Best Lunch Restaurants in Varsity Lakes

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchJapanese

Regions

Central Gold CoastNorth Gold CoastSouth Gold Coast

Areas

BenowaBroadbeachBroadbeach WatersBurleigh HeadsCoolangattaCurrumbin

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

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Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

66 restaurants available nearby

1. Lars Bar & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(104)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Mermaid Beach

Booked 27 times today

Lars Bar & Grill is a neighborhood restaurant offering a blend of fine cuisine and arelaxed atmosphere. Focused on wood-fired steak and fresh local seafood, the modern Australian menu features dishes like Fresh Oysters, ½ Shell Baked Scallops with Harissa butter, and Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage. Mains include Dry Aged T-Bone Stockyard Black Angus, Stockyard New York Strip Wagyu, BBQ Bangalow Pork Tomahawk with Onion Mustard Jus Gras, and Pan-Fried Knobby Snapper with Beurre Meunière, Lemon, and Capers.Chef Kollrepp highlights Queensland’s exceptional produce, from locally sourced line-caught fish to premium Stockyard beef, ensuring the highest quality in every dish.

A photo of Mamasan Kitchen and Bar restaurant

2. Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2423)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Broadbeach

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Mamasan Kitchen & Bar, a modern Asian share-style dining restaurant located in the heart of Broadbeach. Our culinary team is dedicated to bringing you a unique and unforgettable dining experience that fuses the bold flavours of Asia with a modern twist.We believe that food is meant to be shared and enjoyed with friends and family, with our menu being curated around this concept. The menu features a diverse array of dishes bursting with full flavors, using the best quality ingredients meticulously sourced from the finest producers. We take pride in our extensive and award-winning wine and sake selection complementing our vibrant modern Asian menu. Our beverage experts have carefully selected each bottle to enhance your dining experience and elevate your taste buds to new heights. Our Drinks List also features a large selection of premium spirits including a selection of rare Japanese Whiskies and Asian inspired cocktails.

3. Las Palmas

4.5

Awesome(496)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Palm Beach

Booked 17 times today

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.

4. Restaurant Labart

4.8

Exceptional(152)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Burleigh Heads

Booked 29 times today

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

A photo of Robina Pavilion - The Brasserie restaurant

5. Robina Pavilion - The Brasserie

4.3

Awesome(723)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Robina

Booked 29 times today

There's something for everyone at The Brasserie. Light filled, welcoming and with greenery accents, diners can expect a range of delicious options from a brand new menu that includes traditional classics such as the Chicken Parmigiana, a wide variety of mouth-watering steaks and many other delightful dishes guaranteed to satisfy any craving. Sweet tooths will rejoice with a selection of decadent desserts and barista made coffee. For those seeking something a little spicer, the 360 degree bar serves a range of beer, wine, spirits, and eye-pleasing cocktails. Overlooking the sun-kissed Sunny's deck, and close to the Marco Polo Adventure Zone, The Brasserie invites diners to relax and explore the menu in a casual, family-friendly environment.

A photo of Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast) restaurant

6. Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

4.6

Exceptional(2411)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Broadbeach

Booked 47 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.

A photo of The Glenelg Public House restaurant

7. The Glenelg Public House

4.5

Awesome(53)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Mermaid Beach

Booked 36 times today

Inspired by the charm of an English gastro-pub, The Glenelg Public House delivers high-quality, no-fuss dishes that celebrate fresh produce from paddock to plate. Enjoy honest, high quality meals, accompanied by attentive service, craft beers, and boutique wines. Signature highlights include our 1kg T-Bone, 500g Flat Iron, and indulgent Bone Marrow.

A photo of Burleigh Sports Club restaurant

8. Burleigh Sports Club

4.5

Awesome(239)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Miami

Booked 13 times today

WELCOME TO THE BURLEIGHSPORTS CLUBWe pride ourselves on providing members and guests with exceptional customer service and a friendly experience every time you visit the club.Located on Christine Ave, over looking John Handley Community Complex, you’ll spot our newly renovated Club. Grab a seat in our sports bar to catch the latest game, or find a seat in our brand new modern dining room and soak in the atmosphere.

9. Kitchen 34

4.1

Excellent(620)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Miami

Booked 19 times today

After re-naming & modernising our restaurant, we introduce to you Kitchen 34. The '34' acknowledges the year of the football clubs establishment which stands as the beginning of our Clubs legacy. Curated, by our newly appointed Executive Chef, Chris McIntyre, the new menu features a mouth-watering spread of signature dishes plus all your classics.Produced with the freshest ingredients this new menu is bound to get those taste buds tingling!

A photo of Blowfish Ocean Grill + Bar restaurant

10. Blowfish Ocean Grill + Bar

4.6

Exceptional(269)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Broadbeach

Booked 13 times today

Steven & Autumn Adams, the culinary visionaries who brought you the iconic Moo Moo – Wine Bar + Grill, have taken Seafood dining to the next level. Their passion for crafting exceptional dining experiences has led them to open their third restaurant, and this time, it's all about seafood.What sets BLOWFISH OCEAN GRILL + BAR apart is the husband and wife team’s commitment to raising the bar for seafood dining on the Gold Coast. While they have earned their reputation for premium steaks, this new venture is a deep dive into the world of ocean-inspired cuisine, promising to redefine seafood dining like never before.

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From verified diners like you

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Andrew
Gold Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
THE BEST, ALWAYS GOOD, JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER. THE LOCAL YOU WISH YOU HAD!
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Lars Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Mermaid Beach
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4.7
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John
Gold Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
The overall experience makes Mamasan one of the best on the GOld Coast
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Mamasan Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• Asian• Broadbeach
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4.7
R
Rachel
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
It was great to be recognised on a return visit! Beautifully presented food and super delicious. !! Our server was very attentive Excellent all rouond - I love this place can't wait to visit again
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Restaurant LabartPrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Burleigh Heads
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4.8
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Roberto
Gold Coast •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Feb 2025
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Thank you for a great experience 🙏😊
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Las PalmasPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Palm Beach
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4.5
M
Matt
Gold Coast •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Feb 2025
Great experience and great opportunity to hang out with family
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Robina Pavilion - The BrasseriePrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Robina
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4.3

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