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Il Barocco Restaurant

Suite 11/94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia

Recommended by 9 people

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Suite 11/94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia

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+61 7 5509 8000
HoursMonday: 7:30 – 10:30 AM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 7:30 – 10:30 AM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 – 10:30 AM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 7:30 – 10:30 AM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Friday: 7:30 – 10:30 AM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 7:30 – 10:30 AM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 – 10:30 AM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Il Barocco Restaurant

Overlooking the Imperial Hotel pool, Il Barocco delivers an unhurried, Italian-accented escape on the Gold Coast. Guests drift in for the seafood buffet—mounds of chilled bugs, prawns, and oysters shucked clean and steadily replenished—or settle into the dining room for a quiet à la carte rhythm. The kitchen handles rich seafood chowder, tender skirt steak, and crispy-skin salmon with practiced ease, while warm focaccia lands fresh from the oven. Floor staff steer the room with natural sprezzatura, pacing the table from custom evening cocktails through to a loaded dessert bar stocked with creamy tiramisu.

  • Seafood & Dessert Buffet: Chilled bugs, prawns, oysters, and hot carvery dishes are continuously replenished alongside a dedicated dessert bar.
  • Dual-Format Dining: Tables can choose between the multi-station buffet and a seated menu of rich chowder, pasta, and seared salmon.
  • Poolside Hospitality: Attentive floor teams orchestrate celebratory meals and resort breakfasts overlooking the hotel pool.
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Why Dine at Il Barocco Restaurant

Discover why diners choose Il Barocco for lavish seafood feasts, fine à la carte dining, and memorable celebrations.

  • Continuously Replenished Luxury Seafood Buffet

    Guests enjoy non-stop replenishments of chilled oysters, bug tails, prawns, and crab alongside a dedicated dessert station.

    There is no shortage of any food as the buffet is constantly replenished especially the highly popular seafood and dessert.

    Chris Ellenby

  • Substantial Fine À La Carte Offerings

    Beyond the expansive buffet, diners can choose rich à la carte dishes including house-made pastas, risottos, and tender steaks.

    Very fancy, yet the meals were substantial and satisfying, while being full of flavour.

    Kiara Borgonha

  • Pampered and Celebrated Milestone Care

    Attentive team members create milestone memories with thoughtful personal touches like custom birthday plates and serenades.

    Holly and her team even went above and beyond by bringing out a birthday dessert and singing to me. I felt so special!

    lilian

  • Relaxed Spoiling and Attentive Comfort

    Warm, pampering staff service ensures guests and their families feel relaxed, indulged, and royally looked after.

    The staff treated us like queens, and we felt very spoilt.

    Lyn Jacobs

  • Multi-Generational Group Occasions

    A versatile, well-curated dining format accommodates multigenerational groups and diverse palates with equal ease.

    A wonderful 3 course Sunday Lunch for a special occasion. Excellent service and a meal enjoyed by everyone in our mixed age group of seven people.

    Monica Cumming

  • Welcoming Setting for Family and Group Gatherings

    Warm hospitality and kid-friendly staff make gatherings seamless and comfortable for visiting groups and families alike.

    Staff great, food great, atmosphere great. They made the kids feel very welcome.

    Steven Crawford

Signature highlights from our seafood buffet and à la carte kitchen

  • Seafood Buffet

    I LOVE seafood & their buffet did not disappoint!

    Mary Borges-Moraes

  • Seafood Chowder

    We started with the chowder, which was spectacular—rich, perfectly seasoned, and packed with fresh seafood.

    Tyler Parker

  • Salmon

    For the main course, the salmon was cooked beautifully, boasting a crispy skin and a tender, flaky interior that melted in the mouth.

    Tyler Parker

  • Steak

    The highlight of the meal was the perfectly cooked steaks—juicy, tender, and cooked exactly to our liking.

    Mavis O'Hara

Other favorites

Decadent sweets, oven-fresh starters, and savory accompaniments

  • Tiramisu

    I loved the tiramisu on the dessert bar; it was rich and creamy.

    Karen Bacharo

  • Raspberry Dessert

    From the Skirt steak to the raspberry dessert!

    Amanda Jones

  • Focaccia

    the focaccia they give you at the start is divine! Fresh and hot out of the oven.

    Kiara Borgonha

  • Baked Potatoes

    We also ordered some baked potatoes on the side, and they were quite delicious too.

    Gaumzi

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and hospitable flourishes that elevate dining at Il Barocco.

  • Personalized Birthday Song & Dessert

    During birthday gatherings, management and floor staff surprise celebrants by presenting a complimentary birthday dessert and singing at the table.

  • Freshly Baked Table Focaccia

    Guests beginning à la carte meals are treated to complimentary house focaccia brought straight out of the oven warm and fresh to the table.

  • Inclusive Barista-Made Coffee

    Guests dining at the morning buffet receive complimentary made-to-order barista-crafted coffee included alongside their meal.

  • Attentive Host Recommendations

    Floor staff and managers proactively guide diners through the menu with personalized dish pairing recommendations and continuous table check-ins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is dining buffet-only, or can you order à la carte?

Guests can choose between a full seafood and carvery buffet featuring fresh oysters, bugs, prawns, and desserts, or order plated dishes such as pasta, steak, salmon, and seafood chowder from the à la carte menu.

What can you expect at the seafood buffet?

The seafood buffet features continuously replenished selections including fresh oysters, prawns, crab, scallops, and bugs alongside roasts, salads, and an extensive dessert station with items like tiramisu and puddings.

Do you need to book a table in advance?

While walk-ins are accepted, making a reservation in advance is recommended to ensure your table, especially for dinner.

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