Where to eat in Burleigh Heads

Rick Shores

Setting:

Beachfront, 3/43 Goodwin Terrace

Style:

Pan-Asian food designed for sharing

A daylight table puts Burleigh Beach at the centre of the meal. Rick Shores serves Pan-Asian sharing food at 3/43 Goodwin Terrace; the official site lists separate à la carte, set, and bar-and-patio menus. Make this the main lunch booking when the view matters most, rather than squeezing it between outings. Published hours start at 11:30am Monday–Thursday and 11am Friday–Sunday, finishing at 9pm. Ask about the seating you want when reserving; a particular table is not guaranteed.

Restaurant Labart

Setting:

Neighbourhood dining room, 8 West Street

Style:

Contemporary European bistro

An evening at Labart is about the changing menu and the small West Street room. À la carte is available for parties of up to six; seven or more take the shared set menu, currently A$125 per person. Reservations open 60 days ahead. Dinner is Wednesday–Saturday from 5pm; lunch is Friday–Saturday from noon. Its booking and dietary policy says vegan requirements cannot be accommodated, even with notice. Children who can sit on a dining chair are welcome, but there is no room for prams or high chairs and no children’s menu.

Jimmy Wah's

Setting:

Central Burleigh dining room

Style:

Modern Vietnamese

The soft-shell-crab banh mi and Vietnamese pancake give a sense of Jimmy Wah’s sharing menu at 1724 Gold Coast Highway. Lunch is served every day: noon–2:30pm Sunday–Thursday, extending to 3pm Friday–Saturday, with dinner from 5:15pm. Vegetarian and vegan options are offered on request; the kitchen warns that traces of allergens may remain. Tell the restaurant what you need before booking.

Maman Bar & Kitchen

Setting:

49 James Street

Style:

Mediterranean-inspired sharing plates, cocktails and wine

Build a Maman meal around flatbread and dips, then halloumi or spinach spanakopita, with larger dishes to share. The address—49 James Street—makes it a natural finish to an afternoon browsing the shops. Service begins at 5pm Tuesday–Thursday and noon Friday–Saturday. Its food menu and group conditions list an A$75-per-person “Let Mum Feed You” menu, required for tables of 12 or more. For the surrounding streets and a walkable meal plan, see our James Street dining guide.

Quest Burleigh Cafe

A small cafe at 20 James Street serving coffee, baked items, toasties, salads and breakfast snacks. Seating is limited—the official site lists about 12 places—so it suits a quick stop better than a large gathering. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are listed, but speak with staff directly about allergies.

Commune

At 1844 Gold Coast Highway, Commune is a useful breakfast stop for stays north of the James Street cluster. The café opens at 6am, the kitchen runs 6:30am–2pm and coffee service finishes at 3pm. Compare it with Paddock’s garden-bakery setting in our breakfast guide.