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White Rhino Bar & Eats

Dine at White Rhino Bar & Eats in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast! Enjoy cocktails, live music, and a 4.1-star rated experience. Book your table today!

4.1(1,277 reviews)
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Restaurant · Food
White Rhino Bar & Eats in gold-coast

Energetic, chic operation offering pub grub & cocktails, plus outdoor seating & live music.

About White Rhino Bar & Eats

Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, this vibrant eatery offers a lively atmosphere perfect for groups and those seeking a memorable night out. Known for its cocktails and live music, it's a popular spot for both locals and tourists. The convenient location on Cavill Avenue makes it easily accessible. With a 4.1-star rating, many diners praise the friendly staff and enjoyable dining experience. Offering a mid-range price point ($$), it provides good value. While some reviewers have noted occasional inconsistencies, the overall consensus points to a fun, energetic venue. Features include outdoor seating and a menu catering to diverse tastes. Consider making a reservation, especially during peak season.

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Restaurant Characteristics

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💰Price Range
Moderate
🕐Meal Time
dinner
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
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Why Travelers Love White Rhino

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4.1 / 5.0(1,277 reviews)

The manager Briana (unsure on correct spelling) deserves one star, every other staff member 5 stars. I’ve never experienced a more unwelcoming manager. The start of our dinner was awesome. Staff were great. We were pretty guttered they had run out of house beer and great northern so had to drink the more expensive of the tap beers. We had booked the first table so half price dining which is the best and as we finished up and needed to pay our bill we were advised by a staff member to pop to the bar and they’ll fix it up for us. We get there and one staff member had no idea what to do so grabbed the manager, the manager then asks what table we are on, I advised I wasn’t sure as I was told to come down and they’ll sort it out. She makes me walk all the way back to our table to check the number and when I get back I mention it wasn’t ok that they didn’t know where we were sitting and made me walk back and check instead of going themselves, she then back chatted saying you could have pointed.. I then mentioned that it wasn’t ok that we were forced to drink the more expensive beer on tap as the house beer had run out and her comment was well we have no control over stock….. which I thought as a manager is completely in your control to ensure you always have stock especially house beer. Overall absolutely horrible service by the manager. Being back chatted directly from her was not ok. The food was average. Why you would put prawns in a hard taco that you have to de tail is beyond me. Was so awkward to eat. The tempura prawns were ok. Definitely will never return after an experience like that with the manager. If you hate your job, just quit. Don’t make customers suffer because you’re unhappy. One positive, the live music was amazing. The lady singing was outstanding. Great first experience. Our waitress Rianna made us feel welcome and was very attentive. You can tell she has been in the industry for a while and knows how to provide genuine service. The steak was huge and delicious. And the food came out quickly. Thanks for a great first visit guys. We will be back ! We had a private function at White Rhino Surfers Paradise for my sister’s engagement, and it was absolutely amazing! The staff were so beautiful and welcoming, the service was excellent from start to finish. The food was incredible, and everything ran so smoothly. A huge shout-out to Rihanna for making the night extra special. We had such an awesome time and 100% recommend White Rhino for any event or night out. Definitely going back!

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Where to Find Them

Shop 38/40/55 Circle On Cavill, Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

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Opening Hours

Open Now
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
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Recent Reviews

Hayley M.

October 12, 2025

The manager Briana (unsure on correct spelling) deserves one star, every other staff member 5 stars. I’ve never experienced a more unwelcoming manager. The start of our dinner was awesome. Staff were great. We were pretty guttered they had run out of house beer and great northern so had to drink the more expensive of the tap beers. We had booked the first table so half price dining which is the best and as we finished up and needed to pay our bill we were advised by a staff member to pop to the bar and they’ll fix it up for us. We get there and one staff member had no idea what to do so grabbed the manager, the manager then asks what table we are on, I advised I wasn’t sure as I was told to come down and they’ll sort it out. She makes me walk all the way back to our table to check the number and when I get back I mention it wasn’t ok that they didn’t know where we were sitting and made me walk back and check instead of going themselves, she then back chatted saying you could have pointed.. I then mentioned that it wasn’t ok that we were forced to drink the more expensive beer on tap as the house beer had run out and her comment was well we have no control over stock….. which I thought as a manager is completely in your control to ensure you always have stock especially house beer. Overall absolutely horrible service by the manager. Being back chatted directly from her was not ok. The food was average. Why you would put prawns in a hard taco that you have to de tail is beyond me. Was so awkward to eat. The tempura prawns were ok. Definitely will never return after an experience like that with the manager. If you hate your job, just quit. Don’t make customers suffer because you’re unhappy. One positive, the live music was amazing. The lady singing was outstanding.

JTY5

September 25, 2025

Great first experience. Our waitress Rianna made us feel welcome and was very attentive. You can tell she has been in the industry for a while and knows how to provide genuine service. The steak was huge and delicious. And the food came out quickly. Thanks for a great first visit guys. We will be back !

Reagan P.

November 2, 2025

We had a private function at White Rhino Surfers Paradise for my sister’s engagement, and it was absolutely amazing! The staff were so beautiful and welcoming, the service was excellent from start to finish. The food was incredible, and everything ran so smoothly. A huge shout-out to Rihanna for making the night extra special. We had such an awesome time and 100% recommend White Rhino for any event or night out. Definitely going back!

Felo

May 18, 2025

A great spot for a family outing! The food is delicious with satisfying portion sizes, and the drinks are good. They even have a bottle of sparkling wine for $40. What really stood out was the comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, especially earlier in the evening – perfect for families with kids to relax and enjoy quality time together.

Kelly

June 16, 2025

Celebrated my birthday here last night and we had a great time All the staff were lovely and friendly, one of the female staff workers (I didn't get her name but she was blonde) asked if I wanted a birthday shot and came back with a massive cocktail bowl with sparklers, a shot and had everyone sing happy birthday. It was such a lovely thing to do! It was half price steaks too which was perfect. Highly recommend for a gathering with friends

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make White Rhino special

Outdoor Seating

Live Music

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Family Friendly

Dog Friendly

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards

Parking

Free Street Parking
Paid Parking Lot
Paid Street Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating

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