If you are looking for a good seafood buffet on the Gold Coast then look no further. Whether it’s a tray of oysters, a platter of prawns or a beautifully cooked fish you are hankering for, a great seafood buffet means you can try them all and go back as many times as you like!
If you have a craving for endless seafood, then you will want to check out our list below of all the restaurants offering the best seafood buffets on the Gold Coast.
Details are current at time of publication. Please check with individual businesses for the most up-to-date details.
Akoya at The Langham
Overlooking the glittering waters of the Gold Coast is the popular restaurant Akoya. Showcasing Australia’s finest meat, fish, and poultry, paired with handcrafted cocktails, Akoya offers a refined-casual all-day dining experience.
Their seafood buffet includes seafood specialities with an Australian flair.
Address: 38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise
Citrique at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
When on the Gold Coast be sure to dine at the fabulous Citrique, offering a range of contemporary Australian cuisine showcasing amazing local and seasonal produce.
On Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday lunch, Citrique hosts an scrumptious seafood buffet featuring fresh prawns, mussels, scallops, salmon, crabs, oysters. Also on offer is wood-fired pizzas, fresh salads, roast meats, and a choice of desserts.
Address: 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Fables Restaurant at Mantra Legends Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Fables Restaurant stands the test of time as a first choice for both Gold Coast locals and holiday-goers looking to enjoy fresh and succulent seafood.
Visit the buffet to discover a wide array of seafood options including oysters, spanner crab, smoked salmon, mussels and baby octopus. Their buffets also include a mouth-watering selection of fresh and seasonal salads, premium quality meats and tasty desserts to lure both children and sweet-toothed adults.
Address: 25 Laycock Street, Surfers Paradise
Frenzy’s at The Southport Sharks Precinct
Frenzy’s is located in the Southport Sharks precinct on the Gold Coast and is a popular spot for families to dine any night of the week.
While there is an all-you-can-eat buffet at Frenzy’s every night of the week, its the addition of seafood elements to the weekend buffet that has the fans flocking in. Items generally on offer in the buffet include prawns, mussels & other delicious seafood dishes.
Address: Musgrave Avenue, Southport
Harvest Buffet at The Star Casino
Enjoy the freshest seafood (oysters, prawns, crabs and mussels), roasts from the carvery, and traditional favourites (pizza, pasta, curries, and salads), when you dine at the Harvest Buffet.
Although they offer a prawn and oyster buffet during the week at lunch and dinner, its the full seafood buffet offered from Friday – Sunday that is the most popular. Menu items often include seafood pastas, oysters, crab, whole baked fish and more.
When you are finished, make sure you leave a little room for their decadent dessert bar – complete with chocolate fountain.
Address: Casino Level, The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach
Horizon Sky Dining at Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise
For a little something special, take your dining experience to new heights at Queenslands only revolving restaurant – Horizon Sky Dining. Not only is the view amazing, the buffet, offered for brunch, lunch and dinner Thursday to Sunday, is also pretty special.
Diners can devour a selection of hot and cold seafood including squid, oysters, baked fish, crab, prawns and bugs, just to name a few. The meal can be topped off with an extensive dessert offering as well as a variety of fruits and cheeses – what more does one need!
Address: 2807 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise
Il Barocco at Imperial Hotel
A celebration of fresh seasonal flavours, Il Barocco Restaurant boasts an array of the freshest seafood, salads, and succulent roast meats. Diners can finish with a variety of sweet treats available at their renowned seafood buffet held on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Situated in the exquisite Imperial Hotel (formerly Palazzo Versace), the buffet often features prawns, lobster, oysters, crab, Moreton Bay bugs, salmon, mussels and more.
Address: 94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Shoreline Restaurant at Sea World Resort
Situated within the Seaworld theme park, Shoreline Restaurant is extremely popular with the adults and kids. Their buffet dinner option, delivered by your waiter, offers a ‘flavourful buffet dinner with dishes from land and sea’. The buffet offers both hot and cold options, including chilled Australian seafood (prawns, salmon, mussels) and grilled seafood. The kids will love the lolly station too.
Address: Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Terraces Restaurant at Sheraton Mirage
The Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast is renowned for offering quality service and accommodation and when it comes to their seafood buffet it is no different. Terraces Restaurant offers an interactive buffet which includes a myriad of flavours from land and sea with Sydney Rock Oysters, Moreton Bay Bugs, King Ocean Prawns, and Chef’s choice of mixed grill.
From the finest, freshest seafood and local produce to the fresh coastal ambiance, this is definitely a seafood buffet worth experiencing.
Address: 71 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Waves Buffet Restaurant at Voco Hotel
Waves Buffet Restaurant can be found at the Voco Hotel in Surfers Paradise and is the perfect place for people who love buffets.
Their dinner seafood buffet (on Friday and Saturday nights) is overflowing with delicious morsels including prawns, oysters, crabs, mussels and more.
You can also find Asian, Indian and Mediterranean dishes to tantalise your tastebuds. The dessert station will appeal to young and old, offering sweet treats, fruit and a chocolate fountain.
Address: 3032 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
It is worth noting many of the venues offering buffet-style meals only do so on particular days (usually weekends) and often require bookings. Check individual websites for sessions, prices and booking details.
If you love trying these amazing seafood buffets on the Gold Coast, you may also be interested in our list of places to eat out with kids as well.
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