Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Gold Coast

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view in Gold Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

PIPI's Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (108)

$41 to $100

Mediterranean

Coolangatta

About the restaurant

Pipi’s Restaurant is your approachable yet elegant beachside dining experience. With spectacular 220 degree ocean views, Pipi’s offers modern Mediterranean inspired cuisine, featuring stunning, locally caught seafood and world-class Australian beef cuts.

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Nick

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing venue, beautiful vibe and good food… keen to go back to try more

The Exhibitionist Bar

4.5

4.5 (343)

$40 and under

Dining Bar

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

Be seduced by the sweeping views across the Gold Coast with speciality cocktails and bar food designed to share Sitting high on the striking HOTA Gallery, The Exhibitionist Bar brings together great flavours, an enviable champagne list, and an explosion of flavours you won’t forget in a hurry. Whether you want a light lunch with friends, a cocktail at sundown or a nightcap, The Exhibitionist Bar is the perfect choice.

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Martin

Dined 5 days ago

Loved the place, the food, the service, the atmosphere. All boxes ticked. A great place to entertain your spouse and impress your mother in law.

Coast Beach Bar & Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (222)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

Leading our Kitchen is the well experienced Matt Le Beau. Our menu offers modern Australian cuisine using premium local land and sea produce. Our charcoal Josper oven imparts a distinctive and unique array of flavours through the art of cooking over fire, think old world charm with new world vibes.

Nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast with uninterrupted views of Surfers Paradise beach and the Pacific Ocean, COAST boasts a 140 global wine collection and a 160 seated rooftop beach bar to enjoy one of our signature cocktails or craft beers - before or after dinner. We have a live entertainment schedule showcasing some of the best DJs and local musicians.

Coast is a meeting place for like minded social beings who want to immerse themselves in true Gold Coast fashion. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Mark

Dined 6 days ago

Our dinner for five was excellent. We enjoyed every mouthful of our shared plates. The waiters were friendly and helpful and attentive. Thank you for an outstanding dining experience.

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Experience

Indoor Restaurant (Restaurant Menu Only)

Experience

Bottomless Lunch

Experience

Terrace (Terrace menu only)

Las Palmas

4.4

4.4 (493)

$41 to $100

Latin American

Palm Beach

About the restaurant

Las Palmas Bar & Restaurant brings you flavours from across Latin America, finding roots in Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba and beyond. The menu is designed to be shared with friends and family giving you a chance to try a wide variety of dishes. Las Palmas brings an innovative and fresh approach to the cocktail menu whilst always keeping customer enjoyment as the paramount priority. The venue overlooking beautiful Palm Beach is open and airy letting summer and ocean breezes roll in. Las Palmas is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the most important parts of life.

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Nathan

Dined 3 days ago

great expeirence! excellent food, relaxing atmosphere, highly recommended.

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Experience

LP's Bottomless Brunch!

Experience

Taco Thursdays

Historic Rivermill

4.4

4.4 (84)

$41 to $100

Australian

Mt Nathan

About the restaurant

At Historic Rivermill, dining transcends the ordinary, offering a symphony of flavors in a picturesque setting. Our restaurant, amidst the verdant beauty of the Gold Coast Hinterland, presents a culinary journey that celebrates the local harvest and seasonal delights. As you savor each dish, crafted with care and creativity, the rustic elegance of our surroundings and the tranquil backdrop of the Coomera River create an ambiance of peaceful indulgence, making every meal a memorable part of your experience at our family-owned ranch.

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Thaina

Dined 4 days ago

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Rivermill, my birthday was awesome! The vibe was perfect, the staff was super friendly, and the food and coffee were amazing. Definitely the best spot to celebrate. I’ll be back for sure!

Cafe Catalina - Gold Coast

4.3

4.3 (539)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Southport

About the restaurant

Located on the water’s edge in Southport’s Broadwater Parklands, and nestled against the Aquatic Centre, lies Café Catalina Restaurant and Bar.

Offering indoor/outdoor casual dining with a fresh modern Australian menu, the kitchen serves breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, and dinner Wednesday to Saturday.

With legendary waterfront Sunset Sessions Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Catalina is the perfect place to wind down after a busy week in an idyllic Gold Coast setting.

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Phil

Dined 5 days ago

Meal was excellent - we shared 2 entrees which was enough. Service from Anita was exemplary, make sure you keep her.

Tarte Beach House

4.3

4.3 (187)

$40 and under

Australian

Currumbin

About the restaurant

Two venues side-by-side & right on the water in Currumbin. Enjoy exclusive views of the creek while dining in our cafe downstairs, or takeaway and on sit on the shore. We are predominately walk-in only with reservations available only for upstairs. Groups of 12 pax or more please email hello@tarte.com.au for package options.

PLEASE NOTE // Limited afternoon menu is available from 2-3pm Mon to Fri and 3-5pm Sat & Sun

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Helen

Dined 3 days ago

The food was very nice. The wait time not so much. They were very busy even though the rain was torrential. The staff were very friendly. All in all. I’d definitely go back to try the other dishes.

Bumbles Cafe

4.0

4 (412)

$40 and under

Café

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

There’s something extraordinary about Bumbles Café & The Blue House; they’re a secluded haven, loved by locals, whispered about among friends around the world. Nestled away from the tourist strip in a quaint leafy street overlooking the water, Bumbles Café and The Blue House are reminiscent of the original Surfers Paradise. Founded by Kate Madison, a Gold Coast Hospitality trailblazer since the 80s, Bumbles Café is renowned for sumptuous High Teas and Kate’s decadent cakes. For over two decades, locals and tourists alike have been enjoying our delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, tea, and cocktails while taking in the beautiful views of Budds Beach. With Bumbles Café adjoining The Blue House, we offer two unique dining, wedding and special events venues.
Visit our NEW website for information on Wedding & Special Events, High Tea, Catering, Cake Orders, Gift Vouchers, Private Dining and more!

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Anna

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Beautiful spot and always a pleasure to dine here

YOT DECK

4.0

4 (150)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Main Beach

About the restaurant

YOT Deck has a focus on sit down dining, entertainment and cocktails in a super relaxed
setting with space for private events and Christmas parties. YOT Deck will be open for trade
seven days a week from August through to summer, offering lunch and dinner service.
For those seeking an unforgettable hospitality experience paired with picturesque waterfront
views, YOT Deck is the ultimate destination. Whether you're looking to celebrate a special
occasion, enjoy a leisurely lunch, or combine a drink before embarking on your YOT Club
cruise, YOT Deck will provide the best of both hospitality worlds.

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Renae

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Great spot, excellent service highly recommend for casual dining

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