Guidebook for Southport
Food Scene
Traditional Greek sharing plates in an exposed brick dining room with a bar serving eclectic wines.
123 abantu bendawo batusa
Hellenika
2235 Gold Coast HwyTraditional Greek sharing plates in an exposed brick dining room with a bar serving eclectic wines.
"Located on the outskirts of Broadbeach, Hideaway Kitchen & Bar is one of the Gold Coast’s favourite culinary sensations - an exciting venue for evening drinks and mouth-watering food. With neon lights, graffiti covered walls, bar swings rather than stools and a hanging umbrella installation - diners are able to escape from reality."
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Hideaway Kitchen & Bar
2657 Gold Coast Hwy"Located on the outskirts of Broadbeach, Hideaway Kitchen & Bar is one of the Gold Coast’s favourite culinary sensations - an exciting venue for evening drinks and mouth-watering food. With neon lights, graffiti covered walls, bar swings rather than stools and a hanging umbrella installation - diners are able to escape from reality."
Fine Modern Australian food and a 5-course tasting menu presented in intimate dining rooms.
46 abantu bendawo batusa
Little Truffle
2444 Gold Coast HwyFine Modern Australian food and a 5-course tasting menu presented in intimate dining rooms.
Mediterranean bites, plus cocktails, in a charming space with mismatched chairs and outdoor tables.
25 abantu bendawo batusa
WILLOW DINING
1957 Gold Coast HwyMediterranean bites, plus cocktails, in a charming space with mismatched chairs and outdoor tables.
Nero Dining Broadbeach offers an upmarket share plate dining concept focusing on Italian and Spanish flavours and techniques while using the freshest available Australian produce. This culminates in what we believe to be the perfect dining experience.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Nero Dining
1 Sunshine BlvdNero Dining Broadbeach offers an upmarket share plate dining concept focusing on Italian and Spanish flavours and techniques while using the freshest available Australian produce. This culminates in what we believe to be the perfect dining experience.
Savour an exposé of bountiful Australian produce, enhanced by a combination of international flavours, exciting new recipes alongside all time family favourites. The Il Barocco menu showcases an incomparable variety of the freshest quality seafood, fish, meat, poultry and regional produce with unrivalled quality from sun up to sun down. Marvel at the classic Versace décor punctuating the simplicity of the light filled, airy environment.
IL Barocco
94 Seaworld DrSavour an exposé of bountiful Australian produce, enhanced by a combination of international flavours, exciting new recipes alongside all time family favourites. The Il Barocco menu showcases an incomparable variety of the freshest quality seafood, fish, meat, poultry and regional produce with unrivalled quality from sun up to sun down. Marvel at the classic Versace décor punctuating the simplicity of the light filled, airy environment.
Busy Japanese BBQ restaurant and sushi bar with live cooking displays, in an elegant modern hotel.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Yamagen Japanese Restaurant
7 Staghorn AveBusy Japanese BBQ restaurant and sushi bar with live cooking displays, in an elegant modern hotel.
A global buffet featuring seafood and cured meats, in a contemporary space with produce on display.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Bazaar Restaurant
7 Staghorn AvenueA global buffet featuring seafood and cured meats, in a contemporary space with produce on display.
Etsu Izakaya is modern Japanese izakaya style dining. Our dishes are designed to be shared and served steadily during the course of the evening. Order again and again, share with your friends or come by yourself and sit at our dining bar.
Choose from our delicious sushi and sashimi, tempura dishes, salads and teriyaki from our kitchen...and our meat and seafood from our Robata grills.
110 abantu bendawo batusa
Etsu Izakaya
2440 Gold Coast HwyEtsu Izakaya is modern Japanese izakaya style dining. Our dishes are designed to be shared and served steadily during the course of the evening. Order again and again, share with your friends or come by yourself and sit at our dining bar.
Choose from our delicious sushi and sashimi, tempura dishes, salads and teriyaki from our kitchen...and our meat and seafood from our Robata grills.
Wood-fired sourdough, plus brekkie and lunch, in a stylish weatherboard space with a leafy garden.
188 abantu bendawo batusa
The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenWood-fired sourdough, plus brekkie and lunch, in a stylish weatherboard space with a leafy garden.
Modern cafe staples plated in a beachy venue with live music and outdoor seats, plus art exhibits.
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Cafe Dbar, Coolangatta
275 Boundary StModern cafe staples plated in a beachy venue with live music and outdoor seats, plus art exhibits.
Quirky venue with outdoor seats, hung art, flower vases and bright decor for Modern Australian eats.
73 abantu bendawo batusa
Bumbles Cafe
19 River DrQuirky venue with outdoor seats, hung art, flower vases and bright decor for Modern Australian eats.
Spikexx Espresso
1063 Gold Coast HwyGreat coffee and healthy food right on the beach
We are a family run cafe for everyone, making fresh menu, homemade cakes, hot and cold drinks with love. Our goal is to make you feel like home when you walk in. We have a kids area for kids too so that parents can relax while they play.
The Fresh Pantry
100-106 Old Pacific HwyWe are a family run cafe for everyone, making fresh menu, homemade cakes, hot and cold drinks with love. Our goal is to make you feel like home when you walk in. We have a kids area for kids too so that parents can relax while they play.
With access to some of the best food in Australia on our doorstep, we are spoilt for choice with fruit, vegetables, and proteins. Working with the seasons, Head Chef Kellie Rolfe uses only the best quality ingredients to deliver dishes that delight the eye and the palate. Added to this an artistic sense of plating that would normally be reserved for fine hotels, Kellie and her team bring a little theatre to your table.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Hot Shott
17 Tedder AveWith access to some of the best food in Australia on our doorstep, we are spoilt for choice with fruit, vegetables, and proteins. Working with the seasons, Head Chef Kellie Rolfe uses only the best quality ingredients to deliver dishes that delight the eye and the palate. Added to this an artistic sense of plating that would normally be reserved for fine hotels, Kellie and her team bring a little theatre to your table.
A hip spot with industrial-chic decor offering wholesome, organic Modern Australian food and yoga.
100 abantu bendawo batusa
BSKT Cafe
4 Lavarack RdA hip spot with industrial-chic decor offering wholesome, organic Modern Australian food and yoga.
Entertainment & Activities
Book your ticket for the Australian Outback Spectacular, a dinner show that gives you a taste of the talented people and animals that thrive in the Australian Outback. Choose to include round-trip hotel transport from your Gold Coast hotel or make your own way to the venue, located only 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment that features amazing horse–riding demonstrations, working dogs, circus theatrics, music and a 3-course dinner accompanied by wine, beer and soft drinks.
235 abantu bendawo batusa
Australian Outback Spectacular
Entertainment RoadBook your ticket for the Australian Outback Spectacular, a dinner show that gives you a taste of the talented people and animals that thrive in the Australian Outback. Choose to include round-trip hotel transport from your Gold Coast hotel or make your own way to the venue, located only 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment that features amazing horse–riding demonstrations, working dogs, circus theatrics, music and a 3-course dinner accompanied by wine, beer and soft drinks.
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwaySeaworld Drive
Seaworld DriveDreamworld station
Lumber Punks Axe Throwing - Gold Coast
9 Ozone ParadeShopping
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdAustralia Fair Shopping Centre
42 Marine ParadeEssentials
Coles Australia Fair
223-225 Scarborough StParks & Nature
Broadwater Parklands station
Nerang National Park
Getting Around
Light Rail Depot station
Southport bus station, stop B
Drinks & Nightlife
Fortitude delivers a range of beers that bring together top quality ingredients and an integrity to the brewing process that delivers bold and strong flavours that linger refreshingly on the palate.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Fortitude Brewing Company
165 Long RdFortitude delivers a range of beers that bring together top quality ingredients and an integrity to the brewing process that delivers bold and strong flavours that linger refreshingly on the palate.
Cocktails Nightclub
15 Orchid AveThe Avenue - Surfers Paradise
15 Orchid Avenue