Enjoyed my meal here. It's a Hare Krishna place, which means it's low-cost Indian-inspired food,…read morecooked for the masses and served buffet-style. Lots of curries and things like that. You pay one flat fee and it's all-you-can-eat. Govinda's is a bit more special than most Hare Krishna places, though, in that it's a little bit better quality and has way more of a range of options. It has one bar devoted to salads and their dressings (fresh green mixed salads, couscous salads, quinoa salads, etc.) and one bar devoted to hot foods (pasta, several types of curries, samosas and other fried snacks, and a sweet dessert). Govinda's is also one of the only vegetarian places in Surfers Paradise, and as it is 100% vegan, you don't have to worry about sneaky dairy or egg ingredients when you order. The downside of all this is it is more expensive than most Hare Krishna places -- the ones in other cities tend to be in the $9-12 range (even as low as $6.50 here in Melbourne). We paid $16.90 each here at Govinda's! We were hungry so it was worth it -- we filled our plates once at the salad bar, then went back and filled our plates again at the hot cooked food bar, and then finally a third time for dessert. Some of the options were better than others. I really loved the satay peanut sauce at the salad bar -- I drenched my quinoa salad and green salad in it. Delicious stuff. I also enjoyed the lentil curry, and the fried pakora was super yum. I wasn't as wild about the pasta -- it was very plain. But in general, everything was tasty. The dessert was halwa (semolina pudding with sweet sauce) -- not very pretty to look at, but tasty. If you don't want to spring for the all-you-can-eat, you can also order individual plates of things, but it didn't look like it was as good a value for your money. You can also order at an extra cost any desserts from their display case and any extra drinks as well. (Free tap water otherwise.) Service was a bit blunt as it often is in this type of place. But not too bad. Atmosphere-wise, very similar to lots of Hare Krishna places, although this one had very little religious messaging on the walls, very unobtrusive -- most people would never guess it was a Hare Krishna place. Nice enough seating and decor, and very clean. I loved all the colorful throw pillows against the benches. Definitely recommend if you're in Surfers looking for a healthy, filling meal that won't break the bank.

Excellent food! Very happy every time I go Nice variety of…read moreproducts and very tasty!!

I have not had such amazing greek food in NYC! We ate here twice- once as a dinner and once as a…read morelate night snack pick up! This place is so close to the beach and has a long wait during peak hours. We placed our order of chicken kalamaki, falafel platter and a couple of drinks and went to the beach. It was almost a 40 minute wait! But the food was delicious- also try their hot sauce- it is out of the world delish!

We were very impressed with this little find. Great fresh food served with a smile. Prices were…read moregood too

Saw this place walking through and the style and look of the place was eye catching and inviting…read more Plenty of choice for healthy lunch options! Including make you're own! Made my own pide bread toasted sandwich! Sooo good! Staff were super friendly and happy to help. Highly recommend! Bring this place to Brisbane!

Food was average , manager was extremely rude... inserting incorrect pricing and complaining he…read moreneeds to pay his wages and staff wages etc, cleanliness was extremely disappointing... saw few cockroaches crawling over counter and register...

I didn't know they had these in Australia! as an American I loved pita pit back home. glad to see…read morethey have one over hear. I got a caesar chicken pita. my favourite. easy to get take out or stay. fairly cheap. good lunch time food.

How super-cute is this place!!! I loved the bohemian-chic atmosphere complete with wicker chairs,…read moremismatched furniture, beaded chandeliers, random seating arrangements, Moroccan wall hangings, and outdoor benches with funky tent-like drapes billowing over them. Definitely a nice change from all the super-trendy, super-sleek Broadbeach eateries surrounding this place. The Cardamom Pod is charming without trying to be trendy or upmarket. Both times I went, I got a mix of things from the display case with rice and a savoury pie. This is a vegetarian restaurant, but they have clearly-marked vegan options and their staff knows what "vegan" means. Unfortunately, the two nights I went, the vegan stuff was mostly already gone, so I didn't have much of a selection. So vegans might want to make this more of a lunch or early-evening stop rather than heading in after 7pm like I did. On the flip side, because they were trying to get rid of their remaining food before closing, I did get a nice discount :) Food was tasty and filling, not amazing, but nice. My mom (who is not a vegan or vegetarian) got the non-vegan lasagne and raved about it. Only downside is it did seem like their regular prices are a little steep. Then again, this is a touristy area and most people around here are on holiday and willing to splash a little cash. Will definitely go back the next time I'm in the Gold Coast!

This was actually one of my favorite places I ate in the Gold Coast…read more After a few intense days of travel, I took a bit of a walk down the beach to get to The Cardamom Pod - because it looked fab from the reviews. I was not let down! I got a cute little table in the super adorable boho styled restaurant. I prefered the order at the counter and sit down type of style for lunch, as it gets kind of lonely when you have table service for one all the time. So I was happy that was the case here! #travellife I got the three entree plate and holy sh*t that was a good idea. I had a salad, an indian rice, and a veggie curry. I seriously ate that in less than a minute, it was so good. I also got a chai latte because those are always good, but I seriously ate my lunch before that chai came out. Good thing about chai is that it can also act as dessert, but I decided to go full force and get a vegan ice cream sundae also because I was starving and I can't turn down vegan desserts. I saw the looks of jealousy from the tables next to me. I was so happy to have my first vegan ice cream sundae in the two and a half years I've been vegan. As much as I tried, I could not finish that thing, so I took the brownie to go and it was a great snack later on the bus (where I also received looks of jealousy). I'd totally recommend the Cardamom Pod for a casual lunch in Gold Coast. I'd say the only drawback was that it was a tad pricy, but the vegan options and super cute ambiance make up for that.

Brunch of champions…read more.. Often the vacation plot goes you party all night to wake up late. Is missing breakfast a good thing? Never. But you can always have breakfast for lunch or breakfast for dinner. But today, for some Bizarro reason, it's only 11:00 AM, and I wish not to eat breakfast, especially when I see a gorgeous lunch menu item at The Pantry Cafe. My item of choice seems bizarre; but once tasting it, my salivation glands hold onto a good omen of delicious textures and flavors. Are you ready? Octopus Salad. Lightly crisped baby tentacles, mild leafy greens, a bird's nest of fried noodles and a tangy, memorable Asian-inspired vinaigrette. I can't continue ignoring breakfast, my favorite meal of the day. I give in. I order a second helping. They call it, Mushroom on Rye. A gorgeous poached egg with hollandaise rests on golden button mushrooms, over traditional rye toast. Simple, hearty, and satisfying. Coming back to reality, I wonder, sometimes, how I end up in specific locations, such as Burleigh Heads, Australia...for Christmas. Epic!

This is an often bustling option just across the road from the beach at Burleigh Heads, and after…read moreone visit I'll probably be back. The menu is full of great lunch options--lots of salads and hot food--but take my advice and order the grilled baby octopus salad. You'll get an absolute mountain of crispy grilled marinated octopi on delicious spinach salad with feta, crisped noodles, red onion, capsicum and juicy olives. It's dressed with an insanely delicious sweet balsamic and chili dressing. Not to the most atmospheric cafe in the world, but worth it for the baby octopus.

Possibly my favourite place in the world! There is a great…read moreatmosphere in Fiddlers no matter what time of day or night it is. It's a rarity to find a pub or bar in the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise where the staff actually enjoy working there. It definitely makes a difference to the venue's vibe! The bar staff also enjoy a good chat and a bit of banter across the bar and this is one of the few Irish pubs in Surfers that actually employees Irish people! Not only adding to the atmosphere, but it means there are staff who can actually pour a good pint of Guinness! There is live music most nights of the week from 9pm, with a band on every Friday and Saturday night. True to their roots there is also traditional Irish entertainment there every Sunday afternoon. In terms of food it has a great range of pub style food at great prices. I've found the food to always be amazing, even the specials (usually $10-15) are spot on! You definitely can't go past the $10 steaks that they do for lunch and dinner! One of the main things that I LOVE about the food here is that they stick to what they're good at; good quality pub-style food at a reasonable price! This is a great pub that caters for everyone, from families, to older couples and young 20-somethings looking for a good night out, there is something for everyone in Fiddlers. This is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of the owners and management! See you there!

I came in on a Wednesday for lunch. Ordered the fish and chips lunch special. The meal also came…read morewith a side salad. It was a good portion of food for $10. Drink selections were standard. Drink prices are higher than your average Irish bar, but are pretty standard for the area. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. I would come back again, especially to check out the night scene.

What a huge disappointment!! The worst and most expensive fast food burritos in the world! Fairly…read moresmall portions which is criminal for the price and nasty queso sauce! After living in Los Angeles where we had a lot of Mexican food on offer even the fast-food takeaways and food trucks which were at least far better quality and much cheaper than this poor imitation. 2 burritos, chips and queso $34 AUD ($27 USD/£20GBP) crazy!! The amount of rice in the burritos doesnt leave much room for anything else, also the Pico de gello and salsa were missing, not difficult to remember as they put that in ever burrito as standard. Amazed to see this place so busy as it's so bad. Poor aussies probably can't get any better, how sad. I hipe there are better options in Australia for Mexican food.

For quick easy takeaway Mexican, I always go to Guzman. They have added items to there menu in the…read morelast few months and I'm really enjoying the new items! They offer enchiladas, burritos, chips and dip, tacos (hard and soft shell), burrito bowls and the thing I enjoy most is that try use shredded beef, pork and chicken. They also offer a vegetarian option too. It's nice fast service and the staff I've been served by have been helpful for answering any of my questions. The only thing that does annoy me a little is the fact you can't add salad to you meal without having to pay for a full salad. They offer extra spicy sauces, onion, corriander and chilli to add to your meal as well. They have a different range of drinks to try as well. This Guzmen is located in the good court at Robina Town Centre so they do run by centre hours which is a little disappointing if you feel like takeaway any night but Thursdays cause they aren't open!

So good.. The view is amazing, the staff - the perfect mix…read moreof attentiveness and leaving us with getting on with a. Eating b. Staring at the ocean and c. Drinking. Lunch was a yummy open steak sanger! The beef was lovely and tender.. The wine - Pauletts Polish Hill Resiling - so refreshing on a summers day.. And desert was an amazing fig and white chocolate meringue.. First day of holiday SCORE!

This is a conundrum because while the views and the food were pretty good, the service was…read moreabsolutely terrible. Like so terrible that I can't even rate on the food or atmosphere alone. This was the slowest meal I've had in a long time, to the tune of 2 hours for lunch when it wasn't busy at all. The food itself was good. I had the apple, fennel, and golden raisin slaw as a side, a little mayo heavy but pretty yummy. I actually ate it all and I don't normally eat all of anything. For the main I had the chargrilled chicken burger--pretty good flavors overall. Two of my friends had the pulled pork sandwich, which they liked a lot too. The chips were good, tomato sauce was heavy on the vinegar and light on the sugar, kind of typical of Australia I think. Probably wouldn't go back, but I did enjoy the view.

Paid for a 35 dollar platter each with 2 of my mates. They then said they can only give us two per…read morethree people. Although each of us paid for a 35 dollar platter each. Along with a 30 minute wait between food rounds. How ridiculous. Never coming back.

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