Backbone Bar | Restaurant Gold Coast

  The Gold Coast is best known for its golden beaches and theme parks, however there is a new attraction. There are plenty of boutique bars, hidden bars and rooftop bars that are popping up quicker than ever. The Gold Coast is growing rapidly, and with it the nightlife and drinking scene is growing. Now, the difference between a restaurant and a bar has grown quite blurry; bars are not what they used to be. Gold Coast bars are serving up delicious, restaurant quality food and even better drinks. The reason we go to a bar can vary, however there is one thing they all have in common…we go there to enjoy ourselves. Here are some tips on how to enjoy your evening in Gold Coast Bars. What are you after? Know what it is you are looking for. There are hundreds of Gold Coast bars that are all different from each other. Some bars serve whiskeys, where some serve martinis and cocktails. Some bars serve American style food, where other serve Asian style eats. Are you wanting to spend an hour ...

When you’re on The Gold Coast and looking for a great restaurant experience one of the best places to visit is The Backbone Restaurant and Bar at Tugun. This is one establishment that is dedicated to ensuring each and every customer has the best possible eating out experience. Whether you on holiday and from out of town or a local you’ll be treated like family in the locally owned and run establishment that’s dedicated to providing the very best in local food, wine and beer with a wonderful Asian twist. Their Japanese chef Megumi and his team create everything to order for you. This ensures they are giving you the best possible meals and snacks from fresh local produce and top quality ingredients selected from around Australia, Asia and the world. At The Backbone bar and Gold Coast Restaurant , their aim is to provide the perfect spot for you, your friends and family to unwind and enjoy great company in a stress free comfortable and affordable environment. Their policy is to be loy...

Whether you eat out for a nice treat on special occasions, have a busy lifestyle, so find dining out in a Gold Coast restaurant a convenient option or are on holiday and want to sample some of the fine foods Restaurants The Gold Coast offers, here are a few tips that can help make your dinning easier more enjoyable and healthier. Manage your portions Most Gold Coast restaurants serve large portions, often they are bigger than the portions you would enjoy if eating at home. Order half portions or share a meal with a friend, another option is to ask for a doggie bag and take part of the meal home with you. Skip the bread offered at the start of the meal, unless it’s made there and a specialty of the house which means you should at least try it If you like a dessert, then consider dividing one up between friends or have some fresh fruit or a cheese platter. Maybe a special coffee with minimal cream! Try to avoid the option to upsize the meal or drinks as these combination meals a...

If you’re like most people you will enjoy dining out in a nice Gold Coast restaurant. The best way to ensure you get a table is to book early, as soon as you know you’ll be going out. That way you will surely to be accommodated in the restaurant you prefer. Some of the more popular restaurants are booked out weeks or even months ahead on special occasions such as mother’s day, Easter and long weekends. Other places you may find hard to get a renovation even a week before during their busy times. Often it’s a good idea to choose a quiet time for a special occasion to be sure you will get the best service. Reservation protocol is not too hard to learn and it can make dining out in your preferred upscale restaurant much easier. Some of the fine dining Gold Coast restaurants , don’t require reservations except on busy occasions. However, most establishments do and many even require you to make a reservation at any time. This is because it helps them plan the evening and ensure they have...

Dining out on The Gold Coast bar scene does not have to be unhealthy although most eating establishments go for eye appeal and taste over nutritional considerations; it’s not always the case. Restaurants with the most nutritional foods also tend to that have a fresh blackboard menu each day and rely on what’s fresh and seasonal in the local markets. Try these strategies for finding, healthy meals out on the Gold Coast: Check it out   You can find good healthy foods almost everywhere as people are now health conscious. The best way is to check out a restaurant or Gold Coast Bar before you go there. Most, quality places now post their menus on their websites, often with their nutritional values and descriptions so you know what you’re getting. By doing this you can choose the healthiest options and know beforehand what you want as well as any substitutions you require. To get the best of eating out make a game plan Before you head out, make a plan: Usually, it’s best if...

Gold Coast restaurants have come a long way over the last decade, what used to be acceptable is no longer tolerated by many people who expect a much higher standard of food quality and presentation than previously. When you’re looking for something special in a Gold Coast restaurant, one of the best ways is to take a food tour organised by the local tourist industry. These tours take you to restaurants that are just off the normal tourist route and specialise in high quality local, seasonal foods that you will not find in the normal run of the mill tourist type restaurants that like to offer a standard fare. If you’re adventurous “Foodie” type person who loves to find specialty items and exotic dishes prepared freshly by internationally renowned world class chefs, then you will certainly be able to find them in some of the Gold Coast restaurants . This March, foodies will be treated to an authentic Mexican Fiesta at Surfers care of the Citrique restaurant where their award winni...

When dining in a Gold Coast restaurant, there’s a few things that are expected of you, but dining etiquette is relaxed in most places, so join with the theme of the establishment you’re in. Some basic etiquette rules apply universally, so you will be able to feel comfortable in any setting: The things you should and shouldn’t do Be the Host Politely make it clear you’re the host by suggesting to the maitre d or waiting staff that “your guests” will order first or by offering your credit card Dress Accordingly You're expected to dress for the occasion, if you’re not sure, simply Google the establishment to find norm, but always dress so you feel relaxed, smart casual is normally acceptable Liquor Unless the establishment has their own boutique beer as many  restaurants on the Gold Coast now do, stick to wines, cocktails or sprits. Unless you really know your stuff and are paying the whole tab allow others to order the wine and hope they know what they are ordering O...

When going to a Gold Coast Restaurant, the best way to ensure you will have the best experience while there is to avoid the peak hour rush between 6 to 8 pm. If you’re in a good restaurant, a place that prepares all its food as freshly as possible, then you must expect a little waiting. Some of the ways you can check to see if you’re in a good, quality restaurant: The Bread A very good indicator of the quality of a restaurant is the bread they serve when you first arrive. If the bread is in house, warm and fresh and the butter is soft and spreadable and possibly blended with other interesting ingredients such as herbs or Dijon then you can expect they take pride in their food and the rest of the meal. If the bread is disappointing you can expect the rest of the meal to be similar. Check the Bathrooms before ordering The way a restaurant maintains its bathrooms are a good indicator of their overall cleanliness. If they take pride in their bathrooms chances are they are equal...

If you’re searching for the best restaurant on the Gold Coast you are going to have a great time, but it will be hard to decide which of the many hundreds of truly great eating housesare really the best. Some of these suggestions may help you find the best Gold Coast Restaurant for you: Decide on your Budget Before you start looking decide on how much you want to spend as there are good quality restaurants to suit most budgets. There is little point in going to a five star restaurant if you want to pay 1 star prices. You would be better waiting a while and saving up a bit more and really treating yourself than trying to get a bargain meal in a gourmet restaurant. The Gold Coast is still one of the greatest places in Australia to just hangout at the beach, but with an influx of new and exciting food venues as well as some internationally celebrated chefs, the Gold Coast has a wide range of sophisticated dining options. You can get a great taste sensation from one of the fabulou...