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Nobby Beach Dining

Updated: Mar 17, 2026

If there's one pocket of the Gold Coast that seriously has it all, its Nobby Beach. 

Just a short cruise along the coast in the sleek Lexus NX, this buzzing beachside strip has quietly become one of the Gold Coast’s best dining destinations. From rooftop cocktails and authentic Italian to casual cafés and late-night taco stops, Nobby’s serves up a little bit of everything - all within a few walkable blocks.

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BSKT Cafe

A Nobby Beach institution, now located at The Oxley, BSKT is loved for its wholesome menu which caters for all dietaries, excellent coffee and community atmosphere. Expect Oakberry smoothie bowls, a delicious breakfast and lunch menu, and tasty drinks to wash it all down...more

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Bobby Bang's

Nestled amongst the indoor forest of The Oxley at Nobby Beach, is Bobby Bang’s. From the owners of Lucky Bao, Bobby Bang’s is your go to for all things breakfast, lunch and matcha...more

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The Holliday. Coffee

A favourite among locals, The Holliday Coffee is known for its specialty brews and relaxed café vibe. It’s the perfect stop for a simple but delicious breakfast or a well-earned coffee after a morning beach walk...more

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Buoy Cafe

Buoy Café delivers creative brunch dishes alongside expertly brewed coffee in a light-filled, welcoming space at The Oxley. It’s a go-to for those looking to linger over breakfast and soak up the relaxed Nobby Beach energy...more

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Nobbys Shack

Casual, colourful and full of personality, Nobbys Shack is a favourite for easy-going breakfasts and brunch. The menu is packed with café classics and hearty dishes that keep locals coming back...more

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Sueño Rooftop

Sueño Rooftop is a stunning Latin American-inspired bar by the savvy Rick Shores team, located on the Gold Coast Highway side of The Oxley precinct at Nobby Beach...more
 

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Juju

Juju is a stunning 2-level restaurant and rooftop bar nestled in the Nobby Beach dining and shopping precinct at the southern end of Mermaid Beach, the kind of place you can drop in for dinner and go upstairs to drink and dance the night away under the stars...more

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Lars Bar & Grill

Lars Bar & Grill is a stunning modern Australian restaurant, bringing a mouthwatering menu that spotlights wood-fired steak and fresh local seafood to Mermaid Beach...more

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The Yorkie Rippa

The Yorkie Rippa is a cosy English-inspired eatery serving up a mouthwatering menu of Yorkshire pudding with a twist. Located in Nobby Beach's Chairlift Ave, The Yorkie Rippa takes elements of a traditional Sunday roast, presenting them in a fun, flavoursome and super unique way...more

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Norté

Norté is a slick glamorous Latin American restaurant from the savvy team behind Rick Shores, located in The Oxley precinct at Nobby Beach...more

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Monsieur Chow

Monsieur Chow is one of the Gold Coast's dining treasures, located on the prominent Nobby Beach corner of Great Hall Drive and Lavarack Road and offering an inspired taste of South-East Asian cuisine, with French twist...more

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Moustache

Moustache is a pint-sized espresso and wine bar, located in Nobby Beach's bustling lifestyle and dining precinct The Oxley 1823. Despite its size, Moustache certainly packs a punch with an all-day menu of exceptional share-style eats, killer cocktails and new-age wines...more

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Eska

Eska is a wine and seafood bar located in Nobby Beach's lifestyle and dining precinct, The Oxley. Boasting a mouthwatering menu of fresh seafood from Moreton Bay bigs and freshly-shucked oysters to Mooloolaba King prawns, scallops and fresh sushi, Eska delivers a taste of luxury like no other...more

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MexiCali Bar Y Taqueria

Once upon a time in Mexico two fellas met, shared a vision, became business partners and their brainchild is Mexicali Bay Y Taqueria, located on the foodie strip of the Gold Coast Highway at Nobby Beach. Marked by the huge salmon, navy and white full-wall mural, this fun and happy establishment has been serving fresh Cali-style Mexican food and cocktails to a steady stream of revellers since 2014...more

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Gemellini

Gemellini is a casual and intimate trattoria located on the Gold Coast Highway which brings sophisticated share plates, wood fired pizza, handmade pasta and celebrated Italian wines to foodie strip at Nobby Beach. The ‘baby brother’ to the Broadbeach venue, Gemellini was established in 2016 to offer exceptional Italian cuisine to the southern end of the Gold Coast...more

With so many incredible dining spots packed into one beachside neighbourhood, Nobby Beach has become one of the Gold Coast’s ultimate foodie destinations — perfect for everything from morning coffee to sunset cocktails.

Arriving in the Lexus NX only adds to the experience. With its striking design, refined interior and intuitive technology, including seamless smartphone connectivity, every coastal drive feels effortless and comfortable.

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