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"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Winter Has Arrived at PotagerNew Seasonal MenuWinter has arrived at Potager, bringing a new seasonal menu inspired by the cooler months and the produce thriving in our kitchen garden. Expect comforting flavours, thoughtful cooking, and dishes ...
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 7:30 AM

Maleny

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Jazz in the ForestEvery 1st & 3rd SundayMake a lunch booking at The Tamarind and enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz amidst the magical rainforest surrounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat on every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. The af...
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Hunters Quarter Oct Long WeekendSpring Flavours SpecialCelebrate the October Long Weekend at Hunters Quarter with Chef Brian Duncan's seasonal menu of fresh Hunter Valley spring produce. Enjoy à la carte or the Degustation featuring five popular dishes...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

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

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Set among rolling vineyards, Restaurant Botanica celebrates the best of the Hunter Valley with dishes crafted from local, seasonal produce and inspired by the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean....
Those seeking over 133 years of winemaking excellence paired with seriously good food head to Brown Brothers Restaurant on Bobinawarrah Road in Milawa. Nestled in Brown Brothers Vineyard, dine alfr...
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 10:00 AM

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Winemakers Dinner | Bringing the Mosel to Darlinghurst 27 August | The Claret ClubOn August 27, I'll be at The Claret Club in Darlinghurst for an evening built around wine and a story that began during a Hunter Valley vintage more than 30 years ago. Over three courses, we'll ...
Step behind the famous hedges of Coombe Yarra Valley on Maroondah Highway in Coldstream and enter one of Australia's most extraordinary and storied destinations - the former private home of beloved...
Steak & Frites Night at The Dining RoomAvail. All Winter MondaysJoin us every Monday evening at The Dining Room. Enjoy Sher Wagyu with black garlic, frites and seasonal salads, paired with a glass of 2019 De Vasari Chianti Riserva DOCG for $60 per person. Wheth...
Mount Paul Lounge

Mount Paul Lounge

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sun 6:00 PM

Coles Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
Set within a breathtaking 1,200-acre private sanctuary on Coles Bay Road, Mount Paul Lounge is a small, boutique dining destination of rare and extraordinary distinction — an unapologetically premi...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
2-Course Dinner $65ppJuly & August A celebration of Italy’s land and sea brought together in a thoughtfully curated dining experience. Enjoy a 2-course dinner for $65pp throughout July & August Tuesday-Friday. Available for u...
Christmas Work Break Ups & End of Year Catch Ups.Book your festive celebration!Celebrate the season with award-winning food, exceptional wines and warm hospitality. With spaces for intimate groups through to exclusive venue hire, plus private Cellar Door dining for 12–18 gues...
Tuesday Night SpecialThree courses for $58ppStarting with our house made breads, our own EV live oil and dukkah accompanied by a salad of seasonal garden pickings. Guests choose a main course from our seasonal menu followed by a dessert spec...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
Mid-Week Indulgence at Sault$95ppEscape to Daylesford mid-week for Sault's seasonal chef's menu, $95pp, available Wednesday and Thursday dinner, and Friday lunch. Enjoy breathtaking flower-field views, award-winning service, and d...
"Fantastic imagination and technique"
On Mawson Drive, Crafers, Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant is an award-winning Adelaide Hills fine dining destination set within Arthur Hardy’s historic 1852 summer residence. Overlooking the Piccadilly...
Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bermagui

15 Chef Hat Award
Tathra–Bermagui Road in Bermagui is home to Mimosa Wines Restaurant, a boutique family-owned dining destination set among the natural beauty of the NSW South Coast. Here, refined cuisine meets a de...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

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

Lenswood

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Corporate Functions Tailored to ImpressHost your next corporate event with us, perfect for small to medium groups or larger private functions. From bespoke wine tastings and vineyard tours, to indivdually crafted menus, we tailor every ...
SLATE Restaurant
Chef's Feed Me 5-Course Menu, $85ppExperience the best of SLATE Restaurant with our Chef’s Feed Me Menu — a five-course shared dining experience that celebrates the region’s finest seasonal produce. Let our chefs guide you on a culi...
"2019 Readers' Choice Award"
Contemporary fine dining meets the natural beauty of the Swan Valley at Wild Swan — a stunning restaurant set within the heart of Mandoon Estate on Harris Road in Caversham, overlooking manicured g...
Perched above the vines on McDonalds Road in Pokolbin, Amanda’s on the Edge offers a dining experience defined by breathtaking views and relaxed Hunter Valley charm. Set atop Windsor’s Edge Vineyar...
Ondeen

Ondeen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 10:00 AM

Verdun

14 Chef Hat Award
Framed by rolling hills on Onkaparinga Valley Road in Verdun, Ondeen is a thoughtfully designed Adelaide Hills destination that blends culinary craft with a strong sense of place. Just moments from...