- Monday – Thursday: 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Friday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Bold Flavour, Slow Smoke, Shared Tables
Welcome to Kerlinka — a modern smokehouse and steak restaurant in the heart of Surfers Paradise. We’re built around low-and-slow smoked meats, properly grilled steaks, generous shared platters and cocktails made to linger over. Come for dinner, stay for the room, and settle in for a proper Gold Coast evening.
A smokehouse first, always
Kerlinka is a restaurant before it’s anything else. Smoke, fire and flavour lead the way — everything else is here to make a good night better.
- Slow-cooked and smoked meats
- Grilled steaks and mains
- Seasonal sides and fresh salads
- House sauces made in-house
- A drinks list built for the table
Steak & grill
Our grill runs hot and honest. Grass-fed beef, smoked chicken, pork and grilled fish sit alongside charred vegetables and vegetarian options, so every table finds something to love.
Made for sharing
Some of the best meals are the ones you pass around. Our shared platters bring smoked meats, grilled chicken, seasonal veg and house sauces together on one board — ideal for catching up with mates or making a night of it.
Seasonal sides
We treat sides as more than an afterthought. Charred corn, roasted potatoes, fresh slaw and seasonal greens round out the table and change with what’s good right now.
Cocktails & drinks
Expect a considered list of Australian wine, cold beer, classic and house cocktails, and thoughtful non-alcoholic options — smoked citrus, ginger, apple, berry and a little spice run through our house pours.
The Kerlinka atmosphere
Warm, urban and relaxed, Kerlinka is a casual-premium room made for evenings that stretch on. Low light, a busy grill, easy conversation — confident without the fuss.
Upcoming this season
A quick look at what’s coming up: a Smokehouse Tasting Dinner, a Steak & Seasonal Sides Night, a Cocktails & Barbecue Evening, a Live Blues Dinner, a Chef’s Grill Table, and one casual Social Poker Evening. See the full schedule on our Events & Evenings page.
Friday 16 October 2026
Smokehouse Tasting Dinner
A relaxed evening working through the best of our smokehouse. Expect a starter, several smoked tasting portions, seasonal sides and a dessert to finish, with an optional drinks pairing.
Thursday 29 October 2026
Steak & Seasonal Sides Night
A night for steak lovers. Choose your grilled main, pair it with seasonal sides and a house sauce, and finish with a dessert. An optional wine pairing is available on the night.
Saturday 7 November 2026
Cocktails & Barbecue Evening
A laid-back night pairing small barbecue-style plates with a selection of our cocktails and non-alcoholic pours. Easy, social and made for good company. Please enjoy responsibly — non-alcoholic options are always available.
Friday 20 November 2026
Live Blues Dinner
A warm evening of dinner, drinks and soft live blues. Order from the menu while the music plays — relaxed and unhurried, never a nightclub.
Saturday 28 November 2026
Chef's Grill Table
A shared-table evening built around the grill. Start with shared plates, work through a run of grill dishes and seasonal sides, and finish with dessert — all served family-style down a communal table.
Thursday 10 December 2026
Social Poker Evening
A relaxed, friendly card night for guests who enjoy a bit of table-side fun alongside dinner and drinks. It’s a social evening, not a gambling one — the focus stays on good company, good food and a bit of light entertainment.
Find us in Surfers Paradise
You’ll find us at 50 Appel Street, Surfers Paradise — an easy stroll from the heart of the strip and made for both a quiet dinner and a lively evening out.
