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Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Francois Eatery

Francois Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Mambourin

Mother's Day High Tea10th May Celebrate Mother’s Day at François Eatery – Mambourin with an elegant High Tea experience on Sunday 10 May 2026. Enjoy curated sweet and savoury delights including ribbon sandwiches, scones, pastri...
Elaia Greek Cafe & Restaurant

Elaia Greek Cafe & Restaurant

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Wed 8:00 AM

Launceston

Mother's Day at ElaiaBookings Now OpenCelebrate Mother’s Day at Elaia with a relaxed, delicious experience made for sharing. We’re open from 8.00am for breakfast and from midday for lunch — think great coffee, housemade cakes, cocktail...
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

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

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...
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

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

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch by the RiverBrunch and Bubbles Join us at Sinclair’s Riverside Bottomless Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. For $85 per person, enjoy a 2-hour indulgent multi-course menu by Head Chef Scott Mills, featuring seasonal loc...
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...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
3 or 4 Course Midweek MenuSeasonal MenuEnjoy our 3 or 4 course midweek menu featuring house-baked sourdough, cultured butter, and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Highlights include beef tartare, ocean trout, potato agnolotti, mar...
"Award-winning Share Plates."
Social Eating House & Bar

Social Eating House & Bar

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

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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...
"2019 Readers' Choice Award"
À La Carte & Tasting MenusSeasonal Flavours, ExpertAt Wild Swan, we offer thoughtfully crafted à la carte and tasting menus that showcase modern Australian cuisine at its finest. Executive Chef Michael Hartnell and Head Chef Anthony Power combine c...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Indian"
Urban Tadka

Urban Tadka

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Terrey Hills

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Hosting an event?Enquire today!Whether you're planning a wedding, engagement, birthday or corporate affair, Urban Tadka offers a vibrant private event space perfect for 150–200 guests. Impress your guests with the theatre of cha...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern Italian diningAuthentic FlavoursJoin us at Restaurant Santino in Wollongong for modern Italian dining with fresh pastas, refined entrées and standout mains. Start with sourdough, olives or veal tartare, then enjoy dishes like pro...
SLATE Restaurant

SLATE Restaurant

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

Sevenhill

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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...
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
Hendrick’s Gin Martini TrioChilled to PerfectionWe’ve partnered with Hendrick’s Gin and ceramicist Joe Gilbert to bring you a unique martini experience at Gildas. Served in custom stoneware goblets that keep every sip perfectly chilled, our trio...
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...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
MOTHER'S DAY | SUN 10 MAY$109pp special set menu.Celebrate Mom this Mother's Day with our $109pp curated Middle Eastern set menu, featuring special dishes like Ruby Red Tuna Ezme, Slow-braised Lamb Shoulder with Chermoula and Honey Labneh with Sp...
Hearth Restaurant

Hearth Restaurant

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

Perth CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Minuty Mother's Day Afternoon TeaIndulge in a thoughtfully curated selection of sweet and savoury delights, enhanced to celebrate mothers.
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Let us host your next special occasionEvents & FunctionsThinking of having a function with us? We offer different styles of dining to suit your needs, from Cocktail style to a more formal sit down dinner. For groups of 9 guests or more at Orleans we o...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day3-coursesThis Mother’s Day, we’re opening bookings for both lunch and dinner, giving you the flexibility to celebrate in a way that suits your day.
Melrose Restaurant and Rooftop Bar

Melrose Restaurant and Rooftop Bar

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bulimba

12 Chef Hat Award
Sunset Platters2pm - 4pm, Fri - SunEase into the weekend with Sunset Platters at Melrose Restaurant. Available Friday to Sunday from 2pm–4pm in the bar area, this relaxed afternoon offering is perfect for catching up with friends ov...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 3:30 PM

Port Douglas

14 Chef Hat Award
Award-Winning Dining At Harrisons Port DouglasJoin Us TodayJoin us at Harrisons Restaurant, Port Douglas’ most nationally awarded restaurant, for an unforgettable dining experience. Open Tuesday to Saturday, enjoy Social Hour from 3:30pm–5:30pm before dinn...
The Dining Room restaurant on Arthurs Seat Road in Red Hill does regional dining right. Nestled in Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill vineyard, this dining destination is the ideal spot to enjoy long, ...