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.

This is probably my favourite restaurant on the Gold Coast. Food was awesome & waiter was extremely…read morehelpful. Only downside was how busy it was and how long it took for the food to come out. Also a little pricey for the size of the portions served but still a taste sensation! Highly recommended.

We were enjoying a special night out on the Gold Coast for a belated anniversary celebration. Just…read morethe two of us. Romance, cocktails and good food were required but my Yelp-fu had yet failed to lead us anywhere particularly good. As we wandered down Surf Parade we realised our options were slim. Koi Restaurant looked very full and the menu was promising but we were politely advised there would be a 20 minute wait for a table. Next door we scoped out Bin 89 and managed to snake a couple who took a few more minutes perusing the menu. We knew our options were closing out fast so we made a dash to land the last table in the whole place. A pokey little two-seater right next to the service desk. Not ideal, but we were smug. The wait staff were welcoming and quick to offer us water and menus. We were able to order cocktails quickly. I had the Purple People Eater which was initially a little strong, but mellowed with the melting ice and the boy had a red wine served in a mini-caraffe - I don't know if it was the sheer size of the glass, but it looked like a teeny tiny serving. We decided quickly on our food order. I went with "small plates" of salmon mousse (served on a half shell), beef taco and salt and pepper calamari. I have a small appetite at the best of times and being gluten free, I had limited (but clearly labelled!) options. The boy went with the rib eye fillet and red wine jus with mash. Very manly (and typical) of him to order meat and potatoes. My salmon mousse was to-die-for. Like, lick the shell clean good. I was making very raunchy noises and my date had to tell me to tone it down it was so fabulous. I considered ordering a second, but remembered I had two more dishes coming. The calamari was so-so. The mayonnaise was fine and creamy, and the batter wasn't too thick and had the right amount of crunch.. the squid was soft and not rubbery at all it was just.. boring. And oily. And very meh. Then the taco arrived. It was a thing of beauty. The shredded beef was spiced to perfection where my mouth felt slightly warm but not obnoxiously hot. The accompaniment in the soft corn tortilla cut through the heavy meat and added delicious texture. I regret not recording the description somewhere as I really have no idea what ingredients they used. Too many cocktails before dinner perhaps? Regardless I enjoyed the ambience, wait-staff and menu items so much I want to go back immediately. Or whenever we have an excuse to spend a weekend on the coast and dine out.

Well, well. I wouldn't ordinarily have thought a whiskey bar/beer bar would be somewhere we'd end…read moreup for breakfast, but there we were at 8.30 am; finding ourselves at an already bustling and vibrant venue. Place looked impressive, they have a prohibition theme going on and some staff were dressed in that era. I must say, they looked very stylish. A smiling and very personable Abigail took our coffee orders and the charming Shannon took our food requests. Kudos to the flair and the warm interaction they both had. Nothing was troublesome and the food arrived in less then 10 minutes. Wow. I would definitely come here again; especially after Abigail took the time to talk about the Loose Moose like it was her own business. The young lady has passion and it's so obvious she loves what she does. The cocktail menu was pretty phenomenal and those that are interested there're about 80 varieties of whiskey! This is now on my must visit places in Broadbeach and I hope they retain their service, style and old world meets modern charm. Thanks guys!

Decent bar food. Good size/seating and good service. Great American whiskey selection.read more

It might have been the time of night we went to Onyx (8pm last Saturday night) but we were not…read moreimpressed. The whole place came off as tired. Very, very tired. The stools were weathered to the point where the leather was almost entirely flaking off and the tables looked like they had definitely seen better days. The whole space was almost completely stools and bar tables with very limited "plush" booth seating. It felt squished and really bright for what I had hoped would have a relaxed lounge club feel. We ordered a cocktail each after trying to get the attention of the 4 staff members for around 20 minutes, and thankfully I enjoyed my mixed berry caprioska. We left quickly and don't plan on returning unless it undergoes a comprehensive facelift. I can imagine it wouldn't be quite so shabby if it was filled with people, but we were one of three groups there on Saturday and it all just looked very

Unfortunately, not as good as one would have hoped…read more The sun was shining and my mother and I were craving something on the alcoholic side. Me being me, I also wanted something to snack on. :) in the mood for something to share, and not a meal, I quickly googled a tapas bar near where we were that brought up Onyx as a suitable suitor. Right-O. StrAight b-line across the road and before long, we had plonked ourselves down and ordered the first ound of drinks as we were being seated. Out they came, open up. Down the hatch and before long, they were gone. Then that's where things started going pear shaped. Admittedly, we arrived at about 3:30 which must have been their cross over time between lunch and dinner. However, there were about 3 other tables seated. There was only one bar staff and one waitress. However, she was tending to the change over of the tables. Therefore, it took us about 10 minutes to try and flag her down. We managed to get service to order another round of delicious beverages and Tapas items. When the orders were raised, it did not take long for the items to come out. On our selected menu, we ordered the Duck Pancakes, Feta and Mushroom Arancini and Tempura Haloumi. The duck pancakes. Pretty much a deconstructed Peking Duck. (Oh I Love my Peking Duck) Out on the plate came the pancakes, diced duck meat, cucumber, shallots and the Hoi Sin Sauce. Unfortunately, the pancakes were on their way to stale, the meat was dry and the cucumber was far from freshly cut. The Arancini, although cooked well, had no flavor to it. We couldn't taste any garlic, there was only one small piece of Feta spread across 2 balls and no stringy cheese as I'm used to. The Haloumi. Haloumi is god's cheese. However, the way that this was cooked resembled a potato scallop from the fish and chip store. Very greasy and oilly. Very Big Disappointment. Although very disappointed in the meal. The Cocktails are awesome.

I've only ever had drinks here, and loved the entire experience. Try the delicious pineapple…read morecocktails!!!

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.