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Best Seafood in Broadbeach
Fresh Queensland seafood, ocean views, and casual fish and chips on the sand — the complete guide to seafood dining in Broadbeach.
Broadbeach sits on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, which means fresh seafood is always on the menu. From elegant barramundi at a fine dining restaurant on Oracle Boulevard to paper-wrapped fish and chips eaten on the beach wall at Kurrawa, the seafood options here genuinely reflect the location.
Queensland waters produce exceptional seafood — coral trout, Moreton Bay bugs, king prawns, mud crab, and barramundi are all regularly on menus. As a local, I’ve eaten at every seafood spot worth knowing about. Here’s an honest guide to where to find the best.
Top Seafood Picks
- Best sit-down seafood: Kurrawa Surf Club — ocean views, fresh fish, great value
- Best fine dining seafood: Nineteen at The Star — premium Queensland produce
- Best fish and chips: multiple takeaway options along the beachfront
- Best prawns: Broadbeach Tavern seafood basket or takeaway prawn shops
- Price range: $12 (fish & chips) to $80+ (fine dining seafood mains)
| Venue | Style | Price From | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurrawa Surf Club | Casual sit-down, ocean views | $22 mains | Relaxed seafood lunch or dinner |
| Nineteen at The Star | Fine dining | $45+ mains | Special occasion seafood |
| Broadbeach Tavern | Pub seafood | $18 mains | Value, groups |
| Fish & chip takeaways | Takeaway | $12–18 | Beach eating |
| Oracle Blvd restaurants | Various | $30–60 | Seafood as part of broader menu |
Kurrawa Surf Club — Best for Ocean View Seafood
The Kurrawa Surf Club is arguably the best seafood value in Broadbeach. Perched on the beachfront with unobstructed ocean views, the bistro serves fresh fish, prawns, calamari, and seafood baskets at prices that are genuinely reasonable for the location.
What to order: The grilled barramundi is consistently good — fresh, well-seasoned, and comes with your choice of sides. The seafood basket (crumbed prawns, calamari, fish, and chips) is excellent value at around $28. On warm evenings, the outdoor deck is one of the best spots in Broadbeach.
When to go: Lunch is great for the views. Dinner is busier but the sunset from the deck is worth timing your visit for.
Fish & Chips on the Beach
The classic Gold Coast seafood experience is fish and chips from a takeaway shop, eaten on the beach wall or in Kurrawa Park. Several good takeaway options operate within walking distance of the beach.
What to look for: Fresh-battered flathead or whiting, hot chips, and a couple of pieces of calamari. The best shops change their oil regularly and fry to order — you can tell immediately.
Price: $12–18 for a standard serve. Enough for one hungry person or to share with sides.
Where to eat it: The beach wall at Kurrawa is the classic spot. Or grab a table in Kurrawa Park if the wind is up. Either way, eating fish and chips by the ocean is one of those simple Queensland pleasures that never gets old.
Fine Dining Seafood
For a special occasion seafood dinner, The Star Gold Coast’s restaurants are the top option in Broadbeach:
Nineteen at The Star: Rooftop restaurant with panoramic views and a menu that showcases Queensland seafood — coral trout, Moreton Bay bugs, king prawns. Mains from $45. The view alone is worth the premium.
Koi Restaurant: Japanese-inspired seafood on Oracle Boulevard. Exceptional sashimi and cooked seafood dishes. The omakase menu always includes outstanding ocean fish.
For a slightly more accessible price point, several Oracle Boulevard restaurants (Social House, Mamasan) include excellent seafood dishes within their broader menus.
Tips for Seafood in Broadbeach
Queensland seafood is seasonal. The best restaurants get daily deliveries — asking what’s freshest usually gets you the best dish on the menu that day.
Arrive at the Kurrawa Surf Club around 5pm for a window table on the deck. The sunset view over the ocean while eating fresh seafood is genuinely one of Broadbeach’s best experiences.
Queensland-farmed barramundi is available almost everywhere and is consistently good — mild, flaky, and sustainable. It’s the safe choice if you’re unsure what to order.
Surf club bistros (Kurrawa, Miami Sharks nearby) consistently offer the best value seafood on the Gold Coast — fresh fish, good portions, and half the price of equivalent restaurant meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kurrawa Surf Club offers the best combination of fresh seafood, ocean views, and value in Broadbeach. For fine dining seafood, Nineteen at The Star is the top option. For casual beach eating, takeaway fish and chips from the beachfront shops is a classic Gold Coast experience.
Yes. Broadbeach restaurants regularly feature fresh Queensland seafood — barramundi, coral trout, Moreton Bay bugs, king prawns, calamari, and oysters. Most restaurants source locally and many receive daily deliveries from Queensland fish markets.
Several takeaway shops near Kurrawa Beach serve fish and chips. Prices run $12–18 per serve. The best spot to eat them is on the beach wall at Kurrawa Park or in the park itself — classic Queensland beachside eating.
Stay Close to the Best Seafood in Broadbeach
Find accommodation within walking distance of Oracle Boulevard and Kurrawa Beach.
Written and maintained by a Broadbeach local. I update this guide regularly to keep it accurate.