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Mermaid Waters Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mermaid Waters
Discover the best restaurant in Mermaid Waters, Australia including Alfresco Italian Restaurant, Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar, Ten Japanese Restaurant, O-Sushi Japanese Restaurant, Elk Espresso, The Cardamom Pod, Chiangmai Thai, Social eating house + bar, The Cuban, The gelato shop
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1. Alfresco Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Zoe M - Adelaide, Australia
The staff were super friendly and catered to our needs. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the veal scallopini funghi I didn't even need to use my knife the veal just ripped a part it was absolutely perfectly cooked. My partner had the amatriciana gnocchi and he could not fault it, the sauce was just right and it had a nice bit of spice but it was not too hot. We also had the crumbed camembert with chilli plum sauce and that was absolutely divine. One of our favourite dishes when travelling Europe was crumbed camembert and it nearly gave that one a run for it's money! I went to Alfresco as it was my birthday the following day and the waitress brought over a piece of tiramisu and sung me happy birthday which I thought was so lovely and it really made my night. I just loved everything about this experience and I couldn't recommend this restaurant enough. I can't wait to come back and try more things off the menu. Absolutely divine!
2. Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 576 reviews
The award-winning Little Truffle Dining Room and Bar has been a favourite with both locals and tourists since opening in 2010. The popular venue is located on the corner of the Gold Coast Highway and Bondi Avenue in Mermaid Beach. Guests can enjoy an intimate and relaxed venue, allowing lovers of food and wine to indulge in the palatable menu prepared by Chef/Owner Daniel Ridgeway and Head Chef Jason Burt, whilst exploring the exceptional wine list from around the world. Little Truffle Dining Room and Bar can be split into several different areas to cater for a variety of guests in the contemporary dining room or classic dining room. The award-winning venue also offers two private dining rooms which features hand-made vintage crystal glassware and personal sound system. The smaller private room seats up to 8 and the larger up to 18.
Reviewed By v0gue - Boonah, Australia
Returned again, to a wonderfully special evening, it was an unusually slow evening. Waiters attentive, food exquistely executed, if the french manner. A restaurant of this style of french cooking is rare these days; keep up the great work.
3. Ten Japanese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By Tania R - Queensland, Australia
Went here for lunch last week with the family to celebrate my birthday. The food is really good value and typically Japanese where it comes out on a little tray with the soup and salad. It's BYO wine too! There was a slight mix up with my order but it was quickly resolved.
4. O-Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 427 reviews
O-Sushi's sumptuous offerings are supported by a service philosophy that is all about making the customer feel happy and welcome. The floor staff and chefs have a friendly, yet focused attention to detail and obviously love what they do.
Reviewed By TopTipTravelQueen - Sydney, Australia
Lunch time sushi train didnt have enough choice but what was there was great quality and dishes we ordered we great. Overall lunch was expensive for sushi train experience
5. Elk Espresso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 596 reviews
Industrial-chic cafe perched on the beachfront turning out innovative, seasonally-driven food; accompanied by specialty coffee roasted by Single O.
Reviewed By Margaret C - Sydney, Australia
We have had breakfast here the past 4 mornings enjoying the friendly service always with smiling staff and ready for a chat. Everyday we felt like we were having breakfast with good friends. The food is fresh and tastes amazing we loved the Macadamia Porridge, Bircher muesli, Breakfast burger and the Fig and nut toast with honey ricotta. So many choices and every dish was great. Importantly they also serve great coffee When staying on the coast this is a must visit cafe
6. The Cardamom Pod
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
Reviewed By Hanyut - Gold Coast
Nice selection of pre-prepared hot and cold vegetarian dishes in a behind-the-counter servery. Deserts, ice-cream and drinks were delicious. Nice setting too. Only thing that prevented a 5-star rating was the service. We weren’t greeted or acknowledged upon arrival, asked how our meals were, or thanked for our custom when we left. The staff were friendly enough, just not attentive or well-trained. We felt like the staff were temporary backpacker employees in transit between Bryon Bay and Airlie Beach who didn’t have much buy-in to the business. If the service improves this place will be an absolute winner!
7. Chiang Mai Thai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 387 reviews
Two locations in Broadbeach and one in Surfers Paradise
Reviewed By ajcjmjnj - South Australia
Came here on our previous visit to the Goldy and loved it. Took some friends here and it is still a good place to eat with a great outdoor setting if you can disregard the traffic noise.
8. Social eating house + bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 782 reviews
Reviewed By 32brucebeach - Kincardine, Canada
The food is good. The wine is very pricey but the food is very good. There are small bites choices, though they aren't cheap. The lamb was delicious....comes with a nice cole slaw. Had the caprese salad as well....very good, but small portion.
9. The Cuban
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 619 reviews
The Cuban Bar and Lounge is a relaxed a sophisticated restaurant / bar which gives you a glimpse into Cuba's golden age of glamour. Great mix of tapas and larger mains full of unique flavours to get the tastebuds going complimented with a wide selection of cocktails, amazing Cuban beer and our extensive rum list. A dining experience not to be missed!
Reviewed By BattlinAussie - Gold Coast, Australia
We’ve never had Cuban cuisine before. We ordered the banquet so we could try many dishes. Everything was cooked very well and tasted great. I have to say though we can’t really tell the difference between Cuban and Italian / Mediterranean. The atmosphere is great, nice fitout, good live music, friendly and efficient staff. Worth going.
10. The gelato shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
At The Gelato Shop we offer an extensive range of Gelato flavours from the creamy dairy based gelatos, to the intense water based sorbets. Each flavour we produce is made from the finest Italian and Australian ingredients, to ensure our gelato is nothing short of incredible!
Reviewed By Jessica F - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Gelato here is exquisite. So smooth and delicious and very true to their flavour. My mother and I both had Hazelnut (which is usually our favourite anywhere) and it is the best we have ever tried. Prices are pretty standard as far as gelato goes but better value than most chains. Service was quick and helpful. They encouraged me to try flavours and even offered a reward card for future visits as they know anyone who tries their gelato will be back!
