Chef’s Kiss

Central Lounge bar&Dining

Restaurant · Italian · Steakhouse & grillSurfers Paradise4.3 (1,188 Google reviews)

2 dishes marked gluten free+ 3 can be made gluten free on request

61 dishesmenu read 5 Novcentrallounge.business

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Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

Main menu

  • Garlic Bread$12

    Two pieces of toasted Turkish bread topped with garlic butter.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Mussels$23

    Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mussel, mussels): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Chicken Wings$18

    Chicken wings (8pcs) served with your choice of chipotle mayo, franks or smokey BBQ.

    Likely egg (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Mozzarella Sticks$17

    Crunchy cheesy mozzarella sticks (6pc) served with aioli.

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Natural Oysters$31

    Served with balsamic dressing and lemon.

    Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oysters): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Calamari$22

    Lemon pepper calamari (6pc) served with aioli, chips and a lemon wedge.

    Likely egg, shellfish (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists calamari): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Garlic Prawns$25

    Fresh prawns (5pc) pan fried in white wine and garlic served on salad.

    Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Prawn Salad$29

    Garlic prawns cooked in napoli sauce on a salad featuring cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and mixed greens, all tossed in our signat

    Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Greek Salad$24

    Cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese and mixed green lettuce tossed in house vinaigrette dressing.

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Salmon Salad$32

    Oven baked salmon, roasted sweet potato, capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, feta, avocado served over garden lettuce.

    Likely dairy, fish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Chicken Salad$28

    Grilled tender chicken, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, onion and cucumber, combined with our signature balsamic glaze and finished with a dri

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Classic Burger$25

    Beef patty, lettuce, tomato, topped with cheese and tomato sauce.

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Schnitzel Burger$25

    Chicken schnitzel topped with mozzarella, aioli, tomato and leafy greens with chips.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli, schnitzel): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Classic Schnitzel$27

    Crispy and crumbed chicken schnitzel served with coleslaw, chips and gravy.

    Likely gluten, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumbed, schnitzel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Classic Parmigiana$29

    Chicken schnitzel topped with house made Napoli, ham, and mozzarella served with coleslaw and chips.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel, parmigiana): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Alfungi Parmigiana$33

    Chicken schnitzel topped with cheese and our house made mushroom sauce served with coleslaw and chips.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel, parmigiana): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Carbonara Parmigiana$35

    Chicken schnitzel topped with cheese, bacon, onion in white wine cream sauce served with coleslaw and chips.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel, parmigiana): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, carbonara): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists carbonara, schnitzel): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Garlic Prawn Parmigiana$39

    Chicken schnitzel topped with cheese, garlic prawns and creamy sauce served with coleslaw and chips.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel, parmigiana): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists schnitzel): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Rump Steak$36

    Rump steak 300g cooked to your liking, served with chips and coleslaw.

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Sirloin Steak$44

    Sirloin steak 300g cooked to your liking, served with chips and coleslaw.

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Rib Eye$58

    Rib eye 300g cooked to your liking served with chips and coleslaw.

    Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Surf and Turf$69

    Rib eye steak, cooked to your liking, topped with creamy garlic prawns and calamari (3pc each). Add 3x king prawns to any steak for $10.00.

    Likely dairy, shellfish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Pollo Funghi$33

    Tender grilled chicken breast, served with seasonal vegetables, topped with mushroom sauce.

  • Pollo Bashcese$34

    Grilled chicken breast, served with seasonal vegetables, topped with pan fried capsicum, mushroom, onion and a touch of Napoli sauce.

  • Salmon$38

    Grilled Atlantic salmon fillet with velvety lemon creamy sauce and roasted seasonal vegetables.

    Likely dairy, fish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Barramundi$36

    Grilled barramundi fillet with velvety lemon creamy sauce served on rice and roasted seasonal vegetables.

    Likely dairy, fish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists barramundi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Fish & Chips$27

    Crumbed fish served with chips, salad and aioli.

    Likely gluten, egg, fish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumbed): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Garlic Prawns$35

    Fresh prawns (8pc) cooked in a creamy garlic sauce served on rice.

    Likely dairy, shellfish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Central Special Platter$84

    Grilled barramundi topped with creamy lemon sauce, 4 mussels, 4 garlic prawns, and 4 natural oysters. Served with salad and chips.

    Likely dairy, shellfish, fish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists barramundi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Meat Platter$81

    300g eye fillet scaloppini, topped with mushroom sauce, and grilled chicken breast. Served with salad and chips.

  • Spaghetti Bolognese$27

    Classic homemade beef bolognese.

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Fettucine Carbonara$28

    Carbonara made the central way with bacon and garlic simmered in creamy white wine sauce.

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy, carbonara): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists carbonara): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Spaghetti Marinara$37

    Fresh seafood mix served with onion and garlic topped with homemade Napoli sauce.

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Fettucine Pollo$28

    Tender grilled chicken, mushrooms, combined in a creamy sauce topped with parmesan.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Fettucine Gamberi$35

    Grilled garlic prawns, shallots and a splash of white wine topped with a touch of our homemade Napoli sauce.

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Gnocchi Pesto$28

    Our housemade pesto, with a touch of garlic and topped with parmesan.

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gnocchi): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Gnocchi Mozzarella$29

    House made Napoli sauce simmered with a touch of garlic and mozzarella cheese topped with parmesan.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gnocchi): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Risotto Marinara$37

    Fresh seafood mix served with onion and garlic topped with homemade Napoli sauce.

  • Chicken & Mushroom Risotto$30

    Pan fried chicken and mushrooms, a touch of garlic and parmesan in a creamy sauce.

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Mash Potato$8
  • Garden Salad$8
  • Fries$8
  • Coleslaw$6
  • Vegetables$10
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips$12
  • Cheeseburger & Chips$14

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Mini Steak & Chips$16
  • Spaghetti Bolognese$14

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Carbonara$14

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists carbonara): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists carbonara): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Crème Brûlée$16

    Rich creamy custard topped with caramelised sugar and served with strawberry, whipped cream and a sugar shard.

    Likely dairy, egg (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, creamy, custard): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists custard, brulee): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Sticky Date Pudding$16

    Warm sticky date pudding served with creamy caramel sauce, ice cream garnished with strawberries and sugar shard.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, creamy, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Gelato$14

    A scoop of berry gelato, mango sorbet and passionfruit sorbet.

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gelato): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Affogato$20

    A scoop of vanilla ice cream, a shot of creamy espresso and topped with creamy liquor.

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, creamy, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

Weekly specials

Available daily from 11am – 5pm
  • Sirloin$35

    Made with all breast meat, carrots, potatoes, peas, and green beans in a flaky crust.

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Rump$30

    Topped with mushrooms and onions, served with steamed fresh vegetables.

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Pollo Funghi$28

    Tender grilled chicken breast, served with seasonal vegetables. Topped with mushroom sauce.

  • Pollo Baschese$30

    Grilled chicken breast, served with seasonal vegetables. Topped with pan fried capsicum, mushroom, onion and a touch of Napoli sauce.

  • Grilled Salmon$30

    Grilled salmon, served with vegetables and topped with a velvety lemon sauce.

    Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Mussels$24

    Mussels cooked with onion garlic, a touch of Napoli sauce and a splash of white wine. Served with toasted Turkish bread.

    Likely gluten, shellfish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mussel, mussels): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Spaghetti Bolognese$22

    House made bolognese ragu.

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

  • Gnocchi Pesto$22

    Housemade pesto, with a touch of garlic and topped with parmesan.

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gnocchi): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (centrallounge.business)

Good to know

Pub

  • Vegetarian dishes (3)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 3 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Book a table · source for Takes bookings
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Groups & Private Dining · source for Takes group bookings
  • City viewvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Celebrate with the Sutherland Shire’s best CBD views or a stress-free kids party. · source for City view

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
AddressOrchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise
AreaSydney
KindRestaurant · Italian · Steakhouse & grill · Pub & bistro · Bar & brewery
Phone+61 413 819 359
Websitecentrallounge.business
Google rating4.3 from 1,188 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from centrallounge.business
Hours
  • Monday11:30am–9:30pm
  • Tuesday11:30am–9:30pm
  • Wednesday11:30am–9:30pm
  • Thursday11:30am–9:30pm
  • Friday11:30am–10pm
  • Saturday11:30am–10pm
  • Sunday11:30am–9pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

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 Central Lounge bar&Dining

Does Central Lounge bar&Dining have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are gluten free as served, and 3 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Central Lounge bar&Dining coeliac friendly?

Chef’s Kiss 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 Central Lounge bar&Dining?

Rump Steak; Sirloin Steak; Rib Eye.

When is Central Lounge bar&Dining open?

Monday: 11:30am–9:30pm. Tuesday: 11:30am–9:30pm. Wednesday: 11:30am–9:30pm. Thursday: 11:30am–9:30pm. Friday: 11:30am–10pm. Saturday: 11:30am–10pm. Sunday: 11:30am–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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