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"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

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

Lenswood

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Valentine's Day LunchJoin us this Valentine's Celebrate love with our Valentine's Day lunch, a romantic setting for two, a stunning degustation menu and awarding winning wines. The perfect way to spoil your someone special.
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Seasonal Farm-to-table Dining at Margan RestaurantFrom $90ppEnjoy a seasonal dining experience at Margan Restaurant, where estate-grown produce and thoughtful pairings take centre stage. Choose a two- or three-course menu showcasing dishes like dry-aged sna...
"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...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
"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,...
Josef Chromy Restaurant

Josef Chromy Restaurant

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

Relbia

13 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Your Day in StyleFood, Wine & Scenic ViewsLet our dedicated event manager bring your wedding vision to life at Josef Chromy Estate, just 15 minutes from Launceston. Exchange vows in the lakeside pavilion, then host guests in lush gardens ...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate 2026 with 25% off your food billFebruary OnlyDine with us for dinner every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday in February and receive 25% off your food bill! T&C's apply. Online bookings only.
Jazz Dinner A Night of SongEnjoy the legendary Caroline Agostini as she sings jazz classics as you dine in the elegant dining room, delighting in our à la carte 3-course, or the 5 & 7-course set menu. Nobody does a jazz dinn...
Serafino Restaurant

Serafino Restaurant

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

McLaren Vale

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Dinner At Serafino - Saturday 14th February 2026Love is in the airValentine’s Day join us at Serafino for an unique culinary degustation. Enjoy an intimate dinner in our Serafino Restaurant whilst indulging in a Degustation 4 course menu presented by One Chef Hat...
Sips & SavouriesEnjoy snacks 4pm-6pmSoak up the afternoon sun and enjoy a variety of snacks and daily wine specials. Simply walk on in!
Ruby's Mount Kembla

Ruby's Mount Kembla

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

Mount Kembla

14 Chef Hat Award
Discover a quaint cottage complete with original floorboards, open fireplaces and memorabilia of a time gone by at Ruby’s on Harry Graham Drive in Mount Kembla. With three private dining rooms, a m...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
The Boat House

The Boat House

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

Barton

13 Chef Hat Award
Surrounded by private parkland overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, The Boat House is the ideal place to relax and enjoy award-winning dining. Escape from the city life of Canberra and enjoy stunning l...
"Menu celebrates Australia’s best"
When it comes to Modern Australian dining in relaxed luxury, it’s hard to look past lauded, The Peak Restaurant at Spicers Peak Lodge on Wilkinsons Road in Maryvale. Visitors, from friends enjoying...
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...
The Long Apron

The Long Apron

French   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Montville

15 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day Dinner at The Long Apron5-course + sparkling wineTransport yourself to the romance of France this Valentine’s Day at The Long Apron. Tucked away in the peaceful Sunshine Coast hinterland, our estate is the perfect setting for an intimate and indu...
Take in sweeping views over the rolling hills of Goonoo Goonoo Station and the distant Liverpool Range from the contemporary surrounds of Glasshouse Restaurant on New England Highway in Tamworth. C...
AMARA

AMARA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Bowen Mountain

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the graces of nature in alluring bushland surrounds at AMARA Restaurant on Grandview Lane in Bowen Mountain. With a name meaning ‘grace’ in West African, this stylish Sydney restaurant pr...
Sandalford Restaurant

Sandalford Restaurant

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

Caversham

12 Chef Hat Award
Australia's Best Events CatererMake your event amazing!We’ll elevate your next event’s catering - whether it’s an afternoon planning session for a division, or an evening gala event to celebrate your wins! For us, winning the National R&CA Hostplus Awa...
No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glebe

13 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by Mexican flavours and traditions, come and explore the Victorian Georgian beauty that is No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant on Glebe Point Road in Glebe. Once a private investigator’s office,...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

Tinamba

12 Chef Hat Award
Serving hungry and thirsty locals for almost 150 years, Tinamba Hotel on Tinamba Seaton Road is one of Gippsland’s finest dining destinations. From the first-class ambience of the dining room, loun...