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Lars Bar & Grill, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD

Lars Bar & Grill

4.6
4.6
68 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Lars Bar & Grill! We look forward to seeing you.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0480 605 215
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Mermaid Beach
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gold Coast

    Good for business meals

  • Gold Coast

    Hot spot

  • Gold Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Gold Coast

    Modern Australian

  • Gold Coast

    Most Booked

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Food

  • Central Gold Coast

    Good for business meals

  • Central Gold Coast

    Hot spot

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Gold Coast

    Romantic

  • Central Gold Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lars Bar & Grill offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food" and a "beautifully appointed" ambiance. The steaks are frequently praised as "the best" and the menu offers a variety of perfectly cooked dishes. While some find the venue noisy, the friendly staff and exceptional service make it a "must-visit" spot.

68 Reviews
  1. Elliot

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing steak and sides, and Amazing burger. Staff very attentive and great service.

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  2. Sean

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service. Thank you for an excellent meal!

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  3. Nicky

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing. We had the vodka pasta as an entree and it’s is plenty to share between 2 or even 3. We also had the scallops - oh my goodness. The chicken main dish was not our favourite but the eye filler and mash were the best I have had on the GC. You can not fault the wine selection or the service.

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  4. Cassie

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fabulous experience all round! Food, service, ambience. Just a great restaurant. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

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  5. Paul

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our recent visit to Lars was unfortunately disappointing, falling short of the expectations we had for a refined dining experience. While the restaurant shows potential, several aspects of the evening left us dissatisfied. Ambiance and Seating Upon arrival, we were met with an indifferent welcome and seated at a central table near the open kitchen. Excessive noise levels, which made conversation difficult, and the unappealing view of the street through large, uncovered windows, The sheer curtains could have been drawn to make the dining experience more intimate The table service was lackluster and rushed. Plates were not carefully presented but rather placed down with little care, creating a sense of disregard for the diners’ experience. This lack of attention to detail did not align with the standards one would expect from a restaurant aspiring to offer a high-end dining experience. Menu Options The cocktail menu was limited, although the option to request classic cocktails was appreciated. The entrée menu lacked variety, offering few choices for diners who do not eat seafood or meat. A greater selection, including lighter options, would have been welcomed to cater to broader dietary preferences. Food Quality The highlight of the evening was the eye fillet, which was beautifully cooked, tender, and flavorful. Unfortunately, this single standout dish could not redeem the overall experience. Overall Experience While the food showed moments of excellence, the lack of ambiance, inattentive service, and limited menu left us feeling disappointed. Lars has potential but would benefit from improvements in both service quality and attention to the dining environment. At present, it is unlikely we would return without significant changes.

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  6. Molly

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We got a table at the bar in the corner. It was so warm. The restaurant was quite noisy.

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  7. Jess

    Sunshine Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a very pleasant dining experience. Fantastic addition to the local Nobbys community

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  8. Danielle

    VIP

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it so much we’ve rebooked for dinner again in a week. Great food and service, can’t recommend it enough.

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  9. John

    Gold Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and presentation. We both had the Boomer Bay oysters, and grilled snapper. Seriously good. The noise level was disconcerting - sometimes difficult to hear what my guest and service staff were saying. The venue is popular and probably nearly always full, so lots of guests. The hard ceiling and ‘snug’ design of the room exacerbates the noise level. The wait staff are ok, but do not actively scan the room. I was disappointed to have to get out of my seat to go and get a water refill. No big deal, but could be better. I would go back for the food though

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  10. Latisha

    Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food! Amazing service and setting! Only thing that was a miss was the cocktails we had…. Otherwise truely incredible 5/5.

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Lars Bar & Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Lars Bar & Grill

17 Lavarack Rd, Mermaid Beach, AU-QLD 4218

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Mermaid Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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