KŌST Gold Coast

KŌST sits on Oracle Boulevard, steps away from the sand at Kurrawa Beach. It holds one hat from the Australian Good Food Guide and focuses on a contemporary menu driven by seafood.

The restaurant is dressier than its neighbours in Broadbeach, where the proximity to the surf usually dictates a much more casual approach to dining. While the room runs smart, its primary appeal is that it manages to feel formal without the stiff, heavy atmosphere that often accompanies the "modern" label in this part of the coast. You choose this over the nearby, faster-paced grills because it prioritizes the pace of the meal as much as the produce, offering a polished alternative to the chaotic tourist crowds at the nearby Oasis Shopping Centre.