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Flora's Restaurant

Flora's Restaurant

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

Cranbrook

On Glen Gala Road in Cranbrook, Flora’s Restaurant at Craigie Knowe Vineyard offers a relaxed vineyard dining experience surrounded by the beauty of Tasmania’s East Coast. Set within a marquee amon...
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

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

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
Fresh Flavours at Brisbane’s Favourite SteakhouseRich & Rare’s New MenuDiscover what’s new at Rich & Rare. Our latest menu brings fresh additions to Brisbane’s favourite steakhouse, crafted to elevate your dining experience and impress both loyal guests and first-time...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Experience Tamarind—where fine dining meets artistry.New MenuOur menu celebrates ‘Australian Freestyle’ cuisine, blending global influences with the finest seasonal local produce. Passionate chefs craft each dish with innovation, delivering a culinary experi...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
New France Wine Dinner 19th June4 courses, canapes + wineExplore the lesser known but equally as delicious wine varieties from France. This dinner will introduce to you incredible wine flavours paired with expertly matched cuisine. Our Head Sommelier and...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Lunch Seafood and Grill Buffet with Flowing MimosasSeafood Buffet for $109Sample a variety of fresh local seafood for the ultimate sea to table experience. Ocean treasures include Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba tiger prawns, spanner crabs, Moreton Bay bugs and more. Land lo...
"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...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
10 Course Vegan Degustation at Shu RestaurantBook now!Embark on an extraordinary plant-based journey at Shu Restaurant! Immerse yourself in a refined 10-course vegan degustation inspired by the bold depth and spice of contemporary Sichuan cuisine. Sho...
"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...
Luma Restaurant

Luma Restaurant

European   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Adelaide CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Earth & Ember MenuBookings EssentialLuma's signature menu is a seasonal, hyper local tasting journey celebrating our region’s producers, stories and flavours - sustainably crafted to connect you deeply with the land, its heritage and...
T'ang Court

T'ang Court

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
An Exquisite Pairing, elevated by HenschkeLimited time onlyDiscover exceptional company this season with an eight-course exploration of contemporary Cantonese classics, thoughtfully elevated by an iconic collaboration with Henschke; one of Australia’s most...
Pompette

Pompette

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Your Next Event, Perfectly CuratedFrench Flair, River ViewsHost your next celebration at Pompette, a French-inspired, stylish venue on The Terrace at The Star Brisbane. Enjoy dazzling river views, playful cocktails, effervescent bubbles, and exceptional fo...
Vivid Sydney Dinner at Silvester's Restaurant & LoungeTuesday to Saturday The perfect stop before or after the Vivid Sydney light trail! Enjoy a 2 or 3 course Vivid Sydney menu featuring seasonal dishes, a signature VIVID cocktail and an optional wine pairing package. Ju...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
$79pp Weekend Long Lunchevery Sat & Sun from 12pmSettle in for our $79pp Weekend Long Lunch: a shared feast of Shaffa’s signature dishes, crafted for slow afternoons and good company. Add bottomless drinks from $37pp. Perfect for birthdays, hens,...
Fatcow on James St

Fatcow on James St

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Fortitude Valley

14 Chef Hat Award
DISCOVER WHAT'S NEWNew flavours at Fatcow!Fatcow elevates Brisbane’s steakhouse scene with exciting new menu additions, blending premium cuts with bold, refined flavours. From expertly grilled meats to carefully crafted sides, each dish is...
Firma Italian

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Brisbane

12 Chef Hat Award
Pike & Joyce Wine Dinnerby The Reserve CellarA journey through the Adelaide Hills with Pike and Joyce, showcasing elegant cool-climate wines shaped by place, precision and regional character.
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch SetLunch, ElevatedEnjoy Toei’s Bottomless Lunch Set for $89 per person, featuring a creative procession of dishes that blend Australian and Asian flavours with modern flair. From Sydney rock oyster and cured kingfis...
Garcon Bleu

Garcon Bleu

French   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Win Opening Night Tickets: Pretty Woman the MusicalWin 2 x A-Reserve ticketsTo celebrate this partnership, Sofitel Adelaide have teamed up with Nova and Smooth FM to give guests the chance to win tickets to the official opening night of Pretty Woman the Musical. Guests ...
Longwang

Longwang

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Brisbane Functions with EnergyHost, Feast & CelebrateHost your next function at Longwang, where bold flavours meet vibrant, multi-level spaces in the heart of Brisbane. From intimate gatherings to full venue takeovers for up to 175 guests, our unique...
Kost

Kost

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award
Private DiningSmall GroupsOur private dining room offers an intimate and exclusive experience, perfect for small group special occasions and corporate functions. Click on more info to book:
Basalt Tasmania

Basalt Tasmania

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

Don

12 Chef Hat Award
A-La-CarteFrom May 5th 2026Basalt Restaurant will now offer A-La-Carte Dining and will open for Dinner Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.