The Boardwalk Tavern

Restaurant · Dessert & gelato · Steakhouse & grillHope Island4.4 (2,666 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

20 dishes marked gluten free+ 23 can be made gluten free on request

81 dishesmenu read 10 Novboardwalktavern.com.au

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Lunch specials

Mon–Fri 11.30am–3pm
  • Beef Bangers & Mash$10

    With onion gravy

    Free of gluten

  • Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap$16.90

    Grilled chicken, cos lettuce, soft egg, parmesan, bacon & croutons in a wrap

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Fish & Chips Lunch$17.90

    Beer-battered barramundi w/ garnish salad & tartare

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Chicken Wings (10)$14.90

    Choose a sauce: asian nam jim, frank's hot w/ a side of blue cheese sauce (GF), smokey BBQ (GF) or no sauce (GF)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian Pizza$16.90

    Rich tomato base, ham, pineapple & mozzarella

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Smokey BBQ Chicken Pizza$16.90

    Smokey BBQ chicken, bacon, shallots, smokey BBQ sauce & mozzarella

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • S&P Calamari Lunch$18.90

    With chips, garnish salad & our sticky signature dipping sauce

    Likely shellfish

Full menu

Restaurant Sun–Thu 11.30am–8pm; Fri–Sat 11.30am–9pm

Breads

  • Garlic Bread$10.90

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Cheese & Garlic Share Pizza$12.90

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Bruschetta$14.90

    Tomato, basil, onion & garlic topped w/ parmesan & balsamic reduction on toasted ciabatta

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mezze Platter$24.90

    W/ Turkish bread, house-made dip, grilled chorizo, grilled halloumi & warmed olives (serves 2)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

To Start

  • Team Feed Tower$89.90

    Chilli-con-carne nachos w/ all the trimmings, salt & pepper calamari, crumbed camembert, chicken wings, crumbed prawns & sauces

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Premium Oysters – Natural$32.90

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Crab Bao Buns$18.90

    Tempura battered soft shell crab served in bao buns w/ asian slaw & an intense citrus dressing

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Ocean Chowder$22.90

    Calamari, mussels, prawns, barramundi, salmon, crab, baby octopus, cuttlefish & vegetables in a creamy garlic dill soup w/ a bread roll

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Tandoori Chicken Skewers (3)$17.90

    Grilled & served with tzatziki

    Free of gluten

  • Duck Spring Rolls (3)$17.90

    W/ house-made hoisin sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Marinated Lamb Cutlets (3)$24.90

    W/ dukkah dried spices & tzatziki (dukkah contains nuts)

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Crumbed Camembert (4)$17.90

    W/ cranberry sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Marinated Halloumi$17.90

    Grilled w/ beetroot & agave sauce

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Premium Oysters – Kilpatrick$36.90

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Premium Oysters – Mornay$36.90

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Bloody Mary Oyster Shot$8.90

    Likely shellfish

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari$18.90

    W/ our sticky signature dipping sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Coconut Crumbed Prawns$18.90

    W/ nam jim dipping sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Chicken Wings$18.90

    Choose a sauce: asian nam jim, frank's hot w/ a side of blue cheese sauce VLG, smokey bbq VLG or no sauce VLG

    Likely dairy

Fresh

  • Asian Buddha Bowl$28.90

    Brown rice & quinoa, wakame, pickled ginger, edamame beans, radish & cucumber rose, corn kernels, avocado, asian slaw, red capsicum…

    VeganFree of glutenLikely soy

  • Tempura Battered Soft Shell Crab Salad$28.90

    Rocket, parmesan, spanish onion, macadamia nuts, mango slices & chorizo tossed in mango dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Thai Salad$21.90

    Mixed lettuce, fresh asian herbs, cucumber, fried shallots, cherry tomatoes, sesame seeds, bean sprouts & rice vermicelli

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely sesame

  • Caesar Salad$21.90

    Cos lettuce, soft egg, parmesan, bacon & croutons

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Mains

  • Braised Beef & Guinness Pie$25.90

    House-made, flaky pastry top w/ chips or mash & a bread roll

    Likely gluten

  • Nachos$26.90

    W/ house-made chilli-con-carne, gluten-free corn chips, smashed avo, sour cream, cheese, house tomato salsa & mini tabasco sauce

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Lasagne$26.90

    Served w/ chips & garnish salad

    Likely gluten

  • Wild Mushroom Risotto$31.90

    Enoki, wood ear & shiitake oyster mushrooms w/ peas, shallots, parmesan, pesto, white wine & cream

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken Supreme$33.90

    Crispy skin chicken breast, wrapped in prosciutto, served w/ sweet potato mash, asparagus, wilted spinach & a Pernod mushroom sauce

    Free of gluten

  • Vegan Schnitzel$25.90

    W/ chips & salad & garnish salad

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Chicken Schnitzel$23.90

    House-crumbed w/ chips & garnish salad

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Chicken Penang Curry$26.90

    Served w/ coconut rice & naan bread (contains nuts)

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Barkers Creek Pork Cutlet$36.90

    Grilled w/ house mash, broccolini, spicy mild apple compote & house gravy

    Free of gluten

Seafood

  • Garlic Prawns (6)$29.90

    Served with coconut rice & garnish salad

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Fish of the Day$36.90

    Grilled w/ broccolini, chat potatoes, grilled lemon, confit cherry tomatoes & hollandaise side sauce

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Seafood Pie$28.90

    House-made, flaky pastry top w/ calamari, mussels, prawns, barramundi, salmon, crab, baby octopus, cuttlefish & vegetables in a creamy…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Prawn & Crab Linguini$34.90

    W/ fresh basil, garlic, confit chilli, onion, spinach, prawns & sand crab tossed lightly through white wine & topped with parmesan cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Fish & Chips$26.90

    Beer-battered barramundi w/ garnish salad, chips, lemon wedge & tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari (mains)$24.90

    Our sticky signature dipping sauce, garnish salad & chips

    Likely shellfish

Steak

  • Petite Eye Fillet 200g$47.90

    Teys black angus, centre cut, grain-fed, MSA

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Rump 300g$44.90

    Arlo premium grain-fed, MSA

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Sirloin 300g$47.90

    Arlo grain-fed, MSA

    Can be made free of gluten

  • OP Rib On The Bone 400g$55.90

    Nolan's private selection, grain-fed, MSA

    Can be made free of gluten

Pizza

  • Margherita$21.90

    Rich tomato base, buffalo mozzarella & fresh herbs

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Hawaiian$24.90

    Rich tomato base, ham, pineapple & mozzarella

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Pepperoni$21.90

    Rich tomato base, slices of pepperoni & mozzarella

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegetarian$25.90

    Rich tomato base, artichokes, grilled eggplant, broccoli, roasted peppers, caramelised onions, mushrooms, semi-dried tomatoes & mozzarella

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Spanish Chorizo & Goats Cheese$26.90

    Rich tomato base w/ spicy chorizo, bacon, caramelised onions, roasted peppers, chilli flakes, goat's cheese, rocket & mozzarella cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Supreme$29.90

    W/ tomato base, pepperoni, ham, shallots, onion, capsicum, mushrooms, olives, pineapple & cheese

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Half/Half$28.90

    Selection of 'half & half' of any of the above pizzas

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Smokey BBQ Chicken$26.90

    Smokey BBQ chicken, bacon, shallots, smokey BBQ sauce & mozzarella

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • By The Sea$28.90

    Bordelaise butter base, roasted garlic prawns, crab, mozzarella cheese, shallots & dried herbs

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • MVP Pizza Tower$75.90

    Choose any 3 pizzas. No half/half

    Can be made free of gluten

Sides

  • Coconut Rice$5.90

    Small / large

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • House Salad$5.90

    Small / large

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Buttered Vegetables$5.90

    Small / large

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • House Whipped Mash$5.90

    Small / large

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Potato Chips$7.90

    Small / bucket

    Vegetarian

  • Potato Wedges$8.90

    Small / bucket

    Vegetarian

  • Sweet Potato Chips$10.90

    Small / bucket

    Vegetarian

Dessert

  • Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee$14.90

    W/ vanilla bean ice cream on gluten-free shortbread crumb

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Mud Cake$16.90

    W/ gluten-free ice cream on gluten-free shortbread crumb

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • New York Cheesecake$15.90

    W/ mixed berry coulis & cream

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sticky Date Pudding$16.90

    Served warm w/ butterscotch sauce & vanilla bean ice cream on gluten-free shortbread crumb

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Affogato$16.90

    Vanilla ice cream, espresso, ½ nip of Frangelico & lady finger biscuits

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Burgers

  • Vegan Schnitzel Burger$26.90

    Vegan schnitzel, toasted potato bun, smokey tomato chutney, beetroot, baby spinach, tomato & cucumber

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Beef Burger$23.90

    House-made black angus patty, lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, tomato chutney & caramelised onion

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Burger$25.90

    Grilled or crumbed chicken, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, smashed avocado & harissa aioli

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Steak Sandwich$27.90

    150g grain-fed rump steak on a toasted turkish bread with caramelised onion, melted cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato & house chutney

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Kids

  • Kids Min. Steak$15.90

    150g, w/ chips & tomato sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Kids Chicken Nuggets (5)$13.90

    W/ chips & tomato sauce

  • Kids Cheeseburger$13.90

    W/ chips & tomato sauce

  • Kids Bangers & Mash$13.90

    W/ tomato sauce

    Free of gluten

  • Kids Battered Fish & Chips$13.90

    One barramundi piece battered w/ chips & tomato sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Kids Hawaiian Pizza$13.90

    Ham & pineapple with tomato sauce base

    Can be made free of gluten

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian · VGN / VEGAN vegan · GF gluten free · GFO gluten free option · VLG very low gluten · VLGO very low gluten, see staff for option · I imported · A Australian · M mixed origin · 'contains nuts' printed on dish · V vegetarian · GF gluten free · GFO gluten free option · VLG very low gluten · VLGO very low gluten, see staff for option · I imported · v veg · vegan vegan · gf gluten-free · vlg very low gluten · o see staff for option · A Australian · ¹ imported · M mixed origin

What the menu saysSource 3 (PDF menu): 'Our kitchen still uses products that contain nuts, gluten, dairy & seafood which may cause cross-contamination. All our fryers may also contain cross-contamination from products containing gluten.' No venue-wide gluten-free kitchen claim is printed.
  • Source 3 (PDF menu): 'Our kitchen still uses products that contain nuts, gluten, dairy & seafood which may cause cross-contamination. All our fryers may also contain cross-contamination from products containing gluten.' No venue-wide gluten-free kitchen claim is printed.
  • Kitchen uses products containing nuts, gluten, dairy & seafood (cross-contamination risk).

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

To Start

  • Premium Oysters – Kilpatrick or Mornay$36.90

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

Mains

  • Chicken Panang Curry$26.90

    Served w/ coconut rice & naan bread

    Contains nutsLikely gluten

  • Vegan Schnitzel$25.90

    Served w/ chips & garnish salad

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Chicken Schnitzel$23.90

    Served w/ chips & garnish salad

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Barkers Creek Pork Cutlet$36.90

    Grilled w/ mash, broccolini, spicy mild apple compote & gravy

    Free of gluten

Seafood

  • Prawn & Crab Linguini$34.90

    W/ fresh basil, garlic, confit chilli, onion, spinach, prawns & sand crab tossed lightly through white wine & topped w/ parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Fish & Chips$26.90

    Beer-battered barramundi w/ salad, chips, lemon wedge & tartare sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari (mains)$24.90

    W/ sticky signature side sauce, garnish salad & chips

    Likely shellfish

Pizza

  • Smokey BBQ Chicken$26.90

    BBQ chicken, bacon, shallots, smokey BBQ sauce & mozzarella

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Burgers

  • Steak Sandwich$27.90

    150g grain-fed rump steak on toasted turkish bread w/ caramelised onion, bacon, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato & house chutney

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Kids

  • Kids Battered Fish & Chips$12.90

    1 barramundi piece w/ chips & tomato sauce

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Kids Hawaiian Pizza$12.90

    W/ tomato sauce base

    Can be made free of gluten

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
AddressHope Island, QLD
AreaGold Coast
KindRestaurant · Dessert & gelato · Steakhouse & grill · Sandwiches & deli · Bar & brewery · Pub & bistro
Phone+61 7 5510 8022
Websiteboardwalktavern.com.au
BookingOnline through NowBookIt
Google rating4.4 from 2,666 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from boardwalktavern.com.au
Hours
  • Monday10am–midnight
  • Tuesday10am–midnight
  • Wednesday10am–midnight
  • Thursday10am–midnight
  • Friday10am–midnight
  • Saturday10am–midnight
  • Sunday10am–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 The Boardwalk Tavern

Does The Boardwalk Tavern have gluten-free options?

Yes: 20 dishes are gluten free as served, and 23 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 The Boardwalk Tavern coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Source 3 (PDF menu): 'Our kitchen still uses products that contain nuts, gluten, dairy & seafood which may cause cross-contamination.”. 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 The Boardwalk Tavern?

Cheese & Garlic Share Pizza; Thai Salad; Caesar Salad; Petite Eye Fillet 200g (Choose a gluten free sauce); Rump 300g (Choose a gluten free sauce); Sirloin 300g (Choose a gluten free sauce).

When is The Boardwalk Tavern open?

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

Can I book The Boardwalk Tavern online?

Yes, through NowBookIt: https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=750fc616-7331-4270-be21-38cf3eb3e16a&venueid=3276&theme=light&colors=hex,607d8b

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