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The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Maleny

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Jazz in the ForestEvery 1st & 3rd SundayMake a lunch booking at The Tamarind and enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz amidst the magical rainforest surrounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat on every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. The af...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

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

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Winter Has Arrived at PotagerNew Seasonal MenuWinter has arrived at Potager, bringing a new seasonal menu inspired by the cooler months and the produce thriving in our kitchen garden. Expect comforting flavours, thoughtful cooking, and dishes ...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

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

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Set among rolling vineyards, Restaurant Botanica celebrates the best of the Hunter Valley with dishes crafted from local, seasonal produce and inspired by the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean....
éRemo is a contemporary dining experience inspired by the warmth and generosity of Italian cuisine. Nestled in the heart of the Hunter, the restaurant blends modern flair with timeless Italian trad...
A private dining experience for your team or loved ones Private dining at Harrys Our private lounge can be booked in conjunction with our private dining room - hosts 6 to 10 guests for your special end of financial year treat or special celebrations,
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunch DiningMonday - Thursday Our menu offers two and three course options, with selections featuring entrée’s, mains and desserts as well as additional sides, house baked bread and artisanal cheese. DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunc...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
$99pp 2 Course + WineThursdays and FridaysWinter dining is now even better! Enjoy 2 courses from our a la carte menu with a glass of Sommelier selected wine for $99 per person. Available on Thursdays and Fridays for lunch or dinner from no...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
2-Course Dinner $65ppJuly Only A celebration of Italy’s land and sea brought together in a thoughtfully curated dining experience. Enjoy a 2-course dinner for $65pp through June Tuesday-Friday. Available for up to 16 peop...
Steak & Frites Night at The Dining RoomAvail. All Winter MondaysJoin us every Monday evening at The Dining Room. Enjoy Sher Wagyu with black garlic, frites and seasonal salads, paired with a glass of 2019 De Vasari Chianti Riserva DOCG for $60 per person. Wheth...
L'Heritage

L'Heritage

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mosman

13 Chef Hat Award
Perched on the wharf at Chowder Bay Road in Mosman, L'Heritage is a stunning French restaurant housed in a historic ex-Navy drill hall, surrounded by national park and breathtaking harbour views — ...
Mount Paul Lounge

Mount Paul Lounge

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Coles Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
Set within a breathtaking 1,200-acre private sanctuary on Coles Bay Road, Mount Paul Lounge is a small, boutique dining destination of rare and extraordinary distinction — an unapologetically premi...
Perched on Binna Burra Road in Beechmont in the picturesque Gold Coast Hinterland, The Paddock Restaurant is a luxe farmhouse dining destination where casual fine dining, sustainable produce and an...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Four Hats of Bendigo Guided TourProgressive Fine DiningAt The Woodhouse Bar & Grill, fire and flavour take centre stage. As one of four chef-hat venues on the Four Hats of Bendigo tour, we offer a luxe wood-fired steakhouse experience with dry-aged wag...
"Fantastic imagination and technique"
Hardy's Verandah Restaurant

Hardy's Verandah Restaurant

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

Crafers

16 Chef Hat Award
On Mawson Drive, Crafers, Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant is an award-winning Adelaide Hills fine dining destination set within Arthur Hardy’s historic 1852 summer residence. Overlooking the Piccadilly...
Group Dining Among the VinesBook your group tableGather your friends, family, or colleagues and enjoy a group dining experience in our spacious restaurant overlooking the rolling vineyards by our open fire as the weather starts to cool. For group...
Ates Blackheath

Ates Blackheath

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Blackheath

12 Chef Hat Award
Wood-fired warmth and mountain air set the tone on Govetts Leap Road in Blackheath at Ates Blackheath. This intimate restaurant and wine bar centres around a 150-year-old ironbark-fuelled oven, del...
Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

Bermagui

15 Chef Hat Award
Tathra–Bermagui Road in Bermagui is home to Mimosa Wines Restaurant, a boutique family-owned dining destination set among the natural beauty of the NSW South Coast. Here, refined cuisine meets a de...
"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...
"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
Corporate Functions Tailored to ImpressHost your next corporate event with us, perfect for small to medium groups or larger private functions. From bespoke wine tastings and vineyard tours, to indivdually crafted menus, we tailor every ...
"2019 Readers' Choice Award"
Contemporary fine dining meets the natural beauty of the Swan Valley at Wild Swan — a stunning restaurant set within the heart of Mandoon Estate on Harris Road in Caversham, overlooking manicured g...