Choofas Smokehouse & Seafood

Choofas Smokehouse & Seafood is a casual restaurant and bar at 150 Griffith St, Coolangatta, bringing together slow-cooked barbecue, steaks, seafood, chicken and burgers in a relaxed setting. The venue suits diners looking for an informal meal, a drink at the bar or a convenient takeaway option in this Gold Coast coastal suburb.

The smokehouse menu focuses on meats cooked slowly for tenderness and finished with the venue’s own dry seasoning. Barbecue options sit alongside prime-cut steaks sourced from Central Queensland, locally sourced seafood and a selection of chicken meals. Burgers add another straightforward choice for casual dining, while the wider menu is designed to cater to different tastes and includes a large range of gluten-free options.

Seafood has an important place at Choofas, with fresh local produce prepared to order. The menu also includes seafood-focused choices alongside the smokehouse offering, giving groups the flexibility to choose between land and sea dishes. All meals are available for takeaway, making the restaurant suitable for a relaxed dine-in meal or food collected for another setting.

The Horn Bar adds a drinks-led element to the venue. Its selection includes beers on tap, craft beers, Australian wines and cocktails, supported by a broad range of rums, whiskies, bourbons and local gins. The bar provides an option for guests who want to extend a meal with a drink or settle in for a casual evening in Coolangatta.

Choofas also caters for large groups, special functions and shared occasions. The informal format makes it suitable for gatherings where different dietary preferences and menu styles need to be accommodated. Families, groups of friends and diners seeking a casual restaurant with both barbecue and seafood choices can all find relevant options across the menu.