Where to eat in Coolangatta?

From a popular vegan eatery to a Mexican BYO, here are some of the best loved spots to dine out on the jewel of the southern Gold Coast.

FROM a popular vegan eatery to a Mexican BYO, here are some of the best loved spots to dine out on the jewel of the southern Gold Coast.

BIN 72

From well-respected restaurateurs Daniel and Ruggie Ridgeway (Little Truffle, Mermaid Beach) comes this beach-facing, industrial-inspired tapas bar and eatery.

Upstairs at The Strand shopping centre, the casual and lively space offers a share-style menu with dishes such as salt and pepper squid with yuzu mayo, popcorn chicken as well as prawn-stuffed zucchini flowers, alongside salads, steaks, ribs and more.

72-80 Marine Pde

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Bin 72 offers a casual and lively space with a share-style menu featuring salt and pepper squid and popcorn chicken. Picture: supplied

FRANCIE’S PIZZERIA

Named after chef-owner Tony Pattinson’s grandmother, this neo-Neapolitan pizzeria serves up traditional wood-fired pies from their imported Stefano Ferrara oven, alongside a small collection of antipasti and focaccia.

With barely more than footpath dining, it’s a no-frills fit-out with the focus instead on quality food.

Vegans are also well catered to with a special plant-based menu of pizze and small plates.

2/102 Griffith St

SOUTHEAST ESPRESSO

Shabby chic with a coastal twist, this relaxed and welcoming cafe offers classic milk bar vibes and old-fashioned service to match.

The breakfast and lunch menu is dedicated to organic and locally sourced ingredients and delivers on flavour with everything from favourites like smashed avo with mushrooms to clever new options such as vegan chilli soba noodles.

Smooth Ground Control Organic coffee is on pour alongside old-school milkshakes, Hrvst juices and Probiotic Kitchen kombucha.

229 Boundary St

SouthEast Espresso at Coolangatta offers a delicious hot smoked salmon on toast dish as part of their breakfast menu. Pictured: supplied

GREENHOUSE CANTEEN + BAR

Vegans have fallen in love with this entirely plant-based eatery that takes classic dishes and gives them a meat-free twist.

Take a seat in the light-filled, greenhouse-style space out the back and you’ll find fare such as macaroni ‘n’ cheese, tacos, burgers and cauliflower wings.

Vegan wine, beer and cocktails are also in play, alongside non-alcoholic options such as house made lemonade and drinking coconuts.

1/140 Griffith St

Greenhouse Canteen & Bar, Coolangatta offers an entirely plant-based eatery that takes classic dishes and gives them a meat-free twist. Picture: Supplied

THE JUNGLE MEXICAN CANTINA

For a restaurant to last more than 30 years, it must be doing something right, and they certainly are if you ask their loyal diners.

Serving San Diego-style Tex Mex, the fuss-free eatery prefers to bake their dishes, rather than fry them resulting in healthier dishes such as their chimichanga which can be filled with everything from chicken to beans.

But the biggest drawcard for the casual restaurant is that it still remains BYO after more than three decades.

52/50-58 Marine Pde

The Jungle mexican cantina offers San Diego-style Tex Mex for the locals. Photo: Steve Holland