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"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
$99 Seafood and Grill Buffet on the Weekends at Citrique$99 Winter SpecialExperience Citrique's Seafood and Grill Buffet for $99 per guest on Friday and Saturday for dinner from 5:30pm and Sunday Lunch from 12pm, featuring Mimosas complimentary self-parking. Savour Ci...
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Bastille Day like a Parisian 14th July 2025Celebrate Bastille Day in true Parisian style on Monday 14 July at Hervé’s! Join us for a one-day-only French experience featuring a special lunch menu by Chef Marco and Culinary Ambassador Shannon...
Kost

Kost

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Broadbeach

12 Chef Hat Award
kost CornerYour new morning ritualNow serving every Friday to Sunday from 7am to 11am ~ Golden toasties, daily baked sweets, fresh espresso, matcha and juice. Located at kost Bar & Grill on Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach.
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
TASTE OF TAMARINDDegustation menuEmbark on a five-course culinary journey celebrating the finest flavors of Tamarind. Your evening begins with a glass of Jansz Premium Cuvée and an elegant amuse-bouche, setting the stage for a tho...
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...
Start Your Week off Right with a Delightful Lunch!$75 ppWhy not treat yourself to a 2-course lunch at BLOWFISH for just $75? Delicious flavours, great vibes and the perfect spot to relax and unwind - because lunch should feel like a mini escape. Make a ...
Marmor

Marmor

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Townsville

13 Chef Hat Award
Marmor at ArdoBook Now!With seafood sourced fresh from the warm waters that surround us, Marmor celebrates the best ingredients the region has to offer. Book your next dining experience at Marmor.
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:30 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Lunch Return to HarrisonsMore Harrisons more oftenHarrisons is now delighted to offer daily lunch service from 12:30–2:30 PM, giving you even more opportunities to enjoy our award-winning dining. Whether you’re seeking a leisurely midday escape or...
"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
A Taste of Australia’s Wild Heart At Deer Duck Bistro5-Course DegustationDeer Duck Bistro invites you to an exclusive 5-course degustation on August 21, celebrating Australia's diverse ecosystems. Each dish is inspired by rivers, forests, seas, and plains, featuring nat...
Palette
16 Chef Hat Award
Perrier-Jouët Champagne GardenOpen 10.30 am-2 pm dailyOpulence meets nature in the exclusive Perrier-Jouët Champagne bar and dining experience. Enjoy the surroundings on the Palette Terrace. Pop in for High Tea or a glass of Perrier-Jouet Champagne af...
"Award-winning Share Plates."
Social Eating House & Bar

Social Eating House & Bar

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

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Banquet at Social Eating House & BarContact us today!Social Eating House + Bar, offers options of $95 per head and $105 per head Banquet Menu. We curate our most delicious and popular plates, freeing you up to be Social without wasting time on the de...
"ever-changing menu"
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:30 AM

Maleny

14 Chef Hat Award
Set in a lush rainforest near Maleny on the Sunshine Coast, award-winning The Tamarind Restaurant offers stylish dining infused with contemporary Asian twists. The Tamarind team excites palates wit...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen

The Balfour Kitchen

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
Jimmy Wah's

Jimmy Wah's

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Feed Me at Jimmy Wah’sBook Now!Gather your crew for a shared spread of modern Vietnamese favourites. Our Feed Me menu brings 7 chef-curated courses straight to your table—no decisions, just good food and good company. Just sit b...
Firma Italian

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 5:30 PM

South Brisbane

12 Chef Hat Award
Western Australia Truffle DinnerHosted by Debs OliverCelebrate winter’s most luxurious ingredients at Firma Italian for a one-night-only showcase of Western Australia’s finest black truffles, paired with a curated selection of exceptional wines from ...
Lunch Menu at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar From $60ppExperience refined lunchtime dining at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar with our elegant two or three-course menu. Enjoy dishes like scallop-filled zucchini flowers, Angus beef fillet with herb-cru...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
Perspective Dining on Brunswick Street in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD is a modern gastronomic experience taking you on an unforgettable culinary journey. This closed-door 12-seat Chef dining venue ...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
Experience the hustle and bustle of innovative izakaya dining at Yamagen in Surfers Paradise. Nestled in the QT Hotel on Staghorn Avenue, this vibrant restaurant blends old-school Japanese traditio...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

13 Chef Hat Award
"ISLAND” Set Menu$89pp“ISLAND” Set Menu – a flavour-packed journey for just $89pp (min. 2 guests, whole table must order). Start with Fried Local Zucchini Flowers (GF) and Sovereign Lamb Ribs (DF) with Noosa black garli...