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Modern Australian Restaurants

Flora's Restaurant

Flora's Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:00 AM

Cranbrook

On Glen Gala Road in Cranbrook, Flora’s Restaurant at Craigie Knowe Vineyard offers a relaxed vineyard dining experience surrounded by the beauty of Tasmania’s East Coast. Set within a marquee amon...
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
Mother’s Day Dining At Rich & RareMay 8–10Join us this Mother’s Day weekend and celebrate in style at Rich & Rare. Enjoy our full à la carte menu alongside a special Mother’s Day dessert, available May 8–10. Indulge in our lemon meringue t...
TUCKA @ Maffco

TUCKA @ Maffco

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00 PM

Maffra

12 Chef Hat Award
Brewery Dining ExperienceFood with Craft BrewsDiscover our hearty brewery food, perfectly paired with Gippsland-inspired beers and seasonal brews. Our menu features southern-smoked BBQ meats, artisan burgers, fresh salads and wood-fired flavou...
"Award-winning Share Plates."
Social Eating House Banquet ExperienceCelebratory Shared DiningAt Social Eating House, our banquet experience is designed for shared dining and celebration. Enjoy a curated menu of standout dishes, crafted for flavour and variety, perfect for groups looking to...
Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day Lunch at AliumSunday 10th MayTreat Mum this Mother's Day to lunch at Alium Dining. We're serving a unique set menu of 11 dishes over 3 courses. $110pp. Limited spaces available, book now to make sure you don't miss out.
Anvers Wines

Anvers Wines

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Kangarilla

17 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Mum this MayLong lunch in the HillsThis Mother's Day, Executive Chef Connor Bishop has crafted a carefully balanced progression of dishes, each crafted to highlight the best of local produce: Prawn | Fennel | Chilli Pumpkin | P...
SLATE Restaurant
Chef's Feed Me 5-Course Menu, $82ppExperience the best of SLATE Restaurant with our Chef’s Feed Me Menu — a five-course shared dining experience that celebrates the region’s finest seasonal produce. Let our chefs guide you on a culi...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Lunch Seafood and Grill Buffet with Flowing MimosasSeafood Buffet for $109Sample a variety of fresh local seafood for the ultimate sea to table experience. Ocean treasures include Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba tiger prawns, spanner crabs, Moreton Bay bugs and more. Land lo...
Mother’s Day Weekend Dinner At Silvester’s6–10pm May 8–9Join us this Mother’s Day weekend for a beautifully curated dining experience at Silvester’s Restaurant. Enjoy a three-course dinner for $99 per person, with a complimentary cocktail on arrival for...
Chef’s Tasting Dinner ExperiencePlates & WineJoin us at Tulip for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm in Geelong West. Enjoy a relaxed, contemporary dining experience featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from wine and sn...
Hearth Restaurant
Minuty Mother's Day Afternoon TeaIndulge in a thoughtfully curated selection of sweet and savoury delights, enhanced to celebrate mothers.
Palette

Palette

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

Surfers Paradise

16 Chef Hat Award
New Menu Available Now at PaletteFrom April 13thAvailable now, come try Palette Restaurant’s exciting new menu, showcasing bold flavours and refined technique. Highlights include the share-style Peking Grouper from Rocky Point Aquaculture, serve...
Mothers Day High TeaJoin us this Mother's DayCelebrate Mother’s Day in style with an elevated High Tea at Perspective Dining. Step into the Eucalyptus Room for a beautifully curated experience of delicate sweets, refined savoury bites and pr...
Basalt Tasmania

Basalt Tasmania

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

Don

12 Chef Hat Award
A-La-CarteFrom May 5th 2026Basalt Restaurant will now offer A-La-Carte Dining and will open for Dinner Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
The Pines X Nelly Robinson: Degustation by NEL$135 per personExperience something truly special with Degustation by NEL at The Pines, a limited six-week pop-up led by acclaimed chef Nelly Robinson. This exclusive 10-course journey showcases bold flavours, pl...
Yarri

Yarri

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Dunsborough

14 Chef Hat Award
Mother's DayDinnerTreat mum to dinner on Mother's Day (10 May) for our 3-course choice or 6-course tasting menu, complimentary glass of sparkling wine for mum!
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day DinnerCelebrate herCelebrate Mother’s Day at Atria, where seasonal Australian produce and refined culinary craft come together high above the city. Indulge her with an elevated, five-course menu by Head Chef, David G...
Arrana

Arrana

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Springwood

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Marri Seven-Course Tasting ExperienceA Must-try!Embark on a refined culinary journey with Arrana’s Marri seven-course tasting menu, designed to celebrate seasonal ingredients and creative flavour pairings. Enjoy dishes such as spanner crab with ...
Seasonal Flavours & Estate WinesWine, Food & Valley ViewsVisit Pike & Joyce in the Adelaide Hills for relaxed lunch 7 days a week, where seasonal, local produce and creative dishes meet stunning vineyard views and our own cool climate wines. Dine with fr...
Mother’s Day LunchSunday of 10th May 2026Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar. Enjoy a refined multi-course menu featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, from cauliflower, parsnip & truffle soup an...