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Restaurants With Catering

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...
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 Tue 5:30 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Aperol Lunch Sessions | 1-31 MarchLimited-time offer!This march, we’re soaking up summer’s final golden days in collaboration with Aperol. Join us every Sat & Sun for our $79pp Weekend Long Lunch, with a $47pp 90-minute drinks package featuring Apero...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Easter Seafood OrdersPre-order nowSEAFOOD – Premium Sydney Rock Oysters $40 Dozen – QLD Tiger Prawns (cooked)$48kg – Housemade cocktail sauce $10 – Housemade prosecco & raspberry vinaigrette $10 DESSERT – Tiramisu (serves 9...
Long Lunches & Lawnside Moments at Ekhidna KitchenWednesday to SundayAt Ekhidna Kitchen, every visit is a chance to enjoy life’s big and small moments. Whether it’s a long lunch with friends, a special celebration or a spontaneous afternoon on the lawns with great f...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Island Share Menu$89pp Tasting ExperienceHere at ISLAND, our $89pp set (minimum 2) showcases fresh, local flavours for the whole table to enjoy. Start with Noosa scallops, lamb ribs, or Mooloolaba prawn sanga, plus roasted eggplant or Kin...
Modern MediterraneanHappy hour daily 4–6pmBar Leo brings modern Mediterranean flavour to Sorrento with fresh, locally sourced seafood, seasonal small plates, melt in your mouth Australian grown wagyu & black angus steaks and share-style di...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked along Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills, Quoi Dining is an intimate lakeside restaurant where modern French and Australian cuisine come together in a refined, elegant setting. Hidden near th...
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Overlooking the waters of Lake Burley Griffin on Eastlake Parade in Kingston, Molto Italian brings the warmth and generosity of Italian dining to one of Canberra’s most scenic locations. Inspired b...
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
Local Ingredients, Bold FlavoursFood, wine, hospitalityExperience immersive, ingredient-driven dining at EXP, in the Hunter Valley. Our 28-seat restaurant offers seasonal tasting menus crafted from local produce, native ingredients, and house-made ferm...
Seasonal Thai Banquet at Jungle Fowl4 or 6 CourseExperience the vibrant flavours of Thailand with Jungle Fowl’s seasonal Thai banquets. Choose between a 4-course or indulgent 6-course feast showcasing the restaurant’s favourite dishes and bold fl...
Embassy XO

Embassy XO

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 3:00 PM

Sunshine Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
5 Course Tasting Menu$76 per personTake the guesswork out of dinner and let the chefs at Embassy XO guide your evening with their five-course tasting menu. Available Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm for $76pp, this curated experience show...
Peel St

Peel St

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Tasting Australia 2026 presented by Journey Beyond Chef Phil Helyard Peel St's own Executive Chef, Phil Helyard, has an event at Tasting Australia coming up in May. A part of their newly launched Club Series, you can find Phil at the Dom Polski Centre on May 15 from...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
A New Era of Indian VegetarianFlavour Without LimitsAt ISH, our vegetarian dishes are bursting with flavour, texture and creativity. We bring a modern take to Indian cuisine, crafting vibrant plates designed to surprise and delight with every bite. ...
Komeyui Restaurant

Komeyui Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

South Melbourne

12 Chef Hat Award
A Journey Through Japanese CuisineTaste, Art, and TraditionExperience the art of Japanese dining at Komeyui Brisbane. Join us for seasonal omakase, kaiseki, sushi, and sashimi, crafted with precision and care. Enjoy curated tasting events, sake pairings, a...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 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
Bull & Bell Steakhouse Restaurant

Bull & Bell Steakhouse Restaurant

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Griffith

12 Chef Hat Award
Dry-Aged Steak Perfection at Bull & Bell SteakhouseBook today!Indulge in premium dry-aged beef at Bull & Bell Steakhouse Restaurant, where selected Black Angus cuts are aged for a minimum of 45 days in the in-house meat cellar to deliver exceptional depth and...
Saturdays Sound Better with JazzSip, Savour, and SwingAt Spicy Bean, we invite you to join us every Saturday from 11:00?am onwards for our Live Jazz & Brunch experience. Enjoy a delicious brunch menu while relaxing to the smooth sounds of live jazz, c...
Witness the Art of Fine DiningFlavours Up CloseAt Restaurant Dorsia, our Chef’s Table offers an exclusive and immersive dining experience. Guests are seated in the heart of the kitchen, where they can watch our chefs craft each dish with precis...
Mediterranean Share PlateSeasonal LunchJoin us at The Hut Byron Bay, and enjoy our seasonal Mediterranean-inspired lunch prepared weekly by the chef using local produce and fresh seafood. Expect flavourful dishes designed for sharing f...