Perfectly cooked steaks and highly stacked burgers are at the top of most people’s go-to list of dinner choices. When paired with an icy cold beer, there’s nothing better.

Red Steakhouse & Burger Bar in Broadbeach, with a distinctly Texan saloon bar vibe, offer a delicious selection of both.

With a host of lunchtime specials, including a free beer, wine or soft drink with any burger or salad and 50% off when you order two courses per person, it’s the perfect place for a mid-week splurge or a weekend treat for the family.

To start, do not go past the Glazed Lamb Riblets with kecap Manis, tamarin, and chilli and sesame seeds; spicy, juicy and oh so tender.

If burgers are your thing try the Smokin’ Hot – an Angus pattie, double brie, crispy lettuce, salsa guacamole, jalapenos and chipotle lime mayo – or for something a little less spicy Le Chook is stacked with a grilled free-range chicken breast, Roquefort cheese, caramelized onion, rocket and garlic aioli.

There are also ten varieties of steaks to choose from and the Rib Eye comes highly recommended. If you’re in the business of choosing salads the Roasted Pumpkin with mushrooms, quinoa, sunflower seeds, toasted nuts and herbs with citrus dressing is to die for.

Red Steakhouse & Bar offer casual dining at affordable family-friendly prices and of course, are centrally located with plenty of parking available nearby.

We’ve got two $50 vouchers to give away so you can try it for yourself. Simply enter your details below and you’re in with a chance!

LOCATION: 18-20 Victoria Ave, Broadbeach (in the Oasis Centre mall)

HOURS: Open 7 days from 11.30am until late

Words and photos by Kirra Smith.

Born in Byron Bay, it’s no surprise Main Street Burger Bar, newly opened in Broadbeach, is making burgers with as many good vibes as they can muster.

The Gold Coast version brings a trendy beachside diner vine with both indoor and outdoor seating, ceiling greenery, a copper bar top and walls lined with murals featuring classic images of Broadbeach in its heyday. The tunes are pumping and it’s the perfect place to chill out and people watch.

Oh, the food’s good too.

Think organic soft rolls, 100% organic grass fed beef, free range pork, happy chooks, local eggs, and fresh seafood, all sourced close by and all as fresh as can be.

The Harissa Roasted Lamb Shoulder burger is a fave with smokey-spiced lamb shoulder, mint and kale slaw, garlic hummus, aioli and red onion. If one simply isn’t enough go with Joe’s Got The Blues because a) it’s got blue cheese and b) there’s also double beef, double bacon, truffle aioli and lots of salad (for balance guys).

Vegans and vegetarians never fear, you too will be well looked after at Main Street. There’s a Vego Pattie burger made from beetroot, quinoa and halloumi and a Vegan Jackfruit burger with peanut satay, bean sprouts, carrot, spring onion, coriander, sesame soy dressing and sriracha hot sauce (we have it on good authority, it’s delicious too).

That’s not all though, there’s milkshakes and not just any old milkshakes. Caramelised Banana with a (optional) shot of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey or Vanilla & Malt with Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur. It’s all the fun of your childhood mixed with one of the best things about being an adult. Cheers to that!

So, if a balanced meal in the form of burgers and boozy milkshakes is calling your name, look no further than Main Street Burger Bar in Broadbeach. It’s the perfect addition to the newly renovated restaurant strip.

You can park for three hours for free at the Oasis Shopping Centre, which is plenty of time to down a burger and a craft beer or two.

LOCATION: Shop GO.53, Oasis Shopping Centre, Victoria Ave, Broadbeach
HOURS: 11.30am to 9pm daily

Words and photos by Kirra Smith

Vegans, vegetarians and those who appreciate meat-free morsels, rejoice, there’s a new eatery in town and it’s taking superfoods to a whole new level.

Passionate about healthy food, owners Dean and Claire and their four daughters (after whom Serabar is named) have created an eatery bursting with love for wholesome, hearty foods and a contagious desire to share their passion with Gold Coast locals.

From menu choices to mingling with the customers, the Burleigh newbie is an entirely family-run affair.

A vibrant, open space underneath Ambience on Burleigh, Serabar is the perfect addition to Burleigh’s bustling foodie scene, offering unique eats that will surprise and delight even the most meat-loving of palettes.

For breakfast, drop in to try the Vegan Benny with the most delicious Hollandaise sauce you’ve ever eaten (made with cashews!). Wash it down with a Byron Bay Coffee Company brew and take home a tasty raw sweet treat for later on.

Lunch offers a highly stacked Mushroom Burger with crunchy sweet potato fries or Loaded Vegan Nachos, If you’re after something on the go, the glass cabinet is packed with wraps and chia concoctions and of course, there are Acai bowls and smoothies aplenty.

Serabar is open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights with live music and, happily, its BYO. Unless of course a Beetroot or Matcha latte is more your thing.

If you’re keen to soak up the good vibes of a family on a mission to share their health-loving adventure, head down to Sera Bar and get some veggie goodness into you.

HOURS: From 6am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6am to 11pm and Sunday 6am to 5pm.

LOCATION: Shop 2 2-14 The Esplanade Burleigh Heads (underneath Ambience on Burleigh)

Words and photos by Kirra Smith.