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The Little Plate

3 Deodar Dr, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia

Recommended by 24 people

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3 Deodar Dr, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia

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0499724303
HoursMonday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Little Plate

Tucked off the Gold Coast highway, this intimate ten-table hideaway pairs neighborhood calm with direct chef-to-table hospitality. Guests routinely discover that the hosts greeting them at the door are the culinary minds on the pans. The kitchen balances worldly cross-cultural influences with coastal standards—think Moreton Bay bug and prawn pasta alongside crisp white anchovy toast and Cypriot lamb ribs. Shaken cocktails cut through rich pork belly courses, while a steady rotation of Burleigh regulars keeps the dining room humming without beachfront tourist noise.

  • Chef-Led Hospitality: The owner-chefs run the front of house, guiding orders and explaining preparations across roughly ten dining tables.
  • Seafood & Global Flavors: The cross-cultural menu highlights fresh coastal seafood like Bay bug and prawn pasta, Smokey Bay oysters, and kingfish.
  • Off-the-Strip Setting: Situated on a quiet residential corner in Burleigh Heads, offering an escape from crowded coastal tourist strips.
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Why Dine at The Little Plate

Why diners choose The Little Plate for an intimate, chef-led dining experience away from the tourist strip.

  • Eclectic Multi-Course Fusion

    Dishes combine diverse culinary traditions into cohesive courses, ranging from fresh seafood pasta to cross-cultural pairings.

    Every dish was bursting with flavour and offered up a fusion of middle eastern, Italian, Asian and contemporary Australian.

    Dale Burridge

  • Ingredient-Focused Execution

    Every plate shows meticulous care in the sourcing and pairing of seafood and accompaniments.

    the complexity of the ingredients & the expert combination of these made it a table favorite

    Brett OConnor

  • Home-Like Hospitality

    Guests feel personally welcomed and cared for through intimate, warm hospitality rather than formal dining rituals.

    giving the feeling that you are being cared for as if in a home for at a family gathering

    Lisa Harris

  • Authentic Local Discovery

    Patrons experience the delight of bypassing tourist traps to discover a genuine culinary retreat favored by locals.

    So if like us you want to get in touch with the local real deal places, please check out the lovely & talented ladies at The Little Plate.

    Brett OConnor

  • Chef-Hosted Dining Room

    The small dining room creates a personal connection where the chefs directly engage with guests and manage service.

    enjoying the night, chatting away with our hosts, hearing their passion and only realising they were also our chefs when we started talking food prep

    David Fung

  • Micro-Scale Intimacy

    Operating with approximately ten tables tucked off the main strip ensures personalized attention and consistent dish quality.

    Such a quaint little restaurant with maybe 10 tables, ensuring the quality of every dish served.

    Brett OConnor

Signature dishes celebrating high-quality ingredients and cross-cultural flavors

  • Bay Bug & prawn pasta

    the real stand out main was the Bay Bug & prawn pasta. Perfectly prepared spaghetti & the bugs were next level.

    Brett OConnor

  • Smokey Bay oysters

    Smokey Bay oysters to start & they might have been the best & freshest ever.

    Brett OConnor

  • White anchovy toast

    the big surprise was the White anchovy toast, it doesn’t sound all that interesting but the complexity of the ingredients & the expert combination of these made it a table favorite.

    Brett OConnor

  • Cypriot lamb ribs

    We went for the Cypriot lamb ribs next & they were very tasty

    Brett OConnor

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and personal touches that distinguish dining at The Little Plate

  • Chef-Hosted Table Service

    The owner-chefs personally wait on tables, converse with guests about food prep, and share their passion directly on the floor.

  • Attentive Ordering Guidance

    Hosts actively review your menu choices to prevent redundant sides and guide seamless course substitutions before orders are placed.

  • Home-Style Intimate Care

    Dishes are served in a dining room of around ten tables, giving patrons the care and feeling of an intimate home gathering.

  • Thoughtful Take-Home Care

    The intimate kitchen allows guests to comfortably package desserts to go when portions are generous, keeping the experience unhurried.

Before you head over

Practical advice to get the most out of your visit to The Little Plate

  • Reserve Early for Intimate Seating

    With only about 10 tables tucked away off the main highway and steady local patronage, securing your table ahead of time ensures you don't miss out on this intimate space.

  • Rely on Chef Guidance for Ordering

    The chef-owners personally wait tables and know every component of the menu; let them guide your choices to prevent redundant side dishes and balance your meal.

  • Pace Your Meal for Generous Courses

    Portion sizes on multi-course and set menus are generous—diners often need takeaway containers for dessert, so gauge your appetite before over-ordering courses.

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