Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Central Gold Coast

OpenTable

Updated 05 November 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Central Gold Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Izakaya Midori

4.9

4.9 (155)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Varsity Lakes

About the restaurant

Izakaya Midori is the only restaurant on the Gold Coast that offers a 100% plant based Japanese dining experience. Our mission is to create and serve an original, tasty and visually pleasing vegan-friendly dining experience for all of our guests, combined with “wabi-sabi” , a very culturally significant Japanese concept.

We welcome people from all over the world throughout the year and deliver the most unique dining experience you can imagine through the concept "プランツでおもてなし hospitality by plants".

We are rated 5 stars on Eat Safe Gold Coast. Five star rating stands for a high level of compliance with the Food Act 2006 and excellent safety management practices. Eat Safe Gold Coast is a food safety initiative for all licensed food businesses throughout the city.

Top review

Chris

Dined 1 day ago

The food here was exceptional. We were going to a soccer match and couldn't face overpriced stadium food. Thought we would give this a try. Ordered three entree size meals and shared. The gyozas were great but the chilli seasame oil took it all to a new level. Mushrooms and then japanese pancakes left us extremely satisfied. Cold beer on tap and alcohol free beer for my daughter. It was a hot and steamy day and no fans or airconditioning made it a bit hot but the attentive and very helpful staff and the great food made up for that.

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Experience

Izakaya Midori Cocktail

Rabbath

4.8

4.8 (197)

$41 to $100

Lebanese

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

Good food, gracious hospitality, and a pioneering spirit. These are all aspects that we have taken from our cultural background to bring you one of the most unique experiences that you will encounter. We hope you enjoy your journey with us at Rabbath. Our family escaped war torn Lebanon during the civil war of 1975 and settled in Australia. Like many before us seeking a peaceful life, Australia welcomed us with open arms, and right from the moment we arrived we called this beautiful, sacred land our home. Our passion in cuisine became part of our everyday life while growing up in Australia. The Syrian and Lebanese backgrounds in our parents’ heritage meant we were influenced by world-class cuisine and culture.

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Patrick

Dined on 20 Nov 2024

A wonderful intimate restaurant serving a delicious Lebanese degustation. The meal presentation was lovely and sitting at the kitchen bar witnesses the whole process. The Chef and Maître d’ were engaging and thoughtful. Good value for the experience. Will be back :-)

Green Fields Bar + Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (605)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Robina

About the restaurant

Experience Robina's only rooftop bar and restaurant, Green Fields. Alongside experienced industry professionals and hospitality workers, TAFE Queensland students have the opportunity to complete work experience in a live venue, giving them hands-on training and the essential skills necessary to excel in their future careers.

Located on the fourth floor of the TAFE Queensland Robina campus, our dining menu is crafted to support local businesses who align with our commitment to sustainable practises. Equally, our beverage menu features certified brewers, distilleries and features Australian wines.

Green Fields Bar + Restaurant is committed to minimising our footprint wherever possible.

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Helen

Dined 4 days ago

Food and service fantastic! A shame it closes so early

Tayta Nikkei

4.8

4.8 (164)

$41 to $100

Creative Japanese

Mermaid Beach

About the restaurant

Award winning best fusion by AFGF, Tayta is located in Nobbys beach featuring modern Japanese which is authentic but not traditional, the menu showcase a variety of dishes from our kitchen, Tayta is a twist of Sophisticated Japanese izakaya and a casual dining, we serve share plates to take you to an exceptional Japanese fusion culinary experience. Tayta is known for it's ambience of lively music and beautiful art and offers a memorable dining experience that gives a feeling of being somewhere other than the Gold Coast. We have a full serviced Bar, with a creative range of Pisco Sours and other deliciously crafted cocktails as well as beer, wine and sake.

RESERVATIONS: Please note that a 15% surcharge will be applied to each bill on Public Holidays.

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Gabrielevip

Dined on 26 Oct 2024

not the first time..food is amazing and really you should try highly recommended

Masu Izakaya

4.7

4.7 (37)

$40 and under

Japanese

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

MASU IZAKAYA- is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in an izakaya setting with sushi bar. It focuses on using local and Japanese ingredients but using Japanese techniques, flavours and presentation. The restaurant celebrates shared dining experience from sushi, sashimi, to your favourite grilled dishes, tempura and with a wide selection of Japanese drinks such as sake, shochu, beers and whiskies. Japanese inspired cocktails and some local and Japanese craft beers are also showcased.

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Kylie

Dined on 19 Nov 2024

Incredible service, unbelievable food so fresh and tasty we will definitely be back 🙏

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Omakase

Palette Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (273)

$100 and over

Modern Australian

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

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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Ann

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

We had Sunday high tea. Of our 5, we had a lactose sensitive person and 2x gluten free. With prior warning, the chef was able to accommodate our GF needs and minimise dairy. The teas are tasty, and the mix of flavours in the range of high tea offerings was excellent. Happy customers - 3 boomers 2 Gen X. Thanks.

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Hideaway Kitchen & Bar Broadbeach

4.5

4.5 (2153)

$40 and under

Asian

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

Hospitality Heavyweight Scott Imlach has teamed up with Head Chef Sam Sheehan to bring a modern take on classic Asian street food to the Gold Coast. A staple in the local dining scene since early 2016, the laid back alfresco eatery has proven its timeless flavours to locals and guests alike.

Centrally located on the outskirts of vibrant Broadbeach, with cocktails that delight, and a menu that will take you straight to a side street of Vietnam, it is a must when it comes to Asian dining on the coast.

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Kaleb

Dined on 22 Nov 2024

If you’re looking for a comforting yet elevated dining experience, The Hideaway Kitchen and Bar is worth a visit, especially for their fried rice and dumplings. The fried rice is a standout—perfectly cooked with a balance of smoky, savory flavors that hit just the right note. Each grain of rice is infused with rich seasoning, complemented by tender vegetables and a subtle hint of umami. The dish isn’t overly greasy, which often happens with fried rice, but instead feels light yet satisfying. The addition of protein—whether it’s shrimp, chicken, or pork—only elevates the flavor profile without overpowering the dish. It’s clear that attention to detail goes into every spoonful. The dumplings are equally impressive. With a delicate, yet sturdy, wrapper, they strike the perfect balance between chewy and tender. The filling inside is a delicious mix of finely seasoned meat (or vegetables, depending on your choice), and each bite bursts with flavor. The dipping sauce, a tangy blend with just the right amount of heat, brings the entire dish together. Whether steamed or fried, these dumplings are a must-try and pair wonderfully with the fried rice. Overall, The Hideaway Kitchen and Bar has mastered the art of creating simple yet flavorful dishes that keep you coming back for more. The fried rice and dumplings are a perfect example of how comfort food can be both familiar and exciting with a little creativity and care.

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Experience

Margarita Boozy Brunch

Shiraz Persian Restaurant + Bar

4.4

4.4 (373)

$41 to $100

Persian

Surfers Paradise

About the restaurant

Recently awarded by tripadvisor as “The Best of The Best” in 2020 & 2021. "Traveller's Choice" in 2022.
"Iran is a country with a diverse geography and ethnic population. It sits at the centre of the former Kingdom of Persia, one of the world’s oldest continuous major civilisations. Iran forms a bridge between the Middle East and the Far East in the centre of the ancient Silk Road, a major trading route which goes back tens of thousands of years.

Persian cuisine has influenced many world cuisines, and has absorbed elements from other cuisines as well. It's no surprise that Persian ingredients such as saffron, pomegranate have made their way into other cuisines! As ancient traders took their wares to the corners of the world, they traded goods, bringing back the eating habits and ingredients from Greece, Rome, Turkey, Russia and India. Today's Persian cuisine traces its roots to ancient Persian ingredients and recipes, and is enriched by the great tastes imported from the rest of

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Ben

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Great choice of delicious food served by attentive staff in a very comfortable atmosphere.

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Experience

$25 Lunch Special (food + drink)

Experience

BYO Monday's

Experience

Tight Tuesday! Free Mezze Platter valued at $33.5

Mr Hizola’s

4.4

4.4 (1591)

$40 and under

Cantonese

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

Portholes that take you to the other side of the world and hanging lanterns that will brighten your day. Mr Hizola's brings contemporary Cantonese cuisine to Burleigh Heads in style. With dishes from the land to the sea and everywhere in between, there is something for everyone and every taste bud, dumplings, duck & definite no dog. Treat yourself to traditional food with a modern twist, in a unique venue.

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Angela

Dined 6 days ago

Love this place do much. Always great atmosphere, and amazing food.

Kitchen 34

4.3

4.3 (583)

$40 and under

Australian

Miami

About the restaurant

After re-naming & modernising our restaurant, we introduce to you Kitchen 34. The '34' acknowledges the year of the football clubs establishment which stands as the beginning of our Clubs legacy.

Curated, by our newly appointed Executive Chef, Chris McIntyre, the new menu features a mouth-watering spread of signature dishes plus all your classics.

Produced with the freshest ingredients this new menu is bound to get those taste buds tingling!

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Pam & Brian

Dined 4 days ago

Very nice meal, the on line ordering system failed in the bar failed, had to go and get the drink ourselves after waiting 30 minutes for them to arrive. The food was delicious and the staff very polite.

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