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Restaurants With Private Dining

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....
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:00 AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Long LunchEvery Friday-SaturdaySavor a delicious banquet paired with a 1.5 - 2-hour beverage package featuring sparkling, wine and beer, starting at just from 88pp
Wildflower

Wildflower

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

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

Warwick Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
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...
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 12:00 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...
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...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar

BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar

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

Broadbeach

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...
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.
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:30 AM

Maleny

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunshine & Sons Long Lunch3-course + cocktailsExperience a vibrant spring feast in the rainforest, pairing bold Thai dishes by The Tamarind with locally crafted cocktails by Sunshine & Sons. Begin with a Rosé Spritz on arrival, then settle int...
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...
The 203

The 203

Steak   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Fortitude Valley

12 Chef Hat Award
Pressed for time?Wednesdays and ThursdaysDiscover our express lunch available Wednesdays and Thursdays for just $50 per person. Delight in a curated two-course menu featuring options like cappellacci filled with roasted pumpkin and buffal...
Marmor

Marmor

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

Townsville

13 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Lunch at MarmorBook NowCelebrate this Christmas at Marmor with a set Christmas lunch featuring seafood, beef, turkey and a dark chocolate gateau.
No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Glebe

12 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by Mexican flavours and traditions, come and explore the Victorian Georgian beauty that is No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant on Glebe Point Road in Glebe. Once a private investigator’s office,...