Wine & Dine
Burleigh Heads Restaurants
Wining and dining in Burleigh Heads. The abundance of restaurants and cafés Burleigh has to offer spoils for choice, all exuding character, charm and variety to reflect Burleigh’s laid-back, cosmopolitan feel. International cuisine, flashy brunch bowls, set à la carte dinners or simply a few chilled drinks to share with friends – Burleigh Heads offers a dining experience for any occasion, any mood, with most of its restaurants located near Burleigh Beach.
On James Street – as well as around James Street on Goodwin Terrace, Connor Street and the Gold Coast Highway – you’ll find a host of restaurants, cafés and bars each with something unique to offer, whether it’s the view, the vibe or what’s on the menu.
In fact, you can dine in style for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Burleigh Heads – and there isn’t a reason why you wouldn’t want to. From the casual bistro-style food at The Surf Club Burleigh to the multi-award-winning cuisine of Rick Shores, Burleigh won’t disappoint no matter what your taste buds are craving.
Feeling curious? Check out this list of must-visit Burleigh Heads restaurants.
Best Restaurants Burleigh Heads
It’s no exaggeration that Burleigh Heads boasts one of the most eclectic dining scenes on the Gold Coast. From trendsetting cafés to luxurious fine dining restaurants – and, yes, everything in between – Burleigh Heads is a goldmine of unforgettable dining experiences, with something for any mood, taste and occasion.
Whether it’s hidden gems or the most high-profile restaurants that you’re looking for, Burleigh is a foodie’s playground that simply spoils for choice, with the bulk of its options just waiting to be found within a lazy stroll from Burleigh Heads Beach.
In fact, you could spend a full day dining in Burleigh Heads: brunch al fresco-style at one of the laid-back side road cafés, lunch on the beachfront at Burleigh’s popular surf clubs, before closing the day with a set-course Burleigh Heads dinner overlooking the ocean.
And the following day you’d still have a wealth of undiscovered dining experiences to explore.
Burleigh Heads has it all, from the chic to the contemporary, with no two restaurants the same – whether it’s the view, the vibe or what’s on the menu.
Find these Burleigh Heads restaurants – all moments away from our Burleigh Heads accommodation at Swell Resort.
Best Restaurants Burleigh Heads
It’s no exaggeration that Burleigh Heads boasts one of the most eclectic dining scenes on the Gold Coast. From trendsetting cafés to luxurious fine dining restaurants – and, yes, everything in between – Burleigh Heads is a goldmine of unforgettable dining experiences, with something for any mood, taste and occasion.
Whether it’s hidden gems or the most high-profile restaurants that you’re looking for, Burleigh is a foodie’s playground that simply spoils for choice, with the bulk of its options just waiting to be found within a lazy stroll from Burleigh Heads Beach.
In fact, you could spend a full day dining in Burleigh Heads: brunch al fresco-style at one of the laid-back side road cafés, lunch on the beachfront at Burleigh’s popular surf clubs, before closing the day with a set-course Burleigh Heads dinner overlooking the ocean.
And the following day you’d still have a wealth of undiscovered dining experiences to explore.
Burleigh Heads has it all, from the chic to the contemporary, with no two restaurants the same – whether it’s the view, the vibe or what’s on the menu.
Find these Burleigh Heads restaurants – all moments away from our Burleigh Heads accommodation at Swell Resort.
PADDOCK BAKERY
The Paddock Bakery, a stone’s throw from Burleigh Beach on Hibiscus Haven, is one of many Burleigh restaurants that perfectly encapsulates Burleigh’s laid-back, beach town vibe. Matching the rustic, vintage-inspired decor is a menu centred around the Paddock’s wood-fired oven, serving up the best wood-fired sourdough the Gold Coast has to offer.
The Loft and The Barn are dining spaces both bursting with character, setting the scene for breakfast, brunch or lunch before heading off to Burleigh Heads Beach. The menu includes açai bowls, sandwiches, breakfast rolls and burgers – all using bread that’s baked onsite – complemented by house blend coffee, milkshakes and fruit smoothies.
Not to mention, the choice of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.
If you’re craving freshly baked, hand-prepared cuisine with a rustic touch, Paddock Bakery is one Burleigh Heads gem that shouldn’t be left ignored.
RICK SHORES
For luxury dining in Burleigh Heads – even the Gold Coast as a whole – you can’t go wrong at Rick Shores: a beachfront restaurant specialising in Pan-Asian cuisine that has won enough awards to count on both hands.
Led by head chef James Brady, Rick Shores offers seasonal set menus as well as curated à la carte dishes, all eye-catching in presentation and carefully put together using only the finest-sourced seafood and ingredients from around Queensland.
Rick Shores is located on Goodwin Terrace, its minimalistic yet elegantly designed dining room is positioned right beside the ocean waves.
It’s a Burleigh Heads restaurant that’s high in demand, so you’ll want to make sure you’ve made a reservation in advance.
JIMMY WAH’S
Before or after checking out boutique shops on James Street, stop by Jimmy Wah’s, situated right in the heart of Burleigh Heads and offering superb Modern Vietnamese paired with world-class service.
Jimmy Wah’s offers lunch and dinner à la carte menus, combining the best of Vietnamese cuisine with a contemporary Australian influence. The menu, which is gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly, has a choice of light and filling Vietnamese specialities, from tempura oysters and crispy spring rolls to Braised beef curries.
The restaurant itself offers indoor and al fresco dining with an outdoor-inspired oriental decor for both casual dining and special occasions. All in all, a must-visit Burleigh restaurant if you’re partial to Asian cuisine.
BURLEIGH BREWING CO
Looking for authentic craft beer and the perfect pub atmosphere to go with it? Burleigh Brewing Company, on Ern Harley Drive, is a renowned taphouse that’s served up the best craft beer on the Gold Coast since 2006.
Burleigh Brewing Co offers an extensive choice of beers, pale ales and IPAs covering a range of unique brews and flavours. Yet to try black coffee lager, smoked dark lager or juicy IPA? Burleigh Brewing Co has it – plus more.
But don’t just take it from us – Burleigh Brewing Co has won over 25 awards for its beer craftsmanship. Not only that, but the urban-styled taphouse is a lively hub of regular live music performances from local artists, also serving meals, wine and champagne to suit any taste and mood.
BURLEIGH HEADS BARS
When the sun goes down, Burleigh’s bars come to life. If you enjoy social drinking and a good atmosphere to go with it, Burleigh Heads won’t disappoint with its variety of sports bars, lounge bars and rooftop bars.
In addition to Burleigh Brewing Co and Burleigh Pavilion, you’ve got Justin Lane, Lockwood Bar, Iku Yakitori Whisky Bar, Burleigh Heads Hotel, Ze Pickle, Nightjar and many more – each offering impressive bar menus and a buzzing nighttime ambience that’s worth checking out.
The best thing is that most Burleigh Heads bars – those listed above, and more – are scattered around James Street, ideal if you like to bar-hop or sit down for a refreshing alcoholic drink after a full day soaking up the sun on Burleigh Beach.
BURLEIGH HEADS BARS
When the sun goes down, Burleigh’s bars come to life. If you enjoy social drinking and a good atmosphere to go with it, Burleigh Heads won’t disappoint with its variety of sports bars, lounge bars and rooftop bars.
In addition to Burleigh Brewing Co and Burleigh Pavilion, you’ve got Justin Lane, Lockwood Bar, Iku Yakitori Whisky Bar, Burleigh Heads Hotel, Ze Pickle, Nightjar and many more – each offering impressive bar menus and a buzzing nighttime ambience that’s worth checking out.
The best thing is that most Burleigh Heads bars – those listed above, and more – are scattered around James Street, ideal if you like to bar-hop or sit down for a refreshing alcoholic drink after a full day soaking up the sun on Burleigh Beach.