4.7
- 4.8Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Energetic
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4.7
Noise • Energetic
Gold Coast
Best Food
Gold Coast
Healthy
Gold Coast
Romantic
North Gold Coast
Best Overall
North Gold Coast
Best Food
North Gold Coast
Best Service
North Gold Coast
Best Value
North Gold Coast
Great for brunch
North Gold Coast
Good for business meals
North Gold Coast
Healthy
North Gold Coast
Hot spot
North Gold Coast
Good for special occasions
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Gold Coast8 reviews
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Sunshine Coast2 reviews
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February 4, 2026
The roundup features TARA Far East Dining & Bar as a new waterfront dining spot in Hope Island, serving Asian fusion dishes including lobster buns and Phuket curry. It describes the venue as offering elevated dining without pretension.
Published in Inside Gold Coast
January 27, 2026
TARA Far East Dining & Bar is highlighted as a new Hope Island restaurant offering Asian fusion dishes, harbour views and elevated dining in a relaxed setting. The roundup mentions its lobster buns and Phuket curry.
Published in Inside Gold Coast
August 20, 2025
Tara Far East Dining is one of the Palate Passport stops, offering golden barramundi and chips or crispy chicken karaage with teriyaki.
Published in Inside Gold Coast
August 4, 2025
Tara Far East Dining & Bar in Hope Island serves Asian fusion dishes, including lobster buns and Phuket curry, with harbour views. The article describes it as an elevated yet relaxed dining spot.
Published in Inside Gold Coast
June 30, 2025
Tara Far East Dining & Bar is described as a new Hope Island waterfront restaurant serving Asian fusion, with harbour views and a luxe-meets-laid-back design. The guide highlights dishes including lobster buns and Phuket curry.
Published in Inside Gold Coast
June 4, 2025
TARA Far East Dining & Bar is described as a new waterfront restaurant in Hope Island serving Asian fusion, with harbour views and dishes including lobster buns and Phuket curry. The article highlights its coastal-inspired design and elevated but relaxed dining.
Published in Inside Gold Coast
April 28, 2025
TARA Far East Dining & Bar is described as a new Hope Island waterfront restaurant serving Asian fusion dishes, with harbour views and a coastal-opulent design. The article highlights dishes including lobster buns and Phuket curry.
Published in Inside Gold Coast
April 22, 2025
TARA Far East Dining & Bar opened at Sanctuary Cove in January 2025, serving Asian fusion cuisine in a coastal-chic venue with panoramic views. The article highlights signature dishes including Phuket Toothfish Curry and a lobster roll bun mee.
Published in Inside Gold Coast
Saturday lunch is a standout time at Tara, guests specifically praise their Saturday lunch visits for fresh, well‑presented dishes and a lovely waterfront setting.
Guests commonly describe the portions as satisfying, several reviews call the servings "great" or "good without being too big."
Yes, Tara is a lovely choice for date night, with a softly lit, coastal‑inspired dining room and multiple guests reporting anniversary and couples visits as memorable evenings.
Yes, Tara offers outdoor seating on the marina/waterside; guests praise dining outside in Queensland weather and call the outdoor area buzzy and full of atmosphere.
Tara is a vibrant, coastal‑inspired spot with soft lighting, ocean tones and a theatrical bar, guests describe it as stylish, relaxed and welcoming, great for celebratory meals or long lunches.
Business casual, aim for neat, polished attire that’s comfortable and not formal.
Lunch is the best time to go to Tara, its daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm lunch service, waterfront setting and sunny outdoor seating make it ideal for a relaxed, leisurely meal.
Yes, Tara is family-friendly: guests note that the team are "anamored with kids, " and reviewers describe family visits and celebrations as welcoming and well supported by staff.
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