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Best cafés, bars & eateries in Broadbeach

Broadbeach

Updated: Oct 21, 2024

Bounded by Mermaid Beach to the south and glitzy Surfers Paradise to the north, bustling Broadbeach draws crowds to its Star Casino, Pacific Fair Shopping Precinct and it's beautiful beach. To service the hungry thirsty crowds, Broadbeach has become the Gold Coast's busiest hub for top-notch coffee hangs, breakie bars, plant-based cafés, fine food restaurants and chic bars, all located within a few busy blocks. And with new joints popping up all the time, Broady's bar and cuisine scene has become a drawcard in its own right! Check out eight of the best cafés, bars and eateries in Broadbeach.

KŌST Bar & Grill

KŌST Bar & Grill Broadbeach

A glamorous beach pavilion style bar and restaurant at Broadbeach, encompassing the Gold Coast vibe

Orzo Restaurant

Orzo Restaurant is a contemporary, coastal Italian restaurant spotlighting the freshest local produce, located in the heart of Broadbeach

Maggie Choo Broadbeach

Maggie Choo is a stunning cherry-blossom filled Asian Fusion restaurant, located along the iconic Surf Parade in Broadbeach

Banksy Bar & Kitchen

Banksy Bar & Kitchen Broadbeach

Banksy Bar & Kitchen is a dog-friendly cafe dishing up a mouthwatering breakfast and lunch menu and top notch coffee in the heart of Broadbeach.

Fig & Frankie's

Fig & Frankie's Broadbeach

Fig & Frankie's is a laneway tapas bar, dishing up coastal-inspired bites and curious cocktails in the heart of Broadbeach

Smokehouse Meat & Co

Exterior, Smokehouse Meat & Co Broadbeach

Smokehouse Meat & Co is the ultimate meat lovers paradise, a smokin' hot flame grill restaurant and bar, located on the bustling Surf Parade in Broadbeach

Nude Amigos Broadbeach

This Mexican-inspired restaurant is dishing up authentic cuisine, a lively atmosphere and one of the best Tequila collections on the Gold Coast

Ciccio's Pizza & Gelato

Outdoor table at Ciccio's Pizza & Gelato

Ciccio's Pizza & Gelato is a convivial artisan Italian pizza and gelato bar located in the heart of Broadbeach

Exterior shot, Costa Taco Broadbeach

Costa Taco is a much-loved Mexican-inspired eatery located on the corner of Armrick Avenue and Gold Coast Highway in Broadbeach

The Cuban Bar & Lounge

The Cuban Bar & Lounge Broadbeach

The Cuban Bar & Lounge is a cuban-inspired eatery and bar located in the exclusive Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach

Happy Endings Bar

Happy Endings Bar Broadbeach

Happy Endings is a funky Japanese-inspired hidden bar located in the heart of Broadbeach

Le Petit Chef Broadbeach Waters

Le Petit Chef is a flavour-filled French restaurant serving classic fine-dining French fare in Broadbeach Waters

GOYA Cafe Broadbeach

Be transported to a top notch Tokyo cafe on the Gold Coast at GOYA Cafe - no passport needed

No Name Lane Café and Bar

No Name Lane Broadbeach

No Name Lane is a popular cafe specialising in freshly made meals using local produce

Elk Espresso Broadbeach

Industrial-chic cafe perched on the beachfront turning out innovative, seasonally-driven food

Koi Dining Broadbeach

Stylish open-plan space featuring diverse international dishes

The Loose Moose Tap and Grill House

Loose Moose Broadbeach

The Loose Moose is a hip, brick-lined bar featuring pub fare with a prohibition twist

Roosevelt Lounge

Roosevelt Lounge Broadbeach

A 1920s American-inspired bar for the mature, well-heeled crowd

Hideaway Kitchen & Bar

Hideaway Kitchen & Bar Broadbeach

Asian sharing plates & cocktails offered in a vibrant restaurant with a terrace & eclectic decor

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