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Kost

Kost

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

Broadbeach

12 Chef Hat Award
Introducing kost CornerYour new morning ritualNow serving every Friday to Sunday from 7am to 11am ~ Golden toasties, daily baked sweets, fresh espresso and matcha and juice. Located at kost Bar & Grill on Oracle Boulevard Broadbeach.
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 $69 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...
Goldfish Hunter Valley

Goldfish Hunter Valley

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

Pokolbin

$15 Classic CocktailsFRIDAY SPECIAL FRIDAY SPECIALS AT GOLDFISH HUNTER VALLEY Your Fridays just got better! Enjoy $15 classic cocktails all day, every Friday at Goldfish Bar and Restaurant. Gather your friends, settle in, and...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen

The Balfour Kitchen

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Escape the bustle of the city at charming and serene The Balfour Kitchen on Balfour Street in New Farm. Set in a beautiful Queenslander, guests can dine on the verandah, enjoy relaxed gatherings un...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
The Weekend Calls for Bottomless Drinks Lunch OnlyEnjoy a 2 hour bottomless drinks package alongside one of our delicious Italian lunch dishes daily. So, we’ll see you this weekend? $49pp / Lunch only / Whole table only, last sitting 1pm. Secure y...
North Byron Hotel

North Byron Hotel

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

Byron Bay

OPEN SKIES BBQNorth Byron Hotel The North Byron Hotel is excited to host OPEN SKIES on the last Saturday of every month! This beloved event brings together delicious food, chef collaborations, and exciting new flavors, all served...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Regional"
Bistro Terroir

Bistro Terroir

French   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
For a little slice of France in the heart of Daylesford, locals rendezvous at Bistro Terroir on Howe Street. This sophisticated neighbourhood bistro is the place to savour fine fare, paired with a ...
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 ...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Take a well-deserved hiatus after a busy day sightseeing in Sunshine Coast’s Maroochydore and head to Orleans Restaurant and Bar on Duporth Avenue. Recycled timber, mood lighting, pressed tin and e...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
No.2 in AustraliaSilver at the RCA AwardsThe Restaurant and Catering Association Awarded us Silver In the Contemporary Australian Restaurant Category at the RCA National Awards. A total of 19 Awards for 2024. We'd love you to experience o...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Chef's Table Lunch With Chef Ben WallaceWe are excited to be sharing our Sunday Long Lunch by Chef Benjamin Wallace. Each week we will have a limited-seat Chef’s Table Lunch Experience running 12 pm-3 pm. Experience our very own Chef coo...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
JAM

JAM

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

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
Shared Table Experience $80 pp for 3 Courses Shared Table Experience, is great for two or grab a few friends and enjoy together. Savour a selection of our four favourite entrees to start, then feast on one of the mains you choose on the night...
Born in the beauty and fire of new beginnings, Karrikin restaurant on Coldstream Street in Yamba offers an ever-changing four-course set menu, crafted from local, seasonal produce and foraged delic...
Take in the aromas and vistas of breathtaking lavender fields while sipping an estate wine at Kooroomba Vineyard Restaurant in Boonah. Nestled on a six-hectare vineyard in the Fassifern Valley at M...
The Gates Restaurant on Leogate Estate overlooks some of the Hunter Valley's oldest grapevines in Pokolbin, with a backdrop of the captivating Brokenback Mountain range. Inside, luxurious décor pla...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
New at SOKA A Must Try!New at SOKA – Lamb Spare Ribs, Hibachi-Grilled to Perfection? ? Introducing our latest dish: Lamb Spare Ribs, glazed with rich hacho miso, and served with fresh wombok, mint, and watercress for t...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

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

Tinamba

13 Chef Hat Award
6-course Tasting MenuAvailable on All SittingsThe 6-course tasting menu is the best way to explore the wonderful award-winning menu at the AGFG-hatted restaurant and three-time consecutive winner of Best Regional Restaurant AHA Vic. Click on m...
Shelter Shed

Shelter Shed

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 PM

Queenscliff

New winter menu!Grab these winter warmersStart with something light like our Thai Spiced Cauliflower Soup or Sweet Corn & Potato Fritters, then dive into hearty mains like the Moroccan Lamb Tagine or Crispy Honey-Glazed Pork Belly. And do...
Glenbosch Wine Estate

Glenbosch Wine Estate

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

Beechworth

14 Chef Hat Award
At Glenbosch Wine Estate on Beechworth-Wangaratta Road in Beechworth, it’s all about sharing the experience of fine food, wine and crafted spirits. Feel right at home among the vines while relaxing...
Watervale Hotel

Watervale Hotel

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

Watervale

12 Chef Hat Award
Penobscot Farm Tour and Penobscot Restaurant Degustation DiningFarm Fresh to PlatePenobscot Restaurant is a ten seat degustation only restaurant at the Chef's Table. Two degustation sittings each day at 12 noon and 6 pm, with a tour of our organic, bio-dynamic Penobscot Farm off...