Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club

Café · Café & brunchMermaid Beach4.5 (815 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free2 can be made gluten free on request

74 dishesmenu read 10 Novmermaidslsc.org.au

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Lunch & Dinner

Lunch from 11:00am · Dinner from 5:00pm

From the Grill

  • 250g Eye Fillet$47.90
  • 300g Angus Rib Eye$43.90
  • 300g Rump$35.90
  • 250g Porterhouse$35.90

Sides

  • Beer Battered Chips$7.90

    Likely gluten

  • Sweet Potato Chips$7.90
  • Seasonal Vegetables
  • Seeded Garlic Mash Potato
  • Rocket & Parmesan Salad$9.90

    Likely dairy

  • Chef's Garden Salad$9.90

Entrée/ Tapas

  • Garlic Bread$9.90

    Oven-baked baguette with garlic butter, baked until golden

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Garlic Pizza Bread$13.90

    Topped with garlic butter and three cheeses, finished with house made capsicum and pine nut pesto

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Trio of Dips$17.90

    A selection of house made dips served with toasted Turkish bread. See specials board for dip flavours

    Likely gluten

  • Bruschetta$13.90

    House made Turkish bread with tomato, herbs and onion bruschetta mix. Topped with crumbled feta and balsamic glaze

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sea Salt & Pepper Squid$13.90

    Tender strips of squid coated in sea salt and cracked pepper served with a rocket, red onion & parmesan salad, lemon and saffron aioli

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Baked Brie$22.90

    Oven baked brie topped with caramelised onion and cashew nuts served with lightly toasted Turkish bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Asian Tempura Prawns (4)$17.90

    House made tempura prawns served with crunchy slaw and Asian dipping sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Bao Buns (2)$13.90

    Char Siu marinated pork belly with fresh Asian slaw, or tempura prawn with lettuce and Asian style aioli

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Karaage Chicken Bites$13.90

    Karaage chicken bites served with pickled seaweed and roasted sesame tartare

    Likely gluten

  • Arancini Balls (4)$13.90

    Beef cheek and mushrooms mixed through arborio rice, crumbed and fried served with saffron aioli and dressed rocket

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Cheese Board$37.90

    A selection of hard and soft cheeses including brie, cheddar and blue, roasted cashews, caramelised onion, olives, dried fruit and toasted…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Gourmet Share Platter for Two$59.90

    Share platter for 2 including sliced rare porterhouse, sea salt and pepper squid, tempura prawns, bruschetta, BBQ pork ribs and beer…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Beer Battered Chips$11.90

    With gravy

    Likely gluten

  • Sweet Potato Chips$11.90

    With garlic aioli

    Likely egg

  • Seasoned Wedges$12.90

    With sour cream & sweet chilli

    Likely dairy

Salads

  • Classic Caesar Salad$21.90

    Crisp cos leaves gently mixed with smoked bacon, crisp croutons, shaved parmesan, anchovies and our house-made dressing, topped with a soft…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Pumpkin & Halloumi Salad$23.90

    Roasted pumpkin and fried halloumi cheese, tossed through mixed salad leaves with Spanish onion, cherry tomatoes and pine nuts. Finished…

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • "Merlina's" Thai Beef Salad$25.90

    Marinated beef strips in our house Thai Nim Jim sauce tossed with vermicelli noodles, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, bean sprouts…

    Likely gluten

  • Vegetable, Kale & Quinoa Salad$23.90

    Kale, quinoa, radicchio, baby carrot, cherry tomato, cucumber ribbons, asparagus, roast pumpkin and goats cheese on bed of beetroot…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

Burgers

  • Double Beef Brisket Burger$27.90

    Smoked beef brisket, a house made beef pattie and coleslaw on a brioche bun topped with tempura onion rings. Served with beer-battered…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Clubbies Fish Burger$23.90

    Grilled or battered barramundi, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, cucumber, zesty pineapple relish and tartare sauce on a brioche bun. Served…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Karaage Chicken Burger$23.90

    Karaage chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion, kewpie mayo & house made sesame sauce. Served with beer-battered chips and aioli

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Pork Belly Burger$23.90

    Char Siu marinated pork belly with crunchy slaw and radicchio on a toasted brioche bun. Served with beer-battered chips and aioli

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Field Mushroom Burger$23.90

    Grilled field mushroom with halloumi, tomato, red onion, salad leaf, tomato relish and aioli on a brioche bun. Served with sweet potato…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Classics

  • 'Great Northern' Fish & Chips$27.90

    Barramundi battered in house made 'Great Northern' beer batter. Served with chef's salad, beer-battered chips, lemon and house made tartare

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Grilled Barramundi$27.90

    Grilled barramundi fillet, served with a chef's salad, beer battered chips, lemon and house made tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Sea Salt & Pepper Squid$27.90

    Tender strips of squid coated in sea salt and pepper, flash-fried and served with a rocket, parmesan and red onion salad, beer-battered…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Chicken Schnitzel$25.90

    Our premium chicken schnitzel, served with chef's salad and beer battered chips

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Parmigiana$27.90

    Our premium chicken schnitzel topped with leg ham, house-made Napoli sauce and three cheese mix. Served with chef's salad and beer-battered…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Aussie Parmigiana$27.90

    Our premium chicken schnitzel topped with BBQ sauce, bacon, cheese, and a fried egg. Served with chef's salad and beer-battered chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • BBQ Pork Ribs (½ Rack)$34.90

    24 hour braised BBQ glazed pork ribs served with beer battered chips and a house made Asian slaw

    Likely gluten

Pastas or Risotto's

  • "Merlina's" by the Ocean$34.90

    A selection of seafood, including barramundi, squid, prawns and scallops, garlic, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, Spanish onion and baby…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Classic Carbonara$25.90

    Pan fried bacon, mushroom, thyme and garlic, finished in a white wine cream sauce and topped with parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Smoked Brisket and Mushrooms$32.90

    Smoked brisket tossed with mushrooms, sun-dried tomato, baby spinach garlic, truffle butter, rocket, and shaved aged parmesan

    Likely dairy

  • Vegetarian Pasta$25.90

    Roast pumpkin, cherry tomatoes, capsicum, zucchini, baby spinach and broccolini tossed through house made Napoli sauce and topped with…

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Signatures

  • "Tower 26" Seafood Basket$33.90

    Tempura prawns, battered barramundi, salt & pepper squid with tempura battered soft shell crab. Served with chef's salad, beer-battered…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Coconut Barramundi$30.90

    Grilled barramundi served on a bed of steamed rice with bok choy and topped with a mild chilli, coriander and coconut cream sauce

    Likely fish

  • Thai Scallops$30.90

    Grilled scallops cooked with cherry tomatoes, Spanish onion, capsicum and bok choy in a creamy Thai coconut sauce. Served on a bed of…

    Likely shellfish

  • Atlantic Salmon$35.90

    Sautéed to medium-rare and served on a bed of roasted chat potatoes, broccolini, baby spinach and bok choy. Finished with a capsicum and…

    Likely nutsLikely fish

  • Lamb Rump$35.90

    Lamb rump marinated and salt roasted, served with potato gratin, confit onion heart, pickled baby carrot, char grilled asparagus, beetroot…

  • Crispy Skin Pork Belly$35.90

    Slow cooked crispy skin pork belly, served with braised red cabbage, parmesan and bacon croquet, celeriac and saffron puree, grilled…

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Surf and Turf$35.90

    Tender chicken supreme, rested on creamy mash potato and greens. Topped with prawns, scallop and squid in a garlic cream sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Nippers Menu (Kids)

Nippers Menu

  • Chicken Nuggets

    Served with beer battered chips and tomato sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Fish & Chips

    Battered fish served with beer battered chips and tomato sauce

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Kids Pizza

    Kids margherita pizza with house made Napoli sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mini Beef Burger

    Beef pattie with cheese on a brioche bun served with beer battered chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti Bolognaise$11.90

    Spaghetti topped with our house made beef bolognaise sauce and cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Breakfast

  • The Bosses Granola$15

    Coconut yoghurt with house made oat and almond granola, chia seeds and seasonal fruit

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chilli Scrambled$17

    Chilli scrambled eggs with chorizo, whipped goats cheese, preserved red onion, pickled chilli and finished with smoked paprika romesco

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Mushroom and Tomato Bruschetta$17

    Warm mushroom and tomato bruschetta mix on toasted sourdough topped with soft poached eggs, crispy kale and toasted pumpkin seeds

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Mermaid Smashed Avo$15

    Smashed avocado on seeded sourdough with tomato salsa and whipped goats cheese. Finished with housemade macadamia dukkah

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Spinach and Goat Cheese Waffle$20

    House made spinach and goat cheese waffle topped with wild cherry tomatoes, butter-nut pumpkin, sriracha compound butter and soft poached…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Eggs Benny$13

    Soft poached eggs served with baby spinach on brioche bun and topped with house made hollandaise sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Summer Fresh Pancakes$17

    House made pancakes topped with mango compote, toasted coconut, zesty lime syrup, coconut sorbet and fresh berries

    Likely gluten

  • Buttered Toast$7

    Choice of sourdough, fruit toast, thick white or gluten free. Served with condiments

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Eggs on Toast$11

    Eggs cooked your way, served on toasted sourdough toast with a side of tomato relish

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Clubbies Classic Breakfast$15

    Eggs cooked your way served with bacon, grilled tomato, toasted sourdough and a side of tomato relish

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • L.A. Beach Big Breakfast$22

    Eggs your way, bacon, hash browns, grilled tomato, pork sausage and sautéed mushrooms served on toasted sourdough with tomato relish

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Breaky Brisket Burger$21

    Chef Texas style smoked brisket with smoky bacon, spinach, buttered mushrooms, fried egg, chipotle hollandaise sauce on a brioche bun.…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Between the Flags Mystery Breakfast (Weekend Only)

    Ask our staff what the mystery is

Nippers Breakfast

  • Kids Bacon & Eggs

    With white toast and tomato sauce

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Kids Pancakes

    With ice cream and maple syrup

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Kids Granola

    Coconut yoghurt, with oat & almond granola, topped with fresh berries

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Kids Burger

    Bacon & egg with tomato sauce on a brioche bun with a hash brown

    Likely glutenLikely egg

What the menu saysVegetarian, vegan or gluten free options available. Our meals can be altered to suit dietary requirements. Please ask one of our friendly staff.
  • Vegetarian, vegan or gluten free options available. Our meals can be altered to suit dietary requirements. Please ask one of our friendly staff.

Good to know

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Facts

FactDetail
Address172 Hedges Ave, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia
AreaGold Coast
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+61 7 5575 3211
Websitemermaidslsc.org.au
Google rating4.5 from 815 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from mermaidslsc.org.au
Hours
  • Monday10am–midnight
  • Tuesday10am–midnight
  • Wednesday10am–midnight
  • Thursday10am–midnight
  • Friday8am–midnight
  • Saturday8am–midnight
  • Sunday8am–midnight
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What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club

Does Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 2 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Vegetarian, vegan or gluten free options available.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club?

Buttered Toast (Choose gluten free toast); Vegetarian Pasta (Gluten free pasta available for no additional charge).

When is Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club open?

Monday: 10am–midnight. Tuesday: 10am–midnight. Wednesday: 10am–midnight. Thursday: 10am–midnight. Friday: 8am–midnight. Saturday: 8am–midnight. Sunday: 8am–midnight. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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