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Restaurants With Dairy Free Options

Flora's Restaurant

Flora's Restaurant

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

Cranbrook

On Glen Gala Road in Cranbrook, Flora’s Restaurant at Craigie Knowe Vineyard offers a relaxed vineyard dining experience surrounded by the beauty of Tasmania’s East Coast. Set within a marquee amon...
Brewery Dining ExperienceFood with Craft BrewsDiscover our hearty brewery food, perfectly paired with Gippsland-inspired beers and seasonal brews. Our menu features southern-smoked BBQ meats, artisan burgers, fresh salads and wood-fired flavou...
Garcon Bleu

Garcon Bleu

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
THREE SHORES: A CULINARY JOURNEY ACROSS MUMBAI, WELLINGTON & ADELAIDE$265 pp | 12:30 - 3:30pmEmbark on an unforgettable culinary voyage at Garçon Bleu — a six-course degustation inspired by Executive Chef Shweta Ghate’s journey across Mumbai, Wellington and Adelaide. Discover vibrant spice...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 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...
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, $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...
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...
Pompette

Pompette

French   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Luma Restaurant

Luma Restaurant

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Earth & Ember MenuBookings EssentialLuma's signature menu is a seasonal, hyper local tasting journey celebrating our region’s producers, stories and flavours - sustainably crafted to connect you deeply with the land, its heritage and...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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...
Fatcow on James St

Fatcow on James St

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Fortitude Valley

14 Chef Hat Award
DISCOVER WHAT'S NEWNew flavours at Fatcow!Fatcow elevates Brisbane’s steakhouse scene with exciting new menu additions, blending premium cuts with bold, refined flavours. From expertly grilled meats to carefully crafted sides, each dish is...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
The Pines X Nelly Robinson: Degustation by NEL$135 per personExperience something truly special with Degustation by NEL at The Pines, a limited six-week pop-up led by acclaimed chef Nelly Robinson. This exclusive 10-course journey showcases bold flavours, pl...
Kost

Kost

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award
Private DiningSmall GroupsOur private dining room offers an intimate and exclusive experience, perfect for small group special occasions and corporate functions. Click on more info to book:
Offering stunning views from every table, Jonah’s on Bynya Road in Whale Beach is one of Australia’s most spectacular ocean retreats. Located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, this Chef-hatted venue ha...
Atria

Atria

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Iconic Releases: HenschkeWine Dinner SeriesThis exclusive dinner brings together one of Australia’s most revered wine families and a rare collection of single vineyard wines.
Arrana

Arrana

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

Springwood

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Marri Seven-Course Tasting ExperienceA Must-try!Embark on a refined culinary journey with Arrana’s Marri seven-course tasting menu, designed to celebrate seasonal ingredients and creative flavour pairings. Enjoy dishes such as spanner crab with ...
The Dining Room restaurant on Arthurs Seat Road in Red Hill does regional dining right. Nestled in Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill vineyard, this dining destination is the ideal spot to enjoy long, ...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day WeekMenu UpgradeMother’s Day Premium Upgrade Available for one week before and after Mother’s Day, elevate The Traveller – IPPIN Experience with a special premium upgrade for an additional $20 per guest. Upg...
Pinco Italo

Pinco Italo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Friday Spritz at Pinco ItaloFrom 3- 5PMKick off your weekend at Pinco Italo with Friday Spritz on the Italo Deck from 3–5pm. Enjoy refreshing spritzes alongside a curated selection of favourite menu items—perfect for knock-offs with the...
Pike & Joyce Restaurant

Pike & Joyce Restaurant

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

Lenswood

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Seasonal Flavours & Estate WinesWine, Food & Valley ViewsVisit Pike & Joyce in the Adelaide Hills for relaxed lunch 7 days a week, where seasonal, local produce and creative dishes meet stunning vineyard views and our own cool climate wines. Dine with fr...
Hearth Restaurant

Hearth Restaurant

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

Perth CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Hearth's Wagin Duck Elegance in Ember Hearth’s Wagin duck is a true signature, a dish that distills the restaurant’s philosophy: cooking with fire, native ingredients and a deep connection to the land. The duck is dry aged for depth of...