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Restaurants With Private Dining

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...
Atria

Atria

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Atria's Festive Lunch Book today!Elevate your afternoon with lunch at Atria. Enjoy sweeping city views and beautifully crafted seasonal dishes—perfect for business, leisure or a quiet festive escape. This limited lunch series runs...
Wildflower

Wildflower

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

Perth CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Day Lunch at WildflowerChristmas at WildflowerIndulge in the festive spirit with a luxurious five-course Christmas Day lunch at Wildflower. Celebrate the season in style, savouring each carefully crafted dish alongside an optional curated w...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

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

Lenswood

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Sunset SessionFriday Night Dining Kickstart your weekend with our Sunset Session. A fresh new menu, award winning wines, live music and a gorgeous all season setting. The perfect way to ease into the weekend.
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
New 58pp BanquetFrom 29 DecemberAvailable from 29 December, our seasonal banquet celebrates the flavours of a Japanese summer: fresh, bright, and beautifully balanced. 7 Courses Include: • Spicy Edamame • Green Salad - with...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Countdown to 2026 at OribuNew Year's Eve at OribuCelebrate the final night of the year at Oribu, Parramatta’s most sophisticated Japanese dining destination. Enjoy refined dishes, live music, signature cocktails and an unforgettable atmosphere in...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the Festive Season with Sofitel Lunch and Dinner optionsGather your loved ones and indulge in the joy of holidays with our Festive Lunch Buffet or our thoughtfully curated Christmas Day Dinner. Whether you’re bringing the whole family or planning a cosy...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
Annata Restaurant on Chandos StreetBeautiful new venue/menusAfter a decade at its beloved Crows Nest home, on November 13th, Annata reopened at our new venue located at 66 Chandos Street, St Leonards. This is the former site of Petermen Restaurant. Reflecti...
Nel Restaurant
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...
Chin Chin Takes Over Pt. Leo Estate for an Unmissable MFWF WeekendDon't Miss 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...
New Year's Eve Dinner at LuciFeast Your Way into 2026Enjoy a feast fit for the occasion in the grandeur of Luci with a decadent four-course dinner and optional bottomless drinks to elevate the celebration. Click on more info to book:
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

Fitzroy

13 Chef Hat Award
Private Dining and EventsEnquire Today!Host your next special occasion at ISH Restaurant, where intimate charm meets exceptional dining. Perfect for private events of up to 40 guests, our team will tailor every detail—from bespoke menus...
Olio Kensington Street
13 Chef Hat Award
The Olio Experience$80ppDiscover Taste the Flavours of Olio—a curated 9-course journey showcasing the restaurant’s most iconic dishes. For $80 per person, enjoy a shared experience featuring seafood bisques, handmade past...
Serafino Restaurant

Serafino Restaurant

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

McLaren Vale

13 Chef Hat Award
What's On at SerafinoCome and Join UsThere’s always something happening at Serafino! From dinners and masterclasses to seasonal celebrations and live events, explore what’s on and join us for an experience to remember. Click on more i...
Christmas Day on the BayTraditional Festive FeastCelebrate Christmas in style on the waterfront with a long, luxurious family-style feast. Our three-course shared menu brings everyone together over bountiful platters of fresh seafood, festive mai...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
The Boat House

The Boat House

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

Barton

14 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...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
"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...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Catering North SydneyOrder NowSEAFOOD – Premium Sydney Rock Oysters – QLD Tiger Prawns – Housemade cocktail sauce – Housemade prosecco & raspberry vinaigrette MEATS – Porchetta with apple sauce – Turkey Breast with cra...
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...