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Restaurants With Private Dining

Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
10% OFF GIFT VOUCHERSEOFY Season Gift.Celebrate EOFY with something everyone enjoys — great food and shared moments. Enjoy 10% off Shaffa gift voucher. Perfect for saying thank you, celebrating milestones, or simply sharing a memorabl...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
New France Wine Dinner 19th June4 courses, canapes + wineExplore the lesser known but equally as delicious wine varieties from France. This dinner will introduce to you incredible wine flavours paired with expertly matched cuisine. Our Head Sommelier and...
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...
Where Steak Meets SommeliersSteak & Wine, RedefinedAt Moo Moo Brisbane, we’re passionate about bringing you the ultimate steak and wine experience. From our premium dry-aged beef and fresh seafood to an award-winning wine list, every dish and glass...
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...
"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-...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
10 Course Vegan Degustation at Shu RestaurantBook now!Embark on an extraordinary plant-based journey at Shu Restaurant! Immerse yourself in a refined 10-course vegan degustation inspired by the bold depth and spice of contemporary Sichuan cuisine. Sho...
Meribella

Meribella

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Golden HourBetween 5pm - 6pm The Golden Hour menu presents, a handcrafted selection of Martinis and Margaritas, reimagined the Meribella way. Thoughtfully balanced, beautifully presented, and for just $19 (usually $24).
"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...
Harry's at Conti

Harry's at Conti

French   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Woodvale

14 Chef Hat Award
A private dining experience for your team or loved ones Private dining at Harrys Our private lounge can be booked in conjunction with our private dining room - hosts 6 to 10 guests for your special end of financial year treat or special celebrations,
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Let us host your next special occasionEvents & FunctionsThinking of having a function with us? We offer different styles of dining to suit your needs, from Cocktail style to a more formal sit down dinner. For groups of 9 guests or more at Orleans we o...
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...
"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...
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...
Pompette

Pompette

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Your Next Event, Perfectly CuratedFrench Flair, River ViewsHost your next celebration at Pompette, a French-inspired, stylish venue on The Terrace at The Star Brisbane. Enjoy dazzling river views, playful cocktails, effervescent bubbles, and exceptional fo...
"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
Tucked just off Brunswick Street on Balfour Street in New Farm, The Balfour Kitchen & Bar is a neighbourhood favourite that shifts seamlessly from morning to night. Start your day with signature br...
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

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

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffle Menu 2026 — 3 Courses $130ppDates: 11 June-20 July Water's Edge Canberra presents its 3-course Truffle Menu for winter 2026—$130 per person, available 11 June to 20 July. Executive Chef Avtar Singh's menu showcases fresh Australian black Périgord ...
Steak & Frites Night at The Dining RoomAvail. All Winter MondaysJoin us every Monday evening at The Dining Room. Enjoy Sher Wagyu with black garlic, frites and seasonal salads, paired with a glass of 2019 De Vasari Chianti Riserva DOCG for $60 per person. Wheth...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch SetLunch, ElevatedEnjoy Toei’s Bottomless Lunch Set for $89 per person, featuring a creative procession of dishes that blend Australian and Asian flavours with modern flair. From Sydney rock oyster and cured kingfis...
Fatcow on James St

Fatcow on James St

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Fortitude Valley

14 Chef Hat Award
DISCOVER WHAT'S NEWNew flavours at Fatcow!Fatcow elevates Brisbane’s steakhouse scene with exciting new menu additions, blending premium cuts with bold, refined flavours. From expertly grilled meats to carefully crafted sides, each dish is...