Best Date Night Restaurants in Runaway Bay

31 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Fireplace Restaurant

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Hope Island

Booked 3 times today

Experience intimate signature dining at The Fireplace, renowned for its rich cuts of wood-fired meats. Accompany your dishes with wines from our 300-strong beverage list - recently awarded Two Glasses in the 2022 Australia's Wine List of the Year (the sixth year in a row). Settle into rustic surroundings while you contemplate the provincial-style menu and indulge in the theatrics of the open kitchen as InterContinental’s chefs prepare culinary marvels before your eyes. We are also the proud winner of the Best Restaurant in a Hotel/Resort at the Restaurant & Catering 2022 Awards for Excellence – South East Queensland.Can’t choose from the a la carte menu? Head Chef Randy Tablan has conducted a melody of Queensland’s finest flavours with a six-course degustation highlighting his favourite items on the menu. *This menu requires a 24hr notice.*

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2. Frenzy's - Southport Sharks

4.2

Awesome(1104)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Southport

Booked 12 times today

Lunch:Southport Sharks are proud to offer Value Lunches to all our Members & Guests, meaning you can enjoy your favourites for LESS! Meals start from as little as $13, making it more affordable than ever to get a good quality meal.Dinner:The complete all-you-can-eat buffet at Frenzy’s has now returned to being on offer 7 nights a week! From Monday to Thursday enjoy our full range of incredible dishes, then from Friday to Sunday enjoy even more with the addition of prawns, mussels & other delicious seafood dishes.

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3. GOTO Japanese Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(107)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Southport

Booked 3 times today

The restaurant where authenticity can be found and the satisfaction of our customers are never forgotten.The home of some of Japan's most traditional dishes, GOTO is a group of Nagasaki and home to head chef.Welcome to Japan, welcome to GOTO!

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4. Hatsuhana Restaurant - Sea World Resort

4.8

Exceptional(861)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Main Beach

Booked 15 times today

Delight in an amazing dining experience at multi-award winning Japanese Restaurant, Hatsuhana. Sensory indulgence unlocked, as you explore delicious authentic Japanese cuisine and discover the thrills of live cooking as our skilled Chefs prepare fresh seafood and flavoursome meats served straight from the Teppanyaki grill. Or tantalise your taste buds on the finest sushi, sashimi and Japanese desserts when you dine à la carte.

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5. Mr P.P.’s Deli and Rooftop

4.6

Exceptional(485)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Southport

Booked 3 times today

Mr P.P.’s Deli and Rooftop is an ideal spot for date nights. With its gourmet pizza, deli meats, cheese, and delicious cocktail jugs, it offers a casual dining experience that's perfect for romantic evenings. Reviewers praise the 'relaxed atmosphere', 'friendly service' and 'beautiful wine', making it a top choice for couples. The rooftop views also add to the charm.

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6. Hound and Stag Brewing Co

4.2

Awesome(32)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Biggera Waters

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Hound and Stag Brewing Co, the Northern Gold Coast's largest taproom and live music precinct. Nestled in an old Aussie farmhouse setting, our venue offers an unparalleled experience. Step into the ambiance of Hound & Stag, where award-winning beer, incredible food, and live music combine. Our menu is a testament to our passion for flavours and good food! Experience the joy of sharing with our Large Stack of Wings or our popular Korean Chicken Burger. At Hound & Stag, we cater to diverse tastes, honouring both the carnivorous spirit and the love for plant-based delights and dairy requirements. We are more than just a brewery with award-winning beer; we offer signature cocktails, locally sourced wines, and your favourite spirits! H&S are all about offering an adventure on the Northern Gold Coast, come and check us out for yourself!

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7. Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast

4.4

Awesome(532)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southport

Booked 3 times today

Cafe Catalina on the Gold Coast offers a stunning waterfront setting and modern Australian cuisine. Reviews rave about the relaxed atmosphere, beautiful views, and exceptional service. One reviewer even mentioned having an 'intimate birthday celebration' there. It's clear that this place is perfect for a romantic date night with its gorgeous sunset sessions, friendly staff, and quality food.

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8. Panezski Artisan Distillery

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Expensive

• Distillery • Parkwood

We take great pride in being completely Australian-owned and locally operated on the beautiful Gold Coast. Our passion for producing top-quality spirits with exceptional flavours sets us apart. We are proud to be among the few distilleries that craft 100% of our vodka from raw ingredients, selecting only the finest grains for our small-batch production. This meticulous process ensures that every bottle of our vodka and spirits meets the highest standards of excellence.We warmly invite you to visit our beautifully designed 1920s tasting room. Here, you can experience the refreshing and pure flavours that have made us the Gold Coast’s finest vodka distilleries. Come and taste the difference that passion, family, and dedication bring to every sip.We are not only Vodka though we have 11 spirits on the range now. Two Vodkas, two gins and 7 others that need to be tasted to truly be appreciated. We also have food from our std menu to our fine dining Date Night set menu.

9. Etsu Izakaya

4.8

Exceptional(2009)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Mermaid Beach

Booked 33 times today

Etsu is a Japanese izakaya which focuses on local amazing produce in our dishes which are designed to be shared amongst friends. We have one of the largest Japanese whisky collections on our back bar which we recommend served over hand cut ice or try one of our sakes or Japanese tap beers. Our sashimi is the freshest around and our fave place to sit is at the dining bar. Kanpaii!!

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10. Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

4.6

Exceptional(2362)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Broadbeach

Booked 19 times today

Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Broadbeach, overlooking Victoria Park, and opposite Gold Coast Sofitel Hotel, Star Casino & the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Gold Coast is multi award winning, undoubtedly the Gold Coast's Best Steak Restaurant. Moo Moo breaks down the barriers of a normal steak house by losing the overtly masculine vibe that has so long been the trademark of its genre. With its stunning modern interior decor of natural stone finishes, sleek organic curves and state of the art lighting system, the steak restaurant has evolved.Enjoy an award winning beef menu of the highest quality, with some cuts exclusive to Moo Moo Restaurant Group. These cuts include; Dry Aged, Pasture Fed, All Natural and Grain Fed which include a mix of Wagyu and Angus breeds. To ensure that our menus cater for more than just beef lovers they also include fresh seafood, poultry, game and of course vegetarian options available.

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Jodie
Gold Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always great food and fantastic service ! Lovely dinner with family
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Frenzy's - Southport SharksPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Southport
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4.2
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Chris
Gold Coast •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and variety in both food and drinks. Friendly ambience and great vibe. Well worth a visit. It is right beside Nerang Street Tram stop so great convenience if close to Tram line.
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Mr P.P.’s Deli and RooftopPrice: Moderate• Italian• Southport
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4.6
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Colin
Gold Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I’m a regular at the Resturant and both my friend and I will go to many Japanese restaurants on the Coast and have decided it was without question GOTO is the best Japanese authentic restaurant on the Gold Coast. Watching the crew prepare the food is amazing everything is so precise and the best part of all the food is delicious . The menu is excellent. Much to choose from We will be back again in the New Year thank you and congratulations on your 12 months in business
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GOTO Japanese RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Southport
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4.8
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Jaime
Tropical North Queensland •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The chef made the experience so much fun and the food was amazing.
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Hatsuhana Restaurant - Sea World ResortPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Main Beach
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4.8
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Lesley
Queensland •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyable experience. We could not find fault on any level. Will definitely be back and highly recommend.
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The Fireplace RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Hope Island
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4.4

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. The Fireplace Restaurant

2. Frenzy's - Southport Sharks

3. GOTO Japanese Restaurant

4. Hatsuhana Restaurant - Sea World Resort

5. Mr P.P.’s Deli and Rooftop

6. Hound and Stag Brewing Co

7. Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast

8. Panezski Artisan Distillery

9. Etsu Izakaya

10. Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

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