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Palette Restaurant, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD

Palette Restaurant

4.7
4.7
297 Reviews
$100 and over
Modern Australian
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Innovative
A unique fine dining experience with a fully curated wine list and locally sourced ingredients. Situated in the stunning HOTA Gallery, Palette offers a unique blend of art and food on the Gold Coast. Dayan and his team in the kitchen will extend your art experience, taking inspiration from artworks on display and major exhibitions to show just how naturally art and food blends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $100 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 11:30–14:30 Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–16:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dayan Hartill-Law
  • Area
    Surfers Paradise
  • Cross Street
    We are located on the ground floor of the HOTA Gallery
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day High Tea

    A$80.00 - A$110.00 per person

    Prepaid

    11 May 2025 only
    Join us at Palette Restaurant to celebrate Mother's Day 2025. Enjoy our curated High Tea experience and raise a glass of bubbles to Mum. We offer a 2 hour experience including our selection of savoury and sweet treats with a pot of Tavalon tea.
  • Love GC - Tasting Menu

    A$100.00 per person

    2 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025
    Enjoy a five-course tasting menu from the Gold Coast’s three hatted Palette restaurant. A full wine pairing is also available to purchase on the day, to enhance your dining experience. Available Wednesday-Saturday for lunch & dinner
  • Love GC - High Tea & Champagne

    A$100.00 per person

    6 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025
    Enjoy High Tea at the Gold Coast’s three hatted Palette restaurant, including a glass of Perrier-Jouet Champagne Available Sundays only

What 297 people are saying

Palette Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gold Coast

    Best Overall

  • Gold Coast

    Best Service

  • Gold Coast

    Innovative

  • Gold Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Gold Coast

    Romantic

  • Gold Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Gold Coast

    Modern Australian

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Overall

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Food

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Service

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Ambience

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Value

  • Central Gold Coast

    Innovative

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Gold Coast

    Romantic

  • Central Gold Coast

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palette Restaurant on the Gold Coast offers an exceptional dining experience with "sensational" flavors and artistic presentation. Guests rave about the tasting menu, delightful high tea, and accommodating service. The ambiance is "beautifully lit" and the location, adjacent to HOTA, enhances the sophisticated vibe. Perfect for special occasions and culinary adventures.
297 Reviews
  1. Brent

    Gold Coast2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the experience, it was not as amazing as we had hoped. The service was sensational, very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I'd sit outside next time.

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  2. Rick

    Gold Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One word...Sensational!! We've been to Palette before and thought our expectations could not be exceeded. We were wrong, we enjoyed the tasting menu again, the presentation and the flavours of all the dishes presented to us were exceptional. The service was spot on and nothing was a problem, the staff helped to celebrate my birthday with a very special plate at the end of our meal. Thank you to all the staff at Palette for making our night one to remember.

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  3. Krissy

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, had the brand new tasting menu. Staff working hard to get their heads around the new menu, all was incredible but the scallops, 'snacks' and the desserts were stand outs. The miso butter with the bread had me wanting to luck the plate! Very special, thanks so much for a wonderful lunch. It seems expensive but when there are so many components in each dish it's actually extremely reasonable in my mind for the amount of work.

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  4. Jan

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every sense from the knowledgeable sommelier to wait staff who were attentive but not overpowering. We were the first to sample the new menu ; kangaroo carpaccio with a Mexican twist was a work of art as before the restaurants name and location in the art gallery . For NZrs eating lamb sets a high bar : the belly and jus was devoured in a flash . Mains were swordfish in ginger leaves and a stunning chicken thigh that was cooked perfectly . We came here for a special occasion and the experience of flavours , ambience and highly professional staff was a delight . Totally recommended

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  5. Jessica

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose their 9 course menu, it did not disappoint! Absolutely delicious! Highly recommended.

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  6. Jenny VIP

    WA23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I wanted something light to eat prior to going to a show. We ordered two entrees each and the dishes were absolutely stunning. Each one had the most beautiful flavours and served on the plate with such care and precision.

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  7. Jessica

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ✨ A Wonderful High Tea Experience at Pallet, Gold Coast ✨ Had the most delightful High Tea at Pallet today, and I can’t recommend it enough! From the beautifully presented selection of sweet and savory treats to the cozy ambiance, every detail was perfect. A huge shoutout to Faith and Nick for their patience, kindness, and outstanding service—they truly made the experience extra special. Their warm hospitality and attention to detail ensured that every guest felt welcome and well taken care of. If you’re looking for a charming spot to enjoy a relaxing and delicious High Tea on the Gold Coast, Pallet is the place to be! ☕🍰💛 Compliments to the Chef and the passion for excellence, the Banksy inspired desert it’s a great idea. #PalletGoldCoast #HighTeaExperience #ExceptionalService #GoldCoastEats

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  8. Jaimie

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner. The staff were knowledgeable. The food was nice and the right proportions. The restaurant fit out was nice. There was a concert on at HOTA and it still didn’t impact the ambience much. We will come back.

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  9. Julie

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a special experience at Palette. The customer service and attention to detail was exceptional. We selected the tasting menu and each dish was better than the last. We particularly enjoyed the creative interpretation of the artist’s work from the Gold Coast Triennial incorporated into each of the dishes. The Harvey Bay spanner crab with macadamia satay was outstanding. Thank you to the team at Palette for making this a meal to remember.

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  10. Andrew

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had an awesome evening of sampling the seafood/meat tasting menu and the vegetarian tasting menu over 4 hrs...great way to eat and not rushed. Good selection of wines and other beverages and staff super friendly and attentive. Great service and really nice ambience with the place nice and clean. We will be back!

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Palette Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 297 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Palette Restaurant

135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located on the ground floor of the HOTA Gallery
  • Area
    Surfers Paradise
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 11:30–14:30 Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–16:00
  • Price
    $100 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dayan Hartill-Law
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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