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Restaurants With Private Dining

Pt. Leo Restaurant's famous Friday Night Steak NightReserve nowExperience the flavours of the Mornington Peninsula with Pt. Leo Restaurant’s Friday Night Steak Night. Enjoy a 2-course family-friendly menu featuring wood-roasted entrées, tender wagyu steak, hou...
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...
Angelo's Cabarita

Angelo's Cabarita

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

Cabarita

12 Chef Hat Award
Tomahawk ExperienceBook Now!Indulge in a premium 1 kg Wagyu Tajima MB5+ Tomahawk steak, expertly seared to perfection and served with seasonal sides. Perfect for sharing or savouring solo, this bold cut promises a memorable d...
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...
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
An Evening with Perrier-Jouët – A Celebration of Art, Nature, and ChampagneFriday 24 OctoberGuided by Perrier-Jouët Ambassador Andrea Giraud, you’ll journey through the Maison’s rich history, the artistry behind its wines, and the floral inspiration that has become its signature. Each cou...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

12 Chef Hat Award
Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu$129 per personIndulge in an exquisite culinary journey with our Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu! Elevate your dining experience for just $129 pp; elevate further with matching wine for $199, or opt for premium matchi...
Wildflower

Wildflower

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

Perth CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Dine at height in sophisticated surrounds at Wildflower, occupying COMO The Treasury's rooftop space on Cathedral Avenue in Perth. Upon entering, guests are immersed in a sensory experience of fine...
Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Broadbeach overlooking Victoria Park, multi-award-winning Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill is undoubtedly considered the Gold Coast’s best steak restaurant. Moo Moo...
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...
Newmarket Room
Food & Wine Artisan FestivalA Vibrant Day OutTaste your way through a curated selection of wines, live cooking demonstrations and handcrafted bites. Showcasing the diversity of our local food scene, The Food & Wine Artisan Festival is a memor...
Chef's Table Experience2 Guests per NightThe Shell House Dining Room’s ‘Chef’s Table Experience’ is the ultimate way to celebrate for one special party of two guests per night. Seated at the kitchen pass – the centre of gravity of the din...
Auterra

Auterra

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

Armadale

12 Chef Hat Award
A Seasonal Share-Style ExperienceBook Now!Experience a bold and seasonal menu at Auterra, where local ingredients shine across playful small plates and refined mains. Highlights include wagyu tartare, Murray cod with native citrus, and duc...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
$49PP Hummus FridaysFriday Lunches in SeptEase into the weekend with Shaffa's Hummus Fridays — our Middle Eastern-style Friday lunch, $49pp. A spread of pita, your choice of hummus, chicken shawarma, pickles, and housemate spiced chips. Sc...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
"Amazing Menu in a Stunning Location"
Bommie

Bommie

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

Hamilton Island

13 Chef Hat Award
Christmas at BommieXmas Eve & Xmas DayCelebrate Christmas in style at Bommie. Enjoy a sophisticated degustation menu, complemented by a glass of Champagne or refreshing mocktail upon arrival. (Available for guests 16 years and over)
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday 27 November 2025Join us for our third annual Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Whether you’re gathering to give thanks with loved ones or looking for a taste of home-grown American festive favourite...
The Long Apron

The Long Apron

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Montville

15 Chef Hat Award
Signature restaurant of Montville’s picturesque Spicers Clovelly Estate, The Long Apron is a dining experience that insists on a lengthy stay. This intimate restaurant feels instantly inviting and ...
The Wintergarden

The Wintergarden

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Medlow Bath

14 Chef Hat Award
High Tea in the WintergardenAvailable DailyStep into a world of timeless elegance with a distinguished high tea experience at The Hydro Majestic. The Wintergarden Restaurant, rich in heritage and grandeur, presents a refined selection of ha...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
Unlimited Yum ChaSaturday & SundayUnlimited Yum Cha lunch every Saturday/ Sunday for $55 per person within two hours. Bottomless beverage options available for extra $45 per person. Sitting times 12pm- 2pm / 1pm- 3pm. Book your tab...