
If you are looking for the best seafood buffet on the Gold Coast then look no further.ย 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!
Details are current at time of publication. Please check with individual businesses for the most up-to-date details.
Frenzy’s at The Southport Sharks Precinct

Southport Sharks famous seafood buffet
Frenzy’s is located in the Southport Sharks precinct on the Gold Coast and is a popular dinner spot for families to dine any night of the week.
While there is an all-you-can-eat buffet at Frenzyโs every night of the week, its the addition of seafood elements to the weekend (Fri – Sun) buffet that has the fans flocking in.
Address: Musgrave Avenue, Southport
Il Barocco at Imperial Hotel

Il Barocco at Imperial Hotelย is a popular buffet now featuring a new Coastal Carvery & Catch buffet
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 legendary seafood buffet held on 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:ย ย 94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Terraces Restaurant at Sheraton Mirage

Terrace’s Restaurant and their popular seafood buffet
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 a delicious 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. The Seafood Dinner Buffet is available Thursday – Saturday.
Address: 71 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Waves Buffet Restaurant at Voco Hotel

Waves Buffet Restaurant at Voco Hotel exceed expectations when it comes to their dessert bar!
Waves Buffet Restaurant can be found at the Voco Hotel in Surfers Paradise and has an impressive selection of different buffet offerings.
Their dinner seafood buffet (on Friday and Saturday nights) is overflowing with delicious morsels including fresh prawns, oysters, crabs, mussels and a range of delicious salads.
You can also find Asian, Indian and Mediterranean dishes to ensure even non seafood lovers are well catered for. The dessert station will appeal to young and old, offering sweet treats, fruit and a chocolate fountain – its is incredibly well presented.
Address: 3032 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
Shoreline Restaurant at Sea World Resort
Situated within the Seaworld Resort, 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:ย Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Akoya at The Langham
Overlooking the glittering waters of the Gold Coast is the popular restaurant Akoya. Showcasing Australiaโs finest meat, fish, and poultry, paired with handcrafted cocktails, Akoya offers a refined-casual all-day dining experience.
Their seafood buffet on Saturday nights includes seafood specialities with an Australian flair, fresh seafood and more.
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 , 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:ย 158 Ferny Avenue,ย Surfers Paradise
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, its the full seafood dinner 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
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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