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Modern Australian Restaurants

Lunch SpecialChicken Schnitzelpanko crumbed chicken breast, chips, garden salad & choice of sauce
Gourmet Dining DelightsBook Today!Savour the refined flavours at this fine dining destination. Enjoy crispy Gold Band snapper with saffron beurre blanc, lightly steamed salmon with crustacean mousseline, Angus beef fillet, seared d...
Palette
16 Chef Hat Award
Valentine’s Day Indulgence at Palette14th FebruaryCelebrate Valentine’s Day at Palette with an exclusive paired dining experience designed to impress. Choose an early seating featuring champagne on arrival, a three-course menu, beverage package an...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Shared Set Menus at JujuFrom $75ppJuju invites you to indulge in a refined shared dining experience with thoughtfully curated set menus designed for two. Choose from generous $75pp or $100pp options featuring daily baked bread, sas...
Chin Chin Takes Over Pt. Leo Estate for an Unmissable Weekend. Almost Sold OutAlmost Sold Out. Book nowChin Chin joins Pt. Leo Estate for a one-off MFWF weekend blending bold Southeast Asian flavours with Spanish flair at one of Victoria’s most iconic destinations. Enjoy a four-hands luxe menu at La...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
"2019 Readers' Choice Award"
Contemporary dining overlooking manicured gardens beckons guests to Wild Swan at Mandoon Estate on Harris Road in Caversham. This elegant restaurant mixes clean lines with colourful abstract artwor...
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...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Clarence

Clarence

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

South Brisbane

13 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Roast$75 per personSunday Lunch at Clarence offers a relaxed feast for $75 per person. Enjoy shared starters to begin, followed by a weekly rotating roast with all the classic sides, and finish with a delightful dess...
Basalt Tasmania

Basalt Tasmania

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

Don

12 Chef Hat Award
Located on Waverley Road in Don, Basalt Tasmania is a destination for diners seeking an authentic taste of the island. This thoughtful Tasmanian restaurant champions local produce, crafting a menu ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Sunset SessionFriday Night Dining Kickstart your weekend with our Friday night Sunset Session. A fresh new menu, awarding winning wines, live music, and a gorgeous all season setting. The perfect way to ease into the weekend.
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...
"Showcasing North Qld Produce"
5-course Degustation Menu Food & Wine Pairing Bridgewater's degustation menu is one of the most popular ways to experience our cuisine. Carefully crafted food paired with a beautiful collection of wines. Botaniq Wine-Gin-Cocktail Bar is perfec...
Chef's Selection Menu$109 per personOur Chef’s selection menu offers a sample of favourite dishes and is designed to highlight seasonal ingredients and balance classic and modern sensibilities. Click on more info to book:
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
The Boat House

The Boat House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
Otis Dining Hall

Otis Dining Hall

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

Kingston

14 Chef Hat Award
Celebrating the best of the region on Jardine Street in Kingston, Otis Dining Hall offers a warm, relaxed setting where seasonal ingredients take centre stage—from premium wagyu to aromatic winter ...
Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Broadbeach overlooking Victoria Park, multi-award-winning Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill is undoubtedly considered the Gold Coast’s best steak restaurant. Moo Moo...
"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...