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Restaurants With Onsite Parking

Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffle Brunch$109ppEvery Saturday through truffle season, while availability lasts. Bookings from 12pm.
Big Barn Session: Brown SugarBeats, Bites & SipsAn unforgettable night in the iconic Big Barn, The William Inglis Hotel invites you to an exclusive live performance by R&B/Soul band, Brown Sugar. Featuring local food trucks, pop-up cocktail bars...
Beach Byron Bay
Winter Happy HourDaily, 4–6pmJoin us daily from 4–6pm throughout August for Winter Happy Hour. Enjoy $16 cocktails, $12 wine by the glass and $10 tap beers overlooking Clarkes Beach. Perfect for post-beach drinks, a long lunch...
Rakkas Restaurant

Rakkas Restaurant

Turkish   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
Your Next Favourite Dining DestinationBook your table now!Whether it's a relaxed dinner, a family celebration or a night out with friends, Rakkas delivers a warm, welcoming atmosphere paired with genuine hospitality. Blending contemporary style with Medit...
"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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-...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

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

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Winter Has Arrived at PotagerNew Seasonal MenuWinter has arrived at Potager, bringing a new seasonal menu inspired by the cooler months and the produce thriving in our kitchen garden. Expect comforting flavours, thoughtful cooking, and dishes ...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique
Igloo Sunset Sessions Winter Only Private domes. Sunset views. Cocktails. Chandon. Winter vibes. From $150 per person | Friday - Sunday
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Maleny

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Jazz in the ForestEvery 1st & 3rd SundayMake a lunch booking at The Tamarind and enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz amidst the magical rainforest surrounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat on every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. The af...
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Hunters Quarter Oct Long WeekendSpring Flavours SpecialCelebrate the October Long Weekend at Hunters Quarter with Chef Brian Duncan's seasonal menu of fresh Hunter Valley spring produce. Enjoy à la carte or the Degustation featuring five popular dishes...
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

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

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Test Kitchen at The CowrieFive courses!Join us for Test Kitchen, held on the last Tuesday of every month, where we explore new dishes, ideas, and seasonal produce before they make it to the final menu. This is your chance to experience ...
Signor Fox @ The Albion Hotel

Signor Fox @ The Albion Hotel

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Albion

Fathers DayAt The AlbionTreat the legend to what he actually wants this Father's Day. Join us at The Albion Hotel on Sunday, 6th September for our epic $48 steak and ribs combo, complete with ice-cold beer specials runnin...
Marmor

Marmor

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

Townsville

13 Chef Hat Award
A union of land and sea, where ocean meets pasture in elevated Australian dining, is what awaits guests at Marmor on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville. Located on the top floor of the Ardo Hote...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Great food, great drinks and great company...Sydneysiders celebrate the simple things in life at Mode Kitchen & Bar on George Street in the heart of the CBD. Delivering uncomplicated, yet memorable...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

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

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Set among rolling vineyards, Restaurant Botanica celebrates the best of the Hunter Valley with dishes crafted from local, seasonal produce and inspired by the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean....
éRemo is a contemporary dining experience inspired by the warmth and generosity of Italian cuisine. Nestled in the heart of the Hunter, the restaurant blends modern flair with timeless Italian trad...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford with exquisite water views from any vantage point, the Boathouse Restaurant on Leggatt Street is a sophisticated dining venue for lunch and dinner. Take in s...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Three Courses from $110 per personBookings openPREPARE TO EXPERIENCE THE EXCEPTIONAL Our Tamarind chefs specialise in blending styles, ingredients and techniques from various cultures and cuisines, allowing their creativity to flourish. Click ...
Those seeking over 133 years of winemaking excellence paired with seriously good food head to Brown Brothers Restaurant on Bobinawarrah Road in Milawa. Nestled in Brown Brothers Vineyard, dine alfr...
Samurai Teppanyaki House

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Hyde Park

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
The Kobe Degustation at Samurai Teppanyaki House$330ppThe ultimate luxury dining experience awaits at Samurai Teppanyaki House. The Kobe Experience Degustation at $330pp takes you on an unforgettable culinary journey through the finest seafood, Kobe b...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Daylesford

18 Chef Hat Award
Honest food, honest service and the extraordinary seasonal produce of Daylesford and surrounds — Kadota on Camp Street is a small and beautifully considered Japanese restaurant where the philosophy...