Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Runaway Bay

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southport

Booked 5 times today

Located on the water’s edge in Southport’s Broadwater Parklands, and nestled against the Aquatic Centre, lies Café Catalina Restaurant and Bar.Offering indoor/outdoor casual dining with a fresh modern Australian menu, the kitchen serves breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, and dinner Wednesday to Saturday.With legendary waterfront Sunset Sessions Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Catalina is the perfect place to wind down after a busy week in an idyllic Gold Coast setting.

2. YOT DECK

3.9

Excellent(140)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Main Beach

Booked 8 times today

YOT Deck has a focus on sit down dining, entertainment and cocktails in a super relaxedsetting with space for private events and Christmas parties. YOT Deck will be open for tradeseven days a week from August through to summer, offering lunch and dinner service.For those seeking an unforgettable hospitality experience paired with picturesque waterfrontviews, YOT Deck is the ultimate destination. Whether you're looking to celebrate a specialoccasion, enjoy a leisurely lunch, or combine a drink before embarking on your YOT Clubcruise, YOT Deck will provide the best of both hospitality worlds.

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3. Mr P.P.’s Deli and Rooftop

4.6

Exceptional(481)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Southport

Booked 12 times today

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.

4. Mad Over Italian

4.6

Exceptional(65)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Helensvale

Booked 4 times today

Serving from 20th July 11am onwards. A fresh casual dining experience with traditional Italian delectables.

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5. Pablito's Sanctuary Cove

4.3

Awesome(296)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Hope Island

Booked 14 times today

Pablito’s Mexican Tequilaria in Sanctuary Cove brings the fiesta with vibrant Mexican flavours, colourful décor, and a lively atmosphere. Known for crowd favourites like their crispy fish tacos, cheesy quesadillas, and zesty ceviche, Pablito’s pairs each dish with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive selection of premium tequilas. The outdoor terrace is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the sun, while the upbeat ambience makes every meal feel like a celebration.Entertainment at Pablito’s includes live music and themed nights, adding to the festive vibe. With taco Tuesdays, tequila tastings, and plenty of margaritas to go around, it’s the go-to spot for locals and visitors craving authentic Mexican cuisine with a fun twist. Whether you're in the mood for a laid-back dinner or a lively night out with friends, Pablito’s is the place to be.

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6. Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2345)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Broadbeach

Booked 31 times today

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.

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7. Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

4.6

Exceptional(2337)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Broadbeach

Booked 38 times today

Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Broadbeach, overlooking Victoria Park, and opposite Gold Coast Sofitel Hotel, Star Casino & the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Gold Coast is multi award winning, undoubtedly the Gold Coast's Best Steak Restaurant. Moo Moo breaks down the barriers of a normal steak house by losing the overtly masculine vibe that has so long been the trademark of its genre. With its stunning modern interior decor of natural stone finishes, sleek organic curves and state of the art lighting system, the steak restaurant has evolved.Enjoy an award winning beef menu of the highest quality, with some cuts exclusive to Moo Moo Restaurant Group. These cuts include; Dry Aged, Pasture Fed, All Natural and Grain Fed which include a mix of Wagyu and Angus breeds. To ensure that our menus cater for more than just beef lovers they also include fresh seafood, poultry, game and of course vegetarian options available.

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8. The Exhibitionist Bar

4.6

Exceptional(325)

Price: Moderate

• Dining Bar • Surfers Paradise

Booked 15 times today

Be seduced by the sweeping views across the Gold Coast with speciality cocktails and bar food designed to share Sitting high on the striking HOTA Gallery, The Exhibitionist Bar brings together great flavours, an enviable champagne list, and an explosion of flavours you won’t forget in a hurry. Whether you want a light lunch with friends, a cocktail at sundown or a nightcap, The Exhibitionist Bar is the perfect choice.

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9. Coast Beach Bar & Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(216)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Surfers Paradise

Booked 18 times today

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.

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10. Blowfish Ocean Grill + Bar

4.4

Awesome(216)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Broadbeach

Booked 20 times today

Steven & Autumn Adams, the culinary visionaries who brought you the iconic Moo Moo – Wine Bar + Grill, have taken Seafood dining to the next level. Their passion for crafting exceptional dining experiences has led them to open their third restaurant, and this time, it's all about seafood.What sets BLOWFISH OCEAN GRILL + BAR apart is the husband and wife team’s commitment to raising the bar for seafood dining on the Gold Coast. While they have earned their reputation for premium steaks, this new venture is a deep dive into the world of ocean-inspired cuisine, promising to redefine seafood dining like never before.

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alison
Gold Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was an inspired choice for our family get together. Very relaxing venue for Sunday late lunch. We were made welcome, even our 2 year old enjoyed it. The food was first class.
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Cafe Catalina - Gold CoastPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Southport
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4.4
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Annie
Gold Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
What’s not to love about YOT Deck!! The drinks and food were served quickly, and everything was absolutely delicious! The view was stunning, reminding us just how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world. Our next catch-up is already locked in—can’t wait!
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YOT DECKPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Main Beach
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3.9
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CourtneayS
Sunshine Coast •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Great food, service and atmosphere. Will be back.
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Mr P.P.’s Deli and RooftopPrice: Moderate• Italian• Southport
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 Nov 2024
Food was just ok. Chicken fajitas meat was a bit bland and queso was not the best. Not enough food for the prices. Service was good but I wouldn’t go back.
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Pablito's Sanctuary CovePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Hope Island
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4.3
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Robyn
Gold Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 Oct 2024
Very good service, ambience is nice and the food is exceptional.
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Mad Over ItalianPrice: Moderate• Italian• Helensvale
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4.6

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast

2. YOT DECK

3. Mr P.P.’s Deli and Rooftop

4. Mad Over Italian

5. Pablito's Sanctuary Cove

6. Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

7. Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

8. The Exhibitionist Bar

9. Coast Beach Bar & Kitchen

10. Blowfish Ocean Grill + Bar

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