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El Porton, Benowa, AU-QLD

El Porton

4.8
4.8
78 Reviews
$41 to $100
Spanish
Shop 32 Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre, Corner Ashmore & Benowa Rds, Benowa, AU-QLD 4217

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
El Portón translates to "Big Gate," represents our mission to bring the spirit of Spain to the stunning Gold Coast. We invite you to travel to the heart of Spain, inspired by the coastal charm of the Canary Islands, where Spanish heritage meets modern elegance. We invite you to explore the rich flavours of Spain, honouring tradition and creativity to create a delicious food adventure.

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What 78 people are saying

El Porton reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Loved For

  • Gold Coast

    Best Service

  • Gold Coast

    Best Value

  • Gold Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Overall

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Food

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Service

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Gold Coast

    Best Value

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Central Gold Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Gold Coast

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Porton is a vibrant Spanish restaurant praised for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service." The authentic Spanish cuisine, including seafood paella and tapas, impresses diners. Guests appreciate the knowledgeable staff and welcoming atmosphere. Despite occasional noise, the experience is consistently described as "wonderful" and "highly recommended."

78 Reviews
  1. Nicci

    Gold Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our neighbours recommended we try El Porton and I’m so glad we did ! Food was so amazing and the service for all was fantastic! We’ll be back ! gracias

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  2. Ros

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an outside table, 3 people. Sangria was excellent 👌. Seafood Paella delicious. What is noticeable to me is wait staff are hospitality trained & knowledgeable of the foods they serve. Service is very good, friendly & informative.

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  3. Maria

    Gold Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always it is a pleasure!! 🤩 Stunning food!! 🤤😋 And amazing staff! Daniela, Juan, ..., all of them are lovely!! 🥰 IT IS 100% RECOMMENDED! We come every month since the restaurant opened and with different friends or with some of the sames nd anothers, and all of them love the experience and want to repeat. You can't wait to visit "EL PORTON"!! It is the best Spanish restaurant in Queensland, feeling like home!! 🥰 YOU HAVE TO TRY IT!! 😋

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  4. Cameron

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local venue, friendly staff and food was great!

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  5. Lyn

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place and good food. A little expensive to the amount you get but food was nice.

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  6. Cristian

    Gold Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food and the staff very friendly and knowledgeable about them food and wine on the menu. Really good experience with my family.

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  7. Pablo

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks, Juan and team, for the amazing lunch and warm service today. The food was top quality, and your attention to detail made it extra special. Big thanks to the chefs. Can’t wait to come back!

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  8. Alex VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Love this place. Great food. Great service. Best Spanish I’ve had outside of Spain.

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  9. Rob

    Gold Coast2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great restaurant but very noisy and everything seemed to be rushed Food was quite good maybe our choice of paella was the wrong one. Not the best I’ve had🤔

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  10. Simone

    Brisbane2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous authentic Spanish food, warm welcome by staff- excellent lunch

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El Porton is rated 4.8 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Australia
  3. Gold Coast
  4. Central Gold Coast
  5. Benowa

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for El Porton

Shop 32 Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre, Corner Ashmore & Benowa Rds, Benowa, AU-QLD 4217

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Benowa
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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