Coastal Menu
Explore a seasonally-crafted menu where Gold Coast seafood, beachside grazing, and breeze card lounge snacks are designed to flow effortlessly between the dining room and our outdoor poker tables.
From ocean-fresh starters to breeze card lounge snacks tailored for offline poker, every plate at The House & Hearth is designed for relaxed conversation, friendly chip play, and the glow of the Gold Coast horizon.
Our coastal chefs showcase the best of the Pacific with plates that balance freshness, texture, and the unhurried pace of the shoreline. Each signature is crafted to move seamlessly from seated dining to a relaxed stroll through the breeze card lounge.
Line-caught barramundi over lemon myrtle coal, served with smoked tomato shells, grilled baby fennel, and a seaweed citrus crumble.
Gluten-free · Dairy-optional · Nut-aware
Slow-poached lobster folded through hand-cut linguine, coastal olive oil, confit garlic, and a bright shellfish reduction finished with preserved lemon.
Contains gluten · Dairy-free on request
Pan-roasted snapper dusted with coastal chermoula, charred citrus, roasted carrots, and a pearl couscous salad with herbs from our rooftop garden.
Nut-aware · Dairy-free
Designed for sharing across the table or between friends moving between the dining room and the outdoor poker tables, our starters keep conversation flowing and hands comfortably free for cards and chips.
Local prawns on crushed ice with coastal herb aioli, finger lime pearls, and charcoal citrus wedges.
Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut-free
Lightly crisped calamari rings with sea salt, chilli dust, and a preserved lemon yoghurt dip.
Gluten-aware · Dairy-containing dip, dairy-free option available
Natural, coastal mignonette, and grilled garlic-kelp butter oysters served by the half-dozen.
Gluten-free · Contains dairy in grilled style
Wood-fired flatbreads with whipped feta, marinated olives, and roasted capsicum relish.
Vegetarian · Contains gluten and dairy · Nut-aware
Hearty coastal mains that pair beautifully with a slow sunset and the gentle rhythm of chips across the felt. Portions can be adjusted for guests moving between full dining and the breeze card lounge.
Chef-selected reef fish over ironbark coals with charred broccolini, smoked garlic mash, and a caper-kelp dressing.
Gluten-free · Dairy-optional · Nut-aware
Prawns, market fish, and mussels in a coconut lime broth with jasmine rice, coastal herbs, and charred pineapple.
Gluten-free · Dairy-free
Smoked cauliflower, chickpeas, and spiced tomato with golden raisins, toasted seeds, and citrus yoghurt.
Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Contains dairy and seeds
Many mains can be split into half portions so guests can enjoy a relaxed plate before settling into the breeze card lounge for coastal offline poker.
Served directly in the breeze card lounge and around the outdoor poker tables, these light bites are designed so players can enjoy flavourful food while keeping their focus, cards, and tournament chips neatly in play.
Hand-cut root vegetable crisps and sea salt potatoes with smoked seaweed salt and coastal herb dip.
Gluten-aware · Vegetarian · Dairy-free dip available
Bite-sized brioche sliders with grilled fish or halloumi, crisp slaw, and citrus aioli in card-friendly portions.
Contains gluten and dairy · Nut-aware
Spiced chickpea fritters with coastal yoghurt, mint, and pickled cucumber ribbons.
Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Contains dairy
Individual cups of seasonal vegetables with tahini-citrus dip; ideal beside poker tables and chip stacks.
Vegan · Gluten-free · Contains sesame
Vibrant, shareable sides that brighten seafood mains and add colour to any offline poker evening, whether you are dining indoors or relaxing in the breeze card lounge.
Broccolini, beans, and zucchini with garlic oil, toasted seeds, and lemon zest.
Vegan · Gluten-free · Contains seeds
Heirloom tomatoes, torn herbs, coastal olives, and whipped vegan feta.
Vegan · Gluten-free · Nut-free
Oven-roasted with smoked paprika and kelp salt, served with citrus yoghurt.
Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Contains dairy
Shaved cabbage, carrot, and herbs tossed in a coconut lime dressing.
Vegan · Gluten-free · Contains coconut
Created for younger guests who are discovering the coast for the first time, our waterside menu keeps nutrition in view while making every plate approachable, colourful, and fun.
Small grilled fish portions with steamed greens and baked potato wedges.
Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut-free
Small pasta shells in a hidden-vegetable tomato sauce with grated cheese on the side.
Vegetarian · Contains gluten and dairy
Crunchy vegetables, hummus, and grilled flatbread, perfect for small hands.
Vegetarian · Nut-aware · Contains gluten and sesame
Families are welcome to enjoy the restaurant while the card room remains focused on calm, respectful coastal offline poker.
Our card room refreshments are crafted for clarity and focus during coastal offline poker sessions. Every drink is non-alcoholic, layered with coastal botanicals, and served with lids or low-profile glassware to keep chip stacks and poker tables clean.
Pressed citrus, coastal mineral water, and a light sea salt mist over crushed ice.
Non-alcoholic · Gluten-free · Vegan
Cold-brew hibiscus tea, native berries, and sparkling spring water.
Non-alcoholic · Gluten-free · Caffeine-light
House ginger syrup, lime, and chilled soda in a tall glass.
Non-alcoholic · Gluten-free · Vegan
Selection of peppermint, lemon myrtle, and chamomile served warm in the lounge or beside poker tables.
Non-alcoholic · Gluten-free · Caffeine-free options
Coastal lightness meets pastry craft in desserts that echo the tides, the clouds, and the golden hour that settles over the breeze card lounge.
Mini tartlets with rotating market fruit, vanilla bean cream, and a crisp pastry shell.
Vegetarian · Contains gluten, dairy, and eggs
Silky coconut panna cotta with lime, roasted pineapple, and toasted coconut shards.
Gluten-free · Contains dairy and coconut
Swirls of crisp meringue, sea-salt caramel, and blue citrus cream inspired by the shoreline.
Gluten-free · Contains eggs and dairy
Bright sorbet with native lemon myrtle and chilled seasonal fruit.
Vegan · Gluten-free · Nut-free
Every section of our menu clearly highlights allergen-friendly pathways so guests can enjoy seafood dining, breeze card lounge snacks, and card room refreshments with confidence.
Before placing an order, please speak directly with your server about any allergies or dietary requirements. For highly specific needs, you are welcome to contact us in advance through the Contact Us page so our chefs can prepare.
While we take extensive care, our kitchen handles common allergens. We cannot guarantee an environment completely free from trace elements.
The House & Hearth partners with local fishers, growers, and coastal producers to ensure that every plate and every breeze card lounge snack respects the environment that surrounds our Gold Coast home.
Our seafood is sourced from fisheries that align with Australian sustainability guidelines, with an emphasis on seasonal species, low-impact practices, and full catch traceability.
From herbs and vegetables to citrus and grains, we partner with growers across the region, weaving their produce into our dining menus and card lounge offerings.
Our coastal offline poker experience is built around respect for the ocean, for our guests, and for the calm, social nature of friendly chip play.