Tasting Menu
A curated tasting experience, inspired by the works in our current gallery exhibition, offered in five and nine course experiences with optional tailored wine pairings.
Palette Restaurant
Inspired by the art around us, our dining room offers an experience that celebrates creativity, flavour, and the Gold Coast lifestyle.
Hours
Wed – Sat
- Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm
- Dinner from 5:00pm
Closed Sun, Mon & Tue
Cuisine
Modern Australian
Seasonal menus with local produce and gallery-inspired plates.
Location
HOTA Gallery
Ground Level,
135 Bundall Road,
Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217Bookings
Recommended
Book online or call the venue for groups.
A place for celebration and entertaining
Nestled within the heart of HOTA, Palette is a fine dining restaurant unlike any other, where every plate is inspired not just by season, but by the art that surrounds it. Rather than follow trends or quarterly changes, our menus shift with the major exhibitions on display, turning culinary expression into a mirror of the gallery’s evolving stories.
Menus
Seasonal menus updated regularly. View online or download as PDF.
Vegetarian Tasting Menu
An immersive vegetarian tasting menu drawing inspiration from our current gallery exhibition, offered in five and nine course experiences with optional tailored wine pairings.
Prix Fixe Menu
Our prix fixe menu offers a selection of thoughtfully designed dishes, for a relaxed and seamless dining experience, it’s an effortless way to enjoy some of our signature favourites.
Drinks Menu
Our drinks program brings together an award-winning wine list featuring celebrated local producers and renowned international estates, alongside crafted cocktails and an extensive selection of premium spirits. Whether paired with dinner or enjoyed on their own, each selection has been thoughtfully chosen to complement the experience at the table.
Christmas at Palette
Celebrate the season with a festive feast at HOTA. Gather your people and enjoy thoughtfully crafted Christmas menus, seasonal flavours and exceptional hospitality.
Courses
3 course share-style
Pairing
3 hour beverage package
Availability
Sat 5, Sat 12 & Sat 19 Dec From 5:00pm
Dining Experiences and Workshops
$60.00 – $110.00
HOTA Signature HighTea
Join us on Level 5 for our Signature High Tea, an indulgent experience set high above the city with sweeping views that make every sip and bite even more special. Savour a refined selection of handcrafted sweet and savoury delights, thoughtfully curated to delight every palate. Sip on premium Tavalon tea or toast the occasion with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne as you unwind in the elegant surrounds of Palette’s rooftop setting. With limited seating available and sessions offered exclusively on Sundays, High Tea is the perfect way to elevate your weekend ritual. Please note: Our high tea offering cannot be adapted to a lactose-free option.
- Date
- Sun 9 Aug - Sun 27 Dec
- Time
- 120 mins
Gallery
Dine before the show
Enrich your evening with a pre-show dining experience at Palette Restaurant, where award-winning cuisine and impeccable service set the tone for an unforgettable night at HOTA.
Visit Palette
We'd love to have you join us. Whether it's a casual lunch, a special occasion dinner, or a private event, we look forward to welcoming you.
Opening Hours
Lunch
Wed – Sat 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner
Wed – Sat From 5:00pm
Closed
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
(Extended hours during major events)
Location & Parking
Ground Level
HOTA Gallery
135 Bundall Road
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Parking
Limited parking onsite, 4 hours free on registration
