Loving our Area Guide? Discover the best places to drink, dine, shop and play in your neighbourhood on our website. If you’re in the market for a sea change, you may even find the next suburb to call home. sitchu.com.au/suburb-guides Norté This fire-driven restaurant has centred its menu around a custom-built hearth, spanning raw dishes, bar snacks, masa (corn-based plates), mains, sides and dessert. The interiors are warm yet understated, and the bar features an extensive selection of wine, mezcal and tequila. Soak Bathhouse Soak Bathhouse’s communal baths encourage you to make your weekly wellness session a social affair. You’ll find magnesium pools, spas, cold plunges, saunas and steam rooms to flit between. Lars Bar & Grill Lars Bar & Grill exudes laid-back energy, with a menu grounded in simplicity and modern cooking. Expect local line-caught fish, award-winning local beef and the region’s coastal flavours. Shop 1, 2217 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach EAT DRINK 2217 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach Bam Bam Bakehouse Bam Bam’s pastry cabinet is a true thing of beauty. Think hot custard and jam croissants, mango and cheesecake croissant baskets and delicate strawberry tarts. 2519 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach @lars.barandgrill The Milkman’s Daughter The Milkman’s Daughter might be a go-to for its top-tier brunch fare, but its La Marzocco machine (and skilled baristas) also make a mean brew. The wholesome, seasonal vegetarian menu also features vegan and gluten-free options, alongside a wide range of alternative lattes. 2/43 Alfred Street, Mermaid Beach Shop 20, Pacific Square, 2532–2540 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach @norte.restaurant @soak.bathhouse @bambam_bakehouse @themilkmansdaughter_gc PLAY Mermaid Beach SITCHU MAGAZINE Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach This 2km stretch of sand is ideal for a dip, surf or beach stroll, with a patrolled swimming area offering extra peace of mind for families. It’s also home to the Mermaid Beach Surf Club, which is known as a central community hub.
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