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Pipi's Restaurant

Level 1/275 Boundary St, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia

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Level 1/275 Boundary St, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia

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+61 7 5603 5273
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pipi's Restaurant

Perched on the cliffside above Coolangatta, Pipi's pairs sweeping surf break views with refined seafood dining and attentive floor care. Tables fill for long Sunday lunches and milestone dinners, framed by the coastal vista. Patrons note John Gambaro frequently stopping by dining tables to chat. The kitchen plates dishes sequentially—swapping cutlery between courses—from fresh oysters bathed in champagne sauce to butter-seared barramundi and lobster linguine tossed in rich bisque.

  • Cliffside Ocean Views: Elevated cliffside dining room offering panoramic ocean views over the Coolangatta surf break.
  • Personal Hospitality: Owner John Gambaro actively works the floor, personally greeting and checking in on tables.
  • Choreographed Table Pacing: Dishes arrive sequentially with plate changes between courses for an unhurried coastal meal.
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Distinguishing Advantages

Why guests choose Pipi's Restaurant for milestone occasions and relaxed coastal dining

  • Panoramic Cliffside Ocean Outlook

    Elevated above the coastline, the dining room pairs panoramic views over Coolangatta's surf break and ocean cliffs with refined coastal seafood dining.

    The Gambaro family have nailed it again, with another absolutely mouth-watering restaurant overlooking the best surf break in Australia!

    Amanda Paterson

  • Personal Proprietor Floor Engagement

    Proprietor John Gambaro provides visible floor management and direct table engagement, welcoming diners personally and adding warmth to service.

    It’s not every day that the owner comes over to your tables and welcomes you like a dear friend.

    Brittni Pearce

  • Royalty-Calibre Milestone Care

    Attentive floor staff pace dishes thoughtfully and cater to celebration requests, leaving guests feeling valued, pampered, and celebrated.

    Today, my partner surprised me with a birthday lunch here, and I genuinely felt like royalty 👸 from start to finish

    Ellana Lawson

  • Confidence for Memorable Occasions

    Unbroken ocean views, polished hospitality, and curated dishes provide peace of mind when dining with a spouse or hosting companions.

    Pipis restaurant does not disappoint, excellent food great service and unbelievable views .

    Murray Pearce

  • Disciplined Dish-by-Dish Service Pacing

    Courses are brought out sequentially dish by dish with fresh plate changes between each serving, ensuring every preparation is enjoyed at temperature.

    Love how they serve a dish at a time, change plates and the staff are happy and provide you with a great experience.

    GC Living

  • Choreographed Private Event Coordination

    Dedicated private event spaces offer choreographed drink receptions and precisely timed course delivery tailored for celebrations and ceremonies.

    We asked that drinks were served on arrival for our guests (no problem), then we asked that once we said our vows that waitstaff walked in with entrees and Thomas ensured that happened.

    bernadette jury

Signature seafood and refined mains most celebrated by guests

  • Lobster linguine

    exceptional Lobster Linguine

    Anthony Elmore

  • Oysters

    oysters very fresh

    GC Living

  • Beef tartare

    The Beef Tartare entrée was a masterclass in freshness and flavour

    Anthony Elmore

  • Barramundi

    The food was genuinely excellent, but the barramundi was the highlight. Cooked to perfection, beautifully done and full of flavour.

    Jacqueline Gillovic

Other favorites

Complementary sides, sweet finishes, and dedicated event spaces

  • Truffle fries

    Highly recommend the truffle fries.

    Nicholas Ng

  • Affogato

    Finishing with beautiful refreshing sorbet and an Affogato featuring homemade vanilla ice cream and rich, aromatic coffee was pure bliss.

    Anthony Elmore

  • Caviar and vodka pump

    The caviar and vodka pump before the entrée? Was a joyful experience 👌

    Ellana Lawson

  • Private dining room

    Pipi’s private dining room is THE place for functions & celebrations with you want to impress your guests.

    Carolina Scudeler

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality touches and thoughtful service details that elevate dining at Pipi's Restaurant.

  • Personal Owner Greetings

    Proprietor John Gambaro makes a point of circulating among tables to introduce himself, chat with diners, and welcome guests like dear friends.

  • Welcome Drink & Complimentary Amuse-Bouche

    Guests receive thoughtful pre-meal hospitality, such as a first-visit welcome drink and complimentary chilled gazpacho.

  • Caviar and Vodka Service

    Diners can elevate celebrations with an interactive tableside caviar and chilled vodka bump served prior to the entrée.

  • Attentive Course Pacing & Seating Accommodation

    Courses are delivered sequentially one dish at a time with fresh plate changes between each serving, paired with proactive table relocations when prime cliffside window seating opens up.

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