Best Special Occasions Restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town (60610)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Maple & Ash
Wood-fired steakhouse theater paired with a serious wine program.
Notable Picks
#1
Maple & Ash
8.8
A high-energy Gold Coast steakhouse where wood-fired cooking, tableside theatrics, and a deep wine program drive the experience as much as the beef. It’s built for celebratory nights and big-ticket ordering, with the kitchen strongest when you lean into its fire-roasted steaks and seafood-forward showpieces.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fire Roasted Filet Mignon, Fire Roasted Seafood Tower, I Don't Give A F*@K
What makes it special: Wood-fired steakhouse theater paired with a serious wine program.
A Gold Coast dining room where the fries land as a luxe side that matches the room: hot, aromatic, and designed for lingering. The move is to anchor your order with one main, then add the truffle fries as the shared table centerpiece.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle fries, Burger, Lobster roll
What makes it special: Truffle fries in an iconic showroom setting.
8.2
Topo Gigio is an Old Town standby where a sprawling menu of classic pastas and red-sauce plates is backed by a busy dining room and brick-walled patio. It’s the move for group dinners and lively dates that prioritize big portions and familiar flavors over hushed conversation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fusilli alla Topo Gigio, Conchiglie alla Sarda, Tortellini alla Panna
What makes it special: High-energy Old Town classic with a deep pasta menu and busy patio.
#4
Somerset
8.0
A stylish hotel-dining brunch that works best for polished group catch-ups and cocktails-with-food pacing. Keep the order focused—one signature brunch plate plus one shared side—so you avoid the ‘wide menu’ trap and get the strongest execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken and Waffles, Brunch Burger, Breakfast Potatoes
What makes it special: A polished Gold Coast brunch room with a cocktail-friendly pace.