RICK SHORES

43 GOODWIN TERRACE, BURLEIGH HEADS

While all tables boast ocean views, the real prize is snagging one of the umbrellashaded seats for cocktails on the open-air beach platform. The sea air is enough to make you work up a serious appetite and head chef Jake Pregnell is happy to fill the void with his Pan-Asian flavours. You can’t go past the restaurant’s signature – Ricks fried bug roll with sriracha ($14).