Mecca Bah, Orzo and The Cuban close: Inside Oracle Boulevard’s multimillion dollar revamp

Three of the Gold Coast’s most popular restaurants have been shown the door in preparation for a Broadbeach dining precinct’s no-expense-spared transformation.

Gold Coast premium dining destination, Oracle Boulevard, announcied a multi-million-dollar transformation that will set a new standard for luxury dining and redefine the culinary scene on the Coast. SOX Hospitality founder Simon Morris and Jason Makris, CEO of Makris Group, at the announcement. Picture Glenn Hampson

Three of Broadbeach’s most popular restaurants have been shown the door in preparation for a new multimillion-dollar revamp of Oracle Boulevard.

Mecca Bah, Orzo and The Cuban will all shut in coming weeks to make way for a “multi-venue food and beverage project”.

Privately owned developer Makris Group, who acquired Oracle Boulevard in 2014, has joined forces with Gold Coast bar and dining newcomer Sox Hospitality on the transformation.

Gold Coast premium dining destination, Oracle Boulevard, announcied a multi-million-dollar transformation that will set a new standard for luxury dining and redefine the culinary scene on the Coast. SOX Hospitality founder Simon Morris and Jason Makris, CEO of Makris Group, at the announcement. Picture Glenn Hampson

Makris Group CEO Jason Makris said he was excited about the evolution of Oracle.

“Seeing that precincts like these are thriving more and more on the Gold Coast today, we’re excited about this new chapter between the two groups,” he said.

“The exercise will be multimillion (dollar). There will be no significant changes to the site, it’s going to be specific to this northern building of the Oracle on the retail side.

“This enhancement to the northwest corner will reconfirm its reputation as the leading food and beverage destination for locals and tourists.

“[Sox Hospitality Group’s] vision aligns perfectly with our ambition to continue to deliver a diverse range of quality dining options for the high-traffic Broadbeach community.”

Popular Italian restuarant Orzo will be one of the eateries shut-down to make way for the new multi-venue project. Picture Glenn Hampson.

The new project will blend three up-scale dining concepts and cuisines into one 600sq m hub, launching in late 2025.

The space currently home to Orzo, Mecca Bah and The Cuban is tipped to showcase a steakhouse, and a wine bar and lounge.

Mecca Bah is another popular venue to be shut down as this project gets underway. photo - supplied

Founder of Sox Hospitality Simon Morris said the multi-venue project would enrich the city’s cuisine scene.

“These venues will elevate Oracle Boulevard’s already exceptional reputation by offering new and exciting options for both locals and visitors,” Mr Morris said.

“We’re creating not just restaurants, but destinations — places that will bring people together for memorable experiences, whether it’s a casual night out or a special occasion.

“Our mission is to enrich the Gold Coast’s dining landscape with venues that have their own unique character.

“This project is not just about venues, it’s about creating memorable experiences for everyone.”

Sox Hospitality made an entrance into the Gold Coast dining scene late last year, taking over White Rhino Bar + Eats in Surfers Paradise.

Mecca Bah has also been operating under Sox Hospitality for the past month.