Tasting Menu
A curated tasting experience, inspired by the works in our current gallery exhibition, offered in five and nine course experiences with optional tailored wine pairings.
Palette Restaurant
Inspired by the art around us, our dining room offers an experience that celebrates creativity, flavour, and the Gold Coast lifestyle.
Hours
Wed – Sat
- Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm
- Dinner from 5:00pm
Closed Sun, Mon & Tue
Cuisine
Modern Australian
Seasonal menus with local produce and gallery-inspired plates.
Location
HOTA Gallery
Ground Level,
135 Bundall Road,
Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217Bookings
Recommended
Book online or call the venue for groups.
A place for celebration and entertaining
Nestled within the heart of HOTA, Palette is a fine dining restaurant unlike any other, where every plate is inspired not just by season, but by the art that surrounds it. Rather than follow trends or quarterly changes, our menus shift with the major exhibitions on display, turning culinary expression into a mirror of the gallery’s evolving stories.
Menus
Seasonal menus updated regularly. View online or download as PDF.
Vegetarian Tasting Menu
An immersive vegetarian tasting menu drawing inspiration from our current gallery exhibition, offered in five and nine course experiences with optional tailored wine pairings.
Prix Fixe Menu
Our prix fixe menu offers a selection of thoughtfully designed dishes, for a relaxed and seamless dining experience, it’s an effortless way to enjoy some of our signature favourites.
Drinks Menu
Our drinks program brings together an award-winning wine list featuring celebrated local producers and renowned international estates, alongside crafted cocktails and an extensive selection of premium spirits. Whether paired with dinner or enjoyed on their own, each selection has been thoughtfully chosen to complement the experience at the table.
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Gallery Tour and 2 course lunch, with a glass of wine
This Moment: Highlights from the White Rabbit Collection of Chinese Contemporary Art , followed by a 2-course lunch with a glass of wine at Palette Restaurant, and a take home gift from HOTA Gift Shop. A menu inspired by This Moment: Highlights from the White Rabbit Collection of Chinese Contemporary Art. The menu leans into contrast, experimentation and storytelling.
Courses
2
Options
Vegetarian available
Pairing
Glass of Wine Included
Availability
Wed - Sat 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dining Experiences and Workshops
$230.00
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in style at Palette, with an afternoon of exceptional dining, premium pours and all the excitement of one of the year’s most anticipated social occasions. Gather your friends, dress for the occasion and settle in for a three-course dining experience, thoughtfully paired with a three-hour premium beverage package. From the first pour to the final course, enjoy a relaxed afternoon of good food, great company and live Melbourne Cup coverage on the big screen. Of course, it wouldn’t be Cup Day without a little friendly competition. Try your luck in the sweepstakes and put your best look forward in our Fashions on the Field competition, with prizes up for grabs for those who bring their race-day style. With plenty of atmosphere and all the action unfolding live, Melbourne Cup at Palette is the perfect excuse to dress up, get together and make an afternoon of it. Want to start the celebrations early? Join us from 11am at The Exhibitionist Bar for a pre-event cocktail and snack before making your way to Palette. Pre-event add-on: $25 per person
- Date
- Tue 3 Nov
- Time
- 180 mins
More Events
Gallery
Dine before the show
Enrich your evening with a pre-show dining experience at Palette Restaurant, where award-winning cuisine and impeccable service set the tone for an unforgettable night at HOTA.
Visit Palette
We'd love to have you join us. Whether it's a casual lunch, a special occasion dinner, or a private event, we look forward to welcoming you.
Opening Hours
Lunch
Wed – Sat 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner
Wed – Sat From 5:00pm
Closed
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
(Extended hours during major events)
Location & Parking
Ground Level
HOTA Gallery
135 Bundall Road
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Parking
Limited parking onsite, 4 hours free on registration
