Top five Father’s Day restaurants to visit on Gold Coast

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. So here’s our top five dining dates for Father’s Day on the Gold Coast.

Deliciousness at the QT.

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Amber Macpherson has found four of the best Gold Coast dining dates to show dad you care this Father’s Day.

The Star Gold Coast

1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach

Truly spoil your dad at Nineteen at The Star Gold Coast.

Steak, pork or a three-course feast? Either way, your dad is in for a spoiling at The Star Gold Coast. A trio of different dining options are on offer at three restaurants, including a 500g grass fed scotch fillet with a beer at Cucina Vivo, a Borrowdale porchetta dish with potatoes and jus at Garden Kitchen and Bar, and a luxurious lunch of an entree, main and dessert at Nineteen. Garden Bar's lunch special is $29 while those looking to pamper papa can opt for the $120 per head dining experience at Nineteen.

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QT Gold Coast

7 Staghorn Ave, Gold Coast

QT Gold Coast is offering yummy dining options to spoil dad on Father's Day.

QT Gold Coast’s Father’s Day high tea is less scones and Earl Grey, more pork belly and steak. The Surfers Paradise hotel is offering a ManTea on Sunday, September 1, with sticky pork belly and grilled wagyu making up some of the delicious nibbles on offer, served with a beer or whiskey. For extra famished fathers, the Grillfest Brunch at Bazaar Marketplace will offer a range of barbecued delights buffet style, including Moroccan spiced lamb chops, USA house smoked ribs and fresh seafood. Not to mention the typical towers of waffles, crepes, pastries and more on offer every weekend. You can guarantee dad’s day will be made before the clock strikes noon.

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Fellini

Marina Mirage, 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

Nom nom.

Everyone knows dads love a deal, so how does free dessert sound? Italian restaurant Ristorante Fellini will serve a complimentary dessert of Italy’s famous cream puffs to every dad who dines in on Sunday, September 1. The traditional Italian dessert, called Bigné di San Giuseppe, is eaten in almost every Italian region to celebrate Father’s Day and the chefs at Ristorante Fellini will be creating their version of the dessert for this special occasion. Bookings recommended to secure a table.

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Burleigh Pavilion

43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

Food with a view at the Burleigh Pavilion.

The iconic beachside venue is offering dads a complimentary glass of Heineken or house wine with any main meal purchased on Father’s Day. Pops can pick up a wood-fired pizza, beer battered fish and chips, beef nachos, burger or sandwich and kick back with a drink that cost nothing while watching the waves roll in. He’ll be muttering ‘how’s the serenity?’ in no time at all.

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Palazzo Versace

94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach

Le Jardin at Palazzo Versace

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The luxury hotel’s Le Lardin is putting on a sophisticated Gentlemen’s High Tea. Think Russian caviar, oysters, kingfish, venison tartare and wagyu steak, finished with Italian cheese and Baileys chocolates. Fancy fathers have the option to pair courses with whiskeys and cognac recommended by the sommelier. Tickets are $109.90.