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Bar Leo Food & Wine

Bar Leo Food & Wine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:00 PM

Bundall

12 Chef Hat Award
Modern MediterraneanHappy hour daily 4–6pmBar Leo brings modern Mediterranean flavour to Bundall with fresh, locally sourced seafood, seasonal small plates, and share-style dishes designed to pair perfectly with their curated wine list and...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day at AnnataLunch and Dinner Nothing says romance like a beautiful dining experience at Annata. Ignite the flames of love with a sumptuous four-course degustation, amuse bouche and petit fours, all designed by our hatted Chef,...
Sunday Night Chef's Sustainable BanquetOnly $49 ppIndulge in a selection of 4 dishes hand picked by our Chef. This menu changes weekly and typically features 3 small plates and 1 large plate with sides. Designed with sustainability in mind, the ba...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Located alongside the stunning Noosa River, Lanai on Gympie Terrace in Noosaville embodies the elegance of the region as an ideal venue for extended lunches, afternoon snacks or romantic evenings. ...
Perched above the vines on McDonalds Road in Pokolbin, Amanda’s on the Edge offers a dining experience defined by breathtaking views and relaxed Hunter Valley charm. Set atop Windsor’s Edge Vineyar...
Sunday Sessions at Sonora Potts PointLive Latin Music, Join us at Sonora Potts Point for Sunday Sessions! Enjoy a 1.5-hour bottomless brunch with tacos, margaritas, wine & beer, paired with live Latin music and all-day happy hour. Perfect for socialisi...
Inspired by more than 150 years of Inglis history, The Newmarket Room on Governor Macquarie Drive in Warwick Farm offers a unique and modern culinary experience. Discover a stunning indoor set-up t...
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...
Set along Gympie Terrace in Noosaville, Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar delivers a refined Italian dining experience in a stunning riverside setting. The menu highlights modern Italian flavours t...
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00 PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
A sophisticated tropical dining experience awaits at Zinc, on the corner of Macrossan and Davidson Streets in Port Douglas. This well-loved restaurant presents an elegant venue for a romantic dinne...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 3:00 PM

Tinamba

12 Chef Hat Award
Serving hungry and thirsty locals for almost 150 years, Tinamba Hotel on Tinamba Seaton Road is one of Gippsland’s finest dining destinations. From the first-class ambience of the dining room, loun...
Watervale Hotel

Watervale Hotel

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

Watervale

12 Chef Hat Award
Penobscot Restaurant Degustation DiningSit at Chef's TablePenobscot Restaurant is a ten seat, degustation only restaurant at the Chef's Table Our degustation features fresh produce from our own organic, bio-dynamic Penobscot Farm and other local, ethical ...
The Slow LunchFive-course DegustationJoin us in the slow lane for The Slow Lunch: a 5-course degustation matched to premium Brown Brothers wines. Featuring a showcase of our finest restaurant offerings straight from the Kitchen Garden...
Ice Cream FestivalReady, Set, Scoop!The Ice Cream Festival is back at the Chocolaterie. From 11–22 February, discover bold new ice cream flavours and indulge in a range of sweet experiences. Book your spot at the Chocolaterie’s Ice...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen

The Balfour Kitchen

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

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Balfour Kitchen & BarÀ la carte + specialsShare a romantic evening with your other half this Valentine’s Day at The Balfour Kitchen & Bar. Dine alfresco in our fairy lit courtyard or on the verandah, and enjoy drinks in our hidden gem of a...
Expect an authentic Mediterranean experience served with a smile at Byron Bay dining destination, The Hut on Friday Hut Road in Possum Creek. This beach-chic venue calls the Old O’Possum Creek Publ...
Brown Street Grill

Brown Street Grill

Grill   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:00 PM

East Perth

12 Chef Hat Award
An alliance of fire, stone and steel, forged in a deliciously rugged fashion, Brown Street Grill is the Perth dining destination for all things wood-fired and charcoal grilled. Situated within Brig...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Experience Potager’s New Summer Menu – vibrant flavours, local ingredients, and summer-inspired creativityFresh for SummerPotager’s new Summer Menu has arrived, celebrating the best of the season with fresh, locally sourced produce. Enjoy vibrant flavours, creative dishes, and beautifully crafted plates designed to sh...
Bonny

Bonny

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:00 PM

Fitzroy

Valentine's Day6-Course DiningCelebrate Valentine’s Day at Bonny Bar with a 6-course dining experience designed to delight. Our chefs have crafted each dish to balance flavour, curiosity, and indulgence, creating a memorable jo...
Blaq

Blaq

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

Blackheath

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover Blaq on Brightlands Avenue in Blackheath where the food is as fresh as the Blue Mountains air and the vibe as chilled as a glass of Aussie sparkling. Expect a seasonal, globally-inspired m...