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QLD Restaurants

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...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
SUNDOWN SOCIALWelcome to your new Sunday ritual. Perched high above the Gold Coast, Sundown Social is where golden hour turns into golden memories. Join us every Sunday on the Rooftop for an evening of smooth so...
"Showcasing North Qld Produce"
5-course Degustation Menu Food & Wine Pairing Bridgewater's degustation menu is one of the most popular ways to experience our cuisine. Carefully crafted food paired with a beautiful collection of wines. Botaniq Wine-Gin-Cocktail Bar is perfec...
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Palm Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
NYE at Madame VCelebrate in Style!Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Madame V with two exquisite banquet options. Enjoy a selection of vibrant dishes, from edamame and dumplings to kingfish, wagyu beef, and lobster bao, with optional soft...
Attimi by Dario Manca

Attimi by Dario Manca

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Paddington

14 Chef Hat Award
NYE at AttimiBook now!Welcome in the new year with style! On the evening of Wednesday December 31st, join us for a special tasting menu that offers a collection of ATTIMI favourites. Enjoy a collection of delicious snac...
Located on the Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh Heads, LIMLAY Thai Street Food & Bar brings a vibrant slice of Thailand to this iconic coastal strip. Inspired by lively street markets, the menu deliv...
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
'Oysternoons'A Tradition Returns Ease into the weekend the French way. On 31 October, join us at the bar for Oysternoons from 4pm - a relaxed afternoon ritual celebrating Champagne, oysters, and the art of slowing down. Sip...
Lucio's Marina

Lucio's Marina

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Tewantin

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover Italian coastal dining on the Noosa River at Lucio’s Marina on Parkyn Court in Tewantin. In the business of feeding people for generations, hospitality truly does run through the veins of ...
Take in ocean views as balmy breezes rustle overhead leaves at Melaleuca Port Douglas on Wharf Street. Boasting a fabulous alfresco courtyard with three giant mango trees forming a canopy above din...
Bask

Bask

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Peregian Beach

14 Chef Hat Award
For long lazy lunches, intimate dining and elegant events in the heart of Peregian Beach, head to Bask restaurant on David Low Way. Expect stylish, sophisticated, yet casual dining with white-cloth...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

12 Chef Hat Award
Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu$129 per personIndulge in an exquisite culinary journey with our Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu! Elevate your dining experience for just $129 pp; elevate further with matching wine for $199, or opt for premium matchi...
Clarence on Fish Lane in South Brisbane brings a modern dining room to life with a relaxed brasserie spirit. This seafood-forward, produce-obsessed venue leans into bold flavours and generous plate...
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...
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...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Open the barn door at Etsu Izakaya on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach to discover a magical mystery tour of Japanese share-plate dining. Moody surrounds of neon signage, walls plastered with ph...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Elevate your dining experience at charcoal Japanese restaurant, Soka on Ocean Street in Maroochydore. Wind down in style from an eclectic selection of Japanese wine, beer and sake in an ambient, mo...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Highlighting a passion for Asian cuisine and culture, Sum Yung Guys on Weyba Road in Noosaville is an ideal spot to share plates and cocktails with friends. Styled to capture the personalities of t...
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   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Introducing The À La Carte Menu "Australian Freestyle’ Our 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...