Play Pokies at Clock Hotel in Surfers Paradise

As an international tourist, I was really looking forward to experiencing some great food in Gold Coast. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. I made a few attempts, politely explaining my situation and hoping for a bit of empathy, but none of them were willing to accommodate, even for a quick bite. It felt like they just wanted to go home rather than offer any service. Sadly, I missed the chance to try what could have been a good experience here. I won't be coming back again.

Great food and cocktails, friendly staff with quick service. Highly recommend the ribs.

The lady behind the bar who took my order was super sweet and gave me tips about their menu. As it turns out, she should have simply told me to go the McDonalds. The Schnitty was terrible. I don't know how you can goof a schnitzel so badly, but you've done it spectacularly. It was greasy. Bread shouldn't glisten. The chips were cold and we all know when chips are cold, they're inedible. Absolutely loved the bells chiming whilst I waited for my "food". The view was lovely. Such a shame my lunch was inedible. I'm sure on a hot summers day, this place is a vibe, but sadly, I don't recommend it for a weekday pub feed.

Booked a table for our family of 7 (5 kids 7-17yrs) where we were seated adjacent the bar directly in front of opened l, double front doors.
We were also directly in front of the table water dispenser and glasses.
Patrons either had to squeeze behind us or reach over the corner of the bar to get their water.
I ordered 2 Black Russians at the bar and neither of the bar staff had any idea what I was talking about. I explained 1 shot Kahlua, 1 shot vodka in a glass of coke, I was met with a disgusted look as if I was joking and I said "if you're not sure or don't believe me you can look it up if you like."
After I reassured her that's what I wanted,
The bar girl then said "you're gonna have to pay for all those shots". I politely smiled and said that the cost wasn't a problem.
Meals were ordered at the bar and collected at the pass over by us when the buzzer sounded.
All the food was served in small portions. Dry chicken and almost zero Caesar dressing on the Caesar salads.
Small chicken schnitzel on a small handful of chips with briny salad. Burgers also served with only a small handful of chips.
Kids nuggets and chips were 5 Dino nuggets and a few chips in a small bowl.
No sooner had we finished eating, one of the staff zoomed in to clear our table into a basket lined with a plastic bag, to whom we passed our plates.
Disappointed with both the service and portions here.

Went here for the ribs "deal" still had to pay an extra 8 bucks just for slaw and chips. Chips were advertised as being "thick cut" but came as your standard frozen fries. The ribs were dry and thin (unlike your mother)- most definitely tasted frozen. Ontop of this poor quality of food I had to order my meal at the bar and then collect my meal and cutlery from the kitchen serving station - front of house were happy to issue a refund is the only positive I have for this place.