❤️ Local Favourite
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Elk Espresso
Cafe
Burleigh's most beloved breakfast spot. Expect queues and zero regrets.
🤫 Insider Tip: Arrive before 8am on weekends or be prepared to wait. Worth every minute.
❤️ Local Favourite
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Rick Shores
Modern Asian
Stunning beachfront dining with pan-Asian flavours and Burleigh views.
🤫 Insider Tip: The prawn betel leaves are non-negotiable. Book 3 weeks ahead.
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Kurrawa Surf Club
Pub Bistro
Unbeatable ocean views with honest food and cold drinks at local prices.
🤫 Insider Tip: Grab a table on the deck at 4pm for golden hour. Cheapest sunset on the coast.
❤️ Local Favourite
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Gemelli
Italian
Family-run Italian institution serving handmade pasta since 1995.
🤫 Insider Tip: The pappardelle with braised lamb is the dish this place was built on.
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Blackboard Coffee
Cafe
Southport's specialty roaster — serious coffee in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
🤫 Insider Tip: The cold brew is batch-brewed overnight. Best in the city by miles.
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Nineteen at The Star
Fine Dining
Gold Coast's signature fine dining experience with panoramic city and ocean views.
🤫 Insider Tip: The degustation with matched wines is a true splurge. Book months ahead.