The Gold Coast’s best steak and grill restaurants for satisfying those carnivorous cravings

Sometimes all you need is a big, juicy steak. We’ve found five of the best barbecue and grill restaurants setting the foodie scene alight.

SOMETIMES there’s no settling those carnivorous cravings. Amber Macpherson has found five of the best barbecue and grill restaurants setting the foodie scene alight.

Moo Moo Restaurant

2685 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach

Moo Moo’s 200g tenderloin steak.

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Broadbeach’s Moo Moo Restaurant is looking forward to a new menu in the coming weeks with an addition that has owner Steve Adams very excited. “For the first time we’ll have a pure bred Japanese wagyu,” he says. “We’ve found the supplier with the marble score 11.” Moo Moo has been operating for 15 years on the Gold Coast, with diners valuing its attention to detail in cooking up a sophisticated steak. “Our rump cap is always one of our biggest sellers, our signature is the one that made us a success — the 1kg rump cap roast,” Steve says. “The flat iron steak continues to receive amazing feedback, it’s very highly marbled. It really is a luxury piece of meat. And we always get amazing feedback on our selection of side dishes. I always have a saying that sides make the meal.”

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Harry’s Steak Bistro

1744 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Harry's Steak Bistro, Burleigh Heads. Pics from Instagram

There’s family history behind Harry’s Steak Bistro, the Burleigh Heads barbecue restaurant with an attached sports bar famous for its generous offering on fried potatoes. “Growing up in a Greek family we always have a paranoia of people leaving the dinner table hungry,” co-owner Adam Haralampou says. “For that reason we thought we’d offer patrons endless fries if they wish.” Starting at $27 for a chargrilled cut, Harry’s is the place to go for value for money. “Our signature slow charcoal roasted scotch fillet is our winning dish,” Adam says. “We use our Harry’s secret spice, roast it over charcoal until rare, let it rest then portion and finish off on our chargrill to the customers liking. Our steak sandwich that we offer in our boutique sports bar area is something to write home about. Good quality meat, house baked bread, truffle aioli and house made chutney and organic rocket are all the elements that make it amazing.”

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Meat and Co

4/90 Surf Pde, Broadbeach

Meat and Co is a new steak and grill restaurant in Broadbeach.

There’s a new grill restaurant in town and it’s already cooking with gas — or coals, rather. Meat and Co in Broadbeach takes influence from South African barbecuing, known as braii. “We do a South African-influence open flame grill,” owner Abii Sharma says. “To do braii you have to make a special sauce which is our secret ingredient. We specialise in premium cuts, we’re selling all branded cuts here. Our ribs are our highlight, and we’ve also got beef, lamb and chicken skewers.” Similar to a seafood market, Meat and Co has its cuts on display in a refrigerated cabinet so diners can choose the chunk they’d like grilled and served. “All our meat is on display, customers can have a look at what they’ll be eating,” Abii says.

Glenelg Public House

9/2460 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach

Food from Glenelg Public House in Mermaid Beach

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There’s no need to make a song and dance about cooking a good steak at Glenelg Public House in Mermaid Beach — the restaurant lets the meat do the talking. Using the “world’s best beef” (hint: they mean Australian) in its steak-strong menu, the restaurant has a variety of options for casual meat eaters to serious beef buffs. Top picks include the hanger 200g steak sourced from Glen Innes, or the 1kg T-bone with a choice of two sides for and sauces for sharing between friends and family.

BBQ Bazaar

18 Junction Rd, Burleigh Heads

BBQ Bazaar, Burleigh.

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Every weekend West Burleigh smells like a barbecue, and that’s because of the all the grilling going down at BBQ Bazaar. The night market is a carnivore’s dream, with a dozen stalls cooking up everything from ribs to rotisserie chicken. A low and slow beef brisket is ideal for fans of American decadence, while the Brazilian barbecue stall offers a taste of South America. Live music and an undercover bar with plenty of craft beers rounds out a sizzling sunset experience.