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Dinner deals that have us (mid)weak at the knees

Mozza Mozza is the cheap eats hero we need.

Mozza Mozza, Southport (image supplied)
Mozza Mozza, Southport (image supplied)

If you’ve been attempting to get a little savvy with ‘ye olde social budget, but the insatiable appetite for Italian eats has other ideas, dare to dream those tantalising pasta and pasta dreams yet again.

Our mid-week eats hero, Mozza Mozza – the mouth-watering northern noshery keeping us plied with pizza, pasta has a couple of specials as irresistible as their signature Italian fare. Dishing up a mid-week reprieve to our cravings and our budgets in one fell swoop, they’ve done the impossible – making Italian food somehow more enticing.

Lamb Ragu Rigatoni at Mozza Mozza (image supplied)
Lamb Ragu Rigatoni at Mozza Mozza (image supplied)

A European-vibing central spot that already keeps northern residents wanting more and more, Mozza Mozza really is the gift that keeps on giving.

As Wednesday rolls around, you can officially succumb to the salacious thoughts of slick pasta and golden, bubbling cheese taking over your subconscious.

Pizza Bowl Pasta, Mozza Mozza, Southport (image supplied)
Pizza Bowl Pasta, Mozza Mozza, Southport (image supplied)

Grab two of the infamous Mozza Mozza pasta pizza bowls – aka edible pizza bowls piled with piping-hot, sauce-laden strands of the weekly pasta special – for just $40.

We’ve officially filed this combination under ‘so good it should be illegal’. We’re pining for the Truffled Mushroom Gnocchi or Lamb Ragu Rigatoni but lbh, no matter which of the weekly pasta specials are on offer on any given Wednesday, they’re all guaranteed total satisfaction #surpriseus.

A hero-dish in every sense of the word.

Mozza Mozza (image supplied)
Mozza Mozza (image supplied)

Every Thursday Mozza Mozza is backing up the mid-week eats deals, bestowing upon us Pizza Party Thursdays, in the form of two wood-fired-to-perfection pizzas for $35.

Head on in for a ‘pizza’ this action and pick from two of the six signature flavours on offer, all piled on top a cloud of 48-hour fermented dough (we highly recommend the Diavola, with Fior di latte, spicy salami, olives, chili honey take up one of those spots).

Diavola pizza, Mozza Mozza, Southport (image supplied)
Diavola pizza, Mozza Mozza, Southport (image supplied)

So gather your partners in crime dine to feast upon one of these seductive specialties for an absolute steal.

There are not many destinations in which we so willingly put our full crust, but any venue brought to us from Mr Midas of mouthwatering eats himself, Dave Galvin gets automatic free rein as far as we’re concerned.

As the local mastermind behind other top tier recreation destinations such as kōst and Crafty’s, it’s clear the guy knows a thing or two about good times.

Cocktail at Mozza Mozza (image supplied)
Cocktail at Mozza Mozza (image supplied)

And speaking of which, one last hot tip for you: if you haven’t finalised your Melbourne Cup plans – we would be remiss not to remind you that Crafty’s should be high on your radar as you contemplate the perfect pozzy at which to perch up and catch all the cup day action.

Where: Inside Southport Sharks, Cnr. Olsen & Musgrave Ave, Southport
When: Wed – Fri: 5pm till late, Sat & Sun: 12pm till 2.30pm, 5pm till late (Specials available Wednesday & Thursday nights)

Words by Kellie Leader.

STORY SPONSORED BY MOZZA MOZZA

Mozza Mozza, Southport (Image: © 2022 Inside Gold Coast)
Mozza Mozza, Southport (Image: © 2022 Inside Gold Coast)

Wednesday cheap eats on the Gold Coast

Steak Night, Local Burleigh (image supplied)
Steak Night, Local Burleigh (image supplied)

Hump day is always a fun time, the week is half over and it’s a downhill slope to the weekend. You know what else is a fun time? Cheap and delicious foods. Combine the two and you’ve got yourself the best day of the week.

Here you go hungry peeps.

NORTH GC

  • Aviary Rooftop Bar: All food half price – say no more! Enjoy authentic Italian handmade pizzas and tapas style share plates, all for half price, every Wednesday! Corner Olsen and Musgrave Ave, Southport
  • Holy Ship: Enjoy half price oysters all day, every Wednesday! 74 Seaworld Drive Main Beach
Holy Ship (Image: © 2024 Inside Gold Coast)
Oysters on Holy Ship Restaurant, Main Beach (Image: © 2024 Inside Gold Coast)

MID GC

  • Coast: Every Wednesday indulge in *$7 Tacos, $10 Wing Baskets & $15 Margaritas from 5pm on the Terrace. Level 1, Ocean by Meriton, 86 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise.
  • House of Brews: $1 finger-licking buffalo-style crispy chicken wings with your choice of sauce – yum! 17 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise.
  • Waxy’s: Serves up an $8 Rump Steak with your choice of Bangers & Mash or Beef & Guinness Pie – with the purchase of one side. 3206 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise.
  • Steampunk: Wednesdays just got a whole lot saucier with this sizzling offer – $2 Rib Night! Brace yourself for a feast that won’t break the bank. L1 3113 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise.
Steak at Goldie's, The Island, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)
Steak at Goldie's, The Island, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)
  • The Island: Enjoy a mid-week protein-fix with Steak frites (minute steak and chips with bearnaise) $16 or Steak with Roma tomato and basil salad with aged balsamic (df, gf) $19  available for both lunch and dinner! 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise.
  • Longboards: Get your hands (and your mouth) on a Basic Chicken or Beef Burger for just $15. If burgers aren’t your thang, try the Panko crumbed Fish & chips or Pig Out Pulled Pork Loaded Fries, also just $15. Q1 Resort & Spa, Corner of Hamilton Avenue &, Northcliffe Terrace, Surfers Paradise
  • Montezumas: Got a hankering for Mexican? Enjoy a small Nachos and a drink for only $15! Aloha Apartments, 8/12 Trickett St, Surfers Paradise.
  • Sports Bar: Get your schnitty fix! From 11am to 10pm, snag a crispy, golden chicken schnitzel for just $15. Weekday wins never tasted so good! The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach
  • Harajuku Gyoza: It’s Japanese beer stadium and gyoza bar, but Wednesdays are all about bowls at Harajuku Gyoza, enjoy for just $15. 2/26 Victoria Ave, Broadbeach
  • Moustache: Cozy, stylish and serving up $14 pasta on a Wednesday. Let the good times pour! The Oxley, 2217 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach
Couple at Miami Marketta (image supplied by Experience Gold Coast)
Couple at Miami Marketta (image supplied by Experience Gold Coast)
  • Miami Marketta: the place to be on hump day with tons of tasty tapas plates to share with your mates (or not). The original street market on the GC and it’s still serving up the goods. From just ten bucks a pop, you can afford to splurge. 23 Hillcrest Pde, Miami
  • Local Burleigh: Fire down the grill and book yourself a table at Local Burleigh for a $22 rump steak, fries and salad. At 1744 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads
  • Hail MaryWe can always count on Hail Mary’s for a great feed. On Wednesdays, it’s all about Burrito’s at $20 a pop from 5pm. 26 James Street, Burleigh Heads
  • Paloma: Burleigh’s favourite wine bar takes things to the next level on Wednesdays with their $14 cheeseburger and fries offering. You’re basically losing money by not treating yourself #girlmath. 1/12 James St, Burleigh Heads
  • La Bella Cellar: Join their free membership for an offer you won’t want to miss with 50% off food menu Wednesdays! 9/3 Deodar Drive, Burleigh Heads
Cheeseburger, Paloma Wine Bar, Burleigh Heads (image supplied)
Cheeseburger, Paloma Wine Bar, Burleigh Heads (image supplied)

SOUTH GC

  • Frida Sol: If you don’t like nachos this is nacho day. Side note, who doesn’t like nachos? For everyone else head to Frida Sol for $15 nacho Wednesday! Level 1, 1176 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach
  • BurgsterBurgers are great all the time, but on Wednesdays, this stellar burger joint helps us wing our way to happiness, one bite at a time! $1.50 chicken wings in Southern, Buffalo, or BBQ. Just wing it peeps. 4/10 Philippine Parade, Palm Beach
  • Currumbin RSL: Sea-riously! $2.50 Oysters lunch & dinner. The only catch? This one’s for members only, which will set you back a fiver if you’re not already… watch yourself, centre console coin stash – we’re comin’ for ya! 165 Duringan Street, Currumbin
  • Lucia Tapas: Enjoy $19 Steak Night every Wednesday from 5pm! 1/445 Golden Four Drive, Tugun
  • Kirra Beach House: Juicy steak frites drizzled in decadent Café de Paris butter and served with bottomless crispy fries. You’re talking our language KBH. Choose between a 250g grain-fed rump steak, $28, or 250g grain-fed striploin steak, $35. Where: Level 1, 2 Marine Parade, Coolangatta

Words by Belinda Symons

Wings at Burgster, Palm Beach (image supplied)
Wings at Burgster, Palm Beach(image supplied)

Thursday cheap eats on the Gold Coast

Crafty's Mother Cluckin’ Thursday (image supplied)
Crafty's Mother Cluckin’ Thursday (image supplied)

Full price meals? Not in this economy. We don’t know what it is about cheap eats, but for some reason food just tastes that much better when you’re not paying full price.

Life’s expensive (you don’t have to tell us twice) so we’ve rounded up the best Thursday cheap eats the Gold Coast has to offer so you can spend less time googling and more time on the important things – eating!

NORTH GC

  • Crafty’s: The humble chook is the star of the show with Crafty’s Mother Cluckin’ Thursday, where you can you tuck in to $15 Tenders or Wings, or a classic schnitty for just $22. More of a parmy person? No problem, get yours for just $25 – talk about a seriously good deal. Harbour Town Shopping Centre, 147 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters
  • The Club at Parkwood Estate: Thursdays are for steak at The Club. We’re talking a 250g Black Angus rump with chips and salad for just $20.90. 76 – 122 Napper Road, Parkwood
  • The Boathouse Tavern: Hungry? Go all out with Ribs and Wings night for $37.90. 101 Dreamworld Pkwy, Coomera
$25 Steak Night, Coast, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)
$25 Steak Night, Coast, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)

MID GC

  • Gold Coast Tavern: Name a more iconic duo than Gold Coast Tavern and a schnitty… we’ll wait. A local favourite for a reason, it’s all about the waterfront views and $20 schnitz’s here. 150 Bundall Road, Bundall
  • Coast: This one really fans the flames of our culinary desires. Tuck into a 250g Angus Rump, crisped to perfection over wood & charcoal, paired with crispy fries and herb butter for only $25. Level 1, Meriton Suites, 86 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
  • The Avenue: Finger lickin’ Thursday ribs for $25. 3-15 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise
  • The Island: Goldie’s are keeping the hunger pains at bay with daily dinner deals, on Thursday it’s all about Pizza! Any wood-fired pizza for just $18. 3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
  • Sandbar Surfers Paradise: Every Thursday night from 5pm enjoy $6 tacos. 52 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
Longboards (image supplied)
Longboards (image supplied)

MID GC continued…

  • Longboards: Voted one of Australia’s best burger joints get in and try $15 selected burgers and cocktails all day! 9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise
  • Isla Cantina: Pop over to Isla Cantina for Taco Thursday from 5pm. Enjoy $6 tacos, $15 margaritas (classic, coconut, or spicy) and $8 tap beers. Shop 4, G7, Capri on Via Roma, Surfers Paradise
  • Montezumas Surfers Paradise: It’s Two up Thursday every week at Monte’s. Buy one Main Meal and receive another Main Meal Free! Aloha Apartments, 8/12 Trickett Street, Surfers Paradise
  • Sports Bar: Rev up your appetite! From 11am to 10pm, grab the $15 Schumacher Schnitzel Burger – stacked with aioli, sweet chilli, lettuce, tomato, onion and a side of chips. The Star Gold CoastBroadbeach
  • Bine: The team at Bine Bar & Dining are bringing the goods with a chicken parmy and beer for $20. If you aren’t full by the time you leave, we’ll eat our hats. 1/28 Chairlift Avenue, Mermaid Beach
Hail Mary (image supplied)
Hail Mary (image supplied)

MID GC continued…

  • Panchos: Our fave colourful Mexican joint is home of Taco Thursdays. All tacos from $7. Eat your heart out! 581 Springbrook Road, Mudgeeraba
  • The Henchman: We’re big fans of the Henchman’s relaxed outdoor vibe, but we’re even bigger fans of their $12 selected burger and drink combo. Get yours from 12pm every Thursday or enjoy it with a side of open mic night fr om 7pm first Thursday of every month! 6/8 Henchman Avenue, Miami
  • Apres Surf: The crew at Apres Surf have a special on every weekday so you can save many shiny pennies. On Thursday it’s $1 dumplings. Shop 1, 1837 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
  • Hail Mary: Okay this one feels almost too good to be true. Hail Mary’s Thursday Fiesta is the ultimate (cheap) date night with four tacos or nachos and two drinks for $50. You can also upgrade to a classic marg for $5 – it’d be rude not to if you ask us. 26 James Street, Burleigh Heads
Dumplings at Apres Surf, Burleigh (image supplied)
Dumplings at Apres Surf, Burleigh (image supplied)

SOUTH GC

  • Burgster: Someone once said that cheeseburgers are good for the soul (it was us, we are someone), so excuse us while we get around Burgster’s Cheeseburger Thursdays with $16 singles, $22 doubles and $28 triples with fries. 4/10 Philippine Parade, Palm Beach
  • Las Palmas: Indulge in the flavours of Latin America! Enjoy Taco Thursday with $7 tacos. Upstairs at 1097 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach 
  • Currumbin Beach Vikings: It’s all about the two-for-one meals on Thursday arvos from 5pm for $35. There’s 180 degree ocean views and cheap beers too. Best. 741 Pacific Parade, Currumbin
  • Currumbin RSL: Vegetarians look away. $24 steak night is here. The only catch? This one’s for members only, which will set you back a fiver if you’re not already… watch yourself, centre console coin stash – we’re comin’ for ya! 165 Duringan Street, Currumbin
Burgster, Palm Beach (image supplied)
Burgster, Palm Beach (image supplied)
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