OK so normally I don't like these trendy super-schmick kinds of places (of which Broadbeach has…read moremany) but the food here was REALLY REALLY good. And this is a burger place. And I'm a vegan. I was vacationing on the Gold Coast with my parents, and we went in here for dinner on a whim because we were dressed pretty casually and they looked a little more forgiving of boardshorts and flip-flops than the other trendy dinner spots nearby. At first I had my reservations about whether or not I could eat anything here, but when I told the manager I was vegan, he didn't even bat an eye. He said they have two veggie burgers on the menu, neither of which uses egg in the binder. He volunteered this information on his own -- I didn't even have to ask, which definitely shows he's knowledgeable about veganism, because most restaurant proprietors have no clue that a lot of veggie burgers use egg. There are two veggie burgers -- the Eats Roots and Leaves ($14.50, red lentil and chickpea patty with coleslaw and tomato relish) and the Magic Mushroom ($12, mushroom patty with lettuce, red peppers, feta, and garlic ailoi). He told me the Magic Mushroom could be made vegan without the feta and aioli, but I'm not a mushroom fanatic so I opted with the Eats Roots and Leaves, which was DELICIOUS. All the flavours just melded together perfectly, and the patty stayed together perfectly, no crumbling. The bun wasn't too scratchy or hard (like some burger buns in Oz are) and it was a very filling dinner with a side of fries for under $20. My parents also enjoyed their (meaty) burgers and fries. Make no mistake, this place is a drinking establishment too -- as evidenced by their splashy cocktail and wine list, and the raucous (possible hen's party) group of women enjoying their bevvies next to us. So you don't have to have a meal here to enjoy this place (although the food really is great.) The atmosphere is...well, Broadbeach. Trendy, shiny, and all those other adjectives. A splashy mural was painted on one wall, depicting a typical Gold Coast beach scene (including bikini-clad maidens and ibis stealing food), and some of the seating areas had swings suspended from the ceiling as chairs! I wanted to sit at a table with swings, but my parents weren't keen and the hen's party swooped in and seized them anyway. The place is buzzing, it's trendy, it's very Broadbeach-y -- but the food is delicious and it's a fun place, and I love that they are so accommodating for vegans.

Who doesn't like a good burger? And who doesn't like a good bar? Nobody worth knowing, that's who…read more And here we have a burger bar, combining the very best of both. Tucked away in the swanky strip of bars and restaurants along Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach, this place is a pleasant surprise. Pleasant because it's welcoming and hip at the same time - not an easy trick to pull off - and surprising because the food is actually reasonably priced while also being delicious. I like everything about this joint. For a start, there's a wide array of seating to suit just about any group. Tables inside and out to suit parties of all sizes, a couple of comfy couches, an actual bar with bar stools in case you're on your own, and even a few swing seats hung from the ceiling (haven't seen that before). The bar is well stocked with an excellent array of beers from the crafty to the usual suspects, and a wine list of similar merit sits comfortably alongside what looks a handy offering of cocktail choices for those that way inclined. I enjoyed the 'Cow Pig Cow' burger but there's one for every taste, including fish and vegie options, and other nibblies for those not in the burger mood. Get there.

Such a cute rooftop spot. Isn't like the normal club/bar you'd find in Surfers. It's a perfect spot…read morefor happy hour. They do live music some nights of the week. There's a restaurant bar where you can order food at downstairs and then a rooftop bar as well.

Brand new restaurant opened October 2015. Decent modern Australian food, good service, cocktail…read morebar, and coffees.

If you're used to American food, this won't satisfy. Honestly the Milky Lane burger in my opinion…read morewas on the small side. Not much lettuce or tomato, and felt very "slapped together". Also the meat pattie was over cooked and really hard on one side. They brought the "side" of fries out almost as an appetiser before the kids meal and burgers. In my life and travels and dining out, I've never experienced that. Fries at a burger place, is listed under "sides" ... so it should be served alongside the burger. Naturally. Whilst the venue is a dope setting, I would have preferred a Hungry Jack's Whopper to the Milky Lane burger to be honest. The service was nice enough though.

Loved absolutely everything about this place, the atmosphere, staff and food. This place gets…read morereally busy so booking ahead would be advised, especially Thursday-Saturday. The burgers were delicious, loaded fries were a massive serving (3 of us couldn't get through them) and tasted great, popKorn chicken was mouth wateringly good, ham and cheese croquettes were yummy and let's not forget the most decadent dessert which was a deep fried golden gaytime icecream. How the ice cream stayed so beautiful and frozen is a delight, i wasn't expecting it to taste quite so delicious. The frozen strawberry and lime cider was also a hit and the chocolate shake was yummy.

I had a great time at East! We didn't come for food but went there Saturday night. There was a…read morelaser show, confetti from above the dance floor at one point and great music. They do have a cover charge however you can find a link in their Facebook to get in free before 11pm. I will definitely be coming here again!

Enjoyed a fabulous dinner with a friend and my husband in the restaurant which becomes a nightclub…read morelater in the evening. I had a 3 course meal plus cocktails, which are on the more expensive side but really nice and perfect for a special occasion. Service was outstanding and the vibe was a trendy lux feel with a splash of eastern influence. Music was loud but not overly invasive. Not the place for quiet dinner. Entree: salt and pepper calamari with Japanese Mayo, Main: sizzling beef with veg served with rice and sake ginger sauce, Dessert: vanilla brûlée with almond biscotti and blueberry compote - yum! All good dishes but dessert was my favourite. Finished with a caramel espresso martini.

asian cheffy was crying about not getting paid for 2months or something, but his performance was…read moregreat! and food was awesome another bad owner ontop of a great young talent

You wouldn't think a few breakfast meals would take almost 2 hours. Apparently it does, not only…read morethat but they didn't bring out all the meals at the same time. The meals came out 30 minutes between and mine still hasn't come after 1 hour and 30 minutes and we are the only people in the restaurant. (Self explanatory!) I can strongly say that the service was terrible and the cooks are extremely slow and incapable. Too bad there isn't a half a star rating. I would not recommend this place to anybody.

Food was much better than expected due to previous reviews. Prices were reasonable and the food…read morematched the price spent. Should certainly check out the lunch menu as it was very cheap with acceptable quality; the reason we returned for dinner. Service was on point throughout the stay.

As the four of us walked in to the restaurant we were placed at a table next to the kitchen which…read moresmelled like a night club just had a busy night. We asked to be seated elsewhere but it was too busy. We could see the chefs at work. I wish we couldn´t.. all the food was man-handled without any gloves on. We ordered drinks that where finally served after half an hour. The food that we ordered came out out one at a time. I finished my supposed-to-be sirloin steak before my partner had her salmon. My sirloin steak was burned to a crisp on the outside and no where near medium rare on the inside. When we informed the chef about this his response was that "it´s because is char grilled". The service could´ve been better too. No one of the staff talked to us and the food was served in a rush. We won´t be going here again.

I was here before the pandemic and before they renovated. It's a nice hotel, very well situated…read more Light rail literally stops in front of the hotel, so you can take the Brisbane Airtrain, transfer to light rail, and get right to the hotel for about $50 all in. Or, take the Airtrain to the Narang station (closest to hotel) and then catch an Uber. That's about $10 more in total, but also a bit faster. The hotel has a nice restaurant area. Very open, well-lit, and right next to the pool. Breakfast buffet is well stocked with a huge variety of pretty much whatever you want, including fried rice. I'm oryzivorous, so I appreciate fried rice any time. You can also order custom omelets if the steam-tray scrambled eggs don't suit your taste. I went here for a conference (both last time and this), and found the facilities very nice. Unlike many venues, you don't have to walk a mile from your room to the conference center. The beach is about four blocks from the front door, around the corner. So, with light rail on one side and the beach on the other, it's a great location. There's also an airport in Gold Coast, just down the street. But there aren't a lot of flights, so if you miss a connection, there may be added hassle. Just a note for the wary traveler. One final note for no apparent reason: The room keys are wooden with the chip inside. Kinda pointless and cool.