TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

The Fish House

90/100 (3306 ratings)

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"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..."

Nancy Jiang

Rick Shores

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"We loved everything about this restaurant. The location is great, right on the waterfront. The service was friendly and knowledgeable - with very..."

Stuart Hanbury

"Amazing lunch selection menu. Every course including palate cleanser was on the mark. When you consider the view and service to go with it, its..."

Ramesh Sivabalan

"Took my mum here for early Mother’s Day lunch. The food was delish and our waiter was very professional. And of course the..."

Robyn Myler

"What a lovely restaurant. Beautiful views, lovely wait staff, amazing food. Love it that the food is designed to share. Fantastic cocktails and wine..."

Keira Gordon

"Great view, service, food and drinks! Not rushed between courses which was great. Great experience but would love a bit more leg room at the..."

Jenny Kenny

"My favourite restaurant on the GC at the moment. Fabulous views, awesome food and friendly professional service. I have eaten most items on the menu..."

Yvette McCarthy

"Celebrated my birthday at a Rick Shores last night and couldn’t fault it. The service was flawless, all the staff were attentive from the moment we..."

Chrissy Wilkinson

"My partner and I we enjoying the meal and my birthday dinner . Love it . Excellent service and what a nice place to spent special evening..."

Ita Reynolds

"Great position, great food and nice wine list. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Gotta have the Bug Roll!!! But why did you give our..."

Anthony Nicholls

"Was here Saturday for a wedding. It was amazing the food the service the lot. I’ve been to a lot of weddings and this was the..."

Simone West

"Went here with the partner for a weekday lunch. We were fortunate to find a table for lunch having not made a prior reservation.We ordered the..."

Quesarahsarah

"We had dinner here, wow! what a restaurant with simply amazing tasting food, a excellent drinks menu, and fantastic attentive staff.It has been..."

Trav

"Oh my... The location location... & the bug rolls, actually location location. We enjoyed an assortment of dishes here but our favourite were the..."

Juke

"Absolutely a stunning place, perfect for lunch, overlooking the ocean, with a nice cocktail. The menu here mainly pan Asia fusion, very delicious and..."

FoodieInMel

"From the moment we were seated, we were immediately put at ease. The view is just sensational.. only a few minutes passed by before our cocktails..."

RichEats

"Stylish Gold Coast Restaurant in a fantastic spot, capturing the picturesque beach to city views. We visited Rickshores for a special..."

Alisha (LifeUnleashed)

"This has to the best dining room in Australia, if not the world. Nothing compares to watching the waves rolling through to burleigh beach at your eye..."

Miguel Sanchez Robertson

"Just Devine. Perfect location. Food perfectly matched to the vibe of the location. Excellent service. Each dish was magnificent. Can’t wait to go..."

Anne-Maree Palmieri

"If you are visiting the Gold Coast this is a must visit. Thai food with an Australian twist and literally right on the beach. The food is faultless..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Picturesque and absolutely exquisite food - it doesn’t get much better than that! If you visit. Do not leave without trying their famous bug rolls...."

AnitaOnChi

"INCREDIBLE !! LOVE THIS PLACE. Best food, drinks and service. If I lived on the coast i would dine here every night if i could. Best restaurant I..."

Phoebe Teevan

"It’s always great when the welcome given on arrival sets the tone for the impending dining experience. Wonderful staff here at Rick Shores really..."

Djpbne

"A fantastic evening with great food, drinks and service. Our waitress Sarah was outstanding; very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly throughout..."

Ryster

"When I heard about this restaurant knocked down Esquire and Urbane to be the top No. 1 restaurant in Queensland, I could not hold my curiosity to..."

Ronnielui2003

"One of the best lunches with the best view that I’ve had. Food so fresh and tasty. Beautiful cocktails. The food was almost euphorically delicious...."

Naomi Nachman Douglas

"Was on a week away from Melbourne and had booked this restaurant well in advance. The view of the ocean with the city in the background is amazing..."

Lee Thompson

"We visited this fabulous restaurant on a weekend away from Melbourne! It was amazing.We ordered the Karaage Chicken & Eggplant as a starter...."

M

"Be sure to reserve a table at least two weeks in advance. We had a lovely waitress named Jessie who was friendly and attentive. The portion sizes..."

Chantelle Hiley

"What at a view of the Coast you are right on the beachFood was interesting and flavoursome especially their signature dishBit difficult to..."

Leanne Cassar

"Great spot for a romantic meal or a drink with friends. Great small plates menu and a great selection of wines. Fantastic atmosphere right on the..."

DB

"The dinner banquet was put together beautifully both in the taste and presentation. And the views and vibes of this place - absolutely stunning!..."

Patricia Lui

"Great spot if you're down the goldy. Great ocean views and ambiance. Longtime is one of my must go restaurants in Brisbane so I had to come here and..."

Peruvian Palate

"Location! Location! Location! This place has the most amazing views. The staff are super friendly and service is on point. The food and drink menu..."

Accidental Foodie

"Amazing position, Rick Shores is right on the beach with uninterrupted panoramic views. We had dinner there last night, ordering a number of dishes..."

Lambo Blair

"Great location and nice vibe from the little brother of Long Time. Doesn't quite hit the high notes of that venue but there a lot worse places to..."

Chris

"What a dining experience!!! This place is fantastic! Aside from the beautiful location, the food is delicious and service is on point. Great for a..."

Lilyana Holweg

"BE SURE TO BOOK AHEAD!! We tried to go here on Friday night and they were completely booked out and had the biggest wait line I've seen... We booked..."

Rachel Huntley

"Mesmerising and relaxing outlook with gorgeous staff and great decor. Service was spot on, the meals were lovely and well priced. Rick Shores is..."

Amanda Pulford FitSistas

"The guys behind Longtime in Brisbane have done it again! Amazing food and killer views, seriously you could not get much better! Have been for lunch..."

Howgoodisfoodbut

"Booked Rick Shores for a special wedding anniversary lunch. We are Longtime fans and were looking forward to the great food and wonderful location...."

Simone Bennett

"The restaurant opens out fan-like, pointing through floor to ceiling glass to the view, the main focal point of the restaurant. Set on an aqua blue..."

Marj Osborne

"Had an amazing dining experience here last night with the girlfriend. Was quite busy, but the manager greeted and introduced himself and told us it..."

Charan Luxton

"Finally a new Resturant in an old location most would remember Mermaids cafe located in the Burleigh beach pavilion - under OscarsFrom the..."

Amandaturney

"We went there with interstate friends for dinner last Friday 09/01/2016 and this was our second visit since opening.The first time on the second..."

Mark Inglis

"Really lovely! Food was beautiful, we tried several dishes, only one not amazing. Service was great too, a few little hiccups with service, but they..."

Hannah Goodlock

"A spectacular journey of Asian fusion. Our Waiter enquired of our favourite fish from the set menu. No decision was agreed. The food is spectacular,..."

Bruce Mawson

"The best meal we had on the Gold Coast. Had the set menu, and worried there wouldn’t be enough food, but it was perfect! The views were..."

Rachael Angley

"Went up North just for a quick weekend trip. Saw that Rick Shores looked nice and had good atmosphere so just walked in for lunch. The host was..."

Dante Mariotto

"we ordered the $79 set meal for each of us and all dishes tasted amazing- except for the duck which was too creamy, and honestly not as good as the..."

sun

"Come for the view, stay for the food, but only once because of the prices. We had a banquet for 11 and cocktails, and it was great. The food is..."

Chris Arabatzis

"Wow! What an experience! This has become a “must attend” dining experience on the GC. In an area overloaded with fads and lofty dining..."

Peter Schravemade

"What an amazing Asian fusion restaurant. We got a window seat and loved the view. All the food was perfect. I recommend Pork Skewers. the It’s..."

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