GC600 dining: the top five places to eat and drink without missing any of the action

There’s no need to run on empty during the GC600. We’ve found the top restaurants for trackside treats.

There’s no need to run on empty during the GC600. Amber Macpherson has found the top restaurants for trackside treats.

Marriott Resort and Spa

158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise

Marriott Meets Motorsports Guest Speakers David Reynolds and Luke Youldon.

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The GC600 celebrations kick into gear early at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa, starting with the Supercars Superstar Sportsman’s lunch from midday on Thursday, October 24. The 2017 Bathurst 1000 winners David Reynolds and Luke Youldon and car enthusiast Charli Robinson will present at the lunch as guest speakers for three hours of entertainment and excitement.

“Located just minutes from the Supercars track, Marriott has always been a favourite accommodation option for attendees with the resort a buzz of action during the annual event,” Marriott general manager Ravinder Dhesi said.

The resort’s attached restaurants make for an ideal pit stop throughout the weekend, offering places to relax with a drink and meal while still being steps away from the action. Chapter and Verse Lounge and Bar will be open from 7am for breakfast, while Citrique Restaurant and Misono Japanese Steakhouse have lunch and dinner covered.

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QT Gold Coast

7 Staghorn Ave, Gold Coast

Porsche Platinum Lunch is held at QT Gold Coast’s Bazaar Marketplace on October 25.

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The official first day of racing calls for high class and horse power. QT Gold Coast’s Porsche Platinum Lunch takes place on Friday, October 25 at the resort tower’s Bazaar Interactive Marketplace.

Enjoy a three-hour food and beverage package, networking with Gold Coast tycoons and media personalities, while race legends Liam Talbot, Tim Miles and Nick McBride share thrilling track stories.

Raffle prizes will be up for grabs including a chance to win a Porsche Experience valued at $1595. All proceeds on the day will go towards No Second Chance Charity, a charity dedicated to saving teenage lives. Following the Platinum Lunch, guests are welcome to join the official after-party in Stingray Lounge. Tickets are $125 per person or $1150 for a table of 10.

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Shuck

20 Tedder Ave, Main Beach

Shuck on Tedder is an award-winning seafood restaurant.

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Shuck on Tedder is looking to impress new and returning customers with its trophy-winning cuisine during the GC600.

Located on Tedder Ave, a street that’s right in the thick of the action, the restaurant will start the party early with its annual Wheels and Heels event on Wednesday, October 23.

Diners can watch the transporters procession while tucking into a “truckies lunch” of a chicken schnitzel, mash and salad for $35. It’s business as usual after that with the restaurant opening from midday daily.

Bookings for lunch and dinner are already filling up, but the bar area is open for cruise-ins.

Mano’s

2/19-21 Tedder Ave, Main Beach

Mano's Tedder Avenue owner Mick Ellison. Picture Jerad Williams

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Pop into Mano’s for a drink in the week leading up to the GC600 and you might rub shoulders with a champion race car driver.

Mano’s owner Mick Ellison said the restaurant organises pre-race activations, starting with “Martini Monday”.

“We’ll have some martinis named after race teams,” Mick said. “Then on Tuesday and Wednesday we have a celebrity barmen night - we try to get some drivers along and some personalities from the Coast for some beers. We’ll also have promo Team Mano’s girls pouring drinks and schmoozing with the celebrities.”

Mano’s is the place to be on Wednesday, October 23, when the transporters roll into town carrying Australia’s fastest supercars.

“When the transporters come in on Wednesday, everyone’s in the vibe,” Mick said. “I’ve done it for over 20 years, from the Indy cars and the Supercars — we just love it. We’re a great pit stop for a cold beer, burger or a pizza.”

Rhapsody Beachside Cafe

3440 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise

Rhapsody Beachside Café at Surfers Paradise.

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Looking to grab-and-go and hit the road? Rhapsody Beachside Cafe is the spot for a quick refuel. Located right on the hairpin bend of the GC600 track, Rhapsody owner Jennifer Orr says you can keep one eye on the race and one eye on a burger.

“Being in the hair pin and being beside the big screen, we get the full experience,” she said. “We’re going to be offering a lot of grab-and-go type things with our usual high quality produce. We’re open for breakfast lunch and dinner, Friday to Sunday. We’re also fully licenced, offering full strength beer on tap and Canadian Club and dry on tap.”