Where to Eat In Main Beach

in Location & Attractions

 Jun 21st 2019 4:30pm

If you are heading to Main Beach and planning to do a little exploring, visiting attractions - the beach, other natural attractions and theme parks is a great way to start. Just make sure you also include the local food scene. Visiting restaurants and discovering new food while travelling is as important as seeing the sites.

Below is a list of restaurants you can find in Main Beach.

Fisherman's Wharf Tavern

Whether you are enjoying a dinner for two or a night out with family and friends, you will enjoy the casual waterfront dining setting of Fisherman's Wharf Tavern. Imagine dining and drinking on the deck that overlooks the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater. Cool, right?

Speaking of which, Fisherman's Wharf Tavern offers wholesome meals such as Rocket & Parmesan Salad, Fettuccine Carbonara, Chicken Curry, Pork Cutlet, Porterhouse, and Eye Fillet Mignon, to name a few. But Fisherman's Wharf Tavern’s specialty is bringing in the freshest seafood available. 

Ask what's their fresh fillet of the day or choose among their selection of available seafood dishes such as Crumbed Fish & Chips, Lemon Pepper Calamari, Garlic Prawns, and Cajun Salmon. They also have a Seafood Basket which consists of a selection of crumbed & buttered seafood, chips and salad and a Bucket of Prawns which consists of ocean king prawns in lemon and aioli.

If you’re not dining alone, go get their Seafood Indulgence. It has fresh prawns, oysters, lemon pepper calamari, crumbed fish, lime butter scallops & prawns, dukkah spiced salmon & grilled bugs served with chips, and wild rocket salad & aioli perfect for sharing. Gluten-free and vegetarian meals available on request.

Besides lunch and dinner, Fisherman's Wharf Tavern has live entertainment with the best bands and DJs every weekend. Fisherman's Wharf Tavern is located at 60 Seaworld Drive SHOP 40, Main Beach.

Omeros Bros Seafood Restaurant

Want to dine at the Best Seafood Restaurant? Try the Omeros Bros Seafood Restaurant by the Omeros Bros, a true icon in the Gold Coast food scene. Their legacy began with brothers, Angelo and Nick Omeros, who created and operated some of Australia’s leading restaurants for over 40 years. Their dedication to service, taste, and style led to various recognitions - National and International awards.

The Omeros Bros Seafood Restaurant serves multi-award winning food combined with an enviable location on the southern side of Marina Mirage. Their a la carte menu focuses on the freshest crustaceans, crabs, oysters, ocean fish, and Moreton Bay bugs tails plus a few selections of delicious pasta and steak dishes.

They also offer a $49.90 Set Menu which their chefs have chosen. It consists of a combination of their favourite plus the most popular dishes from their a la carte menu. If you want to enjoy these lovely dishes with wine, Omeros Bros has a list of diverse varieties from Australian, New Zealand, France and Italian wine regions.

Omeros Bros Seafood Restaurant is located at Marina Mirage, Shop 55, 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach.

Kokum

How about some exotic spice and flavour? The perfect restaurant is Kokum headed by renowned Executive Chef, Sabir Merchant with a menu designed by Chef Manjunath Mural, a Michelin star chef. Kokum uses traditional Indian techniques and spices from India, such as cardamom, cumin, nutmeg, saffron, and turmeric plus handpicked local Australian produce and bush food.

Besides offering diverse Indian cuisine, Kokum also has a carefully-curated cocktail, wine and beer list which you can enjoy in their sophisticated indoor or outdoor dining area. Kokum is located at Palazzo Versace, 94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach.

Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant

Do you love sushi or teppanyaki? Then delight your taste buds by visiting the multi-award- winning Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant and trying their delicious authentic Japanese cuisine.

Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant’s a la carte menu offers a wide range of gastronomical selections from fresh raw fish like Sashimi Moriawase to braised dishes like Chawan Mushi. They also have grilled dishes such as Wafu Steak and Teriyaki Steak. If you want some hot pot, they have Saukiya, Shabu Shabu and Yosenabe perfect for two people.

For sushi and teppanyaki lovers, Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant has quite a selection. Ready to treat yourself? Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant is located at Sea World, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach. They also have low gluten and dairy-free options available.

Vanitas

Ready for some Italian dining experience? Vanitas has reopened its doors and now offers an Italian-inspired menu made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients starting with their antipasti (appetizers) like Wagyu Carpaccio, Trota agli Agrumi, Heirloom Pomodori and Capesante.

Their pasta dishes, on the other hand, are handmade on-site by Vanitas chefs. You can choose among their Risotto, Tortellini, and Spanner Crab Raviolo. Moreover, Vanitas also offers quite a selection secondi (meats), contorni (vegetables and salads), and dolci (desserts) which you can pair with a fabulous glass of wine.

Are you a wine aficionado or connoisseur? Then make sure to check Vanitas’ range of carefully selected Italian wines as well as their award-winning wines from Australia and New Zealand. Vanitas is located at Palazzo Versace, 94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach.

Domani’s Café Restaurant & Bar

Domani’s Café Restaurant & Bar has been providing a relaxing alfresco dining experience and award-winning dishes to diners since 1993. Try the cafe’s signature dishes like Duck Confit. It is served with roasted Kipfler potatoes, asparagus, honey glazed baby carrots and turnips topped with sweet plum sauce.

Another is the Linguine Marinara. This pasta dish consists of pan-fried calamari with local king prawns, mussels and fresh fish of the day as well as fresh garlic, chilli and extra virgin olive oil with fresh herbs, Roma tomato, Swiss chard & Kalamata olives.

Domani’s Café Restaurant & Bar also offers the best pizza on Main as well as a tapas selection and cocktails which you can enjoy as the sun sets on Main Beach. Domani’s Café Restaurant & Bar is located at 18 Tedder Avenue Main Beach.

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