Rumi - Persian Restaurant & Bar Surfers Paradise

Rumi brings Persian cuisine and Iranian hospitality to Surfers Paradise, with a dining style built around shared food, char-grilled dishes and drinks. The restaurant and bar offers a place for family meals, catch-ups with friends and gatherings centred on food rather than a formal course-by-course format. Its Surfers Paradise Boulevard location places Persian dining within one of the Gold Coast’s best-known visitor areas.

The menu explores flavours associated with Persian cooking through char-grilled selections, saffron rice and plates designed for sharing. Seafood, vegetarian choices and desserts are also included, giving groups room to order across different preferences. Halal food is available, making the restaurant suitable for diners seeking that option alongside the broader Persian menu.

Rumi’s approach is generous and communal. Shared plates allow a table to sample several parts of the menu, while saffron rice and grilled dishes provide familiar foundations for a longer lunch or dinner. The menu is presented online ahead of a visit, with separate food and drinks listings that outline the current selection.

The bar adds cocktails and other drinks to the food offering. That combination makes Rumi suitable for a meal that extends into drinks, as well as for groups looking for a restaurant with a clear cultural identity and flexible shared dining. The setting suits family and friend gatherings, with the menu offering enough variety for mixed groups without moving away from its Persian focus.

Rumi trades for lunch and dinner throughout the week. Reservations can be made online, while the restaurant can also assist with group bookings and specific requirements by phone or email. The venue is at Building 1, 3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217.