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"Award-winning Share Plates."
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 6:00 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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Clovelly

12 Chef Hat Award
Japanese Tradition with an Australian TwistCrafted FlavoursAt Wagyuto Clovelly, we bring authentic Japanese cuisine together with contemporary Australian flair. From fresh sashimi, pan-fried gyoza, and tempura vegetables to wagyu skewers, slow-cooked octop...
Arrana

Arrana

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Springwood

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Marri Seven-Course Tasting ExperienceA Must-try!Embark on a refined culinary journey with Arrana’s Marri seven-course tasting menu, designed to celebrate seasonal ingredients and creative flavour pairings. Enjoy dishes such as spanner crab with ...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
May Dinner Special2-courses $65ppJoin us at Entrata this May for a limited-time 2-course dinner, available Tuesday to Friday. Enjoy your choice of entrée and main for $65 per person. Perfect for date night, catching up with fri...
Mosman Rowers

Mosman Rowers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mosman

Trivia Night @TheRowersEvery Thursday, from 7pm Thursday nights at The Rowers bring big laughs, brain-teasing questions and a buzzing crowd, with trivia from 7pm, great prizes up for grabs, and monthly music-themed nights that always fill fast. ...
Miss Amelie

Miss Amelie

European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wodonga

12 Chef Hat Award
Candlelight DinnersBack By Popular Demand!After multiple sold-out dates in April, Miss Amelie is thrilled to announce candlelight dinner dates for May and June. Just as before, we will dim the lights and fill the restaurant with romantic c...
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Did Someone Say Aperol Spritz?Book Now!Did someone say Aperol spritz? Perfect for afternoon weekend treat. Make sure to place a booking via the link below! We hope to see you all soon!
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked along Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills, Quoi Dining is an intimate lakeside restaurant where modern French and Australian cuisine come together in a refined, elegant setting. Hidden near th...
Bar Infinita

Bar Infinita

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Gordon

13 Chef Hat Award
Pasta, Steak & Weekend IndulgenceSaturday & SundayJoin us for Weekend Lunch Specials! Indulge in a 3-course pasta lunch for $45pp or a 3-course Wagyu steak lunch for $49pp, featuring carefully crafted dishes designed to satisfy. Available from 12:...
Embassy XO

Embassy XO

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Sunshine Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
5 Course Tasting Menu$76 per personTake the guesswork out of dinner and let the chefs at Embassy XO guide your evening with their five-course tasting menu. Available Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm for $76pp, this curated experience show...
Where Taste Meets EleganceA Culinary ExperienceLittle Truffle Dining Room & Bar is an award-winning fine-dining restaurant in Mermaid Beach known for its contemporary Australian cuisine with European influences. Led by Chef Daniel Ridgeway, the...
Taste the Barmah Park ExperienceDiscover our winesStep into our rustic cellar door and explore the very best of our Arthurs Seat and Lighthouse labels. With three guided tasting experiences to choose from, discover everything from elegant Chardonn...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Set along the waterfront at Marlin Parade in Cairns City, Ollie’s Italian is a vibrant dining destination where Italian tradition meets the flavours of tropical North Queensland. The menu brings to...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

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...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Discerning Sydney diners find a place where creativity is king, culinary inspiration flows, ideas are born and fresh ingredients are transformed at Atelier by Sofitel on Darling Drive. This elegant...
Bar Leo Food & Wine

Bar Leo Food & Wine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Bundall

12 Chef Hat Award
Modern MediterraneanHappy hour daily 4–6pmBar Leo brings modern Mediterranean flavour to Sorrento with fresh, locally sourced seafood, seasonal small plates, melt in your mouth Australian grown wagyu & black angus steaks and share-style di...
Peel St

Peel St

Fusion   $$$$$   Open Now

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Tasting Australia 2026 presented by Journey Beyond Chef Phil Helyard Peel St's own Executive Chef, Phil Helyard, has an event at Tasting Australia coming up in May. A part of their newly launched Club Series, you can find Phil at the Dom Polski Centre on May 15 from...