Celebrations on the Gold Coast are about to become significantly more sophisticated. The Star Gold Coast has unveiled six exclusive private dining sanctuaries, each designed to turn special occasions into truly extraordinary memories.
A Stage for Every Celebration
Moving beyond a simple restaurant table, these venues offer capital-city sophistication infused with the unique magic of the GC. From intimate Japanese culinary theatre to glamorous sky-high hideaways, each space promises not just a meal, but a memory in the making.
The collection features diverse venues to suit any event size and style, ensuring that the search for the perfect local celebration space is over.
Curated Culinary Experiences
At Kiyomi, a standalone private dining sanctuary seats 10 to 16 guests for a journey into Japanese precision. The experience centres around a Sake Master guiding guests through four meticulous menus, from sculptural sushi grazing tables to a 10-course Omakase journey. The Premium experience includes live demonstrations from executive chefs, turning each dish into performance art.
Nineteen at The Star redefines elevated dining. Accessed by a dramatic ribbon staircase, the mezzanine sanctuary accommodates up to 26 guests. Here, a highly skilled culinary team creates modern Australian masterpieces, rivalling the nation's best restaurants.
Uncle Su presents three ornately appointed dining rooms for up to 36 guests, showcasing Cantonese mastery. The share-style feasts offer full menu flexibility, perfect for both family celebrations and corporate gatherings where the food becomes the conversation starter.
Bringing the Amalfi Coast to the Gold Coast, Cucina Vivo seats up to 20 guests for authentic, passionate Italian dishes designed for sharing. Every moment here feels like a long summer evening on the Mediterranean.
Garden Kitchen & Bar's Conservatory hosts up to 40 guests in a space filled with botanical elegance and natural light. This semi-private sanctuary celebrates modern Australian excellence, with locally sourced produce shining in every dish. Semi-sheer blinds add whispers of privacy to the light-soaked space, perfect for sun-kissed soirées year-round.
For grand, multi-generational gatherings, Harvest Buffet's private dining room seats 25 to 44 guests with full access to an abundant culinary landscape. The sheer variety—from ocean-fresh oysters and prawns to carved roasts, wood-fired pizzas, and handmade pasta—ensures every guest, from adventurous toddlers to discerning grandparents, leaves absolutely delighted.
Expert Tips for Perfect Private Dining
Richard Gush, General Manager Food & Beverage, Events at The Star Gold Coast, shares his expertise for creating unforgettable events. The most important consideration is matching the right space to your occasion, as a business lunch has different needs than a birthday celebration or anniversary dinner.
Gush emphasises booking well in advance, particularly for popular dates. Give yourself at least three to four weeks to secure your preferred venue and date, he advises. This allows time to discuss menu customisation with chefs or wine pairing with the property sommelier.
For business gatherings, Gush suggests that lunch sessions at venues like Kiyomi's private dining room work beautifully for corporate entertaining, striking the perfect balance between spectacle and substance while keeping things professional and timely.
He encourages hosts to communicate dietary requirements early and to lean on the expertise of the professional teams who know these spaces and menus intimately. Finally, he reminds hosts to relax and enjoy the experience they've carefully planned. Once you've made your selections and sent out the invitations, trust our team to handle the details, Gush says. The best hosts are present and engaged, not worried about whether everything's running smoothly—that's our job.
With advance bookings essential, Gold Coast locals now have access to sophisticated, spectacular celebration spaces surprisingly close to home.
