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Restaurants With Raw Food Options

Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
New 58pp BanquetFrom 29 DecemberAvailable from 29 December, our seasonal banquet celebrates the flavours of a Japanese summer: fresh, bright, and beautifully balanced. 7 Courses Include: • Spicy Edamame • Green Salad - with...
Bar Heather

Bar Heather

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

Byron Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
NYE AT BAR HEATHER31st December Bar Heather invites you to welcome the New Year with our luxurious 6-course NYE menu, crafted by Chef Ollie Wong-Hee and our team exclusively for the night. We’ll be serving one-off dishes includin...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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
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...
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 $89pp. Enjoy a shared feast of artisan ant...
SUNDOWN SOCIALWelcome to your new Sunday ritual. Perched high above the Gold Coast, Sundown Social is where golden hour turns into golden memories. Join us every Sunday on the Rooftop for an evening of smooth so...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Etsu Bottomless LunchBook Now! Saturdays OnlyBook your table below or call (07) 5526 0944. We’ll take care of the rest
"Delectable Mod Australian Cuisine"
Pauletts Bush deVine Winery Restaurant Spring MenuClare Valley RestaurantBush deVine Winery Restaurant is located at Paulett Wines in the beautiful Clare Valley of South Australia. Have you tried our new Spring menu? Click on more info to book:
New Year’s Eve 2025$119ppRing in 2026 the loud, lavish, unforgettable way. For $119pp, enjoy an all-night NYE celebration featuring an indulgent tasting menu, a celebratory drink on arrival, and a live band to fire up the ...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Christmas Eve DinnerWednesday, December 24Celebrate the onset of the 'Silly Season' with a lively Christmas Eve Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Chef de Cuisine Marco Putzolu has prepared a rich share-style menu of festive favourites compleme...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Samurai Teppanyaki House

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Hyde Park

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
The Kobe Degustation ExperienceIndulge In Pure LuxuryExperience the height of culinary excellence with Samurai Teppanyaki’s exclusive Kobe Degustation Menu. Enjoy the rare chance to compare authentic Kobe beef with two premium Australian wagyu cuts, ...
Blending the rich culinary traditions of Istanbul with the vibrant culture of Australia, head to Rakkas Restaurant on Eastlake Parade in Kingston for an unforgettable dining experience. This Canber...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Follow the aroma of delicious smokiness to The Woodhouse Bar and Grill on Williamson Street in Bendigo. This steakhouse and red gum grill is a local favourite presenting a rustic dining experience,...
Komeyui Brisbane

Komeyui Brisbane

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Spring Hill

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing harmony, unity and binding people together through food is the aim of Komeyui Japanese restaurant on Wharf Street in Brisbane. Hailing from a fishing village in Hokkaido, Executive Chef an...
NYE degustation dinner5 course dinnerJoin us to celebrate the new year. 2 sittings at 5pm and 8pm. Full vegan menu available
Club SandwichAvailable Now!Every layer tells a story of deliciousness. ???