Lucia

4.5

280 Reviews

$40 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Sep 20, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

Lucia exists to take you on a journey. Step onto our sundeck and you’ll immediately be transported to Iberia. Lucia means light, and that’s exactly what you’ll encounter. The backdrop of warm inviting colours, plethora of greenery, and atmosphere that beckons “uno más, por favor” (one more please) might make this your new favourite escape.

Lounge with old friends or make new ones with delicious cocktails, delectable food and great times that are even better when shared. Inside the venue is another beast altogether.

You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped off the beaches of Portugal and into a packed Valencian hole-in-the-wall eatery. Loaded with the vibrancy, sounds, smells and tastes typical of that “best kept secret” restaurant you found in your holidays. This is sure to leave a mark.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0482 173 561
Website
http://www.luciatapas.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
01/445 Golden Four Drive, Tugun, AU-QLD 4224
Neighborhood
Tugun
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

BYO Nights at Lucia
A$55.00 - A$75.00 per person
Sep 6 - Oct 4, 2024
Now introducing BYO nights at Lucia! $5pp corkage fee with one our set menus. Minimum group of 4 (Groups of 2-3 with choice of main)
Drag Bingo (R18)
Nov 15, 2024 only
Our popular DRAG BINGO has returned!! and in our beautiful sun garden for the first time. Our Amazing MYA Crafone will take you through 5 rounds of bingo with fun drag performances and games, starting at 6:30pm SHARP. This is a strictly R18 event. For ease and speed of service, we highly recommend guests use the QR code to order and pay as they go, however, we are happy to offer table service with 1 bill for the table. *In the unfortunate event of rain, we will do our best to find a suitable relocation for your booking, however there is a slight chance your booking may be cancelled.
Lucia Spanish Delight Menu
A$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Grazing boards Pan de barra, gf pita crisps, homemade dips, Lucia olives, bbq corn nibbles, Jamón Serrano, Manchego cheese + pan tumaca - Piquillos Rellenos - Brocheta de Pulpo y Gamba - Mixed Croquetas - Market Fish Market fish cooked “A la Donostiarra” served with capsicum piperade and guindillas Sirloin Steak Grass fed sirloin steak 300g served with homemade chimichurri and roasted mushrooms Choice of: Roasted + grilled vegetables / Lucia green salad Choice of: Pomme puree / Jamón and parmesan loaded fries

TapenadeA$10.00
Sun-dried tomato + kalamata olive dip with fresh basil + thyme
Fetta + ArtichokeA$11.00
Marinated fetta cheese + artichoke dip
Pink Beetroot HummusA$11.00
Mediterranean hummus blend with beetroot + roasted chickpeas
Lucia Olive MixA$8.00
Mixed selection of olives in EVOO, fresh rosemary, lemon and chili
Piquillos RellenosA$22.00
Spanish piquillo peppers with pumpkin & gorgonzola, served with crisps and piquillo
Jamon Serrano Gran Reserva (50g)A$20.00
Spanish grand reserve Jamón Serrano, served with tomato and garlic blend on sourdough
Jamon Iberico (40g)A$30.00
Spanish Jamón Iberico de Cebo Muñoz Rojo, served with tomato and garlic blend on sourdough
BoqueronesA$18.00
Marinated white anchovies with fresh tomato and herb oil. Served with sourdough
Gambas Tigre marinadas en ajo A$26.00
Tiger prawns, marinated with lemon, garlic, chili & thyme. Served with cocktail sauce

Tapas

Small plates to share

Papas Bravas**A$16.00
Traditional fried potatoes served with homemade hot tomato sauce + aioli
Pincho de TortillaA$14.00
Traditional potato and onion spanish omelette, served with sourdough & aioli
Mushroom Casserole*A$17.00
Seasonal mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce, served with sourdough
Mushroom Manchego CroquettesA$18.00
Mushroom, Parmesan + Manchego bechamel croquettes
Jamón CroquettesA$19.00
Traditional Jamon Serrano bechamel croquettes
Salt + Pepper Baby SquidA$22.00
Golden fried baby squids served with lime aioli
Brocheta de Pulpo y Gamba
MeatballsA$22.00
Australian beer homemade meatballs cooked in tomato sauce, served with sourdough
Beef CheekA$26.00
Slow cooked beef cheek in red wine sauce + mashed potatoes

Principales

Larger Plates

Berenjenas RellenasA$42.00
Ratatouille stuffed eggplant, with asparagus and leek crème, topped with parmesan crisps
Sirloin Steak (300g)A$50.00
Grass fed sirloin steak 300g served with homemade chimichurri and roasted mushrooms
Fish of the DayA$46.00
Market fish cooked “A la Donostiarra” served with capsicum piperade and guindillas
Paella de la Casa
Bomba rice, saffron, king prawns, mussels, chicken, chorizo, peas, capsicum
- Serves 2A$42.00
- Serves 4A$80.00
Vegetarian Paella
Bomba rice, saffron, seasonal veggies, artichokes, peas, capsicum
- Serves 2A$35.00

Sides

Jamon + Parmesan Loaded Fries
Seasonal VegetablesA$12.00
Roasted + grilled seasonal vegetables
Homemade Pomme PureeA$8.00
Creamy mashed potato puree
Lucia's Garden SaladA$8.00
Mesclun, cherry tomatoes, pickles, olives, balsamic and extra virgin olive oil

Postre [Desserts]

Churros con Dulce de LecheA$14.00
Spanish churros served with cinnamon sugar + dulce de leche
Basque CheesecakeA$15.00
Basque cheesecake served with walnuts + candied lemon zest
Mango or Lemon SorbetA$12.00
Mango or lemon sorbet (choice of 2 scoops)
Quince and Manchego plateA$18.00
12 months aged Manchego with Quince paste and walnuts

What 280 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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South Gold Coast
Most Booked

280 Reviews

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Helena
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had my baby shower on Sunday at Lucia’s. The food was excellent and great value. We shared the set menu. Lucia is a beautiful venue. I had a great time. Thank you for having me!
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Jason
Brisbane
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We ordered 3 things and they came out 1 by 1 with 15 mins gap between each dish So 3rd item came out a mushroom dish and pretty boring dish we must say and for our last dish ….meh boring it needs spices and menu says creamy white wine sauce but no way it was like eggplant blended with no flavour Everyone around us got 2to 3dishes all same time so its not an excuse to say it tapas your suppose to share then go onto the next dish… nuh, just bad timing from the house in our opinion Would we go back ??? No sorry not good enough We were all excited and my wifes bday and left feeling dinner was pretty average
LuciaResponded 5 days ago
Hi Jason, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience, especially on such a special occasion, didn’t meet your expectations. It’s disappointing to learn that the timing of your dishes and the flavors didn’t live up to what you were hoping for. If we had known about your concerns during the evening, we would have been happy to address them right away and make things right. We take your comments seriously and will review them with our kitchen team to ensure we’re providing the best possible experience for every guest. We do hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Please feel free to email us to discuss your experience with management in more detail. Love, Lucia x
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Patsy
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely experience at Lucia. Great ambience, fantastic outdoor space, beautiful food
LuciaResponded 5 days ago
Hi Patsy, thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the ambience, outdoor space, and our food. It means a lot to us that you had a lovely experience at Lucia. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! 😊Love, Lucia x
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Kaye
Victoria
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was ok , I ordered sirloin steak which was very ordinary , our other guests had paella which they was bful . I ordered a great northern beer for my son , when he drank it he said this isn’t great northern , we asked the waitress and she said ohhh yeh we ran out so they just gave him something else , wouldn’t you ask first , we were not happy .
LuciaResponded 5 days ago
Hi Kaye, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience with the steak and beer wasn't up to expectations. If we were informed of your disappointment on the evening, we would have happily rectified this for you. We’re glad your guests enjoyed the paella, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide a better overall experience for you in the future. Please don't hesitate to reach out directly if you'd like to discuss this further. Love, Lucia
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Kim
Gold Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing all around! Highly recommend! Delicious food, friendly service, great atmosphere, authentic dishes with speedy delivery, nice inside and outside atmosphere! We definitely recommend to others and we will visit again!
LuciaResponded 5 days ago
Hi Kim, thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything from the food to the atmosphere and service. Our team works hard to create an authentic and memorable dining experience, and it’s great to know we hit the mark with you. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon – and thanks for recommending us to others! 😊
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James
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant, the food, the people, the atmosphere, its all wonderful! See you guys again soon! :)
LuciaResponded on August 12, 2024
Hi there, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you love the food, the atmosphere, and our team. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! :) Love, Lucia x
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OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service 10/10. Best local tapas around for sure
LuciaResponded on August 12, 2024
Hi there! Thanks so much for the 5 stars and the kind words. Love Lucia x
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GeorginaG
Deactivated - Far North Queensland
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is a well located venue with a gorgeous outdoor seating area, easy parking, coped well with 2 small dogs with our group. The menu was interesting but the flavours a bit disappointing, good presentation, friendly service, good value. It's a pity there are no green veges or salad on the menu...it felt something was missing. We had excellent service from Rebecca whjo guided us through our ordering..
LuciaResponded on August 12, 2024
Hi Georgina, thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed our venue, outdoor seating, and that Rebeca's service made your visit special. We appreciate your comments on the menu and will consider adding more green options in the future. It was a pleasure hosting your group. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Love, Lucia x
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JulieB
Sunshine Coast
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Staff were more interested in developing interpersonal relationships behind the bar than with the dining patrons. Set menu was very disappointing, bread overused as filler & seafood overcooked in paella. Considering set menu was mostly bread and dips, it was not good value for money. Drinks service too slow. Prospective diners were left waiting at front desk for too long. We are locals and will not be returning.
LuciaResponded on July 15, 2024
Hi Julie, thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are disappointed to learn of your experience following your recent visit. We allocated two servers to your table, who checked in regularly, and even customized the Set Menu to better accommodate your group's preferences. When we asked about your evening, you indicated everything was fantastic. Please know that had we been informed of any issues during your visit, we would have taken immediate steps to address them. I have tried calling you to get more information so that we can improve for all of our guests. I will try again this afternoon. Love, Lucia x
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OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I went for the $15 Sunday Paella but it was unfortunately sold out. I recommend you go at lunch rather than dinner.
LuciaResponded on July 8, 2024
Hi there, thank you for your feedback! It's disappointing to hear that the Sunday Paella was sold out when you visited. We do run our special until all sold. We hope you can give us another chance to impress you with our delicious Tapas menu. Love, Lucia x
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FAQs

Lucia is rated 4.5 stars by 280 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Sep 20, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

01/445 Golden Four Drive, Tugun, AU-QLD 4224

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tugun
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.luciatapas.com.au/
Phone number
0482 173 561

Lucia

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

BYO Nights at Lucia

Drag Bingo (R18)

Lucia Spanish Delight Menu

Breads

Pan de BarraA$10.00

Garlic BreadA$12.00

Seasoned Gluten Free CrispsA$8.00

Dips + Aperitivos

TapenadeA$10.00

Fetta + ArtichokeA$11.00

Pink Beetroot HummusA$11.00

Lucia Olive MixA$8.00

Piquillos RellenosA$22.00

Jamon Serrano Gran Reserva (50g)A$20.00

Jamon Iberico (40g)A$30.00

BoqueronesA$18.00

Gambas Tigre marinadas en ajo A$26.00

Tapas

Papas Bravas**A$16.00

Pincho de TortillaA$14.00

Mushroom Casserole*A$17.00

Mushroom Manchego CroquettesA$18.00

Jamón CroquettesA$19.00

Salt + Pepper Baby SquidA$22.00

Brocheta de Pulpo y Gamba

MeatballsA$22.00

Beef CheekA$26.00

Principales

Berenjenas RellenasA$42.00

Sirloin Steak (300g)A$50.00

Fish of the DayA$46.00

Paella de la Casa

Vegetarian Paella

Sides

Jamon + Parmesan Loaded Fries

Seasonal VegetablesA$12.00

Homemade Pomme PureeA$8.00

Lucia's Garden SaladA$8.00

Postre [Desserts]

Churros con Dulce de LecheA$14.00

Basque CheesecakeA$15.00

Mango or Lemon SorbetA$12.00

Quince and Manchego plateA$18.00

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