Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Gold Coast

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Gold Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mr P.P.’s Deli and Rooftop

4.6

4.6 (484)

$A40 and under

Italian

Southport

About the restaurant

A multi level pizzeria, wine bar and rooftop space. We specialise in gourmet pizza, deli meats & cheese plus delicious cocktail jugs and drinks in the sunshine.

Top review

Shane

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Beautiful setting up on the rooftop, staff really friendly and helpful during the service. Highly recommended, will definitely return!

EDDY + WOLFF

4.9

4.9 (155)

$A41 to $A100

Asian

Robina

About the restaurant

Eddy + Wolff, a hidden gem in Gold Coast, is an Asian bar and restaurant tucked away in Robina.

Our cosy 24-seat venue strikes the perfect balance between an intimate and lively atmosphere. Adored by locals, it's a destination you don't want to miss. This unique dining experience transports you to another time, immersing you in authentic, heartful flavours of modern Asian cuisine.

Through the music we play and the vibrant dishes we serve, you'll find yourself reminiscing about old school days or travels across Asia, all while feeling a profound sense of belonging and connection to where we all came from.

Top review

Sofia

Dined on 5 Dec 2024

One of the best dining experiences on the Gold Coast, the food is amazing, cocktails delicious and service is immaculate. Thank you to the Eddy + Wolf team for such a beautiful night. We'll be back!

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Experience

Dine Like The Wolff

Experience

Dine Like The Wolff (Lunch)

Hatsuhana Restaurant - Sea World Resort

4.8

4.8 (860)

$A41 to $A100

Japanese

Main Beach

About the restaurant

Delight in an amazing dining experience at multi-award winning Japanese Restaurant, Hatsuhana. Sensory indulgence unlocked, as you explore delicious authentic Japanese cuisine and discover the thrills of live cooking as our skilled Chefs prepare fresh seafood and flavoursome meats served straight from the Teppanyaki grill. Or tantalise your taste buds on the finest sushi, sashimi and Japanese desserts when you dine à la carte.

Top review

Jaime

Dined 2 days ago

The chef made the experience so much fun and the food was amazing.

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Popular dish

Teriyaki Chicken

Rick Shores

4.8

4.8 (4697)

$A101 and over

Contemporary Asian

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

Pan-Asian flavours in one of the Gold Coast's most iconic locations. Focusing on fresh locally sourced produce with intention to share.

By Head Chef James Brady

Top review

Greg

Dined on 22 Nov 2024

You cannot go through life with out experiencing this restaurant. The food is outstanding, fresh with mouth watering flavours I couldn't get enough of. The wait staff are excellent, very attentive & seemed to be always there when we needed them without hovering. Wine selection is great & perfectly accompanied the food.

Coast Beach Bar & Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (217)

$A41 to $A100

Steakhouse

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

Leading our Kitchen is the well experienced Matt Le Beau. Our menu offers modern Australian cuisine using premium local land and sea produce. Our charcoal Josper oven imparts a distinctive and unique array of flavours through the art of cooking over fire, think old world charm with new world vibes.

Nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast with uninterrupted views of Surfers Paradise beach and the Pacific Ocean, COAST boasts a 140 global wine collection and a 160 seated rooftop beach bar to enjoy one of our signature cocktails or craft beers - before or after dinner. We have a live entertainment schedule showcasing some of the best DJs and local musicians.

Coast is a meeting place for like minded social beings who want to immerse themselves in true Gold Coast fashion. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Top review

Dined on 30 Nov 2024

We had great experience at Coast. The service was impeccable, particular mention to Grainne, who looked after us so well. Nothing was a problem for her or the team. We needed to change tables (which was probably a bit of a pain for them) but they accommodated us perfectly. We had the bottomless lunch and the food was amazing as was the drink selection. Would wholly recommend this venue.

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Experience

Indoor Restaurant (Restaurant Menu Only)

Experience

Bottomless Lunch

Experience

Terrace (Terrace menu only)

PIPI's Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (101)

$A41 to $A100

Mediterranean

Coolangatta

About the restaurant

Pipi’s Restaurant is your approachable yet elegant beachside dining experience. With spectacular 220 degree ocean views, Pipi’s offers modern Mediterranean inspired cuisine, featuring stunning, locally caught seafood and world-class Australian beef cuts.

Top review

Kyra

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Had an amazing birthday dinner. The staff went the extra mile to make me feel special and look after us. Really appreciate it and will be back!

GOTO Japanese Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (107)

$A101 and over

Japanese

Southport

About the restaurant

The restaurant where authenticity can be found and the satisfaction of our customers are never forgotten.
The home of some of Japan's most traditional dishes, GOTO is a group of Nagasaki and home to head chef.

Welcome to Japan, welcome to GOTO!

Top review

Iroha

Dined 5 days ago

This was the first time having a dinner at this place and absolutely amazing! We were having sashimi, wagyu tataki, champon noodle and aburi salmon roll, everything great! There were some customers and hall staffs spoke fluent Japanese. We asked their recommendation and kindly suggested some dishes:) Totally, we had a great experience at the restaurant ! Thank you so much.

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Experience

GOTO OMAKASE"

Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

4.7

4.7 (2364)

$A41 to $A100

Asian

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mamasan Kitchen & Bar, a modern Asian share-style dining restaurant located in the heart of Broadbeach. Our culinary team is dedicated to bringing you a unique and unforgettable dining experience that fuses the bold flavours of Asia with a modern twist.

We believe that food is meant to be shared and enjoyed with friends and family, with our menu being curated around this concept. The menu features a diverse array of dishes bursting with full flavors, using the best quality ingredients meticulously sourced from the finest producers.

We take pride in our extensive and award-winning wine and sake selection complementing our vibrant modern Asian menu. Our beverage experts have carefully selected each bottle to enhance your dining experience and elevate your taste buds to new heights. Our Drinks List also features a large selection of premium spirits including a selection of rare Japanese Whiskies and Asian inspired cocktails.

Top review

Saxon

Dined 4 days ago

Elite service, elite food. A fantastic drinks menu and variety if food.

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La Bella Cellar

4.9

4.9 (114)

$A41 to $A100

Fusion / Eclectic

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

The Gold Coast’s best boutique wine bar!

We are all about conversation, funky beats, tasty eats and even better wine. Finally, a place to enjoy a good time, any night of the week. There is one thing we might keep from you though and that’s how to get in, you’ll have to book to find out.

Top review

Diane

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Stunning place but only 4 stars for ambience as cushioned seats too narrow. Food amazing osso buco faultless! Beef tacos yum and spatchcock nice but not memorable. We will be back!

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Experience

50% OFF all Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Experience

50% OFF The Entire Food Menu!

Restaurant Labart

4.8

4.8 (115)

$A101 and over

Modern Australian

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

A modern Australian restaurant in the heart of Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast

Top review

Andrew

Dined 2 days ago

Our return to Labart after a number of years was delightful - we had a lovely meal with good food and wine. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable. On our visit, protein offering was Wagyu heavy (3 types) and some of the seafood was not from Old, merely an observation rather than criticism. The wine offering has altered too - a good smattering by the glass with plenty of international bottles on the list. Not as much fun though if you wanted to mix and match your way through the meal, and that is probably more a sign of the times.

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Experience

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