the food was great and the service exceeded my expectations! has a very relaxing ambiance and I…read morewill be returning

For some reason everytime I have been Brisbane I end up down at the Gold Coast, and everytime I…read morevisit the Gold Coast I seem to find myself here. The odd thing about the place is that after I leave I completely forget about it so when I return, I see it and think - here is a nice bar to have a drink. Well, I doubt I'm going to forget about it this time, since I am writing a review, and having been to many and varied places across the world, I must say that as a bar this place is fairly average. Okay, I have only been here in the middle of the day, so I really can't say what happens at night (they have a night-club apparently). However, I suspect if I ever find myself down here again, I will probably end up having another beer here.

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.

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.

Great food at reasonable prices. What a view! Love gazing out over the ocean and beach while…read moreenjoying a nice meal. Staff are friendly, atmosphere is welcoming. Decor is nice. Been coming here for years. Recommended.

Lovely beach views and the soothing sound of poker machines are utterly ruined by the poor service…read more Service was halted to a shuddering trudge as a congested pizza oven was clogged by mounds of sloppy dough. The result of this lethargic production line was not to be frowned on, however the quality of the food was spoiled by the tedious wait- a spurting of liquid faeces on the face of all customers awaiting service. Just a sidebar: As I awaited my dinner, the sweet, sweet sound of the slaps kept leading me to that oh so lustful temptress- the sparkling "play" button of them beautiful poker machines.

The cheeseburger tasted like a meatloaf. It was nasty and it came with no tomato, onion lettuce…read morenothing would not recommend.

Very bad service by the owner and the staff members specially Johnny. Bad attitude problems. The…read moreworst treating local people like animal no respect and honesty. Food are precooked and cocktail menu all are premixed. We always try support Broadbeach Tavern nearly 8 years now. Enough is enough. Never coming back.

Great food. This place is always consistent, offer fair pricing and great service. Great range for…read moredietary options especially gluten-free.

Gemelli is one of my favorite Italian restaurants. The antipasti are really good especially the…read morecalamari and beef carpaccio. The spaghetti and bistecca are delicious for mains. The wines and cocktails are great as well.

This is a nice little tavern attached to the Crown Plaza. I went here with a couple of friends for…read moredinner and drinks. They have a decent selection of beers and a small but good variety of dinner options. Between us, we ordered a steak, a pizza, and the barramundi. Mine was the fish and it was very nicely done with chips (fat fries). The atmosphere is very casual and not too noisy. There are big TVs, if you go in for watching TV instead of talking to the people you're sharing time with. Anyway, we had a delightful dinner and no one rushed us out the door when we were finished but stayed just to talk. Overall, a good place to gather. I'll be back. Probably tonight.

Busy, busy, busy, this cafe was ridiculous with people on a Monday for breakfast (a time when you…read morethink people would be working - maybe it was just holidaying folks). Grocer & Grind is located in Broadbeach on the Gold coast, just down the road from the currently being updated Pacific Fair shopping centre. Grocer & Grind's focus is on organic local produce, and they have a tiny little grocery inside from where you can purchase your usual 'superfoods' and ridiculously expensive muesli, et al. We ordered drinks; Gold coast cafes seem to lord it over Brisbane cafes with regards to amazing juices, frappes and delicious concoctions. I had Strawberry Slushie; Strawberries, coconut yoghurt, lemon and ice (AH-MAAZE-ING), and my sister had the Banana Espresso; almond milk, espresso, frozen banana and raw cacao. My Breakfast Bruschetta was certainly fresh and wholesome; really delicious *real* tomatoes, coriander pesto, buffalo mozzarella, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic, on a grain sourdough slice. It was certainly small for the price, but you generally would expect to pay a lot more for organic produce, I suppose. My little sister had the Bacon Eggs Benny; a very herby hollandaise with bacon, avocado, poached eggs and grain sourdough; plus an additional side of haloumi that she generously gave me half of as I looked at her dish with sad puppy eyes. There are other impressively healthy sounding dishes such as Acai bowls, Super green breakfast salad, plus a tapas and sandwich menu for lunch. This cafe certainly looks to be the latest thing on the coast, and served up a pretty decent breakfast, although I would've liked to see a tiny bit more on my plate.

Initially I was pretty stoked to find this near our holiday apartment. A reasonable selection of…read morequality grocery items (handy for health conscience people like ourselves on holiday). The menu looked really good but we didn't eat. As for the coffee, I sometimes feel I am ruined being from Melbourne. Coffee was okay but the milk texture was flat, so flat that the young waiter spilt it putting it down and mumbled a half-hearted apology and scuttled off. I am also used to getting a flat white in a 150ml tulip so getting a 220ml cap cup the coffee seemed a little washed out. I would go and check it out and make up your own mind.

Came here for 4th of July as we are Americans and wanted to celebrate at an American style diner…read more It was very easy making a reservation and finding parking nearby. Upon entry we checked in with the cashier and were seated at a reserved table. We both ordered burgers as well as cheese fries, a strawberry shake, and a dr pepper to drink. Now I was very much in between a 3-4 star review however because you can't do it in the middle I rounded up simply for their outstanding service and delicious burgers. They were the most "American-Tasting" burgers I have eaten since being in Australia. Fantastic quality and they even have a thousand-island type sauce!! However I was very disappointed with the milkshake and cheese fries. They took the term MILKshake literally and it simply tasted like strawberry milk. It was not thick like a regular ice cream based shake. I left nearly the entire thing on the table after having one taste. The fries were also a disappointment. Definitely don't expect them to taste like cheese fries back home. They simply had a cheesy sauce resembling nacho cheese instead of having melted cheese. However due to the fantastic service and incredible burgers I'm giving this place 4 stars. I will definitely be back for the burgers!

We went there for dinner last night and it was pretty good. There were quite a few of us and a few…read morekids and they catered for us well. Between us we tried the southern fried chicken wings, the chilli, the choc malt shakes, the double beef burger, the burger special (spicy) and the Mac and cheese. The milk shake was awesome-great flavour. The Mac and cheese was delicious too-nice strong cheesy flavour. My husband loved his double burger but I found mine (the special) to have way too much mayo on it and it just overpowered the burger flavour and it fell apart in my hands. Finally the chicken was just a bit too bland for fried chicken. Plus fried chicken should probably be whole pieces of chicken, not wings (just my view on this though) The service was excellent and the tap beer was great too. Would go back for a standard burger and shake. Price was reasonable but I also have a little bit of an issue in paying nearly $15 for a burger and you still have to buy fries or something on the side. If I could, I would probably give Easy Street 3 1/2 stars but because I can't, I will round it up to 4 base on the great service.