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Pablito's Sanctuary Cove

Sanctuary Cove, 39d Masthead Way, Hope Island QLD 4212, Australia

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Sanctuary Cove, 39d Masthead Way, Hope Island QLD 4212, Australia

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+61 466 557 872
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pablito's Sanctuary Cove

Sunlit marina views meet agave-fueled long lunches at Sanctuary Cove. Regulars point newcomers toward the waterfront terrace with a pineapple margarita in hand. The kitchen leans heavily into share boards—warm corn tortillas piled with crispy chicken, fajita beef, and house sauces—alongside blistered jalapeño poppers and fresh ceviche. Dietary needs get proper respect, with dedicated gluten-free options and custom adjustments keeping group dining effortless. Dinner wraps up quietly over churros and ice cream as the yachts settle into the harbor.

  • Waterfront Marina Setting: Outdoor terrace seating looks directly across the marina and moored yachts.
  • Communal Taco & Fajita Boards: Customizable platters serve up fajita beef and chicken with warm tortillas and house dips.
  • Effortless Dietary Accommodations: Kitchen easily accommodates gluten-free, dairy-free, and restricted dietary requests across the menu.
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Why Guests Choose Pablito's Sanctuary Cove

Waterfront marina views, inclusive dietary hospitality, and interactive group dining

  • Scenic Marina Terrace Dining

    Guests enjoy uninterrupted open-air views across the Sanctuary Cove marina and berthed yachts from the outdoor terrace.

    The terrace was absolutely stunning, offering breathtaking views that made it the ideal spot for our final lunch in Gold Coast.

    Sofía Leaño Tibaquirá

  • Vibrant Waterfront Atmosphere

    The waterside setting pairs vibrant Mexican cuisine and specialty drinks with front-row views over the Sanctuary Cove waterways.

    Location is perfect overlooking the yachts at sanctuary Cove.

    Monique Clark

  • Extensive Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Options

    Guests managing gluten-free and dairy-free requirements can comfortably order from extensive dedicated menu selections.

    If you are GF/DF loads of options.

    Jenny Anastassi

  • Attentive Care for Restrictive Diets

    Floor and kitchen teams actively customize dishes and verify ingredient counts to ensure guests with rare medical dietary restrictions can dine without stress.

    They informed me of the protein counts in the corn tortillas and created a special bowl of low protein veggies to go alongside his corn tortillas.

    Kimberley Dagg

  • Interactive Margarita Masterclasses for Groups

    Private group gatherings can book interactive sessions featuring tequila tastings and hands-on signature margarita creation.

    Our group of 16 attended a Margarita Masterclass evening, where we got to taste test different types of Tequila and learn to make their signature margaritas.

    Tarryn Grobbelaar

  • Communal Share Boards for Group Dining

    Abundant fajita and taco share platters allow dining parties to sample multiple fillings and sauces in an engaging communal format.

    I’ve had the fajita share board and the taco share board, both have been full of flavour and it was great to be able to try different sauces/fillings.

    Amanda

Signature sharing boards and standout Mexican specialties

  • Taco Share Board

    If you have the chance to try their taco board, specifically the crispy chicken tacos, do it!!

    Keeley Barlow

  • Fajita Share Board

    We had the fajita beef share board.

    Leisa McGuire

  • Ceviche

    Our meal was full of flavor, it was fresh and beautifully cooked and presented to perfection. We had the steak (medium rare) and prawns, ceviche and Taco's with wine and cocktails.

    Monique Clark

  • Chicken and Pumpkin Enchiladas

    The chicken and pumpkin enchiladas didn’t appeal to me but I tried my husbands and they were divine.

    Nicola Wilcock

Other favorites

Signature cocktails, starters, and decadent desserts to complement your visit

  • Coconut Margaritas

    the coconut margaritas was a solid highlight

    Vicky Hamlin

  • Churros with Ice Cream

    the churros with ice cream were the perfect way to finish the night

    Kathryn McElhinney

  • Jalapeno Poppers

    The jalapeno poppers were absolutely irresistible..so good that we’d gladly come back just for them!

    nithuna Sunil

  • Chilli Brownies

    finished off with the chilli brownies

    Gene Ayles

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and memorable gestures that elevate dining at Sanctuary Cove

  • Custom Low-Protein PKU Accommodation

    For a young guest managing PKU, the kitchen and server calculated the exact protein count of the corn tortillas and prepared an off-menu bowl of low-protein vegetables and crispy mushrooms to ensure he could eat safely alongside his family.

  • Celebration Rose Send-Off

    Waitstaff provided an attentive celebratory touch for a group of friends celebrating Galentine's Day by gifting each of the guests a fresh rose at the conclusion of dinner.

  • Personalized Table Service & Dietary Guidance

    Servers and floor staff offer personalized dining attention, with servers tailoring dishes and offering dedicated guidance across comprehensive gluten-free and dairy-free menu options.

  • Interactive Margarita & Tequila Masterclass

    Groups can book an interactive cocktail-making masterclass where guests taste distinct tequilas and learn hands-on methods for crafting Pablito's signature margaritas.

Before you head over

Helpful advice on seating, ordering, and dining smoothly at Sanctuary Cove

  • Reserve a Terrace Table for Marina Views

    Book in advance to secure outdoor terrace seating with direct views overlooking the marina and yachts, especially for celebratory lunches or weekend gatherings.

  • Order Share Boards for Group Variety

    Opt for the fajita or taco share boards to easily sample different fillings and house sauces across the table when dining as a group.

  • Ask the Kitchen About Dietary Modifications

    Notify staff about specific dietary requirements like gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or restricted protein diets, as dishes can be tailored.

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