Lars Bar & Grill
Gold Coast
At a glance
LARS Bar & Grill is a modern coastal restaurant at Shop 1, 2217 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach. The venue brings together a restaurant, bar and grill format with a cooking style centred on fire, fresh produce and restrained presentation. Its character is polished but relaxed, making it suited to evening dining, social meals and occasions that call for a considered setting.
The menu is shaped by ingredients from nearby waters, local farms and trusted producers. Seafood, herbs and meat form the foundation of the offering, with each ingredient selected for its natural character and connection to the coast. The kitchen keeps the food direct and elemental rather than overworked, allowing the quality of the produce to remain central.
Live-coal cooking is a defining part of the LARS approach. Fire brings gentle smokiness and depth to the menu, while careful grilling supports the natural sweetness of seafood and the richer flavour of meat. This method gives the restaurant a clear culinary identity without relying on elaborate treatment. The result is coastal cooking with a strong focus on sourcing, heat and technique.
The setting supports a transition from dinner into evening drinks, with reservations available in both the Main Dining Room and the Bar Area. The overall style is refined without being formal, reflecting the venue’s balance of craftsmanship and ease. Smart-casual dress suits the atmosphere, while the dining experience is structured around a two-hour reservation period.
LARS also caters for larger gatherings through set-menu dining, with group arrangements applying to parties of 10 or more. A private dining room provides a more contained setting for intimate celebrations, corporate dinners and other special occasions, with seating for up to 12 guests. Dietary requirements can be accommodated where possible when advised ahead of time. For Gold Coast diners seeking a coastal restaurant with live-fire cooking and a polished evening atmosphere, LARS offers a focused expression of produce-led food and bar-and-grill dining.
