The Tropic

Restaurant · SeafoodBurleigh Waters4.3 (1,839 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

76 dishesmenu read 9 Novthetropic.com.au

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Food menu

Oysters

  • Natural$8

    Chardonnay vinegar mignonette

  • Kilpatrick$9

    Bacon, Worcestershire, balsamic

    Likely fish

  • Guava Vinegar$9

    Finger lime, sumac

On Ice

  • Kingfish Carpaccio$34

    Coconut & lime dressing, mint oil

    Likely fish

  • Moreton Bay Bug$44

    Pear & yoghurt dressing

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Tuna Crudo$32

    Chilli oil, sour cream, pepitas

    Likely dairyLikely fish

Cold Seafood Platter

  • Cold Seafood Platter$195

    Kingfish carpaccio, Moreton Bay bug, chilled tiger prawns, yellowfin tuna, taramasalata & salmon roe, freshly shucked oysters, puffed bread

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

Caviar

  • Kaviari Baeri (30g)$180
  • Kaviari Oscietra Prestige (30/50g)$200
  • Kaviari Beluga (30g)

Small Plates

  • Puffed Bread$18

    Spiced oil

    Contains gluten

  • Olives$10

    Marinated citrus, rosemary

  • Taramasalata$25

    Salmon roe, lemon zest

    Contains glutenLikely fish

  • Roast Pumpkin Hummus$22

    Hazelnut dukkah, mint

    Contains nuts

  • Buffalo Curd$24

    Thyme oil, honey

    Likely dairy

  • Burrata$26

    Confit cumquat, lemon thyme

    Likely dairy

  • Anchovies (pickled or salted)$23

    Chives, lemon zest

    Likely fish

  • Scallops$28

    Fennel purée, orange crumb

    Likely shellfish

  • Beef Carpaccio$32

    Anchovy cream, capers, pine nuts

    Contains nutsLikely dairy

  • Local Baby Octopus$42

    Gordal de Seville olives, chilli, balsamic vinegar

    Likely shellfish

  • Sweet Peppers$21

    Capers, lemon zest, parsley

  • Jamón Ibérico (40g)$30

    36 month aged Spanish pork shoulder

  • Wagyu Bresaola (40g)$26

    Dry cured, citrus

Mains

  • Steak Frites (700g)$175

    Sir Thomas rib fillet, grain-fed Black Angus MB3+

  • Lobster Frites

    Eastern Rock lobster, garlic herb butter

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Goldband Snapper

    Citrus dressing, fresh herbs

    Likely fish

  • Grilled Barramundi$48

    Saffron velouté, stuffed piquillo

    Likely fish

  • Ocean King Prawns$52

    Orange, prawn bisque

    Likely shellfish

  • Wagyu Flank MB 4+ (250g)$58

    Beef jus, chives

  • Wagyu Striploin MB 9+ (300g)$135

    Mushroom butter, burnt herbs

    Likely dairy

  • Free Range Roasted Chicken$46

    Brown butter, chicken jus

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Rump (500g)$86

    Dijonaise, dill

  • Grilled Eggplant$38

    Ajo blanco, pomegranate

    Contains nuts

Sides & Salads

  • Roasted Potatoes$18

    Garlic pepper cream, parmesan

    Likely dairy

  • Woodfired Greens$21

    Jerusalem artichoke purée, parsley

    Contains gluten

  • Asparagus & Corn Cream$22

    Smoked Cheddar, spiced oil

    Contains glutenLikely dairy

  • Mixed Green Leaves$19

    Chardonnay vinegar

  • Spring Salad$22

    Cucumber, feta, olives, tahini dressing

    Likely dairy

  • Tropic Fries$18

    Rosemary salt

Desserts

  • Lemon Meringue Sorbet$18

    Almond & macadamia crumble, lemon curd

    Contains gluten, nuts

  • Chocolate Tart$19

    Blackberry sauce, blueberries, chocolate crumb

    Contains gluten

  • Tiramisu$20

    Lady finger, coffee, mascarpone

    Contains glutenLikely dairy

  • Apple Crumble$19

    French vanilla ice cream

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely dairy

  • Affogato$16

    Espresso, vanilla bean ice cream

    Likely dairy

Food menu (PDF)

Oysters

  • Mornay$9

    Béchamel sauce

    Contains glutenLikely dairy

Cold Seafood Platter

  • Cold Seafood Platter$195

    Taramasalata & salmon roe, freshly shucked oysters, puffed bread

    Contains gluten

Small Plates

  • Mediterranean Tomatoes$19

    Balsamic vinegar, thyme

Mains

  • Lobster Frites

    Southern Rock lobster, garlic herb butter

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Pastas

  • Pipi Conchiglie$54

    White wine sauce, fresh herbs

    Contains gluten

  • Prawn Mafaldine$58

    Confit tomatoes, garlic, chilli

    Contains glutenLikely shellfish

  • Braised Duck Ragu$48

    Red wine, mushrooms, olives, watercress

    Contains gluten

  • Rigatoni alla Arrabbiata$42

    Tomato, chilli, marjoram, oregano

    Contains gluten

Sides & Salads

  • Steamed Greens$21

    Jerusalem artichoke purée, parsley

    Contains gluten

  • Charred Broccolini$19

    Corn cream, black olives

  • Salade de Tomates$22

    Cucumber, basil, mushroom

Desserts

  • Chocolate Semifreddo$19

    Blackberry sauce, blueberries, chocolate crumb

    Contains gluten, nuts

  • Crème Brûlée$18

    Caramel cracking, vanilla bean

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Dessert menu

Dessert

  • Tiramisu$20

    Mascarpone, lady finger, coffee

    Contains nutsLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lemon Meringue Sorbet$18

    Macadamia crumble, lemon curd

    Contains nutsLikely gluten

  • Apple Crumble$19

    Vanilla ice cream

    Contains nutsLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Affogato$16

    Vanilla ice cream, espresso

    Likely dairy

Vegan menu

Subject to availability
  • Puffed Spiced Bread$18

    Contains gluten

  • Sesame Cheese$22

    Likely dairy

  • Roast Pumpkin Hummus$22

    Contains nutsLikely sesame

  • Mediterranean Tomatoes$19
  • Sweet Peppers$21
  • Grilled Eggplant$38

    Ajo Blanco, pomegranate, parsley

  • Steamed Greens$21

    Contains gluten

  • Mixed Green Leaves$19
  • Roasted Potatoes$18
  • Charred Broccolini$19
  • Salade de Tomates$22

Kids menu

Subject to availability

Kids

  • Beef Burger$16

    Lettuce, cheddar cheese, fries, tomato sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Margherita Pizza$14

    Pomodoro, fior di latte

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Battered Fish$14

    Fries or vegetables

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Pasta$14

    Bolognese or Napoli sauce, shaved Parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

The menu’s own key: (i) Imported · (A) Australian · G Contains gluten · N Contains nuts · (A) Australian · (i) Imported · G Contains gluten · N Contains nuts · N Contains nuts · G Contains gluten

Functions & events menu

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

Group set menu

Available for groups of 6 or more; enquire with the team

Set menu

  • Classic Group Set Menu$95

    Spiced bread; roast pumpkin hummus; burrata; tuna crudo; cloth aged wagyu salami; goldband snapper with citrus dressing and fresh herbs…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Premium Group Set Menu$150

    Freshly shucked oysters; spiced bread; roast pumpkin hummus; burrata; tuna crudo; cloth aged wagyu salami; ocean king prawns with mandarin…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
AddressBurleigh Waters, QLD
AreaGold Coast
KindRestaurant · Seafood
Phone+61 7 5240 9869
Websitethetropic.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.3 from 1,839 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from thetropic.com.au
Hours
  • Monday12pm–10pm
  • Tuesday12pm–10pm
  • Wednesday12pm–10pm
  • Thursday12pm–10pm
  • Friday12pm–11:30pm
  • Saturday11am–11:30pm
  • Sunday12pm–10:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

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 Tropic

Does The Tropic have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Tropic coeliac friendly?

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.

When is The Tropic open?

Monday: 12pm–10pm. Tuesday: 12pm–10pm. Wednesday: 12pm–10pm. Thursday: 12pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–11:30pm. Saturday: 11am–11:30pm. Sunday: 12pm–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Tropic online?

Yes, through Book online: https://thetropic.com.au/reservations/

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