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Elaia Greek Cafe & Restaurant

Elaia Greek Cafe & Restaurant

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:00 AM

Launceston

Mother's Day at ElaiaBookings Now OpenCelebrate Mother’s Day at Elaia with a relaxed, delicious experience made for sharing. We’re open from 8.00am for breakfast and from midday for lunch — think great coffee, housemade cakes, cocktail...
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

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

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch by the RiverBrunch and Bubbles Join us at Sinclair’s Riverside Bottomless Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. For $85 per person, enjoy a 2-hour indulgent multi-course menu by Head Chef Scott Mills, featuring seasonal loc...
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

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

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
Fresh Flavours at Brisbane’s Favourite SteakhouseRich & Rare’s New MenuDiscover what’s new at Rich & Rare. Our latest menu brings fresh additions to Brisbane’s favourite steakhouse, crafted to elevate your dining experience and impress both loyal guests and first-time...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

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...
"Award-winning Share Plates."
Social Eating House & Bar

Social Eating House & Bar

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

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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...
"2019 Readers' Choice Award"
À La Carte & Tasting MenusSeasonal Flavours, ExpertAt Wild Swan, we offer thoughtfully crafted à la carte and tasting menus that showcase modern Australian cuisine at its finest. Executive Chef Michael Hartnell and Head Chef Anthony Power combine c...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Indian"
Urban Tadka

Urban Tadka

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

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...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern Italian diningAuthentic FlavoursJoin us at Restaurant Santino in Wollongong for modern Italian dining with fresh pastas, refined entrées and standout mains. Start with sourdough, olives or veal tartare, then enjoy dishes like pro...
Anvers Wines

Anvers Wines

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

Kangarilla

17 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Mum this MayLong lunch in the HillsThis Mother's Day, Executive Chef Connor Bishop has crafted a carefully balanced progression of dishes, each crafted to highlight the best of local produce: Prawn | Fennel | Chilli Pumpkin | P...
SLATE Restaurant

SLATE Restaurant

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

Sevenhill

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Chef's Feed Me 5-Course Menu, $82ppExperience 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...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:30 AM

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Lunch Seafood and Grill Buffet with Flowing MimosasSeafood Buffet for $109Sample a variety of fresh local seafood for the ultimate sea to table experience. Ocean treasures include Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba tiger prawns, spanner crabs, Moreton Bay bugs and more. Land lo...
T'ang Court

T'ang Court

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
AN EXQUISITE PAIRING, ELEVATED BY HENSCHKELimited time onlyDiscover exceptional company this season with an eight-course exploration of contemporary Cantonese classics, thoughtfully elevated by an iconic collaboration with Henschke; one of Australia’s most...
Mother’s Day LunchSunday of 10th May 2026Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar. Enjoy a refined multi-course menu featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, from cauliflower, parsnip & truffle soup an...
SUUM

SUUM

Korean   $$$$$   Opens Fri 5:30 PM

Brisbane CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Elevate Your Meal with Fine WinesGlobal WinesOur ever-evolving wine list features a curated selection of classic and avant-garde wines from around the world, thoughtfully paired with the flavours from our kitchen. Guests may bring up to 2 bot...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:45 AM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
The Woodhouse ExperienceFrom $155ppIndulge in The Woodhouse Experience – an eight-course sharing menu designed for serious food lovers. From freshly shucked Tasmanian oysters and woodfired king prawns to Sher Wagyu tartare, wagyu sk...
Pompette

Pompette

French   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Your Next Event, Perfectly CuratedFrench Flair, River ViewsHost your next celebration at Pompette, a French-inspired, stylish venue on The Terrace at The Star Brisbane. Enjoy dazzling river views, playful cocktails, effervescent bubbles, and exceptional fo...
Chef’s Tasting Dinner ExperiencePlates & WineJoin us at Tulip for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm in Geelong West. Enjoy a relaxed, contemporary dining experience featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from wine and sn...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Let us host your next special occasionEvents & FunctionsThinking of having a function with us? We offer different styles of dining to suit your needs, from Cocktail style to a more formal sit down dinner. For groups of 9 guests or more at Orleans we o...
Hearth Restaurant
Minuty Mother's Day Afternoon TeaIndulge in a thoughtfully curated selection of sweet and savoury delights, enhanced to celebrate mothers.
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day3-coursesThis Mother’s Day, we’re opening bookings for both lunch and dinner, giving you the flexibility to celebrate in a way that suits your day.