Eating out with kids can feel like a military operation. Before you’ve even left the house, you’ve packed drink bottles, backup snacks (just in case they refuse the meal you order), spare clothes for inevitable spills, bibs for little ones still mastering cutlery, and enough activities to keep everyone entertained while you eat as fast as humanly possible and sneak a sip of wine. When dining out as a family, the quicker (and less stressful) the experience, the better.
Thankfully, dining out with kids on the Gold Coast is getting easier — and far more affordable. Many local venues are going above and beyond to welcome families, offering Kids Eat Free deals, low-cost kids meals, child-friendly menus, high chairs, play areas, entertainment, and even priority service for families.
After searching high and low, I’ve put together what I believe is a comprehensive list of where Kids Eat Free on the Gold Coast (current as at January 2026). This guide is designed to help Gold Coast families find the best family-friendly restaurants, cafés, pubs, and clubs where eating out with kids doesn’t have to blow the budget.
As always, it’s a good idea to double-check with the venue when booking, as offers and conditions can change. If you know of a Kids Eat Free Gold Coast deal I’ve missed, or spot something that’s no longer available, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to leave a comment below or send me a message on social media so I can keep this guide accurate and helpful for local families.
Enjoy stress-free family dining — and bon appétit!
Where kids eat free: Northern Gold Coast (to Broadbeach)
| Monday | |
| Beenleigh Tavern | Beenleigh |
| Windaroo Tavern | Windaroo |
| Windaroo Lakes Golf Club (kids eat for $5) | Windaroo |
| Runaway Bay Tavern | Runaway Bay |
| Paradise Point Bowls Club | Paradise Point |
| Parkwood Village (lunch and dinner) | Parkwood |
| Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta | Labrador |
| Nerang Bowls Club | Nerang |
| Frenzys, Southport Sharks | Southport |
| Kickin’ Inn (Under 8yrs) | Southport |
| Sandbar GC | Surfers Paradise |
| TGI Fridays | Surfers Paradise |
| La Playa (5-6pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| Yankees Restaurant & Bar (11am – 10pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| The Sporting Globe (Under 9yrs) | Surfers Paradise |
| Beach Hotel | Broadbeach |
| Cora Restaurant | Broadbeach |
| Tuesday | |
| Windaroo Lakes Golf Club, (kids eat for $5) | Windaroo |
| Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta | Labrador |
| Nerang Bowls Club | Nerang |
| Kickin’ Inn (Under 8yrs) | Southport |
| BMD Northcliffe | Surfers Paradise |
| Montezumas | Surfers Paradise |
| TGI Fridays | Surfers Paradise |
| La Playa (5-6pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| Yankees Restaurant & Bar (11am – 10pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| The Sporting Globe (Under 9yrs) | Surfers Paradise |
| Beach Hotel | Broadbeach |
| Cora Restaurant | Broadbeach |
| Wednesday | |
| Windaroo Lakes Golf Club (kids eat for $5) | Windaroo |
| Mecca Bah | Hope Island |
| Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta | Labrador |
| Ashmore Tavern | Ashmore |
| Kickin’ Inn (Under 8yrs) | Southport |
| Yankees Restaurant & Bar (11am – 10pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| La Playa (5-6pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| TGI Fridays | Surfers Paradise |
| Beach Hotel | Broadbeach |
| Cora Restaurant | Broadbeach |
| The Lucky Squire | Broadbeach |
| Thursday | |
| Windaroo Lakes Golf Club (kids eat for $5) | Windaroo |
| Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta | Labrador |
| Kickin’ Inn (Under 8yrs) | Southport |
| La Playa (5-6pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| Yankees Restaurant & Bar (11am – 10pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| TGI Fridays | Surfers Paradise |
| Beach Hotel | Broadbeach |
| Cora Restaurant | Broadbeach |
| Friday | |
| Jane’s Rivertown Restaurant, Dreamworld (select Fridays) | Coomera |
| Farmhouse Restaurant, Paradise Country | Oxenford |
| Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta | Labrador |
| Kickin’ Inn (Under 8yrs) | Southport |
| La Playa (5-6pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| Yankees Restaurant & Bar (11am – 10pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| Saturday | |
| Farmhouse Restaurant, Paradise Country | Oxenford |
| Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta | Labrador |
| Kickin’ Inn (Under 8yrs) | Southport |
| La Playa (5-6pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| Yankees Restaurant & Bar (11am – 10pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| Sunday | |
| The Gem Hotel | Alberton |
| Shearers Arms Tavern | Ormeau |
| Beach House Bar and Grill (from 11am) | Coomera |
| The Park Westfield (from 2pm) | Coomera |
| The Boathouse Tavern | Coomera |
| Club Helensvale | Helensvale |
| Sandy’s Burger Pizza and Pasta | Labrador |
| Kickin’ Inn (Under 8yrs) | Southport |
| La Playa (5-6pm) | Surfers Paradise |
| Yankees Restaurant & Bar (11am – 10pm) | Surfers Paradise |
Where kids eat free: Southern Gold Coast (from Broadbeach)
| Monday | |
| Mermaid Beach Surf Club | Mermaid Beach |
| TGI Fridays | Robina |
| Club Robina | Robina |
| The Sporting Globe (Under 9yrs) | Robina |
| Burleigh Leagues Club | Miami |
| North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club | North Burleigh |
| Burleigh Pavilion | Burleigh Heads |
| Burleigh Town Hotel | Burleigh Heads |
| The Wallaby Hotel | Mudgeeraba |
| Currumbin RSL | Currumbin |
| Tuesday | |
| That’s Amore | Miami |
| Burleigh Leagues Club | Miami |
| North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club | North Burleigh |
| TGI Fridays | Robina |
| The Sporting Globe (Under 9yrs) | Robina |
| Club Robina | Robina |
| Wednesday | |
| TGI Fridays, Robina | |
| Salt Bar, Kingscliff |
| Thursday | |
| TGI Fridays | Robina |
| Pancake Diner | Burleigh Heads |
| Burleigh Pavilion | Burleigh Heads |
| Friday | |
| Club Burleigh | Burleigh Heads |
| Saturday | |
| Club Robina | Robina |
| Club Burleigh | Burleigh Heads |
| Sunday | |
| Tugun Tavern | Tugun |
