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Modern Australian Restaurants

Pt. Leo Restaurant's famous Friday Night Steak NightReserve nowExperience the flavours of the Mornington Peninsula with Pt. Leo Restaurant’s Friday Night Steak Night. Enjoy a 2-course family-friendly menu featuring wood-roasted entrées, tender wagyu steak, hou...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Melbourne Cup12:00 PM - 03:30 PMCelebrate the race that stops the nation in Citrique with a luxurious Seafood & Grill Buffet Luncheon indulging in freshly shucked oysters, paired with a glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival and a pr...
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

16 Chef Hat Award
Table d’Hôte: Luxury dining perfectly timed at Laura, Pt. Leo EstateReserve your expereinceWhat is “Table d’Hôte” one may ask? It’s Laura's signature luxury dining experience, thoughtfully curated for guests who appreciate both exceptional cuisine and their valuable time. Laura’s Table d...
The New Sunday TraditionGather Your FriendsAvailable every Sunday 12 pm-4 pm $69 per person, enjoy shared antipasto entree, a choice of mains & one-hour bottomless Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, house wine & tap beer. What's not to love! Bookings...
From Bar & Kitchen BeginningsJoin our story—dine hereBack in 2005, both as strangers, we crossed paths at Zinc in Port Douglas—Chris tending bar, Dani honing her craft in the kitchen. Fast-forward 13 years, and here we stand, now the proud owners of ...
October Seafood DegustationBook nowCelebrating the Best of the Sea in the Heart of the Land Join us at Black Cat Truffles for an elegant seafood-focused degustation lunch, where the finest Australian coastal produce meets the cre...
Angelo's Cabarita

Angelo's Cabarita

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Cabarita

12 Chef Hat Award
Tomahawk ExperienceBook Now!Indulge in a premium 1 kg Wagyu Tajima MB5+ Tomahawk steak, expertly seared to perfection and served with seasonal sides. Perfect for sharing or savouring solo, this bold cut promises a memorable d...
Nel Restaurant
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
Art WorkshopWith Maude's Madhouse With spring in he air, we’ll be creating this delicate dragonfly drawing with a touch of colour. I’ll bring the art materials so please join me for a morning of fun art and friendship. At Taste o...
Afternoon Tea in the CloudsEvery SaturdayTake your afternoon to new heights – literally! Join us at Fleet Rooftop Bar, on level 22 of the Vibe Hotel for a High Tea experience with one of the best views in Melbourne. Sit back, relax & watc...
A Culinary Journey in Tropical Port DouglasFresh Local DiningAward-winning Head Chef Adam Ion and his wife Namhee welcome you to Melaleuca in the heart of tropical Port Douglas. With a passion for fresh, local produce, Adam showcases creative dishes inspired...
Wildflower

Wildflower

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Perth CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Dine at height in sophisticated surrounds at Wildflower, occupying COMO The Treasury's rooftop space on Cathedral Avenue in Perth. Upon entering, guests are immersed in a sensory experience of fine...
Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Broadbeach overlooking Victoria Park, multi-award-winning Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill is undoubtedly considered the Gold Coast’s best steak restaurant. Moo Moo...
Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

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

Warwick Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Food & Wine Artisan FestivalA Vibrant Day OutTaste your way through a curated selection of wines, live cooking demonstrations and handcrafted bites. Showcasing the diversity of our local food scene, The Food & Wine Artisan Festival is a memor...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar

BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar

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

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Roast for Two Just $90Sunday Roast for Two at BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar – just $90. Enjoy a slow-cooked oyster-cut Lamb Shoulder from Warilba, served on the bone for rich flavour and tenderness. Paired with Wagyu fat p...
Chef's Table Experience2 Guests per NightThe Shell House Dining Room’s ‘Chef’s Table Experience’ is the ultimate way to celebrate for one special party of two guests per night. Seated at the kitchen pass – the centre of gravity of the din...
Auterra

Auterra

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Armadale

12 Chef Hat Award
A Seasonal Share-Style ExperienceBook Now!Experience a bold and seasonal menu at Auterra, where local ingredients shine across playful small plates and refined mains. Highlights include wagyu tartare, Murray cod with native citrus, and duc...
Marmor

Marmor

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

Townsville

13 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Lunch at MarmorBook NowCelebrate this Christmas at Marmor with a set Christmas lunch featuring seafood, beef, turkey and a dark chocolate gateau.
Melbourne CupTuesday, 4th NovemberCelebrate Melbourne Cup at Pialligo Estate with two unforgettable experiences! Choose Pavilion Dining for $175pp with Mumm Champagne, a Chef’s Tasting Menu, and live entertainment. Or enjoy the Law...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday, November 27Join us for our third annual Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Whether you’re gathering to give thanks with loved ones or looking for a taste of home-grown American festive favourite...