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"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Tastes of Italia with Chef Enzo26th Sept - 09th NovCitrique welcomes Chef Enzo from award winning Italian Restaurant, Olive at JW Marriott Khao Lak, bringing a celebration of Italy’s timeless flavours in our “Tastes of Italia” culinary journey. ...
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
Bent Road x Herve's Wine Dinner20 November 2025Join us for an unforgettable dining experience as Bent Road Winery and Hervé’s Restaurant come together for one night only to present a four-course dinner with canapés, paired with exceptional Bent...
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

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

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
From Bar & Kitchen BeginningsJoin our story—dine hereBack in 2005, both as strangers, we crossed paths at Zinc in Port Douglas—Chris tending bar, Dani honing her craft in the kitchen. Fast-forward 13 years, and here we stand, now the proud owners of ...
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...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Long LunchEvery Friday-SaturdaySavour a delicious banquet paired with a 1.5-2-hour beverage package featuring sparkling, wine and beer, starting at just from $88 pp. Click on more info to book:
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
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...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
13 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Roast for Two Just $90Sunday Roast for Two at BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar – just $90. Enjoy a slow-cooked oyster-cut Lamb Shoulder from Warilba, served on the bone for rich flavour and tenderness. Paired with Wagyu fat p...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen

The Balfour Kitchen

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

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
High Tea at The Balfour Kitchen & BarOnce a monthEnjoy a refined high tea at Spicers Balfour Hotel in New Farm. The French-inspired menu features delicate sweets, savoury favourites, and warm scones served with tea or sparkling wine. To book, cal...
Marmor

Marmor

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

Townsville

13 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Lunch at MarmorSOLD OUTCelebrate this Christmas at Marmor with a set Christmas lunch featuring seafood, beef, turkey and a dark chocolate gateau.
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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...
"Amazing Menu in a Stunning Location"
Bommie

Bommie

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

Hamilton Island

13 Chef Hat Award
Christmas at BommieXmas Eve & Xmas DayCelebrate Christmas in style at Bommie. Enjoy a sophisticated degustation menu, complemented by a glass of Champagne or refreshing mocktail upon arrival. (Available for guests 16 years and over)
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

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...
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Palm Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Immerse yourself in Asian cuisine with flair at Gold Coast restaurant, Madame V on Palm Beach Avenue in Palm Beach. A colourful front door opens into a stylish interior decorated with vibrant Asian...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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...
The Long Apron

The Long Apron

French   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Montville

15 Chef Hat Award
Signature restaurant of Montville’s picturesque Spicers Clovelly Estate, The Long Apron is a dining experience that insists on a lengthy stay. This intimate restaurant feels instantly inviting and ...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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...
Chalong

Chalong

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chapel Hill

12 Chef Hat Award
Embrace the spirit of celebration at Chalong restaurant on Moggill Road in Chapel Hill. With a name meaning ‘celebrate’ in Thai, this Brisbane dining destination believes food is a way to gather, c...
"Menu celebrates Australia’s best"
When it comes to Modern Australian dining in relaxed luxury, it’s hard to look past lauded, The Peak Restaurant at Spicers Peak Lodge on Wilkinsons Road in Maryvale. Visitors, from friends enjoying...
Honeysuckle Restaurant

Honeysuckle Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Buderim

13 Chef Hat Award
Showcasing a passion for modern Asian fare, Honeysuckle Restaurant on Ballinger Road in Buderim is the place to go for East Asian flavours, fused with Australian ingredients. This cosy restaurant, ...