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Restaurants With Bush Views

"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Bastille Day at PotagerDegustation DinnerCelebrate Bastille Day at Potager with an elegant French-inspired degustation dinner and matched wine pairing. Gather around the long table for an evening of seasonal food, thoughtfully selected wi...
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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 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 Wed 5:30 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....
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...
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...
Locals NightEvery ThursdayLocals love our steak, so that's why every Thursday we're giving you a night that's all yours with plenty of yummy specials to choose from: A la carte menu options + $99 steak special for two + ...
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunch DiningMonday - Thursday Our menu offers two and three course options, with selections featuring entrée’s, mains and desserts as well as additional sides, house baked bread and artisanal cheese. DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunc...
Mount Paul Lounge

Mount Paul Lounge

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
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SLATE Restaurant

SLATE Restaurant

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

Sevenhill

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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...
"Fantastic imagination and technique"
Hardy's Verandah Restaurant

Hardy's Verandah Restaurant

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

Crafers

16 Chef Hat Award
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...
Group Dining Among the VinesBook your group tableGather your friends, family, or colleagues and enjoy a group dining experience in our spacious restaurant overlooking the rolling vineyards by our open fire as the weather starts to cool. For group...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
Offering up a taste of some of Daylesford’s freshest produce combined with smooth sophistication and elegant style is Chef Hat-awarded Sault on Ballan Daylesford Road. Views are abundant and inspir...
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 Wed 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 ...
"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 Wed 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...
"Menu celebrates Australia’s best"
Perched high above the Scenic Rim on Wilkinson Road in Maryvale, The Peak Restaurant at Spicers Peak Lodge delivers a dining experience as breathtaking as its surroundings. Framed by sweeping views...