Nineteen at The Star is the jewel of luxury hotel The Darling and has earned a stellar reputation for dining at its finest. Under the culinary direction of experience chef Michael Crosbie, Nineteen continues to wow diners with a menu that uses simplicity to celebrate quality produce. Expect dishes like grilled Patagonian toothfish with jamon consomme, woodfired Moreton Bay bugs with garlic butter crumb, and duck gnocchi with Jerusalem artichoke crisps and pecorino cheese. Enjoy the sunset or soak up the glittering skyline by night as you indulge in a decadent feast. If you’re really keen to make the most of your time at Nineteen, Spritz Saturdays is an excellent place to start.

Cutting-edge Japanese dining spot Kiyomi has recently unveiled a brand-new look, continuing to serve up its famed offering of melt-in-your-mouth sashimi, meticulously plated sushi and expertly crafted cocktails. This intimate Japanese fine dining space delivers one of the Gold Coast’s most incredible food experiences, overseen by renowned head chef Winson Law and his team, who take a unique approach to Japanese cuisine to create a truly innovative culinary journey. Expect to delight your taste buds with the likes of Hiramasa kingfish miso ceviche with crispy potato and green chilli, and dry-aged Wollemi duck breast with radicchio, citrus and wasabi duck jus, or go all out with the memorable omakase experience. 

If it’s silky pasta that makes your heart beat faster, Cucina Vivo dishes up exquisite Italian food, top-notch wine and plenty of charm. Diners are  treated to a mouth-watering a la carte menu featuring heavenly housemade pastas, flame-licked woodfired pizzas, and the likes of bistecca Florentine and garlic-and-herb Queensland bay lobster, cooked to perfection on the woodfired grill. In true Italian style, Cucina Vivo is dialling up the fine dining experience with an Italian Long Lunch on Saturday July 27, where the luxury of a pristine poolside setting will pair up with the warmth of traditional Italian hospitality.

Adding to an already expansive array of eating options at The Star, Uncle Su delivers much-loved Cantonese dishes with elevated refinements. Under the expert eye of executive chef Song Yao Su, the menu is packed with toothsome morsels drawing inspiration from his globe-trotting career that spans tenures from Hong Kong to Las Vegas. Enjoy an array of dishes that mix Chinese tradition with modern Australian cuisine, such as Kowloon-style snow crab and mud crab, and stir-fried Australian green-lip abalone, coming together for an experience that’s simultaneously fresh and decadent.

To view menus and book, jump to The Star Gold Coast website.

This article was created in partnership with our friends at The Star Gold Coast. The Star practises responsible service of alcohol.