Gold Coast Food Guide | Seafood Feasts, Bagel Bliss & Greek Magic 🌊🍴

1️⃣ Elk Espresso – Jay Chou’s Brunch Spot! 💰 $30pp, stuffed to the brim! 🍳 Must-Order: Super Shrooms + Bacon: Crispy mixed mushrooms + smoky bacon avalanche. Steak & Eggs: Juicy Aussie steak (medium-rare!) with runny eggs—carnivore breakfast goals. ⚠️ Skip: Salmon Hash (bitter greens might divide the crowd). 2️⃣ O Bagel – Beachside Bagel Heaven 🔥 Locals queue for this! 🥯 Pro Moves: Savory Pick: Sesame bagel + “Drop the Beef” (slow-cooked Aussie beef). Sweet Fix: Blueberry cream cheese + spinach-cheddar bagel. 🌴 Bonus: Grab their Insta-red packaging for a picnic at nearby Surfers Paradise! 3️⃣ Hot Shott – Spanish Vibes, 4.7 Google Stars 🇪🇸 Hit List: Olla Caliente: Spanish baked eggs with jamón, beans, and sourdough—lick-the-plate goodness. Slider Trio: Three mini burgers (beef, chicken, pulled pork)—variety is spicy. 🍧 Acai Bowl: Creamy, Instagrammable, and guilt-free. 4️⃣ Omeros Bros – Sunset Seafood Splurge 💰 ~$80pp, but views are priceless! 🦪 Stars: Cheese-Baked Oysters: Gooey, briny, golden perfection. Surf & Turf: Tender steak + tiger prawns + silky mash. 🍠 Hidden Gem: Sweet potato fries with secret dipping sauce—addictive. 5️⃣ Xenia Main Beach – Santorini on the Coast 🇬🇷 Greek Goddess Energy: Saganaki Flaming Cheese: Fire show + salty cheese dip—OVO. Paidakia Lamb Chops: Fall-off-the-bone tender, zero gaminess. 🐙 Calamari: Crispy squid + lemon + chilled Assyrtiko wine = summer vibes. ⚠️ Book ahead—walk-ins rarely score tables! #GoldCoastEats #SeafoodLovers #BrunchGoals #GreekFeast #TravelAustralia #FoodieParadise