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Restaurants With Functions

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...
Francois Eatery

Francois Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:30 AM

Mambourin

Mother's Day High Tea10th May Celebrate Mother’s Day at François Eatery – Mambourin with an elegant High Tea experience on Sunday 10 May 2026. Enjoy curated sweet and savoury delights including ribbon sandwiches, scones, pastri...
Elaia Greek Cafe & Restaurant

Elaia Greek Cafe & Restaurant

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
Mother’s Day Dining At Rich & RareMay 8–10Join us this Mother’s Day weekend and celebrate in style at Rich & Rare. Enjoy our full à la carte menu alongside a special Mother’s Day dessert, available May 8–10. Indulge in our lemon meringue t...
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 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...
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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
"Award-winning Share Plates."
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...
Pompette

Pompette

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother’s Day Dining At PompetteMay 8–10Join us this Mother’s Day weekend at Pompette for great food, warm memories and the perfect day for Mum. Menu a la carte and special Mother's day dessert, $26 available May 8, 9 & 10. Special desse...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Indian"
Urban Tadka

Urban Tadka

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:45 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 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...
Anvers Wines

Anvers Wines

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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 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...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

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...
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...
Luma Restaurant

Luma Restaurant

European   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
MOTHER'S DAY | SUN 10 MAY$109pp special set menu.Celebrate Mom this Mother's Day with our $109pp curated Middle Eastern set menu, featuring special dishes like Ruby Red Tuna Ezme, Slow-braised Lamb Shoulder with Chermoula and Honey Labneh with Sp...