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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 5:30 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
Battle of the States - Five Course Wine Degustation A must for Wine Lovers Join us at Annata on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January 2026 for the battle of the States, an exclusive showcase of Australia’s most exciting State producers and iconic varietals hosted by Ni...
"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
Join Us This HollidaysLunch | Wine TastingWe're open 7 days, 11-5pm this holiday season. Whether it's lunch in our two chef hatted restaurant, a wine tasting experience, or a casual glass of wine on the deck. Bring your friends and family ...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Whispers of Summer at Oribu ParramattaNew Summer Japanese MenuDiscover Oribu’s summer menu: a celebration of elegance and creativity. From refined mains and vibrant sashimi to playful tacos and tempura, three master chefs unite to honour the flavours of summe...
Olio Kensington Street

Olio Kensington Street

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
The Olio Experience$80ppDiscover Taste the Flavours of Olio—a curated 9-course journey showcasing the restaurant’s most iconic dishes. For $80 per person, enjoy a shared experience featuring seafood bisques, handmade past...
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
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
The Boat House

The Boat House

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

Barton

14 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...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
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...
Nestled at the heart of the estate on Relbia Road in Relbia is the immersive dining experience of Chef-hatted Josef Chromy Restaurant – a must-do lunch spot on your Tamar Valley itinerary. Set amon...
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

15 Chef Hat Award
Located on Broke Road in Pokolbin, EXP Restaurant delivers a thoughtful, immersive dining experience shaped by the seasons and the best of local produce. Each dish is crafted as an expression of mo...
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

13 Chef Hat Award
Summer MenuBook Now!Serafino Restaurant unveils its vibrant new summer menu, celebrating local South Australian produce with elegant, season-driven flair. Expect fresh, expressive entrées like beetroot-cured ocean tro...
"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...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
Live Piano MusicEvery Thursday to SundayEnjoy fabulous French cuisine accompanied by beautiful music from the baby grand piano, played for you by our accomplished pianists. Book your table today!
Bar Heather

Bar Heather

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

Byron Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
Bar Heather on Jonson Street in Byron Bay brings a refined yet relaxed energy to its seasonal, produce-led menu. Influenced by modern Australian flavours, classic European technique and South East ...
Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

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

Warwick Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by more than 150 years of Inglis history, The Newmarket Room on Governor Macquarie Drive in Warwick Farm offers a unique and modern culinary experience. Discover a stunning indoor set-up t...
LIMLAY Thai Street Food & Bar

LIMLAY Thai Street Food & Bar

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

12 Chef Hat Award
Located on the Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh Heads, LIMLAY Thai Street Food & Bar brings a vibrant slice of Thailand to this iconic coastal strip. Inspired by lively street markets, the menu deliv...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Seafood"
Bills Fishhouse + Bar

Bills Fishhouse + Bar

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Port Macquarie

12 Chef Hat Award
Primely positioned in Port Macquarie’s Clarence House, Bills Fishhouse + Bar dons a casual urbanity, which echoes throughout the well-designed space. Modern simplicity best describes this eatery an...
Lucio's Marina

Lucio's Marina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Tewantin

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover Italian coastal dining on the Noosa River at Lucio’s Marina on Parkyn Court in Tewantin. In the business of feeding people for generations, hospitality truly does run through the veins of ...