Red Hot Cod

Fresh off a slick revamp, this Burleigh Heads staple slings some of the sharpest coastal grub on the Gold Coast. Beachgoers chasing a post-swim feed are absolutely obsessed with the pristine, shatter-crisp batter on the local snapper and flake. Choose your weapon—battered, crumbed, or grilled—and take it straight to the sand. But here’s the real insider play. Alongside flawless calamari and a legendary chicken burger, the kitchen throws a wild, brilliant curveball: legit Indonesian fare. Surfers and sunbathers alike are dropping in just for a serious plate of *nasi goreng* or spring rolls dunked in rich satay sauce. Catch the wild $5 lunch deal before 3 PM. Top-tier seafood. Zero fuss.