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Restaurants

Those seeking authentic Greek fare in Maidstone, follow tantalising aromas down Hampstead Road to find The Naughty Greek Restaurant. Family-owned with more than 25 years’ experience, this Melbourne...
Rakkas Restaurant

Rakkas Restaurant

Turkish   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
Your Next Favourite Dining DestinationBook your table now!Whether it's a relaxed dinner, a family celebration or a night out with friends, Rakkas delivers a warm, welcoming atmosphere paired with genuine hospitality. Blending contemporary style with Medit...
Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Dinner Tempura & Charcoal OmakaseAvailable Now $180 PPOur omakase is built around the harmony of charcoal-grilled dishes and refined tempura, guided by seasonality, balance, and technique. Under the direction of Chef Ken, guests are taken on a 13-cour...
"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Auchenflower

15 Chef Hat Award
Experience Brisbane's Most Unique Degustation MenuSecure your spot today!Auchenflower's Deer Duck Bistro offers Brisbane's unique fine dining with 5–9 course degustation menus ($109pp, wines $99pp) in a quirky antique setting. Modern Australian cuisine features ricotta-...
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Let’s Do Lunch at The CowrieLunch with wine included!Join us at The Cowrie from Wednesday to Friday for “Let’s Do Lunch,” a refined midweek dining experience designed to linger over. Enjoy a two- or three-course choice menu paired with a complimentar...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Winter Has Arrived at PotagerNew Seasonal MenuWinter has arrived at Potager, bringing a new seasonal menu inspired by the cooler months and the produce thriving in our kitchen garden. Expect comforting flavours, thoughtful cooking, and dishes ...
Le Foyer

Le Foyer

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
A Four Hats Experience at Le FoyerProgressive DiningAt Le Foyer in Bendigo, we elevate fire-led dining with seasonal, produce-driven cuisine and thoughtful hospitality. As a featured venue on the Four Hats of Bendigo tour, we present refined dishes ...
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
The Signature Tasting Menu at Pincho Disco$125ppPincho Disco's Signature Tasting Menu at $125pp is a Latin-inspired feast from start to finish. Journey through oysters with tiger's milk, kingfish cannoli, yellowfin tuna tiradito, chorizo anticuc...
"Amazing Menu in a Stunning Location"
Bommie

Bommie

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Hamilton Island

14 Chef Hat Award
August 20 - In Conversation at Bommie Restaurant$300 per personThree course menu with paired Oatley wines. From Olympic campaigns to the America's Cup, Olivia Price and Cole Tapper take guests behind the scenes of elite sailing, sharing the moments, rivalries ...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Parmi Night | $34Every ThursdayCrispy. Saucy. Loaded. This isn’t your local parmi. Parmi Night puts a sharp spin on a familiar favourite. Only available on Thursdays at BTWN, try the Loaded Spatchcock Parmi - Parmesan and herb ...
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Albion

12 Chef Hat Award
Tour de France - from 4 July 2026Hervé’s Culinary Journey This July, follow the excitement of the world's greatest cycling race with a culinary adventure of your own. As the Tour de France winds its way through some of France’s most celebrated regions, He...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
10 Course Vegan Degustation at Shu RestaurantBook now!Embark on an extraordinary plant-based journey at Shu Restaurant! Immerse yourself in a refined 10-course vegan degustation inspired by the bold depth and spice of contemporary Sichuan cuisine. Sho...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Champagne Bollinger Wine Dinner Sunday September 20Join us on Sunday 20 September for an exclusive Champagne Bollinger Dinner, celebrating one of France's most prestigious Champagne houses. Enjoy four courses with canapés, expertly matched to excep...
Embark on a culinary adventure at Melbourne’s newest dining destination, Lexy Restaurant and Bar on Flinders Lane, where high-glam sophistication meets the vibrant spirit of modern Pan-Asian cuisin...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Igloo Sunset Sessions Winter Only Private domes. Sunset views. Cocktails. Chandon. Winter vibes. From $150 per person | Friday - Sunday
Marmor

Marmor

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Townsville

13 Chef Hat Award
A union of land and sea, where ocean meets pasture in elevated Australian dining, is what awaits guests at Marmor on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville. Located on the top floor of the Ardo Hote...
Wellington and wine $60 Wellington Did you know pickled pelican runs a Wellington and Pinot special for $60 every Thursday?
Where Steak Meets SommeliersSteak & Wine, RedefinedAt Moo Moo Brisbane, we’re passionate about bringing you the ultimate steak and wine experience. From our premium dry-aged beef and fresh seafood to an award-winning wine list, every dish and glass...
eRemo Restaurant

eRemo Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Pokolbin

12 Chef Hat Award
éRemo is a contemporary dining experience inspired by the warmth and generosity of Italian cuisine. Nestled in the heart of the Hunter, the restaurant blends modern flair with timeless Italian trad...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford with exquisite water views from any vantage point, the Boathouse Restaurant on Leggatt Street is a sophisticated dining venue for lunch and dinner. Take in s...