Best vegetarian restaurants in Gold Coast Central & South

Easy House Vegan Restaurant

Mermaid Waters · Vegan · €⁠€

This restaurant is 100% vegan. That makes it a subset of vegetarianism, so every single dish is completely plant-based and fully suitable for anyone following a vegetarian diet. The kitchen is dedicated entirely to plant-based cooking.

Veg Tandoori Master

Surfers Paradise · Indian · Vegetarian · €⁠€

The restaurant markets itself as 'Pure Vegetarian' on its homepage and menu, and explicitly states 'No Onion Garlic' and 'Vegan Food' as offerings alongside classic vegetarian Indian dishes. Multiple sources confirm the kitchen is entirely vegetarian, no meat, fish, or eggs are used on the premises. The 'Veg Tandoori Master' branding and customer testimonials reinforce that this is a dedicated vegetarian kitchen.

Made With Love Bakery

Southport · Cafe · Bakery · €

100% vegan bakery, so every item is also vegetarian. No meat, fish, or animal products are used anywhere in the kitchen.

Jay Bhavani Gold Coast- Indian Restaurant

Southport · Indian · Vegetarian

This restaurant is 100% pure vegetarian. The blog makes it crystal clear: 'serves 100% vegetarian dishes' and 'pure vegetarian meals with no hidden meat or animal-based ingredients'. No meat, fish, or poultry sections appear on the menu at all. Since every single item is vegetarian, there's no need to worry about a shared kitchen.

Khao Piyo - Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant

Surfers Paradise · Vegetarian · Indian · €⁠€

Khao Piyo is a 100% pure vegetarian restaurant with an entirely vegetarian menu, and many dishes are also marked (V) for vegan. No meat, poultry, or fish is used anywhere in the kitchen.

Siam Purity

Broadbeach · Vegetarian · Thai · €⁠€

The kitchen operates as a fully vegan kitchen. Every dish on the menu is therefore also vegetarian, and no animal products are used anywhere on the menu.

Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant

Mermaid Beach · Vegetarian · Vegan · €⁠€

The restaurant is a fully vegetarian concept. Its menu includes vegan and gluten-free Asian cuisine. Diners consistently confirm a wide range of vegetarian options. Staff are helpful with dietary needs. The full menu is plant-based, so the restaurant is a safe choice for vegetarians.

Blossoming Lotus

Surfers Paradise · Vegan · Vegetarian · €

Because the restaurant operates as fully vegan, every dish is suitable for vegetarians. The Wheree listing explicitly lists vegetarian options.

The Cardamom Pod

Southport · Brunch · Cafe

The Cardamom Pod is a vegetarian restaurant by concept. Its menu is entirely plant-based and vegetarian, featuring a wide range of Indian-inspired dishes. Reviews mention dedicated kitchen space and vegetarian options. The restaurant is a natural fit for vegetarian diners.

The Milkman's Daughter

Mermaid Beach · Vegan · Vegetarian

The Milkman's Daughter describes its menu as a 'modern brunch menu that is vegetarian, seasonal, and made with honesty and care'. The entire menu is vegetarian, a fact confirmed by a Good Food Gold Coast review that identifies it as an all-day vegetarian menu. The kitchen is vegetarian by design.

Blendlove

Southport · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

The menu is all plant-based. Consequently, every dish is suitable for vegetarians, and the venue focuses on whole, unprocessed ingredients while the staff are very accommodating of any dietary needs. This offers high comfort for vegetarians.

Kuan Yin Tea House

Southport · Vegetarian · Vegan · €⁠€

The restaurant is explicitly vegetarian and vegan, with no meat, seafood, onion, shallots, garlic, or alcohol. All dishes are vegetarian by design. No dedicated equipment or cross-contamination protocols are mentioned, but the entire menu is vegetarian.

Gemelli Italian

Broadbeach · Italian · €⁠€

Multiple vegetarian pasta and pizza options are available, including a Ravioli Della Casa marked '(Vege)' (spinach and ricotta in burnt butter and sage), a Caprese salad, a Melanzane Alla Parmigiana marked '(V)', and several vegetable-topped pizzas like Ortolana and Funghi. The FindMeGlutenFree listing notes 'Good vegetarian options'. Staff are described as knowledgeable and accommodating. A strong choice for vegetarians.

Costa D'oro Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Surfers Paradise · Italian · Pizza · €⁠€

The menu uses a 'V' symbol. It clearly marks vegetarian dishes across starters, pastas, salads, and sides. However, the kitchen is shared with meat and seafood dishes, so cross-contact is possible and worth noting for anyone with strict dietary needs. Vegetarians will find plenty of labelled options. But they should confirm with staff for strict dietary needs.

Curry Express 🥗

Surfers Paradise · Indian · Brunch

Vegetarian options are clearly listed (Vegetarian Samosa, Chickpeas Masala) and a review mentions staff ensured proper vegetarian food. The kitchen is shared with meat dishes so cross-contact is possible, but informed staff can guide choices.

Mr PP's Rooftop and Laneway

Southport · Italian · Pizza · €⁠€

The menu marks many dishes with a vegetarian icon, including antipasti, pastas, pizzas, salads, and desserts. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible.

Minari

Southport · Korean · €⁠€

Originally a vegetarian Korean restaurant, now serves meat and egg dishes. Vegetarian options are clearly marked on the menu, and reviewers note the food is wholesome and free of fish/shrimp paste. Shared kitchen with meat dishes means cross-contamination risk is present.

Spice Venue

Surfers Paradise · Indian · €⁠€

AGFG lists vegetarian options on the menu, which includes a substantial section with paneer dishes, dal, vegetable korma, and vegetable biryani. Staff accommodate vegetarian requests, though the kitchen handles meat and vegetarian dishes side by side.

Ya3ani Manoushi & Falafel Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise · Middle Eastern · Brunch

The menu focuses on vegetarian staples such as falafel, manoush with zaatar and cheese, labneh, salads, and an entire Falafel Platter. Reviewers describe the plates as 'all vegetarian'. Food is served from a shared kitchen that also prepares meat options including sujuk and lahme pizza; cross-contamination risk is present but manageable.

Fratello Italian

Labrador · Italian · Pizza · €⁠€

The menu includes several vegetarian-friendly options like arancini, Margherita pizza, gnocchi, and salads. The kitchen is shared; dishes with meat and seafood are prepared in the same space. Staff can confirm which dishes can be prepared without meat or fish, and whether cheese-based dishes use animal rennet.

Garden Kitchen & Bar

Broadbeach · Australian · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

Vegetarian options are noted in the First Table listing, though the menu does not mark individual dishes and the kitchen operates as a shared space without dedicated equipment or mention of specialized staff training. Confirmation with staff is needed to determine which dishes are suitable.

Iyara Thai Restaurant

Broadbeach · Thai · €⁠€

The menu lists several vegetarian options (e.g. Vegetarian Rolls, Tofu and Vegetable curries, stir-fries, and Pad Thai). The venue's own site says 'vegetarian dishes available'. However, the menu does not mark which items are vegetarian, and the kitchen is shared with meat and seafood dishes. Staff can accommodate on request.

La Calabrese Italian Restaurant Lunch and Dinner

Surfers Paradise · Italian · Brunch · €⁠€⁠€

Multiple dishes are marked with a Vegetarian icon: Truffle & Parmesan Potato Rosti, Mozza Focaccia, Square Spaghettone Tomato, Margherita pizza, and others. The menu clearly identifies vegetarian options. Shared kitchen with meat dishes, so no dedicated prep area, but staff are described as attentive.

MĀRE Restaurant by La Luna

Main Beach · Fine dining · Mediterranean

The a la carte menu marks several dishes as vegetarian. It lists red pepper romesco, crispy zucchini flower, burnt butter mushroom open raviolo, and cauliflower steak, while a dessert of campari white chocolate coconut truffles is gluten-free and dairy-free but not explicitly marked vegetarian. A shared kitchen also handles meat and seafood. Vegetarian dishes are clearly available, but cross-contact with meat and seafood is possible because the kitchen is shared, and staff awareness of allergen risks has not been independently confirmed.

Shiraz - Best Persian Restaurant + Bar Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise · Middle Eastern · Vegan

The food menu includes a dedicated 'Vegan Vegetarian' section, and the venue's own website also lists vegetarian options. A customer review notes that the waiter was helpful with dietary requirements, including vegetarian preferences. No dedicated kitchen or fryer is available, and all dishes are prepared in a shared kitchen.