The epitome of a modern bar and grill concept, kōst boasts Australia’s first two-metre Mibrasa charcoal bar and grill and has taken over three previous tenancies on Oracle Boulevard to create one sprawling venue and a striking outdoor pavilion; encompassing a stunning 130-seat restaurant and 50 seats for cocktail-style dining. kōst seamlessly blends elevated bar and grill cuisine with playful cocktails, fine wine and live fuel cooking methods, to deliver a high-level sensory immersion experience. Speaking of design, almost everything in kōst has been carefully hand designed and procured—from the curved timber seats to the gold accented tableware to the stone tables with 'kōst' emblazoned on them.

Kōst Bar & Grill, Broadbeach: With everything from caviar bumps and freshly shucked oysters to deluxe seafood towers, newcomer Kōst has become a go-to for top-tier seafood on the Gold Coast. The snacks menu feature small plates like fancy fish fingers with smoked salmon roe and tartare, a bay lobster roll, and a fresh prawn cocktail. The Over Embers part of the menu sees the likes of whole market fish, octopus and king prawns cooked over flames, and for seafood lovers keen to splurge, there’s also a whole Australian wood-fired lobster, which you’ll need to pre-order 24 hours in advance.

Oh yes, Broadbeach’s standout gem is so much more than a (breathtakingly) pretty face, elegantly gliding on in last year and securing a rightful place on this list. This euro-chic vibing contemporary bar & grill boasts one of the city’s only charcoal wood-fire grills, meaning anything not already nailed down is treated to that signature flame kissed treatment. There’s an assortment of steak cuts to acquaint yourself with, including a signature Dry Age Steak if you’re feeling a little lot extra.Where: 3 Oracle Blvd, Broadbeach

Reinventing the Gold Coast barbieIt took three years to create Kost Bar and Grill – and three premises. The fact that owner Dave Galvin created a space big enough for 180 diners (130 seated in the restaurant and another 50 at the bar) speaks volumes about the rising popularity of a Gold Coast foodie holiday. Located in Food Central – Broadbeach – Kost Bar and Grill cooks most of its dishes on an enormous charcoal grill, overseen by a chef who’s worked in Moscow, Jakarta, Paris and London.

Broadbeach’s newest hatted restaurant brings a fabulous fusion of dining, drinking, design, fire and music to the mix. Many of the dishes at KOST are cooked over embers of the two-metre long charcoal grill - think premium cuts seared over iron bark for unique flavours, complemented by blackened cabbage and smoked eggplant. Take a seat in the sleek interior or enjoy a twilit dinner at alfresco seating on the Oracle Boulevard.

One of the best new restaurants to hit the buzzing Broadbeach scene is Köst; a venue that blends dining, drinking, fire and music. Inspired by the coastline where earth, sea and sky converge, the team behind Köst set out to bring an immersive, sensory experience to the GC scene. This contemporary new 180-seater bar and restaurant plans to elevate the local foodie scene with a core focus on “fire-kissed” dishes.

Sophistication meets modern flair at Kost Bar and Grill, situated in The Kitchens precinct. This chic and Instagrammable restaurant offers a refined setting with brushed golds, soft pinks, and plush seating. The dishes here are the epitome of romance refined and the menu takes advantage of the restaurant's oceanside locale, with delicious seafood in abundance.

Location: Oracle Boulevard, BroadbeachStyle: Modern Australian bar and grillPerfect For: Group dinners, Friday nights out, food & wine lovers. Why Locals Love It:One of the newest hotspots on the Gold Coast, Kōst is making serious waves. The space is gorgeous — coastal luxe meets open-fire cooking — and the food is as bold as the branding.

Location: The Oracle Boulevard, Shop 1355/3 Oracle Bvd, Broadbeach, QLD 4218 Ph: (07) 5621 2855. Comparatively new, but already considered one of the top restaurants on the Gold Coast, Kost has a lot going for it. Firstly, it’s a bit of a looker.