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Shiraz Persian Restaurant + Bar

An iconic Gold Coast dining destination for 15 years, Shiraz Persian Restaurant & Bar is renowned for its delectable authentic Persian food and signature cocktails

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An iconic Gold Coast dining destination for 15 years, Shiraz Persian Restaurant & Bar is renowned for its delectable authentic Persian food and signature cocktails

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Your guide to the best restaurants on the Gold Coast, from beachfront stars and local institutions to hidden gems 

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Nobby Beach
La Vie
From decadent crepes to French wines, La Vie at Nobby Beach has date night covered.
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The Collective Palm Beach
Onda
Health-conscious Onda restaurant lands at the Collective for a new wave of eating well in Palm Beach
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Burleigh Heads
The Laneway Burleigh
A cosy Burleigh favourite for stone-baked pizzas, fresh pasta, cocktails and relaxed local dining.
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Coolangatta
La Stradina
La Stradina is a cosy and charming old world European restaurant and bar hidden away in a fairylit Coolangatta laneway
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Nobby Beach Dining
If there's one pocket of the Gold Coast that seriously has it all, its Nobby Beach
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Main Beach
Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar
Located on Main Beach's iconic Tedder Ave, Birdcage Dining & Garden Bar is a vibrant Gold Coast dining destination
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Mount Nathan
Barrow
Barrow is one of the Gold Coast's hidden treasures - a rustic and unique retro style restaurant and cafe, nestled within lush gardens in Mount Nathan
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Main Beach
Bar Ricci
Bar Ricci is a stunning contemporary Italian restaurant, located on the bustling Tedder Avenue in Main Beach
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Surfers Paradise
Shiraz Persian Restaurant + Bar
Shiraz Persian Restaurant + Bar has been dishing up delicious authentic Persian food in the heart of the Gold Coast since 2011
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Coomera
Quarterdeck Kitchen
Quarterdeck Kitchen is a casual yet stylish restaurant and bar perched on the Coomera River, with beautiful water and Hope Island views.
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St Bernards Hotel, Tamborine Mountain, Gold Coast Hinterland
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St Bernards Hotel
A trip to Tamborine Mountain isn’t complete without visiting historic St Bernards Hotel, perched on the escarpment with magnificent views that stretch all the way to the Gold Coast
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Tweed Heads
The Oyster Shed
The Oyster Shed at Tweed Heads is the quintessential coastal dining experience - a rustic boathouse style seafood restaurant perched on the Tweed River
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Varsity Lakes
Diamonds Tavern
Diamonds Tavern Varsity Lakes has re-opened after a full-venue transformation & expansion
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Southport
River House
River House is a stunning boathouse-style fine dining restaurant perched in prime position on the river at Southport
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Burleigh Heads
Betty's Burgers
Betty's Burgers has made its home on the landmark corner of Burleigh Heads that was previous occupied longtime by Tropicana
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Surfers Paradise
Hotel Jardin
Hotel Jardin is a stunning three-level luxe piano bar and restaurant headed by notable chef, Chef Minh Le in Surfers Paradise
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Tamborine Mountain
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