TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

"Nice to see professional service and quality dining. Enjoyed lunch with good seafood and comfortable atmosphere. Worth a visit...."

Alan C

"Incredible meal. Innovative menu and friendly staff.. The atmosphere was busy and fun, without being over the top.We had the Moreton Bau Bug..."

BenG

"Visited this place while we were on holiday. Omg that scallops dish was to die for. I love it so much. The Morton Bay bug pasta and toothfish with..."

Jasmine

"Amazing food and great service. We had a range of share plates as well as mains. Some of the dishes were more adventurous than I would usually..."

Jessica Stanley

"I’m not a huge seafood lover, but I do like this place. My fav is the fish n chips, and actually quite affordable. This place has a great view, and..."

Gilligan

"The fish with pickle(John Dory Eden) is my favourite The staff are nice You get unlimited salad, vegetable and potatoes with your..."

G

"Possibly the best seafood meal I have ever had so far. The New Zealand Blue Cod was perfectly done which kept the fish juicy, tender and flavorful...."

Rengie Galvez

"Loved our lunch here today, we started with the kingfish which was delicious and seared scallops were so perfectly cooked and so sweet. Wethen had..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Perfection on a plate! I loved every part of every course. The sourdough bread, the oysters, the ocean trout, the sides (all perfectly dressed) and..."

Satiety Society

"Went here last night, and they even gave me a table with a view as I asked. :) Great nightAmazing view, fantastic food, friendly and..."

TaniaL

"A truly impeccable dining experience. The Fish House is situated in a scenic location overlooking the rolling waves of Burleigh beach. From the..."

Hali

"I was expecting the food to be impressive but I was really blown away by the entire experience.The setting was incredible. We had an early..."

Ashleigh Kier

"Came here during our trip up at the Gold Coast a couple of weeks ago and was recommend by a friend so we thought it should not disappoint and it..."

Foodiee

"This is really one of the best restaurants on the coast. The whole experience was absolutely beautiful: delicious food, impeccable service and..."

Ritinha Slompo

"G&T to start!Right up front, must admit, we are a huge fan of Hellenika, brother/sister/part of the group....something like that. So it can't do..."

Jpolinkos

"I came here for my birthday, the food is very very very very fresh! Every dish is amazing! I defently will come back to Gold Coast just for this..."

Juneren

"Fantastic atmosphere with exceptional service. The staff are friendly with attentive service. Carefully curated wine list,beachfront,the result is..."

Hungry Couples

"Is small elegant Restaurant, which has a great view. About 7km from Surfer paradise which we stayed in, and I found this place from Zomato. And I..."

Erwin Dipo

"Great food cooked delicately and tastefully ....fantastic service which was attentive and unobtrusive ... Beautiful spot to dine on the Goldie. Well..."

Joyceotisfelix

"Great dining experience.Food, wine and service was fantastic - definitely a fine dining experience.We had a wonderful night...."

Laura

"Service : Lots of disorganization and confusion between staff. We had 4 -5 people serve us through the night. Ambience : stunning. Sometimes..."

Marjan Jones

"Situated in a prime position in Burleigh Heads, The Fish House has topped the Gold Coast’s ‘must do’ dining list since it was opened by Simon..."

Marj Osborne

"Phenom! Absolutely loved our lunch here on a gorgeous late Summers day. We went with the set menu which was faultless and such good value. For $90 we..."

Thefoodbotherer

"What an experience , flawless service and immaculate dining, worth every cent. Forget about the price, as to what price can you put on the feeling of..."

Steve978243

"What a fantastic gastronomic experience.The waitress kindly called to let us know our table was ready early and did we want to come down..."

English Rose

"I've dined here a few times and l've always had a beautiful meal. Although the menu is fine dining, there is still a clear Greek influence to many of..."

Munching Mermaid

"Just back from a nice dinner out with the spouse. Very nice. Great service- attentive but not overbearing - good menu (we went a la carte) and nice..."

Darren Bloomfield

"A beautiful spot. The Fish House is perfectly set up to feel like a beach house. The food was tasty, with the calamari entrée being the highlight. A..."

Rebecca

"Excellent service. Lovely food. Beautiful views. Not too expensive considering quality of meals and portion sizes. Perfect for a decadent..."

Naomi Whitehouse

"One thing that the place offers, rarely seen elsewhere, is Patagonian toothfish from the Heard Island fishery. Before readers go all eco-warrior..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"This type of restaurant is what the Gold Coast needs more of. Cannot fault it. Amazing food, drinks and most importantly service, top..."

Tim Collins

"Firstly, what a great location!! Looking out the beautiful burleigh beach is definitely a great asset to this restaurant.This place is not..."

Shobiz Foodbiz

"This place has fantastic food and service with the prices to match... I really enjoyed it and so did my companion with the only downside being that..."

Miguel Sanchez Robertson

"We recently went on a date night to the Fish House in Burleigh Heads. The Fish House is located on Goodwin Terrace in Burleigh Heads and overlooks..."

Tracey Meyer

"Had a lovely meal here for lunch with the gals this week. We all tried something different, I had the trout that was crusted in herbs it was very..."

Helen McKenna

"Nothing quite says summer like a seafood feast on a beachfront setting at Burleigh Heads. Simon Gloftis of Hellenika has done wonders for the Gold..."

Hungry And Fussy

"We had the degustation menu comprising 5 courses. Degustation dishes are also on the a la carte menu. Highlights were: raw scampi (creamy in texture..."

Alegna

"Perfect venue for family & couples I had some amazing FRESH fish not delivered by Bidvest!!!!!!Fantastic staff & management.Lunch times are..."

Amandaturney

"This place is a hard place for me to review, although the food was pretty good, the value for money was ridiculous. We had flash fried squid for..."

Fat Food Guru

"Nothing short of spectacular. Food amazing, exceptional service and that view...... what can I say. Thank you all for taking care of us. We will..."

Sallymac7

"Can't put a price on good food! The toothfish was recommended, which I'm extremely happy about because it was the best fish I've ever had! Highly..."

Monica

"Well, what a treat this was – this was my first trip to the Gold Coast and I was lucky that my lovely friends picked me up at Brisbane airport and..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"I love this No.1 (2014) and No. 3 (2015) regional Top 10 best restaurant of Queensland by Gourmet Traveller. I had dined in twice. The first time I..."

Ronnielui2003

"Pricey but incredible food with a beautiful view - good for special events. We went here for my boyfriends bday and it was beautiful. They go all out..."

Nadine

"Consistent As Always (consistently good that is!). Last night we again enjoyed the delights of The Fish House. Shared Char Grilled Yabbies, followed..."

Louise And Gary

"The Fish House really floats my boat. Try your best to score a seat at the window, so you can enjoy the best seafood the Gold Coast has on..."

Butch

"Amazing experience, great service, ambiance. The food was delicious best seafood experience we've..."

Julie

"Great lunch and service. Had the menu of the day. Awesome selection, freshness and quality really came..."

Big Gabs

"Amazing location. Great service. Only downside was we felt the set menu was a let down. The fish head we received, although beautiful, was..."

Volkaneo

"Loved it! Service was friendly and attentive. Started with the crustacean risotto which was delicious! Best fancy fish and chips for main and crime..."

Sylvia The Cat

"An outstanding dining experience. Fresh delicious seafood a fabulous selection of wines and gorgeous ocean views. Great and attentive staff..."

Daz

"What a fantastic dining experience with my family at The Fish House.The high quality of the food and the flavours were mouth watering.For a..."

Luis Aleixo

"Fantastic. I really having nothing to say except that they get everything just..."

Donnasoowho

"Wonderful wonderful wonderful! These guys have got it right. Perfect setting, great staff and outstanding food. Can't wait to come back..."

Happygal

"Dined there for lunch today. My meal was exquisite. I had the "raw selection" which was truly divine. My sons kids crumbed fish was also cooked to..."

Jaidith

"This restaurant is divine. Fantastic food, fantastic service. Accompanied by a delightful view and wonderful restaurant all contributes to this..."

Food Lover 101

"Nothing to Complain about!. Went for the Chef's Menu Lunch and matching wines. It was a picturesque day in Burleigh, Window seat with views all the..."

Nikki

"Superb. I'm already planning a return visit, a fantastic dining experience from the second we walked in the door. Staff were friendly and..."

Hux

"Mish. I booked this restaurant on the recommendation of past patrons on Urban spoon and Trip Advisor and what a great choice it was. The restaurant..."

Michellejames_au

"Brilliant. TRY THE SOUP! You won't regret..."

Lexy

"An enjoyable dining experience. Couldn't recommend it enough, I love the attention to fine tableware and appealing decor. The food is just amazing -..."

Mademoisellesk8

"Absolutely amazing! The best meal I've had on the Gold Coast, and one of the best I've had anywhere.Staff are fantastic, beautiful..."

A1

"We had the 7 course degustation here 2 nights ago. The waitress was extremely helpful and accommodating in a non pretentious way. We started with an..."

Jeon

"WHAT A BIRTHDAY!. We dined here on our first night in Queensland. It was my boyfriend's birthday. Such a nice time! Food was fantastic and service..."

Maddy Coates

"I didn't know fish could taste this good !. Smoked fish plate and the grilled octopus as a shared starter were just divine. At our waiters suggestion..."

John

"Simply wonderful. Oh the food the food the food. Simple, elegant and perfect. The wait staff are fantastic and are appropriately attired (something..."

Mrs M

"Will I Swim Back this Way?. Dined here on April the 5th at Lunch.Food was simply cooked. Well presented however the Chef could be much more..."

Food Addict

"In love with fish. The team at Fish House clearly love and respect their fish. Starters of smoked fish of the day, Spanish anchovies and whole school..."

Kate Parker

"These guys are doing an awesome job. Only open a few weeks and pumping at Christmas time and the food and service is spot on. One of the best WLs on..."

Barry

"My first mouthful took transported me to my happy place, it had a sweetness and freshness that was unparalleled in almost any other risotto I've..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"Staying true to Simon's Greek heritage, he has kept every dish simple, using quality olive oil and lemon, yet this simplicity brings out the best in..."

Dolce Bunnie

"While the fish was beautiful, I have to say that the homemade tartare sauce was the star of the show. Yes, I know that I sound sacrilegious but..."

Libby Margo

"Dining here is just absolutely amazing. The seafood is fresh and juicy. The view is absolutely breathtaking. Snapper was cooked to perfection. Not to..."

Victor Tan

"Food 4 stars, good selection of oysters and whole fish. The fish&chips was a bit dry. Location 5 stars, just in front of the beach and with a great..."

Gilberto Gaeta

"The Fish House has the advantage of being in one of the coasts best locations, in addition to a fantastic seafood menu. I've found the service to be..."

Don

"What an experience as dining here is simply superb. The night city view is amazing. The entree king prawns and scallops are winners in their own..."

Zen

"One of the best seafood restaurants I've been to in Australia. Produce is fresh and the service is excellent. Well worth the price. This time we..."

Pooya Saba

"A fine dining, good fish restaurant with great views of Surfers paradise. Service was excellent. A place to impress guests, especially if you order a..."

Bob Chee

"A top notch dining experience with a casual feel. Excellent and knowledgeable staff, great selection of wines, and most important of all it food does..."

Wenlong LI

"We had a really great night there. We only spent less than 80 minutes there cause we need to catch the flight, but we really enjoyed it! All the..."