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Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Sonora

Sonora

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
A sophisticated tropical dining experience awaits at Zinc, on the corner of Macrossan and Davidson Streets in Port Douglas. This well-loved restaurant presents an elegant venue for a romantic dinne...
Set along Gympie Terrace in Noosaville, Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar delivers a refined Italian dining experience in a stunning riverside setting. The menu highlights modern Italian flavours t...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 3:00 PM

Tinamba

13 Chef Hat Award
6-course Tasting MenuAvailable on All SittingsOur signature dining experience is our Chef’s selection of dishes, consisting of two entrees, two mains, a side to share and two desserts with optional wine pairing, featuring Gippsland producers. ...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Elevate your dining experience at charcoal Japanese restaurant, Soka on Ocean Street in Maroochydore. Wind down in style from an eclectic selection of Japanese wine, beer and sake in an ambient, mo...
The New Sunday TraditionGather Your FriendsAvailable every Sunday 12 pm-4 pm $79 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...
Watervale Hotel

Watervale Hotel

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

Watervale

12 Chef Hat Award
Penobscot Farm Tour and Penobscot Restaurant Degustation DiningFarm Fresh to PlatePenobscot Restaurant is a 10-seat degustation-only restaurant at the Chef's Table. Two degustation sittings each day at 12 noon and 6 pm, with a tour of our organic, bio-dynamic Penobscot Farm offe...
Trivia Nights At The VineBook Your Table NowThink you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ? Join us every Wednesday from 7:30pm at the Golden Vine Hotel for a night of laughs, drinks, and brain-teasing fun. Gather your mates, grab a m...
The Hut Byron Bay

The Hut Byron Bay

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Possum Creek

13 Chef Hat Award
Expect an authentic Mediterranean experience served with a smile at Byron Bay dining destination, The Hut on Friday Hut Road in Possum Creek. This beach-chic venue calls the Old O’Possum Creek Publ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Experience Potager’s New Summer Menu – vibrant flavours, local ingredients, and summer-inspired creativityFresh for SummerPotager’s new Summer Menu has arrived, celebrating the best of the season with fresh, locally sourced produce. Enjoy vibrant flavours, creative dishes, and beautifully crafted plates designed to sh...
The Slow LunchFive-course DegustationJoin us in the slow lane for The Slow Lunch: a 5-course degustation matched to premium Brown Brothers wines. Featuring a showcase of our finest restaurant offerings straight from the Kitchen Garden...
New years Eve Cocktail Special $18 cocktails all nightCome and enjoy our summer menu for the holidays - open special hours 27th- up to and including 31st December - book your table today. All cocktails just $18 on New Year’s Eve only, available with a...
Kost

Kost

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

Broadbeach

12 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:
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen

The Balfour Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Eve Canapés at The Balfour Kitchen & BarCanapés & bubblesJoin us at The Balfour Kitchen & Bar Rooftop for an intimate evening of French sparkling wine and a selection Christmas-inspired canapés. Watch the sun set over the Story Bridge and Brisbane skylin...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Lennox Head

13 Chef Hat Award
Weddings At ShelterEnquire Today!Shelter offers the perfect beachside setting for weddings and special celebrations, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces in a beautifully relaxed style. Whether you're drawn by the warm at...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Thrifty Thursday at Jungle Fowl $20 Curry & Rice Special Every Thursday at Jungle Fowl we are running some amazing Thurday-only specials. Our seasonal curries are up for grabs for $20. Other rotating specials are on offer and deals can be combined with o...
Junee Hotel

Junee Hotel

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

Junee

$10 Loyalty Card = $6 drinks anytimeInvest in yourselfUnlock everyday value with the Junee Hotel Loyalty Card. For a one-off payment of just $10, members enjoy $6 schooners and $6 wines anytime - day or night. A simple way to save, every visit.
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Host Your Christmas Party at Ollie’s Italian!Book your spot nowCelebrate the festive season in style at Ollie’s Italian – Looking for the perfect spot to eat, drink & be merry? ???? Cairns’ stunning waterfront venue. With delicious modern Italian cuisine, flex...