vietnamese flavours in the heart of this foodie hub. Pho real.

Run by power couple Wynn Huynh and Thanh Tram, Little Quan 55 is the newest addition to their growing food family. You may already know their original spot, Quan 55 and Bar in Chirn Park, which has been serving up punchy Vietnamese eats since before bánh mì was cool.

Banh mi at Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Banh mi at Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

But Burleigh? This suburb hits different.

“We’ve always loved Burleigh Heads,” said Thanh Tram. “It’s the first place we lived and worked since we moved from Adelaide in 2004.”

In fact, the couple used to run the local FoodWorks here in 2005 and funnily enough, part of Little Quan 55 now occupies that same space. Talk about a pho-circle moment.

Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

While the footprint might be small, with a few seats outside and a bar table inside for those who just can’t wait to tuck in, this eatery will transport you to Vietnam. Designed by Thanh and Wynn, the decor was inspired by their recent trip to Hoi An. The trip had them falling in love with the architecture but also had a deeper meaning too. It was Thanh’s first time returning to her hometown of Tien Giang in 39 years after her family left Vietnam in 1984 as refugees. Her family’s story spans continents and decades, but it finds home in every dish served up at Little Quan 55.

And in every sip too.

Vietnamese Coffee at Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Vietnamese Coffee at Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

Little Quan 55 serves up the silkiest Vietnamese coffee outside the Land of The Blue Dragon. If you haven’t tried traditional Vietnamese coffee, let us phin you in. Rich coffee is slowly brewed through a phin filter, then swirled with a generous spoonful of sweetened condensed milk. Enjoy it hot, or pour it over ice for the ultimate cool-down. Either way, it’s strong, sweet and seriously addictive.

Roast pork, Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Roast pork, Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

When hunger strikes, you can chomp into a crunchy Banh Mi bursting with moreish fillings like juicy BBQ pork, roast pork belly and Vietnamese ham that are all made in-house. With fresh salad and as much chilli as you can handle, it’s the ultimate lunchtime pick-me-up.

The steaming hot pho is a labour of love, simmered with quality eye fillet and Angus beef brisket, it’s the kind of soul-hugging bowl that warms you from the inside out.

Rice paper rolls at Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Rice paper rolls at Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

The Saigon Fried Chicken and Crispy Tofu have us coming back for more, but if you’re on a health kick, a Chicken Lemongrass salad bowl or prawn rice paper roll are sure to hit the spot.

So next time you’re looking for a quick bite in Burleigh, remember: lunch shouldn’t be boring, it should be pho-nomenal.

Where: 1A/ 6 West St, Burleigh Heads
When: Tuesday to Sunday 10am–2.30pm

Words by Lisette Drew
Images by Mathilde Bouby

Banh mi at Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Banh mi at Little Quan 55, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)

10 sear-riously good Gold Coast steak joints

The GC’s steak-tacular hall of flame.

Hurricane's Grill and Bar, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)
Hurricane's Grill and Bar, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)

First and foremost: our sin-sear-est apologies in advance to our plant-based brethren, with this roundup including exactly zero cauli steaks.

For the meat eaters among us, if it’s sear-riously good steak you seek, you are definitely in the right place. There are not many dishes that compare to the satisfaction of a succulent steak cooked to perfection, though there is often a lot more to the art of this dish than meats the eye.

When the urge for a next level steak won’t quit, sometimes you just have to leave it in the hands of the pros. Sit back and grillax, we’ve got those carnivorous cravings covered. Here are 10 of the GC’s most lit steak restaurants worth getting fired up over.

Lars Bar & Grill, Nobby Beach (image supplied)
Lars Bar & Grill, Nobby Beach (image supplied)
Lars Bar & Grill

Lars Bar & Grill burst onto the Nobby Beach scene last year, firing up the grill and bringing a perfect blend of woodfired magic and laid-back luxury to The Oxley 1823. Led by Lars Kollrepp – son of local legend Marty Kollrepp – this hotspot serves up a fine dining feast with a coastal twist. And when it comes to steak, they are a cut above. With over ten cuts on the menu (yep, you read that right!), from melt-in-your-mouth eye fillet to a beastly T-bone, they’re seriously raising the steaks. Whether you’re soaking up the vibes indoors, kicking back alfresco, or feeling extra fancy in the private dining room, Lars has everything you need for a sizzling night out.
Where:  2217 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach

Mike’s Kitchen

Craving a homemade feast but don’t feel like firing up the stove? Mike’s Kitchen has you covered. Housed in a charming Tudor-style building, this spot is serving up old-school steakhouse vibes with a fresh twist. The legendary ribs – slow-cooked to perfection, then flame-kissed for that smoky, finger-licking goodness – have a fan club of their own. Now let’s talk about the steak. These premium aged cuts are matured for peak flavour and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, setting the bar high for serious carnivores. Got little foodies in tow? No worries – there’s a dedicated kids’ menu to keep the whole family happy. So loosen that belt, grab a seat, and get ready to dig in!
Where: 2 Gooding Drive, Merrimac

Coast Beach Bar & Kitchen, Surfers Paradise(image supplied)
Steak at Coast Beach Bar & Kitchen, Surfers Paradise(image supplied)
Coast Beach Bar & Kitchen

For a steak night with a side of glamour, make your way to Coast Beach Bar & Kitchen, perched on the first floor of the jaw-dropping 76-storey Ocean by Meriton in Surfers Paradise. This coastal hotspot serves up a high-steaks dining experience that’s worth every bite. Spread across multiple dining areas, it’s got room for you, your crew and all the indulgence your heart desires. Every cut is kissed by fire in a Josper charcoal oven, infused with the rich, smoky magic of native red gum wood. Sharing is encouraged (but no judgment if you’re steaking your claim on the last bite). For pure carnivorous bliss, sink your teeth into the Tajima wagyu rump or WX wagyu rump cap – so tender and juicy, you’ll be back before your cravings have time to cool.
Where: Level 1, Ocean by Meriton, 86 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

Glenelg Public House

Mermaid’s moody gastro-pub has garnered itself a solid rep indeed for punching out sear-riously good steaks over the years. These guys take their meat even more seriously than that one mate bordering on a situationship with their smoker, with a full breakdown of cut / weight / breed / producer / paddock / region / feed to agonise over. There are no less than nine top-quality cuts on offer from all over Aus (and that’s not including the stacked selection of share-style dishes) – making this a must-try destination for even the most discerning steak critics (*cough* looking at you, aforementioned mate with smoker).
Where: 9/2460 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach

kōst Bar & Grill, Broadbeach (Image: © 2023 Inside Gold Coast)
O’Connor Beef T-Bone, kōst Bar & Grill, Broadbeach (Image: © 2023 Inside Gold Coast)
kōst Bar & Grill

Oh yes, Broadbeach’s standout gem is so much more than a (breathtakingly) pretty face, elegantly gliding on in last year and securing a rightful place on this list. This euro-chic vibing contemporary bar & grill boasts one of the city’s only charcoal wood-fire grills, meaning anything not already nailed down is treated to that signature flame kissed treatment. There’s an assortment of steak cuts to acquaint yourself with, including a signature Dry Age Steak if you’re feeling a little lot extra.
Where: 3 Oracle Blvd, Broadbeach

Cavill’s Steakhouse

For born and bred locals, the former Labrador icon (affectionately known simply as Cav’s in our youths) summons a whole lot of nostalgia, and thankfully it still stands up to the hype and fond mems all these years on. In fact, this is one GC institution that has aged like fine wine (they’ve got those too), with a rooftop vibing re-location and grown up new look to match that signature Cav’s experience we’ve known for ~40 years now. They’ve got this steak business down to a fine art, with a sister butchery, an extensive selection of cuts and that traditional steak experience with all the classic trimmings – bc sometimes you just need a decadent, garlic prawn laden steak in your life.
Where: 6 Bayview Street, Runaway Bay

Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill, Broadbeach (image supplied)
Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill, Broadbeach (image supplied)
Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill

Another GC mainstay, Moo Moo’s has been serving up all the mouth-watering meat action (and resulting meat sweats) to Broadbeach and beyond going on 20 years now, and they’ve got the receipts – aka slew of awards to prove it. Specialty steaks are kind of their thing (as are fine wines), with ten mouth-watering options to choose from – though if you and a willing participant have brought your appetite, take on the infamous Spice Rubbed 1kg Wagyu Rump Cap Roast. Carved at the table served with Wagyu Fat Fried New Season Potatoes (and some green stuff for good measure).
Where: 2685 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach

Nineteen at The Star

A spot well known for dishing up the finer things, with a little help from some epic views of the GC skyline, The Darling’s crowning jewel Nineteen at The Star is the kinda place that has it all. Naturally, there’s an equally impressive selection of swanky steaks, which are almost exclusively sourced locally on the Darling Downs (with exception to the Cape Grim Grass Fed Rib Eye, which, we can definitely manage to let slide, quite frankly). If it’s truly time to treat yourself, these guys boast one of the largest selections of sumptuous 9+ MBS (aka ‘excellent’ grade) steaks on the Coast – the only thing higher is that stunner of an outlook, tbh.
Where: 1, Level 19, The Darling at The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach

Dry Aged Sirloin, Nineteen at The Star (Image supplied by The Star Gold Coast)
Dry Aged Sirloin, Nineteen at The Star (Image supplied by The Star Gold Coast)
Reds Kitchen & Bar

Tucking into a Rib Eye of the Fillet surrounded by a cool couple of milli worth of yachts and marina views for days? #thatslivin. A fine dining style steakhouse, though the more upscale take will come as a surprise to absolutely no one given it’s situated within the swanky Sanctuary Cove dining precinct #ohshefancyhuh. This carnivore oasis has got your steak needs covered from A-Z, (or technically W) with a hefty offering including everything from Angus through to Waygu. Got a ravenous crowd of beef buffs on your hands? Tackle one of the mammoth 1-2kg  Black Angus T-Bone steaks  for your feasting pleasure.
Where: Sanctuary Cove, 46E/4601 Masthead Way, Hope Island

Hurricane’s Grill & Bar

If it’s stellar steak you’re after, this cosy Surfers Paradise spot is certainly serving it up (along with some mighty fine beach views). Hurricane’s definitely lives up to the ‘Grill and Bar’ title, with a grilliant array of meaty morsels to choose from. On offer is everything from petite Sirloin cuts through to some very boujee beef options indeed – with the pièce de résistance, a MS7+ Tajima Wagyu Beef Sirloin sure to impress even the staunchest of steak snobs.
Where: 1/4-14 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

Words by Lisette Drew

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