Take a perfect beachside area with stunning white sand and luscious rainforest, and sprinkle in a walkable town centre with some of the Gold Coast’s best dining spots – Burleigh Heads is the city’s southern hub offering everything you need as a local or tourist to the area.

Home to a vast array of restaurants to experience with friends or family, you’ll never be short on options when it comes to finding a scrumptious meal. Up for the adventure? Scroll on for 5 of the best Burleigh Heads Restaurants on the Gold Coast in 2025.

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Osteria del Mare

All you need to do is walk by and smell the fresh, homemade pizzas and pastas at this Burleigh establishment and you’ll understand why it’s first on our list. A stand-out restaurant on one of the suburb’s key streets, Osteria del Mare captures the essence of an authentic Italian eatery thanks to the top quality imported Italian ingredients that are incorporated in every dish.

Whether you want a quick, casual meal or something more upmarket, the stone-cooked pizzas and homemade pastas at Osteria del Mare are the perfect solution.

Hail Mary

Hidden down a small laneway, this little Mexican eatery could be a local’s secret. But with food as good as this, it’s hard to keep the name Hail Mary under wraps. Located off Burleigh’s James Street, this vibrant Mexican outdoor venue offers a mouth-watering selection of starters, tacos, tostadas and quesadillas.

Basking in the sunshine or under the fairy lights at night, this reasonably-priced eatery with a hard-to-beat atmosphere will transport you to the streets of Mexico. Looking for a creative joint to dive into some margaritas, enjoy an after-beach snack, or a dinner with friends and family? Hail Mary offers up some seriously good food.

Justin Lane

This lively laneway hub is well-regarded on the Gold Coast for its quality food and drink. Located within a sleek two-storey digs, Justin Lane has a long-standing reputation as the place for perfect vibes any night of the week.

Enjoy a sun-soaked rooftop bar with beach views, or a uniquely-lit nighttime atmosphere coupled with sensationally delicious food, as well as a great gluten-free and vegan-friendly menu. At Justin Lane, the crew understand what their customers want and know exactly how to deliver. Take a stroll down the lane and you’ll quickly figure out why locals and visitors keep coming back.

Goukai Ramen

Forget booking a flight to Tokyo for an authentic Japanese tonkotsu-style chicken or pork broth, Goukai Ramen is one of the best ramen eateries you’ll find on the Gold Coast. Choose quickly with seven perfectly curated meat and veggie ramen dishes available on the menu – well suited to those who never know what they want.

Feeling spicy? Let your server know and receive a sensationally-made traditional broth customised to your preferences. Goukai is the perfect option for those craving a ramen on a summer day, or for those in desperate need of a winter warm-up.

Kin Burleigh

Heaven-sent meals and fresh music to keep the spirits alive while you sip on an eye-catching array of beautifully-made cocktails. If this sounds like the perfect night out to you, then sliding a reservation at Kin Burleigh into your calendar is the next step you need to take.

Taste the traditional flavours of Japanese cuisine with a modern twist any night of the week. It’s a place you can sit back and relax while munching on Asian tapas, sushi maki, or bigger plates of deliciousness. An eclectic mix of custom-made furniture, cosy booths, and a boho beach vibe that creates an atmospheric buzz as soon as you walk in – Kin Burleigh is one of our top recommendations.