Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Central Gold Coast

OpenTable

Updated 05 November 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Central Gold Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

EDDY + WOLFF

4.9

4.9 (154)

$41 to $100

Asian

Robina

About the restaurant

Eddy + Wolff, a hidden gem in Gold Coast, is an Asian bar and restaurant tucked away in Robina.

Our cosy 24-seat venue strikes the perfect balance between an intimate and lively atmosphere. Adored by locals, it's a destination you don't want to miss. This unique dining experience transports you to another time, immersing you in authentic, heartful flavours of modern Asian cuisine.

Through the music we play and the vibrant dishes we serve, you'll find yourself reminiscing about old school days or travels across Asia, all while feeling a profound sense of belonging and connection to where we all came from.

Top review

Jack

Dined 6 days ago

Food, staff and setting was amazing! Couldn’t fault it. Highly recommend.

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Experience

Dine Like The Wolff

Rabbath

4.8

4.8 (197)

$41 to $100

Lebanese

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

Good food, gracious hospitality, and a pioneering spirit. These are all aspects that we have taken from our cultural background to bring you one of the most unique experiences that you will encounter. We hope you enjoy your journey with us at Rabbath. Our family escaped war torn Lebanon during the civil war of 1975 and settled in Australia. Like many before us seeking a peaceful life, Australia welcomed us with open arms, and right from the moment we arrived we called this beautiful, sacred land our home. Our passion in cuisine became part of our everyday life while growing up in Australia. The Syrian and Lebanese backgrounds in our parents’ heritage meant we were influenced by world-class cuisine and culture.

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Patrick

Dined on 20 Nov 2024

A wonderful intimate restaurant serving a delicious Lebanese degustation. The meal presentation was lovely and sitting at the kitchen bar witnesses the whole process. The Chef and Maître d’ were engaging and thoughtful. Good value for the experience. Will be back :-)

La Bella Cellar

4.9

4.9 (113)

$41 to $100

Fusion / Eclectic

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

The Gold Coast’s best boutique wine bar!

We are all about conversation, funky beats, tasty eats and even better wine. Finally, a place to enjoy a good time, any night of the week. There is one thing we might keep from you though and that’s how to get in, you’ll have to book to find out.

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Slavik

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing place, super happy that we found this little gem. Food was fantastic and very unusual. We had "Feed me" menu where every dish was something special. Thank you very much! Will be back for sure

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Experience

50% OFF all Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Izakaya Midori

4.9

4.9 (155)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Varsity Lakes

About the restaurant

Izakaya Midori is the only restaurant on the Gold Coast that offers a 100% plant based Japanese dining experience. Our mission is to create and serve an original, tasty and visually pleasing vegan-friendly dining experience for all of our guests, combined with “wabi-sabi” , a very culturally significant Japanese concept.

We welcome people from all over the world throughout the year and deliver the most unique dining experience you can imagine through the concept "プランツでおもてなし hospitality by plants".

We are rated 5 stars on Eat Safe Gold Coast. Five star rating stands for a high level of compliance with the Food Act 2006 and excellent safety management practices. Eat Safe Gold Coast is a food safety initiative for all licensed food businesses throughout the city.

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Chris

Dined 1 day ago

The food here was exceptional. We were going to a soccer match and couldn't face overpriced stadium food. Thought we would give this a try. Ordered three entree size meals and shared. The gyozas were great but the chilli seasame oil took it all to a new level. Mushrooms and then japanese pancakes left us extremely satisfied. Cold beer on tap and alcohol free beer for my daughter. It was a hot and steamy day and no fans or airconditioning made it a bit hot but the attentive and very helpful staff and the great food made up for that.

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Experience

Izakaya Midori Cocktail

Restaurant Labart

4.8

4.8 (104)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

A modern Australian restaurant in the heart of Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast

Top review

Ross

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and awesome service as you would expect from Queensland’s no 1 restaurant. The steak special was next level. Wine list also very extensive and interesting.

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Experience

NYE 2024

Hatsuhana Restaurant - Sea World Resort

4.8

4.8 (856)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Main Beach

About the restaurant

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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Dawn

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing service and food and making my daughter feel special on her 13th birthday. Thank you

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Popular dish

Teriyaki Chicken

Mr Kojima

4.9

4.9 (31)

$40 and under

Japanese

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

Contemporary Japanese Izakaya & Saké bar!

Izakaya (居酒屋), made up of three Kanji symbols translates as stay, drink, place. It represents an informal bar where friends & family meet, a comfortable setting where you can really settle in and enjoy food & drinks in a casual style. Izakaya style, unlike a traditional restaurant is fun, vibrant & relaxed, dishes come to your table as they are ready, they are meant to be shared.

Using traditional Japanese methods & the freshest seasonal ingredients we serve small dishes, pairing perfectly with our speciality drinks, especially Saké & our imported Japanese craft beer selection.

Come join us, kick back and relax, our bartenders will prepare our signature cocktails for you and talk you through our extensive Saké list, whilst our talented chef’s prepare your dishes with passion using both locally sourced produce & speciality ingredients imported from Japan.

We are on the main street of Chevron Island, a short distance from Surfers Paradise.

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Trish

Dined on 21 Nov 2024

Fun place. Great atmosphere , service was friendly but professional. Food was absolutely delicious. We really enjoyed ourselves and will return to work our way through the menu!

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Experience

Omakase

Etsu Izakaya

4.8

4.8 (1994)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Mermaid Beach

About the restaurant

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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Claire

Dined 4 days ago

Once again great food, great atmosphere and great service. AAA+

Rick Shores

4.8

4.8 (4697)

$101 and over

Contemporary Asian

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

Pan-Asian flavours in one of the Gold Coast's most iconic locations. Focusing on fresh locally sourced produce with intention to share.

By Head Chef James Brady

Top review

Lisa

Dined on 21 Nov 2024

This is definitely a must try restaurant, location is superb, service wonderful and food delicious. We enjoyed everything we tried as we did the set menu, bug rolls are to die for 🤤

Green Fields Bar + Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (605)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Robina

About the restaurant

Experience Robina's only rooftop bar and restaurant, Green Fields. Alongside experienced industry professionals and hospitality workers, TAFE Queensland students have the opportunity to complete work experience in a live venue, giving them hands-on training and the essential skills necessary to excel in their future careers.

Located on the fourth floor of the TAFE Queensland Robina campus, our dining menu is crafted to support local businesses who align with our commitment to sustainable practises. Equally, our beverage menu features certified brewers, distilleries and features Australian wines.

Green Fields Bar + Restaurant is committed to minimising our footprint wherever possible.

Top review

Vanessa

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous as always. Staff pleasant, good service. Our meals were delicious, empty plates all round.

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