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Best vegetarian restaurants in Gold Coast Central & South

25 venues in Gold Coast Central & South rated S to B for vegetarian, every tier backed by cited sources.

Easy House Vegan Restaurant restaurant

Easy House Vegan Restaurant

Mermaid Waters · Vegan · €€

The restaurant is 100% vegan, which is a subset of vegetarian. Every dish is plant-based, so it is fully suitable for vegetarians. The kitchen is dedicated to plant-based cooking.

MonClosed
Tue10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Veg Tandoori Master restaurant

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.

Mon11:00 A.M - 09:30 P.M
TueClosed
Wed11:00 A.M - 09:30 P.M
Thu11:00 A.M - 09:30 P.M
Fri11:00 A.M - 10:00 P.M
Sat11:00 A.M - 10:00 P.M
Sun11:00 A.M - 09:30 P.M
Jay Bhavani Gold Coast- Indian Restaurant restaurant

Jay Bhavani Gold Coast- Indian Restaurant

Southport · Indian · Vegetarian

The venue is marketed as a 100% pure vegetarian Indian restaurant. The blog explicitly states 'serves 100% vegetarian dishes' and 'pure vegetarian meals with no hidden meat or animal-based ingredients'. The menu has no meat, fish, or poultry sections. Shared kitchen is not a concern as all items are vegetarian.

Khao Piyo - Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant restaurant

Khao Piyo - Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant

Surfers Paradise · Vegetarian · Indian · €€

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

Mon12-4 pm, 5-11 pm
Tue12-4 pm, 5-11 pm
Wed12-4 pm, 5-11 pm
Thu12-4 pm – 5-11 pm
Fri12-4 pm – 5-11 pm
Sat12-4 pm – 5-11 pm
Sun12-4 pm – 5-11 pm
Siam Purity restaurant

Siam Purity

Broadbeach · Vegetarian · Thai · €€

As a fully vegan kitchen, every dish is also vegetarian. No animal products are used anywhere on the menu.

Mon11:30 am - 08:30 pm
Tue11:30 am - 04:30 pm
Wed11:30 am - 04:30 pm
Thu11:30 am - 08:30 pm
Fri11:30 am - 08:30 pm
Sat11:30 am - 08:30 pm
Sun11:30 am - 08:30 pm
Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant restaurant

Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant

Mermaid Beach · Vegetarian · Vegan · €€

The restaurant is fully vegetarian by concept, with a menu that 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, making this a safe choice for vegetarians.

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun5PM-9PM (via aggregator, authenticates hours listed: Sun 5PM-9PM / aggregator lists Sun as 5PM-9PM, official site says '
Blossoming Lotus restaurant

Blossoming Lotus

Surfers Paradise · Vegan · Vegetarian · €

As a fully vegan restaurant, all dishes are suitable for vegetarians. The Wheree listing explicitly lists vegetarian options.

Mon11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Tue11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Wed11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Thu11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Fri11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Sat11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Sun11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
The Cardamom Pod restaurant

The Cardamom Pod

Southport · Brunch · Cafe

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

The Milkman's Daughter restaurant

The Milkman's Daughter

Mermaid Beach · Vegan · Vegetarian

The entire menu is vegetarian, with the venue describing itself as serving a 'modern brunch menu that is vegetarian, seasonal, and made with honesty and care'. The Good Food Gold Coast review confirms it's a vegetarian all-day menu. This is a structural fact: the kitchen is vegetarian by design.

Blendlove restaurant

Blendlove

Southport · Cafe · Brunch · €€

The entirely plant-based menu means all dishes are suitable for vegetarians as well. The venue focuses on whole, unprocessed ingredients and the staff accommodate dietary needs. This provides a high level of comfort for vegetarian diners.

Mon07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sat08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Sun08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Kuan Yin Tea House restaurant

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.

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed (per restaurantguru.com, but Facebook says closed now; conflicting, using restaurantguru.com data as more recent:
Gemelli Italian restaurant

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.

Mon6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tue6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu12:00pm - 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri12:00pm - 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat12:00pm - 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun12:00pm - 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Costa D'oro Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria restaurant

Costa D'oro Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Surfers Paradise · Italian · Pizza · €€

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

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriLunch: 11:30am – 3:30pm, Dinner: From 5:00pm
SatLunch: 11:30am – 3:30pm, Dinner: From 5:00pm
SunLunch: 11:30am – 3:30pm, Dinner: From 5:00pm
Curry Express 🥗 restaurant

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.

Mon09:00 to 23:59
Tue09:00 to 23:59
Wed09:00 to 23:59
Thu09:00 to 23:59
Fri09:00 to 23:59
Sat09:00 to 23:59
Sun09:00 to 23:59
Mr PP's Rooftop and Laneway restaurant

Mr PP's Rooftop and Laneway

Southport · Italian · Pizza · €€

Many dishes are marked with a vegetarian icon on the menu, including antipasti, pastas, pizzas, salads, and desserts. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible.

Mon12pm-10pm (Kitchen 8:30pm)
Tue12pm-10pm (Kitchen 8:30pm)
Wed12pm-10pm (Kitchen 8:30pm)
Thu12pm-10pm (Kitchen 8:30pm)
Fri12pm-11pm (Kitchen 9pm)
Sat12pm-11pm (Kitchen 9pm)
Sun12pm-10pm (Kitchen 8:00pm)
Minari restaurant

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.

Mon11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Tue11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Wed11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Thu11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Fri11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sat11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun5:00pm - 8:00pm
Spice Venue restaurant

Spice Venue

Surfers Paradise · Indian · €€

AGFG lists vegetarian options and the menu has a substantial vegetarian section including paneer dishes, dal, vegetable korma, and vegetable biryani. Staff accommodate vegetarian requests, but the kitchen handles meat and vegetarian dishes side by side.

Mon11 AM - 10:30 PM
Tue11 AM - 10:30 PM
Wed11 AM - 10:30 PM
Thu11 AM - 10:30 PM
Fri11 AM - 10:30 PM
Sat11 AM - 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM - 10:30 PM
Ya3ani Manoushi & Falafel Gold Coast restaurant

Ya3ani Manoushi & Falafel Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise · Middle Eastern · Brunch

The menu centres on vegetarian staples like falafel, manoush with zaatar and cheese, labneh, salads, and an entire Falafel Platter. Reviewers note the plates are 'all vegetarian'. Served from a shared kitchen with meat options (sujuk, lahme pizza); cross-contamination risk is present but manageable.

Mon08:00 A.M - 03:00 P.M
Tue09:00 A.M - 03:00 P.M
Wed08:00 A.M - 03:00 P.M
Thu09:00 A.M - 03:00 P.M
Fri08:00 A.M - 03:00 P.M
Sat08:00 A.M - 03:00 P.M
Sun09:00 A.M - 03:00 P.M
Fratello Italian restaurant

Fratello Italian

Labrador · Italian · Pizza · €€

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

MonClosed
Tue5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sun5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Garden Kitchen & Bar restaurant

Garden Kitchen & Bar

Broadbeach · Australian · €€€€

The First Table listing notes 'Vegetarian options' are available. The menu is not marked per dish and the kitchen is shared. No dedicated equipment or staff training is mentioned. Confirm with staff which dishes are suitable.

Mon5pm - 10pm
Tue5pm - 10pm
Wed5pm - 10pm
Thu5pm - 10pm
Fri5pm - 10pm
Sat12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 10pm
Sun12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 10pm
Iyara Thai Restaurant restaurant

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.

Mon5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Tue5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Wed5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Thu5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Fri5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sat5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sun5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
La Calabrese Italian Restaurant Lunch and Dinner restaurant

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.

MonDinner 5.00-8.30PM
TueDinner 5.00-8.30PM
WedDinner 5.00-8.30PM
ThuDinner 5.00-8.30PM
FriLunch 12.00-4.00PM, Dinner 5.00-8.30PM
SatLunch 12.00-4.00PM, Dinner 5.00-8.30PM
SunLunch 12.00-4.00PM, Dinner 5.00-8.30PM
MĀRE Restaurant by La Luna restaurant

MĀRE Restaurant by La Luna

Main Beach · Fine dining · Mediterranean

The a la carte menu marks several dishes as vegetarian (v), including red pepper romesco, crispy zucchini flower, burnt butter mushroom open raviolo, and cauliflower steak. The menu also lists a dessert (campari white chocolate coconut truffles) that is GF/DF but not explicitly V-marked. A shared kitchen with meat and seafood is used, so vegetarian dishes are clearly available but cross-contact is possible. Staff awareness has not been independently confirmed.

Shiraz - Best Persian Restaurant + Bar Gold Coast restaurant

Shiraz - Best Persian Restaurant + Bar Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise · Middle Eastern · Vegan

The food menu has a dedicated 'Vegan Vegetarian' section, and the venue's own site lists vegetarian options. A customer review mentions the waiter was helpful with dietary requirements including vegetarian. No dedicated kitchen or fryer is noted; dishes are prepared in a shared kitchen.