Rick Shores Gold Coast

Rick Shores sits at 3/43 Goodwin Terrace, just steps from the sand of Burleigh Heads Beach. The restaurant holds one hat from the Australian Good Food Guide and was a finalist for the 2024 Gourmet Traveller Reader’s Choice Icon Award.

The room runs smart and elegant, but the real draw is the vantage point over the surf that its neighbours on James Street simply cannot replicate. While most of the local scene relies on a tucked-away, village feel, this venue leans into its exposure. It is a five-minute walk from the beach, which means the sound of the ocean is as much a part of the South East Asian fusion menu as the seafood itself. You choose this spot for the proximity to the water, prioritizing a dramatic horizon over the sheltered, quieter dining rooms found further inland.