Top Spots for a Gold Coast Summer Seafood Feast

Nothing says summer in Australia like feasting on fresh seafood—especially on the Gold Coast, where the famous waterways offer a seemingly endless supply direct to local restaurants and retailers. If you can’t get out on the water to catch your own, here are some of the top places in town to buy and dine on the cream of the daily catch… best enjoyed on a sunny day overlooking the water, of course!

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Gold Coast Fishermen's Co-Op

For an authentic experience, head to the Gold Coast Fishermen’s Co-Op located at the Spit in Main Beach. This seafood market is supplied directly by local fishermen, offering some of the freshest catches in the area. From prawns and crabs to locally caught snapper and other seasonal fish varieties, you can pick up your favourite morsels right from the source. Open early in the mornings, the Fishermen's Co-Op is a popular destination for both locals and visitors looking for top-quality, freshly caught seafood.

Charis Seafoods

One of the best-known seafood retailers on the Gold Coast is Charis Seafoods, located in Labrador. With a massive selection of fresh fish, prawns, crustaceans, and oysters, Charis Seafoods is ground zero for seafood lovers. Famous for its regular pelican feeding sessions as much as its wide selection, this family-owned business offers the highest quality catch along with stunning waterfront views—so bring a blanket or grab a table to stay and enjoy your bounty.

Peter’s Fish Market

Situated near Sea World, Peter’s Fish Market is another excellent option for picking up fresh seafood to cook at home. This market offers a huge variety including prawns, lobsters, and crabs, alongside fish fillets. But if cooking at home seems like too much effort, one of the highlights of Peter’s Fish Market is the option to have your seafood cooked right on the spot. Whether you want to take it home or enjoy a freshly grilled meal by the waterfront, this spot is a local favourite for good reason.

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Rick Shores

Located on the Burleigh Heads beachfront, Rick Shores offers a perfect blend of stunning ocean views and sophisticated seafood dishes. Well known for its rotating menu featuring Pan-Asian flavours, Rick Shores specialises in locally sourced seafood with a modern twist. Favourites like their kingfish sashimi and Moreton Bay bug rolls are enduring menu highlights. Paired with the incredible, absolute surf-front situ, seafood dining on the Gold Coast doesn’t really get much better. 

The Tropic at Burleigh Pavilion

Just upstairs from Rick Shores and repping coastal Australian cuisine, The Tropic offers some of the freshest seafood to be found on the coast. Whether it’s their grilled octopus or whole baked fish, menu items here merge mostly locally sourced produce with stunning presentation every time. The views from Burleigh Pavilion are an added bonus, giving diners a show-stopping backdrop of the ocean and northern coastline as they enjoy their meals.

Omeros Bros Seafood Restaurant

For those seeking a more upscale experience, Omeros Bros Seafood Restaurant in Marina Mirage is a must-visit. This award-winning restaurant specialises in fresh, locally sourced seafood, with dishes like scallops, prawns, and fresh fish taking centre stage. With an extensive wine list and sophisticated atmosphere, Omeros Bros is ideal for a special occasion or a more refined seafood experience.

George’s Paragon Seafood Restaurant

Located in Sanctuary Cove, George’s Paragon Seafood Restaurant is another Gold Coast icon whose reputation spans generations. The menu includes long-standing highlights like grilled barramundi, garlic prawns and towering seafood platters, while lovely marina views round off a dining experience that's both high quality and highly enjoyable… especially if you visit for one of their half-price lunch specials!

Whether you want to cook your own feast or dine out at some of the best seafood restaurants in Australia, the Gold Coast has you covered. For the lucky winner of Mater Prize Home 316, all of these incredible locations and so many more will be right on their doorstep. Discover all the prize package inclusions and get in the running to WIN it ALL and Let the Good Times ROLL… TODAY!

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