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Citrique
Melbourne Cup12:00 PM - 03:30 PMCelebrate the race that stops the nation in Citrique with a luxurious Seafood & Grill Buffet Luncheon indulging in freshly shucked oysters, paired with a glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival and a pr...
Join us and celebrate with live music, art & activities for all!Tickets required to enterOn Saturday 25 October 2025, Pt. Leo Estate will mark its 8th birthday with a day of celebration in its world-class Sculpture Park, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience Lost in Music - ...
Angelos x Manjits: Diwali CollaborationOne Night Only!We’re set to bridge cultures with a vibrant Diwali Night celebration, inviting locals and cultural enthusiasts to experience the Festival of Lights – often compared to Christmas in Western culture....
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

16 Chef Hat Award
Discover the art of Burgundy, at Laura, Pt. Leo EstateSaturday Oct 25thLaura, the two-hatted jewel of Pt. Leo Estate and a proud member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection, will host a one-night-only Burgundy celebration. Inspired by her recent travels, aw...
Golden Vine Hotel

Golden Vine Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Bendigo

Kate DeAraugo Live At The Vine Book Your Tickets NowKATE DEARAUGO – FROM IDOL ‘TILL NOW. Live @ The Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo - SATURDAY 18Th OCTOBER! Celebrate 20 Years of Hits & Memories. Platinum-selling ARIA winner Kate DeAraugo returns to Bendi...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Lunch at Miss Mi3-courses + Xmas cocktailLocated in the heart of the CBD, Miss Mi Melbourne is serving up a vibrant Christmas Day dining experience. Indulge in a feast that celebrates bold Southeast Asian inspiration and Chef Migo Razon's...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Events At AnticaNorth SydneyBook Your Christmas Party at Antica?? Celebrate the season in style with 4 private dining spaces available. Perfect for groups of 9–54+ guests. ? Limited dates still available. Enquire today...
Christmas Day LunchIndulgent 5-course feastJoin us this Christmas Day for a spectacular five-course menu. An indulgent Italian-inspired feast including seafood & antipasto sharing platter on arrival, choice of mains with sides and a decaden...
Sonora

Sonora

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Potts Point

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Brunch at Sonora Saturdays & Sundays 12-5Brunch, but better! Indulge in our fresh, garden-to-table Mexican dishes paired with endless Margaritas or Mimosas. Perfect for catching up with friends or celebrating any occasion in lively Potts ...
Wildflower

Wildflower

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

Perth CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Day Lunch at WildflowerChristmas at WildflowerIndulge in the festive spirit with a luxurious five-course Christmas Day lunch at Wildflower. Celebrate the season in style, savouring each carefully crafted dish alongside an optional curated w...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in ParramattaDress, dine and sipCelebrate Melbourne Cup 2025 at The Heritage Precinct and Oribu, Parramatta’s most glamorous race-day destination. From 12pm till late, experience the race that stops the nation in true style—compl...
Group Italian Feast at FigoContact Us Today!Gather your group and experience the best of Italian hospitality at Figo Restaurant & Bar with our function menu, perfect for parties of 8 or more at just $89 pp. Enjoy a shared feast of artisan an...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Akaiito Lunch MenuVisit Us Today!Akaiito Lunch menu! For the first time since 2020, Akaiito welcomes you back for lunch. Indulge in a seasonal 2-course $55 or 3-course $68 menu, featuring refined dishes crafted with the freshest i...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
MELBOURNE CUP4th of November Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style at Juju Mermaid Beach! Choose the Rooftop Affair with 3 hours of canapés and drinks, or the Juju Dining Experience with a set menu and beverages. From midday till l...
New Spring MenuAl fresco diningSpring has arrived at Shell House, bringing with it a vibrant new menu, crafted by Culinary Director Joel Bickford, that celebrates the season's finest produce.
Salt House

Salt House

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

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
The New Sunday TraditionGather Your FriendsAvailable every Sunday 12 pm-4 pm $69 per person, enjoy shared antipasto entree, a choice of mains & one-hour bottomless Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, house wine & tap beer. What's not to love! Bookings...
Celebrate Melbourne Cup at Moo Moo Tuesday 4th November Celebrate Melbourne Cup at Moo Moo on Tuesday, 4th November from 11 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy a 3-course set menu paired with a 4-hour premium beverage package for $230 per person. Watch the race live on b...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
13 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Roast for Two Just $90Sunday Roast for Two at BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar – just $90. Enjoy a slow-cooked oyster-cut Lamb Shoulder from Warilba, served on the bone for rich flavour and tenderness. Paired with Wagyu fat p...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
Bacchus

Bacchus

High Tea   $$$$$   Open Now

South Bank

14 Chef Hat Award
Private Dining & Exclusive SpacesCelebrate in styleStep into elegance at Bacchus with a choice of luxe private spaces. Our intimate private dining room hosts up to 20 guests for a truly bespoke experience, while the semi-private Bacchus Bar sets th...