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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 

Venue with ordering counter
Nobby Beach
Papa Luigi's
Just when you thought that The Oxley 1823 couldn’t get any better, along comes Papa Luigi’s with delicious, authentic Italian food!
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Internal venue with counter
Miami
Miami Fish Market
Miami’s premier location for all things fruits de mer has to be Gold Coast icon, Miami Fish Market. This seafood nirvana is a must try!
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Internal venue with tables and mural
Coolangatta
Pokkoi
Situated right on the corner of Marine Parade in Coolangatta, Pokkoi offers up modern Asian cuisine with the decor to match!
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2 bao dishes and 2 cocktails
Mermaid Waters
Lucky Bao
As one of the most popular bao restaurants on the Gold Coast, Mermaid Water’s Lucky Bao is a real crowd favourite
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Umbrellas and terrace seatiig at Cook Club
Mudgeeraba
Cook Club
Less than 10 minutes off the M1 and you’re transported into a Jurassic Park-esque world at Cook Club in Mudgeeraba
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Seating area of The Oxley 1823
Nobby Beach
Bobby Bang's
Nestled amongst the indoor forest of The Oxley at Nobby Beach, is your go to for all things matcha & Asian fusion, Bobby Bang’s.
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Sports Patio
Tallebudgera
Tallebudgera Surf Club
Sweeping ocean views, scrumptious meals and excellent service is what you can expect at the beautifully refurbished Tallebudgera Surf Club
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Diners inside Norte next to wine cabinet
Nobby Beach
Norté
Norté is a slick glamorous Latin American restaurant from the savvy team behind Rick Shores, located in The Oxley precinct at Nobby Beach
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Plates of food, El Portón Benowa
Benowa
El Portón
El Portón is a stunning Spanish Kitchen nestled within the Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre
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Exterior of restaurant, One Eighty Labrador
Labrador
One Eighty
One Eighty is an omakase-style Japanese restaurant serving delectable dishes that will transport you to Japan - no passport needed!
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People seated outside at Local Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads
Local
Local is Burleigh Heads' convivial dog friendly neighbourhood bar, eatery and beer garden, located in the main dining precinct
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People seated at entrance of Bar Evelyn Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Bar Evelyn
Bar Evelyn is a charming artisan pizza, pasta and wine bar tucked away underneath the Beach House Resort in Coolangata
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Entry view of Harahetta Ramen
Coolangatta
Harahetta Ramen
Harahetta Ramen brings an authentic taste of Japan to Coolangatta, serving up delicious bowls of ramen that may just be the best on the Gold Coast
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YOMG Pacific Fair
Pacific Fair
YOMG
YOMG is a burger and self-serve frozen yoghurt destination, located at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre in Broadbeach
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Exterior of Rumi Persian Restaurant Broadbeach
Broadbeach
Rumi Persian Restaurant
Rumi Persian Restaurant is where ancient tradition meets modern Middle Eastern glamour at Broadbeach
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Exterior view of Bistro Lamp Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach
Bistro Lamp
Bistro Lamp is one of the Gold Coast's oldest Japanese restaurants, a dining institution that first opened in Surfers Paradise in 1998
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