Food Scene 🥗
Following are our personal recommendations around Burleigh. We hope you enjoy them as much as we have.
If you love Asian, you are in luck around Burleigh as this is one of many in the area that serves up gorgeous asian fusion dishes.
Jimmy Wahs has great food but a little pricey for the size of the food.
Easy to get there. Just walk towards the mains part of town and its located on the Gold Coast Highway.
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Jimmy Wah's
1724 Gold Coast HwyIf you love Asian, you are in luck around Burleigh as this is one of many in the area that serves up gorgeous asian fusion dishes.
Jimmy Wahs has great food but a little pricey for the size of the food.
Easy to get there. Just walk towards the mains part of town and its located on the Gold Coast Highway.
Vegetarian? Then this place is for you. Their specialty is the falafel but we love the curries that change on a daily basis. Its a bane marie style which you can choose from their daily selections. You order by plate size. We have never been dissapointed.
This is located on James Street, our main shopping street in Burleigh.
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Govindas Burleigh Heads
20 James StVegetarian? Then this place is for you. Their specialty is the falafel but we love the curries that change on a daily basis. Its a bane marie style which you can choose from their daily selections. You order by plate size. We have never been dissapointed.
This is located on James Street, our main shopping street in Burleigh.
This is a funky permanent night markets that offer food vans to cater for everyone. A great bar and fabulous entertainment, usually held only on Fridays and Saturdays. We have been here during holidays and it can be incredibly busy and sometimes the vans can run out of food so go early.
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BBQ Bazaar
18 Junction RdThis is a funky permanent night markets that offer food vans to cater for everyone. A great bar and fabulous entertainment, usually held only on Fridays and Saturdays. We have been here during holidays and it can be incredibly busy and sometimes the vans can run out of food so go early.
Burleigh Pavillion has amazing views. They have a selection of pub food. We can recommend their woodfire pizzas.
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Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin TerraceBurleigh Pavillion has amazing views. They have a selection of pub food. We can recommend their woodfire pizzas.
Similar to Burleigh BBQ Bazaar but bigger. You have to get there early during holiday season if you want a seat. They have live bands and a few bars to choose from.
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Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeSimilar to Burleigh BBQ Bazaar but bigger. You have to get there early during holiday season if you want a seat. They have live bands and a few bars to choose from.
Good local pub grub and a place to sit outside and people watch.
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Burleigh Heads Hotel
4 The EsplanadeGood local pub grub and a place to sit outside and people watch.
Beautiful Brunch they offer once a month which we can recommend. This is located on the same rooftop as the pavilion (the pav) so you will have spectacular views across Burleigh reaching all the way to Surfers and beyond on a clear day.
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The Tropic
43 Goodwin TerraceBeautiful Brunch they offer once a month which we can recommend. This is located on the same rooftop as the pavilion (the pav) so you will have spectacular views across Burleigh reaching all the way to Surfers and beyond on a clear day.
Lovely brunch and great sourdough. Cannot book and can get very busy but worth the wait. Our favourite when it comes to brunch.
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Commune Cafe
1844 Gold Coast HwyLovely brunch and great sourdough. Cannot book and can get very busy but worth the wait. Our favourite when it comes to brunch.
Great pastries and sourdough bread, again this place can get very busy.
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Tarte bakery & cafe
1748 Gold Coast HighwayGreat pastries and sourdough bread, again this place can get very busy.
Asian Fusion once again lol. Most of these restaurants have a "Feed me" option, which is great if you aren't sure on what you want. You cannot go wrong with anything you order here. Can highly recommend the beef and mushroom washed down with a Yuzu Chilli Margarita
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Mr Hizola's
1730 Gold Coast HwyAsian Fusion once again lol. Most of these restaurants have a "Feed me" option, which is great if you aren't sure on what you want. You cannot go wrong with anything you order here. Can highly recommend the beef and mushroom washed down with a Yuzu Chilli Margarita
You will not be disappointed with this place. We rate this to be one of the best restaurants in walking distance from the apartment. The food is amazing, cocktails are fabulous and the staff are great. It is Asian fusion of course.
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Light Years - Burleigh Heads
1848 Gold Coast HwyYou will not be disappointed with this place. We rate this to be one of the best restaurants in walking distance from the apartment. The food is amazing, cocktails are fabulous and the staff are great. It is Asian fusion of course.
Asian fusion restaurant with terrific views along Burleigh Beach. Its right on the water and in big surf the restaurant has been designed to take the big waves. Even though it closes during big seas, its spectacular to see.
If you just want a quick bite to eat and a drink, then have a seat outside and order their famous "Bug Roll".
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Rick Shores
43 Goodwin TerraceAsian fusion restaurant with terrific views along Burleigh Beach. Its right on the water and in big surf the restaurant has been designed to take the big waves. Even though it closes during big seas, its spectacular to see.
If you just want a quick bite to eat and a drink, then have a seat outside and order their famous "Bug Roll".
Masu Izakaya
Authentic delicious Japanese. This place is located directly under Ambience.
Best Mexican on the coast and only a short walk from the apartment. Highly recommend Calamari Taco with a house Margarita.
Margarita Cartel
1840 Gold Coast HwyBest Mexican on the coast and only a short walk from the apartment. Highly recommend Calamari Taco with a house Margarita.
Coffee and Breakfast. Straight across the road from Sandbar along Gold Coast Highway.
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Palm Springs burleigh
1878 Gold Coast HwyCoffee and Breakfast. Straight across the road from Sandbar along Gold Coast Highway.
Beautiful food located along the Gold Coast Highway, next door to McDonalds
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WILLOW DINING
1957 Gold Coast HwyBeautiful food located along the Gold Coast Highway, next door to McDonalds
New kid on the block and meant to be great. Need to get there and try it soon. Lots of local recommend.
HAVEN Bar & Restaurant
New kid on the block and meant to be great. Need to get there and try it soon. Lots of local recommend.
Drinks & Nightlife 🍹
We have many gems in and around Burleigh, micro beweries, gin and whisky bars, hidden bars that only the locals know about. And most of them are walking distance from you.
I call this our local garage pub. If you love the little alleyway pubs in Melbourne, then this is for you. Hidden away in the side lanes where only the locals really know about.
Located minutes away from the apartment. Exit the Gold Coast Highway side and head towards James Street. This bar in located in an alleyway between Gold Coast Highway and James Street. There is a real estate called Realty Blue on the corner where you need to turn left. You will see the pub on the left hand side.
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Nightjar
1730 Gold Coast HwyI call this our local garage pub. If you love the little alleyway pubs in Melbourne, then this is for you. Hidden away in the side lanes where only the locals really know about.
Located minutes away from the apartment. Exit the Gold Coast Highway side and head towards James Street. This bar in located in an alleyway between Gold Coast Highway and James Street. There is a real estate called Realty Blue on the corner where you need to turn left. You will see the pub on the left hand side.
Must visit for all Whisky lovers. This little hidden gem is the best kept secret in Burleigh.
This is located just before Nightjar and its very easy to miss. Located minutes away from the apartment. Exit the Gold Coast Highway side and head towards James Street. Located in an alleyway between Gold Coast Highway and James Street. There is a real estate called Realty Blue on the corner where you need to turn left. You will see the pub on the left hand side.
There is a sign that gives you a number you need to text to be able to enter. Someone will come and open the door for you as soon as you text. Very cool place.
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Lockwood Bar
7B Justin LnMust visit for all Whisky lovers. This little hidden gem is the best kept secret in Burleigh.
This is located just before Nightjar and its very easy to miss. Located minutes away from the apartment. Exit the Gold Coast Highway side and head towards James Street. Located in an alleyway between Gold Coast Highway and James Street. There is a real estate called Realty Blue on the corner where you need to turn left. You will see the pub on the left hand side.
There is a sign that gives you a number you need to text to be able to enter. Someone will come and open the door for you as soon as you text. Very cool place.
Ask any locals and they will tell you that this is the place to go for drinks and the best view of the Gold Coast. Spectacular in the evening when the sun is setting. It can get very busy, especially on the weekends.
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Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin TerraceAsk any locals and they will tell you that this is the place to go for drinks and the best view of the Gold Coast. Spectacular in the evening when the sun is setting. It can get very busy, especially on the weekends.
Great micro brewery that you can taste the whole range of award winning beers. Great atmosphere and usually has a food truck for nibbles.
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Balter Brewing Company
14 Traders WayGreat micro brewery that you can taste the whole range of award winning beers. Great atmosphere and usually has a food truck for nibbles.
Local micro brewery at the back of Burleigh. Try their "Big Head" beer which is a no carb award winning beer.
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Burleigh Brewing Company
2 Ern Harley DrLocal micro brewery at the back of Burleigh. Try their "Big Head" beer which is a no carb award winning beer.
For all you Gin/whiskey lovers, this is a must to visit and the bonus is, its walking distance from the apartment. They usually have a live band on the weekends. Sit back and enjoy with the tasting paddle of gin or one of their fabulous signature cocktails. Another great option is they allow you to take your own platters. Great atmosphere and awesome friendly staff.
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Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery
45 Lemana LnFor all you Gin/whiskey lovers, this is a must to visit and the bonus is, its walking distance from the apartment. They usually have a live band on the weekends. Sit back and enjoy with the tasting paddle of gin or one of their fabulous signature cocktails. Another great option is they allow you to take your own platters. Great atmosphere and awesome friendly staff.
A couple of doors down from Grandpa Jacks, so put this on your pub crawl list. One of our favorite local beers. Its a little shed that offer their full range of beers. It can get very crowded due to the size of the shed but worth a visit to try another great local beer.
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Black Hops Brewery
15 Gardenia GroveA couple of doors down from Grandpa Jacks, so put this on your pub crawl list. One of our favorite local beers. Its a little shed that offer their full range of beers. It can get very crowded due to the size of the shed but worth a visit to try another great local beer.
The latest Burleigh pub on the scene. Rooftop bar overlooking the beach with a cocktail. What more can you ask for.
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Pink Monkey Bar & Grill
1712 Gold Coast HwyThe latest Burleigh pub on the scene. Rooftop bar overlooking the beach with a cocktail. What more can you ask for.
Known for its pizzas and cocktails on the rooftop overlooking Burleigh Beach.
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Justin Lane Establishment
1708-1710 Gold Coast HwyKnown for its pizzas and cocktails on the rooftop overlooking Burleigh Beach.
Great place for drinks and nibbles. Lovely atmosphere and walking distance from the apartment.
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Burleigh Baker
50 James StGreat place for drinks and nibbles. Lovely atmosphere and walking distance from the apartment.
Parks & Nature 🌺
Fabulous walk around our headland. Choose to go over or around. Offer brilliant views and nature. This is walking distance from the apartment.
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I-Burleigh Head National Park
Goodwin TerraceFabulous walk around our headland. Choose to go over or around. Offer brilliant views and nature. This is walking distance from the apartment.
This is a wonderful place to visit if its your first or only time to the Gold Coast. Mount Tamborine offer great local wineries. You can book tours from the apartment to take you on a day around the cellar doors.
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Mount Tamborine
This is a wonderful place to visit if its your first or only time to the Gold Coast. Mount Tamborine offer great local wineries. You can book tours from the apartment to take you on a day around the cellar doors.
If you are crazy on nature like we are, then this is a must visit. All the national parks offer spectacular scenic walks and can drive there and return in one day. Lamington National Park being one of our favourites.
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Lamington National Park
If you are crazy on nature like we are, then this is a must visit. All the national parks offer spectacular scenic walks and can drive there and return in one day. Lamington National Park being one of our favourites.
Shopping/Supermarkets 🛒
Our local Woolies doesn't have the massive variety that the bigger stores have. But have enough to get you by. If you are looking for more variety then either Stocklands or Miami.
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Woolworths Burleigh Heads North (Metro)
15 Park AveOur local Woolies doesn't have the massive variety that the bigger stores have. But have enough to get you by. If you are looking for more variety then either Stocklands or Miami.
Coles Miami
Gold Coast HighwayAbout a 25 minute walk from the apartment or 5 min drive
Located on Gold Coast Highway. Head towards Miami which is north of Burleigh.
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ALDI Miami
203 Gold Coast HwyLocated on Gold Coast Highway. Head towards Miami which is north of Burleigh.
Located on Gold Coast Highway. Head towards Miami, north of Burleigh.
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Dan Murphy's Miami
Gold Coast HighwayLocated on Gold Coast Highway. Head towards Miami, north of Burleigh.
Less than 10 minutes walking distance from the apartment. There are 2 BWS in Burleigh. Once located on the Gold Coast Highway next to the Burleigh Pub or the other one is located on James Street.
BWS Burleigh South
27 James StLess than 10 minutes walking distance from the apartment. There are 2 BWS in Burleigh. Once located on the Gold Coast Highway next to the Burleigh Pub or the other one is located on James Street.
Best fresh seafood around. If you love seafood then this is where you get it from.
Tasman Star Seafoods
20 Casua DrBest fresh seafood around. If you love seafood then this is where you get it from.
Getting Around 🚗
This is our closest train station that will connect you through to Brisbane and other areas across Queensland
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Varsity Lakes station
This is our closest train station that will connect you through to Brisbane and other areas across Queensland
Markets
Local Gold Coast Market - Check websites for opening times
The Village Markets
1750 Gold Coast HwyLocal beach markets
Directly opposite the apartment on the other side of the Gold Coast Highway.
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Burleigh Market
Gold Coast HighwayDirectly opposite the apartment on the other side of the Gold Coast Highway.
This is the bigger of most of the markets within Gold Coast so its worth a visit if you get the opportunity.
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Izindawo zokuthenga eCarrara
Gooding DriveThis is the bigger of most of the markets within Gold Coast so its worth a visit if you get the opportunity.