Broadbeach is one of the best places to eat on the Gold Coast, and from Koko Broadbeach the pick of it is on foot. This is our shortlist of five verified-open restaurants for 2027, each within about a ten-minute walk of our front door: the best steak, modern Australian share plates, seafood, a family pub and a beachfront bistro. Here is what each does well, with current hours.
We refresh this list every year, checking that each venue is still trading and updating the details, because Broadbeach’s dining scene moves quickly and a shortlist is only useful if it is current. Everything below was confirmed open at the time of writing.
What is the best steak restaurant in Broadbeach?
Moo Moo The Wine Bar and Grill has held the title of the Gold Coast’s best steak for two decades, and it is about a five-minute walk from Koko at Broadbeach on the Park on the Gold Coast Highway. It is open daily from noon until late. The dish to know is the Moo Moo Signature: a 1kg spice-rubbed wagyu, slow-roasted and carved at the table, served with crispy potatoes and salad. It takes an hour to cook, so order it early or pre-arrange it. This is the room for a proper celebration dinner, so book ahead for weekends and larger groups.
Where can you get modern Australian share plates in Broadbeach?
Social Eating House and Bar at The Oracle, about a three-minute walk from Koko, is the shortlist’s choice for a relaxed, sociable dinner built around layered, share-style plates and a strong cocktail list. It is open seven days, with lunch from noon to 3pm and dinner from 5:30pm until late. There is a banquet option if you would rather let the kitchen decide, which suits a group who wants to graze across the menu. The room leans lively rather than formal, so it works equally for a couple or a bigger table. Weekend evenings are busy, so a booking is wise.
What about seafood and modern dining in Broadbeach?
Koi at 89 Surf Parade, roughly a five-minute walk away, has been a Broadbeach dining destination since 2007 and sets a high bar for modern Australian seafood in a polished coastal setting. It is open seven days from noon until late. Expect refined, carefully plated cooking with an emphasis on quality produce and coastal flavours rather than fuss. It is a strong choice when you want to dress up a little without leaving the neighbourhood, and it pairs a special-occasion feel with an easy walk home. Book ahead for prime evening tables, particularly across weekends and the December peak.
Where is a good family pub meal in Broadbeach?
The Broadbeach Tavern on Old Burleigh Road, about an eight-minute walk from Koko, is the reliable family bistro of the group, with a Kurrawa Beach outlook and a menu of pub classics. The bistro runs 11:30am to 9pm daily, which makes it handy for an early dinner with kids or a later, casual meal. Portions are generous, the room is relaxed, and there are kid-friendly options alongside the steaks, parmis and seafood. It is the sort of place you can walk into without a booking on a quieter night, though weekends and holidays fill, so a table is worth arranging.
Where can you eat with a beach view in Broadbeach?
The Kurrawa Surf Club, about a ten-minute walk south along the beachfront, is the shortlist’s beach-view pick, fully casual with the ocean through the glass. The cafe opens from 6am, the bistro serves lunch 11:30am to 2:30pm and dinner 5:30pm to 8:30pm seven days, and a pizzeria runs through the middle of the day. It is one of the most family-friendly rooms in Broadbeach, with wood-fired pizzas, grilled seafood and pub favourites at mid-range prices. Guests keep mentioning the outlook and the portions. Book ahead for dinner, since a beachfront table is popular in any season.
Broadbeach dining FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Broadbeach?
Our current shortlist is Moo Moo The Wine Bar and Grill for steak, Social Eating House and Bar for modern Australian share plates, Koi for seafood, Broadbeach Tavern for a family pub meal, and the Kurrawa Surf Club for beachfront dining. All five are open, verified for 2027, and within a short walk of Koko.
Are Broadbeach restaurants walkable from Koko?
Yes. Every restaurant on this shortlist is between about three and ten minutes on foot from our front door on Elizabeth Avenue. Broadbeach’s dining is clustered around Oracle Boulevard, Surf Parade and the beachfront, so guests at Koko rarely need to drive to dinner. Leave the car and walk.
Which Broadbeach restaurant is best for a special occasion?
For a celebration, Moo Moo The Wine Bar and Grill and Koi are the picks: Moo Moo for its award-winning steak and the 1kg wagyu, Koi for refined modern Australian seafood in a coastal setting. Both take bookings and fill on weekends, so reserve ahead, especially for larger groups or milestone dinners.
Where can families eat in Broadbeach?
Broadbeach Tavern and the Kurrawa Surf Club are the easiest family choices. Both run casual bistro menus with kid-friendly options, generous portions and relaxed rooms, and the surf club adds ocean views. The tavern’s bistro runs 11:30am to 9pm daily, and the surf club serves lunch and dinner seven days.
The real advantage of a central Broadbeach stay is that all of this is on foot: five distinct dinners, no car, no parking. Spread them across a few nights and you have most of a holiday’s eating sorted before you arrive, with each one a short, easy walk home. Settle your dates through our Broadbeach apartments, then plan the rest of your stay with our guide to things to do in Broadbeach.
Image credit: Social Eating House + Bar