The Gold Coast is synonymous with the world’s best beaches and sought-after surf spots. However, this famed stretch of land in northeast Australia has also developed a reputation for offering a culinary experience worthy of international acclaim.
So much so, that the Gold Coast might soon rival Melbourne as Australia’s food capital. It is a claim that might have the Melburnians shaking their head in disapproval but we have the proof to back it up.
Rick Shores
Rick Shores in the Burleigh Heads suburb will give you two unforgettable experiences. The first is modern pan-Asian flavours that will immediately transport you onto the world’s biggest continent.
The second is a taste of the ocean as Rick Shores is located on the beach. This means you’ll be able to tuck into an Ora King cured salmon with green Nahm Jim, compressed melon, and birds eye chilli, or chicken laksa xiao long bao with cashew and chilli, while a warm southeaster blows a salt spray over your table.
Restaurant Labart
Restaurant Labart describes itself as offering a ‘contemporary European bistro’ atmosphere. There is an unmistakable feeling of a Parisian cafe to Labart and given that its front door is 16,627 km from the French capital, it provides a vital dining ambiance that few might ever encounter.
Despite a strong European theme, Labart still offers the best tastes of the Gold Coast as they team up with local farmers to produce extraordinary dishes such as BBQ Quail, black fig and hibiscus gastrique or baked scallop, anchovy, and pink peppercorn butter.
While Labart is a culinary gem cherished by locals, its pricing may pose a challenge for some with mains averaging around $40 each. However, Labart has taken note of this and offers gift vouchers that allow an opportunity to share the experience with friends and family.
We’re big on this thoughtful idea given that offering alternative payment methods becomes crucial for attracting and retaining customers.
At least, whether it’s flexible buy-now-pay-later options for clothing purchases, helpful financial solutions for the day’s unavoidable transactions, or even convenient online casino payment methods, the wider point is that companies that embrace these alternatives are poised to thrive in a challenging business landscape where money perhaps doesn’t go as far as it used to.
In Labart’s case, they’re finding innovative ways of opening their doors to everyone which is emblematic of the outstanding hospitality on the Gold Coast.
Justin Lane
Finally, to the more laid-back environment of Justin Lane in Burleigh Heads which encourages all their guests to ‘eat, drink, and be messy.’
What you’ll find on this rooftop pizzeria is a vibe and crucially, homemade sourdough that is impossible to find anywhere else.
Indeed, Justin Lane have been able to do what so many establishments fail at: combine a party with outstanding food.
Here, you’ll be able to try a pork belly, garlic, red onion, gorgonzola, buffalo mozzarella, and pear pizza before hitting the dancefloor as a DJ spins the decks during Justin Lane’s iconic ‘pizza party.’
It’s the ideal spot to refuel before keeping the night alive after a day on the Gold Coast beaches.
Sea for yourself
So, why not experience the culinary wonders of the Gold Coast firsthand? Plan your visit today and indulge in the unforgettable flavours awaiting you on this vibrant stretch of Australian coastline.
