Movie World and The Loose Moose, Gold Coast

Previously:

Woodroffe Hotel, Gold Coast

When we are talking about Gold Coast, beside their lively vibe, the dynamic of Surfers Paradise and tropical breeze.  In this town, you can find some fun, excitement and thrill, all of these emotions in this one famous Warner Bros theme park, Movie World.  We can easily spend a good whole day here.  If you have been to Disneyland or Universal Studio, Movie World cannot compare to any of those.  But hey, if you are a fan of Warner Bros characters or if there is some inner child somewhere inside you, this place is great with its own features.

Loose Moose was the one I mentioned on my previous post.  This restaurant serves great piece of grilled meat with a nice and funky setting and ambience.  Although, the place reflects more for adult with all those dim lightings, but my kids were enjoying their time and food in this place too. 

Eye fillet $49

Apologies for the low quality of picture.  I was only using camera from my phone and the light was very dim.  But the photo cannot justify the taste of the food though.  They served one of the best steaks I have ever tried.  The meat was tender and juicy.  Their mashed potato was creamy and simply yummm. 

 

Half rack pork ribs $46

The ribs were fell off the bones and bashed with heap of BBQ sauce.  They were finger lickin' good too. 

 

Cheeseburger pizza

The Loose Moose
75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach

Ph: 07 5613 2356

Open: 12pm - 1am (on weekends, the shop opens at 11am)

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Gold Coast:

Laurieton, NSW

Woodroffe Hotel, Gold Coast

Previously:

Driving Trip to Gold Coast From Sydney

From Coffs Harbour, it takes another three and half hours' drive to Gold Coast.  In here, we stayed at a pretty new hotel in Southport area with contemporary style rooms, this hotel is named Woodcroffe Hotel. 

The room is pretty simple but super clean.  They also serve basic breakfast menus but are delicious.  The first day, I had an avocado toast and grilled salmon served with steamed rice on the second day.  The price is reasonable and quite filling too. 

It is only a short post about the hotel, please keep on reading the next post for one of the best steak restaurants we had while we’re here.  Stay tuned and see you soon.  Octie Appetie…

Scooby- Doo van in real life

Salmon breakfast comes with bacon, scrambled egg, salad and rice or toast $24

Avocado smash $19.50

Woodroffe Hotel

22 White Street, Southport QLD

Ph: 07 5655 0465

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Movie World and The Loose Moose, Gold Coast

Gold Coast - Australia

When it comes to Gold Coast...People might only imagine of the long white sandy beach, summer sun, beers and theme parks. But you know what??? The food in here is pretty good too. Fresh seafood, small funky cafes and Japanese restaurants almost in every corner of the street.

Well, we were there for 4 days, lets see what we had. Doesnt seems alot, does it!!! anyway hope this would help bucking up your idea while you there. So Octie Appetie...

Pancake in Paradise

3046 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Ph: (07) 5592 0330 ‎

Just opposite the Watermark Hotel from the rear door.

A very typical American-like cafe with colorful hot air balloon-decor reminding me that we always be kid at heart after all . The service wasn't that prompt but hey, it worths the wait.

 Vanilla Milkshake $5.95

Chicken Parmigiana $24.95

$9.50 all you can eat pancake deal

Yamagen Japanese Restaurant

QT Gold Coast Hotel

7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
(07) 5584 1200

Opening Hours:

Monday - Saturday

5:30pm - 9:30pm

A Japanese fine dining specialised in traditional Japanese cuisine, from fresh Sushi to sizzling Teppanyaki. Its little bit pricy but that what you pay for the top-quality ingredients, cozy ambience, and extremely friendly service.

Gyu Tataki (seared beef served with lime ponzu sauce) $16

Chicken Tatsusa Age (Japanese style crispy fried chicken with salad and mayonaisse) $14.50



I personally like this dish, crispy on the outside, still tender inside and really tasty...

Sakana Saikyo Yaki (grilled saikyo miso marinated sea bass) $13

Sukiyaki (minimum 2 people) $69

Finely sliced grain fed beef with vegetables simmered in a sweet sukiyaki sauce and raw egg

With the raw eggs, my own instinct told me to just simply crack the egg into the boiling pot but then later we found out that it wasn't the right way to have it. How embarassed!! Traditionally, we should crack the egg into the separate bowl, give a bit of whisk and once the beef is cooked to your liking then we just dip it with the egg ....

Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast

3032 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217

Ph: (07) 55 888 333

Dinner Buffet @Watermark Hotel, Surfer Paradise $49

Unlimited Oysters, Crab, Prawns... well you name it!!!

Sea World

Seafood Basket, Fish and Chips, Angus Beef Burger all come with chips around $12-$15
Onion rings (small) $7 @Top Terrace Food Court, at the main entrance Sea World

If you guys have ever been to Sea World, you might notice that when the lunch time comes, the food court at the main entrance become hectic and guess what!! We were one of those crowd hunting for the food.. Obviously there were 1 shop that has the longest queue.. As a common sense, we immediately joined the line. cos it clearly gotta be goooood...

Finally the wait was over, we got what we ordered, they were looked sooooo mouth-watering.. Yes, we were all excited by their presentation.

After the first bite on my burger, all my expectation was ruined so hard.. The patty was dry and tasteless, the worst part was, not even a drip of sauce given. The chips were soaky. Spending nearly $70 plus the wait I feel completely ripped off and I miss my Whoppers..

Dolphin's show

I was lucky seeing him awake hahaha...

Hazel Tea Shop

Shop 8, Chevron Renaissance,

3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard QLD 4217

Ph: (07) 5503 0266

Opening Hours:

Open 7 days 11:30am - 10:00 pm

Taiwanese restaurant serving simple dishes as well as bubble milk tea. One of the branch is well located in the heart of Surfers Paradise. For me this restaurant was definitely the highlight of the trip. We just love every dishes we had especially the minced pork on rice with egg and meatball..

Chicken Teppanyaki with Pepper Sauce $12.50

Beef Hot Pot Set with Miso Soup Base $12.50

Deep Fried Chicken $8

Fried Pork with Spring Onion in Soy Sauce $12.50

Minced Pork on Rice $6.50

Tofu Teppanyaki with Pepper Sauce $12.50

Movie World

Top: Ham & Cheese Croissant, Bottom: Chocolate Eclair from Arthur's Bakery

Baskin Robbins

One of the branch Surfers Paradise - Cavill Mall

Shop 1 A, Paradise Centre, Cavill Mall

Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217
Phone: 07 5538 8644

Old Fashioned Butter Pecan, Rum Raisin, Peanut Butter 'N Chocolate, Lemon Sorbet

We bought those "buy one get one free" ice creams from Baskin Robins using the coupon of the booklet that loaded with heaps of discount vouchers. Try to check it out in the tourist information booth normally available in most hotels.

Japanese Restaurant

Some random Japanese restaurant along the Surfers Paradise Boulevard.

Miso Soup

Spicy Pork Ramen

Beef Gyu Don

Eel and Egg katsu don-like

Egg Noodle served with Pork and Vegetable soup

Here's what they look like from outside

Vibe Hotel Gold Coast
42 Ferny Avenue
QLD 4217
(07) 5539 0444

Here are some views from our hotel.