1
Curry Express 🥗
from 11,821 Google reviews.
3031 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Gold Coast QLD 4217
Most reviewed · Updated October 2026
The food and drink businesses of Gold Coast
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed food and drink businesses rated 4.0 or better in Gold Coast, QLD on Town Chorus are Curry Express 🥗 (11,821 Google reviews at 4.6), Sankalp Indian Restaurant Surfers Paradise Gold Coast (7,992 Google reviews at 4.6) and Shiraz - Best Persian Restaurant + Bar Gold Coast (7,625 Google reviews at 4.6).
- Food and drink businesses compared
- 179
- Google reviews
- 186,807
- Median rating
- 4.6
The food and drink businesses of Gold Coast: the top 50
2
Sankalp Indian Restaurant Surfers Paradise Gold Coast
from 7,992 Google reviews.
Surfers Beachcomber, 18 Hanlan St, Gold Coast QLD 4217
3
Shiraz - Best Persian Restaurant + Bar Gold Coast
from 7,625 Google reviews.
4
Broadbeach Tavern
from 7,330 Google reviews.
5
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
from 6,880 Google reviews.
6
Surfers Paradise Beergarden
from 6,569 Google reviews.
7
Burleigh Heads Hotel
from 5,650 Google reviews.
8
Alfresco Italian Restaurant
from 4,398 Google reviews.
Elston, 3018 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Gold Coast QLD 4217
9
Baba Joon Persian Grill Restaurant Surfers Paradise
from 4,203 Google reviews.
Mawarra, 3106 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Gold Coast QLD 4217
10
Dublin Docks Tavern
from 4,043 Google reviews.
11
Bam Bam Bakehouse
from 3,785 Google reviews.
2519 Gold Coast Hwy, Gold Coast QLD 4218
12
Miami Tavern
from 3,639 Google reviews.
2043-2047 Gold Coast Hwy, Gold Coast QLD 4220
13
Costa D'oro Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
from 3,211 Google reviews.
27-33 Orchid Ave, Gold Coast QLD 4217
14
Grand Dynasty Yumcha and Seafood Restaurant
from 2,996 Google reviews.
26 Victoria Ave, Gold Coast QLD 4218
15
The Loose Moose
from 2,988 Google reviews.
Sofitel Gold Coast, 75 Surf Pde, Gold Coast QLD 4218
16
Parkwood Tavern
from 2,979 Google reviews.
17
ELK Espresso
from 2,830 Google reviews.
16 Chelsea Ave, Gold Coast QLD 4218
18
Varsity Lakes Tavern
from 2,818 Google reviews.
2 Santa Maria Ct, Gold Coast QLD 4220
19
Garden Kitchen & Bar
from 2,787 Google reviews.
1 Casino Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4218
20
Boardwalk Tavern
from 2,591 Google reviews.
8 Santa Barbara Rd, Gold Coast QLD 4212
21
Itaewon Korean Restaurant
from 2,305 Google reviews.
shop 3014/27 Garden St
22
Oxenford Tavern
from 2,277 Google reviews.
23
Gold Coast Kebabs
from 2,197 Google reviews.
Nerang River Plaza, 57 Station St, Gold Coast QLD 4211
24
Anglers Arms Hotel
from 1,979 Google reviews.
25
Benowa Tavern
from 1,962 Google reviews.
26
Cavills Steakhouse & Rooftop Bar
from 1,916 Google reviews.
6 Bayview StPopular place for steak & seafood
27
Rick Shores
from 1,897 Google reviews.
43 Goodwin Ter, Gold Coast QLD 4220
28
Helensvale Tavern
from 1,897 Google reviews.
8 Sir John Overall Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4212
29
Crafty's
from 1,842 Google reviews.
Harbour Town Shopping Centre, 147-189 Brisbane Rd, Gold Coast QLD 4216
30
Balboa Italian Restaurant
from 1,775 Google reviews.
1069 Gold Coast Hwy
31
Edgewater Dining and Lounge
from 1,773 Google reviews.
7 Via Roma, Gold Coast QLD 4217
32
Pacific Pines Tavern
from 1,757 Google reviews.
8 Hotham Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4211
33
Hot Shott
from 1,752 Google reviews.
17 Tedder Ave, Gold Coast QLD 4217
34
Etsu Izakaya
from 1,683 Google reviews.
35
Tarte Beach House
from 1,671 Google reviews.
2-4 Thrower Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4223
36
Waxy's Irish Pub and Skyline Roof Top Bar
from 1,662 Google reviews.
37
Cocohut Taste of Thailand
from 1,605 Google reviews.
3110 Surfers Paradise Blvd
38
Burleigh Town Hotel
from 1,599 Google reviews.
Tsipura Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4219
39
Rivers & Co Sanctuary Cove
from 1,514 Google reviews.
Shop 46E Sanctuary Cove Village 4601, Masthead Way
40
The Winey Cow
from 1,482 Google reviews.
5/11 Woodroffe Ave
41
Daark Espresso
from 1,400 Google reviews.
41 Musgrave Ave, Gold Coast QLD 4215
42
The Glenelg Public House
from 1,379 Google reviews.
9/2460 Gold Coast Hwy
43
Little Truffle
from 1,367 Google reviews.
44
Manihani
from 1,320 Google reviews.
2737 Gold Coast Hwy
45
Khao Piyo - Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant
from 1,305 Google reviews.
Shop H/3031-3033 Surfers Paradise Blvd
46
La Calabrese Italian Restaurant Lunch and Dinner
from 1,156 Google reviews.
86 The Esplanade, Gold Coast QLD 4217
47
Central Lounge Bar and Dining
from 1,138 Google reviews.
26 Orchid Ave, Gold Coast QLD 4217
48
Little Mermaid Cafe Bar
from 1,085 Google reviews.
1a/2557 Gold Coast Hwy
49
Cooly Breeze Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
from 1,084 Google reviews.
level 13/122 Griffith St
50
Social Eating House + Bar
from 1,055 Google reviews.
3 Oracle Blvd, Gold Coast QLD 4218
Town Chorus compared 179 food and drink businesses in Gold Coast, QLD, with 186,807 Google reviews between them. Of these, 175 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 407 reviews.
Of the food and drink businesses compared, the most reviewed is Curry Express 🥗, with 11,821 Google reviews at 4.6.
How this list is ranked
Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating.
Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
Questions
- Which food and drink businesses in Gold Coast, QLD have the most Google reviews?
- As of October 2026, the three most reviewed food and drink businesses rated 4.0 or better in Gold Coast, QLD on Town Chorus are Curry Express 🥗 (11,821 Google reviews at 4.6), Sankalp Indian Restaurant Surfers Paradise Gold Coast (7,992 Google reviews at 4.6) and Shiraz - Best Persian Restaurant + Bar Gold Coast (7,625 Google reviews at 4.6).
- How does Town Chorus rank food and drink businesses in Gold Coast, QLD?
- Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating. Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
- How many food and drink businesses in Gold Coast, QLD did Town Chorus compare?
- Town Chorus compared 179 food and drink businesses in Gold Coast, QLD, with 186,807 Google reviews between them. Of these, 175 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 407 reviews.
- Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
- No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.