We all know how hard it is to eat out with kids – before you’ve even left the house you need to have packed drink bottles, snacks (in case they don’t eat their meal), fresh t-shirts (in case they make a complete mess), bibs (if you’ve got a little one still learning to eat) and various activities or things to keep them entertained while you shovel down your food and swig your wine. The sooner a meal out is complete, the better. However, there are so many places that are making eating out for families a much better experience – kids eat free, kids meals, kids entertainment, high chairs and priority service are just a few things that restaurants are offering in order to woo you over and get you dining with them.
I’ve searched high and low and I’m confident this is a pretty comprehensive list (as at September 2025) that I can share with you all of where Kids Eat Free on the Gold Coast. As always, best to check with the venue when booking in case things have changed – just in case! If you do know of any that I’ve missed, or find out something is outdated, I’d love it if you left a comment below or shoot me a message on social media so I can keep this updated and helpful for all Gold Coast families!
Enjoy and bon appétit.
Where kids eat free: Northern Gold Coast (Yatala – Surfers Paradise)
Monday
Frenzys, Southport Sharks, Southport
Nerang Bowls Club, Nerang
Runaway Bay Tavern, Runaway Bay
Beenleigh Tavern, Beenleigh
Windaroo Lakes Golf Club, Windaroo (kids eat for $5)
Sandbar GC, Surfers Paradise
TGI Fridays, Surfers Paradise
La Playa, Surfers Paradise (5-6pm)
Yankees Restaurant & Bar, Surfers Paradise (11am – 10pm)
Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta, Labrador
The Sporting Globe, Surfers Paradise (Under 9yrs)
Tuesday
Nerang Bowls Club, Nerang
Windaroo Lakes Golf Club, Windaroo (kids eat for $5)
BMD Northcliffe, Surfers Paradise
Montezumas, Surfers Paradise
TGI Fridays, Surfers Paradise
La Playa, Surfers Paradise (5-6pm)
Yankees Restaurant & Bar, Surfers Paradise (11am – 10pm)
Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta, Labrador
The Sporting Globe, Surfers Paradise (Under 9yrs)
Wednesday
Windaroo Lakes Golf Club, Windaroo (kids eat for $5)
Yankees Restaurant & Bar, Surfers Paradise (11am – 10pm)
La Playa, Surfers Paradise (5-6pm)
TGI Fridays, Surfers Paradise
Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta, Labrador
Thursday
Windaroo Lakes Golf Club, Windaroo (kids eat for $5)
La Playa, Surfers Paradise (5-6pm)
Yankees Restaurant & Bar, Surfers Paradise (11am – 10pm)
TGI Fridays, Surfers Paradise
Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta, Labrador
Friday
The Club at Parkwood, Parkwood
Farmhouse Restaurant, Paradise Country, Oxenford
La Playa, Surfers Paradise (5-6pm)
Yankees Restaurant & Bar, Surfers Paradise (11am – 10pm)
Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta, Labrador
Jane’s Rivertown Restaurant, Dreamworld, Coomera
Saturday
Farmhouse Restaurant, Paradise Country, Oxenford
Frenzys, Southport Sharks, Southport
La Playa, Surfers Paradise (5-6pm)
Yankees Restaurant & Bar, Surfers Paradise (11am – 10pm)
Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta, Labrador
Sunday
Club Helensvale, Helensvale
Beach House Bar and Grill, Coomera (from 11am)
The Gem Hotel, Alberton (Breakfast 8am – 10am)
The Park, Coomera Westfield (from 2pm)
Paradise Point Bowls Club, Paradise Point
The Boathouse Tavern, Coomera
La Playa, Surfers Paradise (5-6pm)
Yankees Restaurant & Bar, Surfers Paradise (11am – 10pm)
Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta, Labrador
Where kids eat free: Southern Gold Coast (Broadbeach – Tweed Heads)
Monday
Mermaid Beach Surf Club, Mermaid Beach
The Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba
TGI Fridays, Robina
North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club, North Burleigh
Burleigh Pavilion, Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Leagues Club, Miami
Currumbin RSL, Currumbin
Burleigh Town Hotel, Burleigh Heads
Beach Hotel, Broadbeach
Cora Restaurant, Broadbeach
The Sporting Globe, Robina (Under 9yrs)
Tuesday
The Lucky Squire, Broadbeach
TGI Fridays, Robina
North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club, North Burleigh
Burleigh Leagues Club, Miami
That’s Amore, Miami
Beach Hotel, Broadbeach
Cora Restaurant, Broadbeach
The Sporting Globe, Robina (Under 9yrs)
Wednesday
Ashmore Tavern, Tavern
TGI Fridays, Robina
Club Robina, Robina
Salt Bar, Kingscliff
Beach Hotel, Broadbeach
Cora Restaurant, Broadbeach
Thursday
TGI Fridays, Robina
Pancake Diner, Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Pavilion, Burleigh Heads
Beach Hotel, Broadbeach
Cora Restaurant, Broadbeach
Friday
Club Burleigh, Burleigh Heads
Saturday
Club Robina, Robina
Club Burleigh, Burleigh Heads
Sunday
The Lucky Squire, Broadbeach
Harvest Buffet, The Star, Broadbeach
Tugun Tavern, Tugun
