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Modern Australian Restaurants

"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

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

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Bastille Day at PotagerDegustation DinnerCelebrate Bastille Day at Potager with an elegant French-inspired degustation dinner and matched wine pairing. Gather around the long table for an evening of seasonal food, thoughtfully selected wi...
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

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

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Let’s Do Lunch at The CowrieLunch with wine included!Join us at The Cowrie from Wednesday to Friday for “Let’s Do Lunch,” a refined midweek dining experience designed to linger over. Enjoy a two- or three-course choice menu paired with a complimentar...
Flora's Restaurant

Flora's Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

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

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
Premium Cuts & Modern FlavoursSteak & Seafood ElevatedAt Rich & Rare, we serve premium steak and seafood without pretension in the heart of Brisbane’s vibrant West Village. From succulent dry-aged steaks to freshly caught seafood and modern Aussie pla...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
BTWN HOURSTuesday to Sunday 5-6PMUnwind at BTWN Bar with BTWN Hours, running Tuesday to Sunday from 5PM to 6PM. Enjoy special offers on selected beverages paired with bite-sized shared snacks – the perfect pre-dinner indulgence or...
"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

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

Auchenflower

15 Chef Hat Award
Experience Brisbane's Most Unique Degustation MenuSecure your spot today!Auchenflower's Deer Duck Bistro offers Brisbane's unique fine dining with 5–9 course degustation menus ($109pp, wines $99pp) in a quirky antique setting. Modern Australian cuisine features ricotta-...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

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...
Located in the heart of the city in the historical Port Office Building, Moo Moo the Wine Bar + Grill on Edward Street is one of Brisbane’s favourite steak restaurants. Nestled in the Stamford Plaz...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
12 Chef Hat Award
Discover the Gold Coast’s trendiest seafood dining destination and meeting place at BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar on Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach. Brought to diners by the team behind Moo Moo Gold C...
Salt House

Salt House

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

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
The New Sunday TraditionGather Your FriendsAvailable every Sunday 12 pm-4 pm $79 per person, enjoy shared antipasto entree, a choice of mains & one-hour bottomless Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, house wine & tap beer. What's not to love! Bookings...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen & Bar

The Balfour Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Nestled on Balfour Street in the heart of New Farm, The Balfour Kitchen and Bar is a beautifully restored Queenslander that transitions seamlessly from a light-filled breakfast and brunch destinati...
Magpies Nest

Magpies Nest

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

Wagga Wagga

12 Chef Hat Award
Tuesday Night SpecialThree courses for $58ppStarting with our house made breads, our own EV live oil and dukkah accompanied by a salad of seasonal garden pickings. Guests choose a main course from our seasonal menu followed by a dessert spec...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Experience Tamarind—where fine dining meets artistry.New MenuOur menu celebrates ‘Australian Freestyle’ cuisine, blending global influences with the finest seasonal local produce. Passionate chefs craft each dish with innovation, delivering a culinary experi...
Basalt Tasmania

Basalt Tasmania

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

Don

12 Chef Hat Award
A-La-CarteFrom May 5th 2026Basalt Restaurant will now offer A-La-Carte Dining and will open for Dinner Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.
Yarri

Yarri

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 4:00 PM

Dunsborough

14 Chef Hat Award
Locals NightEvery ThursdayLocals love our steak, so that's why every Thursday we're giving you a night that's all yours with plenty of yummy specials to choose from: A la carte menu options + $99 steak special for two + ...
Tucked along Bulletin Place in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Silvester's Restaurant is a dining destination with a story as rich as the food it serves. Inspired by the Silvester Brothers — early pione...
Nanny Goat Vineyard Wine Tasting Dinner | Beechmont EstateFriday 3 July 2026In partnership with Nanny Goat Vineyard, Beechmont Estate presents a one-night only wine makers dinner.
Clarence

Clarence

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

South Brisbane

13 Chef Hat Award
Host at ClarenceSunny events, sortedCelebrate your next event at Clarence, on the corner of Fish Lane and Merrivale Street, with a light-filled space, large windows, and seating for up to 50 guests. Choose from our Group A and Group ...
"Award-winning Share Plates."
Social Eating House & Bar

Social Eating House & Bar

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

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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...
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...