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"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
3 or 4 Course Midweek MenuSeasonal MenuEnjoy our 3 or 4 course midweek menu featuring house-baked sourdough, cultured butter, and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Highlights include beef tartare, ocean trout, potato agnolotti, mar...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
March Dinner Special2-courses $65ppJoin us at Entrata this March for a limited-time 2-course dinner, available Tuesday to Thursday. Enjoy your choice of entrée and main for $65 per person. Perfect for date night, catching up with...
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...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Lunch set menu$58 per personTurn your midday break into an Italian escape with Ollie’s Lunch Promotion. Available daily from 11:30am, enjoy a refined three-course set menu for $58 per person, showcasing seasonal Italian flavo...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Sydneysiders experience gastronomical delights at Quoi Dining on Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills. Located in the rapidly expanding Bella Vista restaurant precinct overlooking Norwest Lake, Quoi i...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Atelier by Sofitel Celebrates International Women’s Day with Women in Wine LunchFriday March 6This International Women’s Day, Atelier by Sofitel invites you to an inspiring afternoon celebrating the women who are shaping, leading and redefining the Australian wine industry. Holder of two C...
Chef-Curated Private Dining MenuSeasonal TastesEnjoy an elegant private dining experience with a carefully curated menu. Start with focaccia, warm olives, or a choice of entrées including Heirloom Beetroot Salad, Zucchini Flower, Beef Tartare, ...
Take in panoramic views of rolling vineyards as you dine in style at Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door in Moorooduc. Located a short drive from Mornington on Moorooduc Highway, this destination ...
Arrana

Arrana

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

Springwood

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Taking inspiration from the beauty and rugged landscapes of the Blue Mountains and past cultures, Arrana on Macquarie Road in Springwood weaves native ingredients and stories into its menus. Step i...
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...
Peel St

Peel St

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
A New Era of Indian VegetarianFlavour Without LimitsAt ISH, our vegetarian dishes are bursting with flavour, texture and creativity. We bring a modern take to Indian cuisine, crafting vibrant plates designed to surprise and delight with every bite. ...
Komeyui Restaurant

Komeyui Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

South Melbourne

12 Chef Hat Award
A Journey Through Japanese CuisineTaste, Art, and TraditionExperience the art of Japanese dining at Komeyui Brisbane. Join us for seasonal omakase, kaiseki, sushi, and sashimi, crafted with precision and care. Enjoy curated tasting events, sake pairings, a...
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
Waterfront Views & Beautifully Crafted DishesIndulgent LunchesEnjoy our Lunch Special at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant and dine by the water in style. Choose 1 course for $45, 2 courses for $69 or 3 courses for $79, perfectly paired with a glass of wine. Our aw...
Miss Amelie

Miss Amelie

European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wodonga

12 Chef Hat Award
Chef’s Choice Degustation at Miss AmelieBook today!Indulge in Miss Amelie’s six-course Chef’s Choice degustation, a refined dining experience showcasing seasonal produce and the kitchen’s signature style. Each course is thoughtfully curated to high...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern farm-to-table Thai cuisine is what you’ll find on the plate at Jungle Fowl on Wharf Street in Port Douglas. This locally loved dining destination exudes a fun and funky vibe with stylised wa...
Bar Infinita

Bar Infinita

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Gordon

13 Chef Hat Award
Situated on St Johns Avenue in Gordon, Bar Infinita is a heartfelt celebration of Italian heritage, family and flavour. Drawing on traditional recipes passed down through generations, the menu deli...
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...
Elevating the tea-drinking experience by blending modern and traditional brewing techniques, resulting in an unparalleled fusion of flavours and aromas, head to Oxi Tea Room on Cornell Place in Car...