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Modern Australian Restaurants

Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
"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 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...
"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
Sunset SessionFriday Night Dining Kickstart your weekend with our Friday night Sunset Session. A fresh new menu, award winning wines, live music and a gorgeous all season venue. The perfect way to ease into the weekend.
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
An invitation to discover Australia's native flavoursGet bookingWe're kicking off 2026 with a menu that celebrates native Australian ingredients — bold, unexpected and deeply rooted in this land. Think pepperberry, bush tomato, lemon aspen, macadamia and sea...
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...
Mardi Gras Party at CatalinaFriday 20 February, 6.30 Join us for a rare, exclusive Sydney experience – a fabulous party on Sydney Harbour; the Catalina dining room transformed into a nightclub for one night; amazing signature cocktails, free flowing ...
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

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

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
Sharing MenuSharing Menu for Two This menu design to share. We need minimum 2 people up to any even numbers.
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Banquet Chef’s Menu at Juju$99pp!Indulge in Juju’s Banquet Chef’s Menu – a curated feast showcasing bold flavours and refined technique. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, delicate sashimi, rich steak tartare, lobster gnudi and tender...
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...
Perspective Dining

Perspective Dining

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

Brisbane CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
New menu dropping this FridayPerspective Soft tides | Currents paused Shaped by restraint and stillness Wine pairing 300. | Just the food 195. Swimmers and grazers Bread and butter Bites Fish wing ham | seaweed toast | k...
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen
13 Chef Hat Award
Soumah Wine LunchAustralia vs ItalyOn Saturday 28th February Neeri Nuff is proud to host Soumah Wines for lunch, a premium Yarra Valley producer of Italian Varietals and classic Yarra Valley varietals of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. L...
Flora's Restaurant

Flora's Restaurant

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

Cranbrook

A Vineyard Dining Experience on Tasmania’s East CoastDinner on SaturdaysExperience a memorable Saturday night dinner at Flora’s Restaurant, where modern Tasmanian produce is elevated with refined Asian flair. Set within the beautiful Craigie Knowe Vineyard, enjoy an in...
Arrana

Arrana

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

Springwood

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Seafood Platters at Arrana!Great value fresh seafoodSeafood in the Mountains?? Oh yes please!! You won't find better value than these platters loaded with fresh seafood prepared daily by our team of chefs. At just $85.00 per person, it's hard to ...
Ennui

Ennui

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

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
Ennui Chef SeriesWith Chris BenedetFor one night only on February 26, Ennui hosts an unforgettable Chef Series takeover. Chris Benedet of Etheus takes over the pans, drawing on memories of food cooked by his nonna and nonno to creat...
Otis Dining Hall

Otis Dining Hall

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

Kingston

14 Chef Hat Award
Pepper Steak Perfection at OtisRich, Bold & DeliciousAt Otis, we serve bold, flavour-packed dishes that keep guests coming back. Our Pepper Steak is a house favourite — perfectly cooked, rich, and finished with a signature sauce that’s unapologetical...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Island Share Menu$89pp Tasting ExperienceHere at ISLAND, our $89pp set (minimum 2) showcases fresh, local flavours for the whole table to enjoy. Start with Noosa scallops, lamb ribs, or Mooloolaba prawn sanga, plus roasted eggplant or Kin...
Chef-Curated Private Dining MenuSeasonal TastesEnjoy an elegant private dining experience with a carefully curated menu. Start with focaccia, warm olives, or a choice of entrées including Heirloom Beetroot Salad, Zucchini Flower, Beef Tartare, ...
EXP Restaurant

EXP Restaurant

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

Pokolbin

16 Chef Hat Award
Local Ingredients, Bold FlavoursFood, wine, hospitalityExperience immersive, ingredient-driven dining at EXP, in the Hunter Valley. Our 28-seat restaurant offers seasonal tasting menus crafted from local produce, native ingredients, and house-made ferm...
Take in panoramic views of rolling vineyards as you dine in style at Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door in Moorooduc. Located a short drive from Mornington on Moorooduc Highway, this destination ...