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Palette Restaurant, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD

Palette Restaurant

4.6
4.6
277 Reviews
$A101 and over
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
A unique fine dining experience with a fully curated wine list and locally sourced ingredients. Situated in the stunning HOTA Gallery, Palette offers a unique blend of art and food on the Gold Coast. Dayan and his team in the kitchen will extend your art experience, taking inspiration from artworks on display and major exhibitions to show just how naturally art and food blends.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 5588 7000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dayan Hartill-Law
  • Neighbourhood
    Surfers Paradise
  • Cross Street
    We are located on the ground floor of the HOTA Gallery
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • High Tea

    A$70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Please join us for our Palette High Tea Experience. All seating times are 2 hour duration.
    High Tea photo
  • Elevate

    A$350.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Step inside the Palette kitchen and embark on a culinary journey like no other, this exclusive experience will take you into the heart of the restaurant, where our chef will curate an immersive experience where gastronomy meets art. With limited seating, intimate interactions with the chefs revealing the inspiration behind each dish and how the gallery's featured artists have influenced the menu, prepare to taste, see and feel the extraordinary. Our Elevate Journey is $350 per person for our 8-course tasting menu, with premium paired wines. Beginning on level 5 at The Exhibitionist Bar for a signature cocktail, then Champagne and snacks as we descend to the Palette kitchen and let the journey unfold. *minimum 6 guests; maximum 10 guests.
    Elevate photo

What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gold Coast

    Good for business meals

  • Gold Coast

    Innovative

  • Gold Coast

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Gold Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Gold Coast

    Romantic

  • Gold Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Gold Coast

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Gold Coast

    Modern Australian

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Service

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Central Gold Coast

    Good for business meals

  • Central Gold Coast

    Innovative

  • Central Gold Coast

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Central Gold Coast

    Healthy

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Gold Coast

    Romantic

  • Central Gold Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Gold Coast

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palette Restaurant offers an exceptional fine dining experience with a focus on locally sourced seasonal ingredients, making it "possibly the best restaurant in the Gold Coast." The service is consistently "exceptional," enhancing the delightful dining journey. Guests rave about the "amazing" tasting menu and beautiful ambiance. Highly recommended for special occasions.

277 Reviews
  1. Marika

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our meal tonight made for a memorable experience. The waiters were exceptional, the food, exquisite and the ambience was very relaxed.

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  2. ANGUS

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great experience at Palette. Food is world class, great presentation and knowledgeable staff to present it.

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  3. Aleisha

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food. Incredible experience. Amazing and thoughtful staff. Highly recommend and cannot wait for our next visit.

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  4. Ann

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had Sunday high tea. Of our 5, we had a lactose sensitive person and 2x gluten free. With prior warning, the chef was able to accommodate our GF needs and minimise dairy. The teas are tasty, and the mix of flavours in the range of high tea offerings was excellent. Happy customers - 3 boomers 2 Gen X. Thanks.

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  5. Sveta

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences you will have ! Everything from venue to the ambience, food and service was exceptional. Highly recommended the tasting menu . Please allow yourself the 3+ hours. It is worth it !

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  6. Alison

    Gold Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing evening. Food and wine matching was exceptional. Scallops and beef dishes were the heroes. Service made our evening very special. Thank you Dylan and Faith. We will be back soon.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Gold Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved the ambience of this gorgeous restaurant. Beautifully lit and well thought out dining spaces. The staff were genuinely lovely, attentive, not over the top but really welcoming and kind. The food was outstanding, we had the gf bread (best gf bread we’ve had out in a while) lamb entree, wagyu and pork main, parish mash and the pavlova for dessert. All were beautiful, the pork was a little less tender than hoped but still good. We will definitely be back.

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  8. furie

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time we dined at the palatte. Amazing meals and service. Possibly the best restaurant in the Gold Coast.

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  9. Matthew

    New South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely superb! Couldn't fault any of the amazing dishes. The tastes and flavours were delightful. Service exceptional.

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  10. Mary

    Gold Coast

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    recently dined at [Restaurant Name] and had a generally pleasant experience. The service was impressively fast and friendly, making me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. The restaurant’s ambience was delightful, with a cosy and spacious seating layout that added to the overall comfort. The food was good, with each dish showcasing quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. However, I found the servings to be on the smaller side, which was a bit disappointing. The restaurant’s ambience was delightful, with cosy and spacious seating . Additionally, while the wine selection by the glass was decent, it could benefit from some improvement. A pleasant dining experience with room for a few improvements, and be prepared for smaller portions.

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FAQs

Palette Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Palette Restaurant

135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, AU-QLD 4217

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located on the ground floor of the HOTA Gallery
  • Neighbourhood
    Surfers Paradise
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dayan Hartill-Law
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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