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Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

The Camellia Hotel

The Camellia Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Rosehill

Lunch SpecialChicken Schnitzelpanko crumbed chicken breast, chips, garden salad & choice of sauce
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day at AnnataLunch and Dinner Nothing says romance like a beautiful dining experience at Annata. Ignite the flames of love with a sumptuous four-course degustation, amuse bouche and petit fours, all designed by our hatted Chef,...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Valentine’s Day Dining in Parramatta | OribuRomantic Dining, ParramatLooking for Valentine’s Day dining options in Parramatta? Oribu offers an intimate Japanese restaurant experience perfect for couples, featuring live entertainment serenading guests throughout the ...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
No Minimum Spend Private DiningJanuary OnlyCelebrate at Entrata this January with no minimum spend for private dining and events Available for groups of 15–120 guests, ideal for birthdays, long lunches, and special moments worth celebrat...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day$300 for two guestsCelebrate Valentine’s Day at Beckett’s with an unforgettable evening of refined French cuisine, crafted cocktails and fine wine in an intimate, elegant setting. Enjoy a specially curated 3-course s...
Peel St

Peel St

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentines Day at Peel St Restaurant$95pp Tasting Menu Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Peel St with a thoughtfully curated tasting menu designed for a truly memorable date. Treat your loved one to a dining experience filled with exclusive new dishes craft...
"2019 Readers' Choice Award"
Contemporary dining overlooking manicured gardens beckons guests to Wild Swan at Mandoon Estate on Harris Road in Caversham. This elegant restaurant mixes clean lines with colourful abstract artwor...
Jazz Dinner A Night of SongEnjoy the legendary Caroline Agostini as she sings jazz classics as you dine in the elegant dining room, delighting in our à la carte 3-course, or the 5 & 7-course set menu. Nobody does a jazz dinn...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
Offering up a taste of some of Daylesford’s freshest produce combined with smooth sophistication and elegant style is Chef Hat-awarded Sault on Ballan Daylesford Road. Views are abundant and inspir...
Taverna

Taverna

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kingscliff

12 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Night Chef's Sustainable BanquetOnly $49 ppIndulge in a selection of 4 dishes hand picked by our Chef. This menu changes weekly and typically features 3 small plates and 1 large plate with sides. Designed with sustainability in mind, the ba...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Shared Set Menus at JujuFrom $75ppJuju invites you to indulge in a refined shared dining experience with thoughtfully curated set menus designed for two. Choose from generous $75pp or $100pp options featuring daily baked bread, sas...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

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

Lenswood

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Sunset SessionFriday Night Dining Kickstart your weekend with our Friday night Sunset Session. A fresh new menu, awarding winning wines, live music, and a gorgeous all season setting. The perfect way to ease into the weekend.
Sonora

Sonora

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Potts Point

12 Chef Hat Award
Australia’s New Mexican-Style GrillEvery Saturday!Experience Australia’s only Mexican-style vertical BBQ at Sonora! Similar to a kebab machine but made for al pastor tacos, the marinated meat is stacked, slowly cooked on a rotating grill, and serv...
Serafino Restaurant

Serafino Restaurant

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

McLaren Vale

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Dinner At Serafino - Saturday 14th February 2026Love is in the airValentine’s Day join us at Serafino for an unique culinary degustation. Enjoy an intimate dinner in our Serafino Restaurant whilst indulging in a Degustation 4 course menu presented by One Chef Hat...
"Showcasing North Qld Produce"
5-course Degustation Menu Food & Wine Pairing Bridgewater's degustation menu is one of the most popular ways to experience our cuisine. Carefully crafted food paired with a beautiful collection of wines. Botaniq Wine-Gin-Cocktail Bar is perfec...
Bar Infinita

Bar Infinita

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Gordon

13 Chef Hat Award
Situated on St Johns Avenue in Gordon, Bar Infinita is a heartfelt celebration of Italian heritage, family and flavour. Drawing on traditional recipes passed down through generations, the menu deli...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

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

Bright

12 Chef Hat Award
Sips & SavouriesEnjoy snacks 4pm-6pmSoak up the afternoon sun and enjoy a variety of snacks and daily wine specials. Simply walk on in!
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Situated in the picturesque suburb of Broke, Margan Restaurant invites guests to experience the best of modern Australian cuisine in a tranquil vineyard setting. With sweeping views of the surround...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
The Boat House

The Boat House

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

Barton

13 Chef Hat Award
Surrounded by private parkland overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, The Boat House is the ideal place to relax and enjoy award-winning dining. Escape from the city life of Canberra and enjoy stunning l...