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"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...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Lunch Seafood and Grill Buffet with Flowing MimosasSeafood Buffet for $109Sample a variety of fresh local seafood for the ultimate sea to table experience. Ocean treasures include Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba tiger prawns, spanner crabs, Moreton Bay bugs and more. Land lo...
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

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

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
EASTER LONG WEEKEND VIBES20% surcharge on holidaysNo planning needed! Just book, arrive and enjoy a delicious Easter experience with us.
Elevate Your Meal with Fine WinesGlobal WinesOur ever-evolving wine list features a curated selection of classic and avant-garde wines from around the world, thoughtfully paired with the flavours from our kitchen. Guests may bring up to 2 bot...
Firma Italian

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Brisbane

12 Chef Hat Award
Grenache & Friends Lunchwith Thistledown WinesCelebrate the annual release of Thistledown’s single vineyard Grenache collection with an intimate lunch at Firma Italian. Hosted by Paddy Gilhooly, Director of Sales and Co-Proprietor, the afterno...
Bar Leo Food & Wine

Bar Leo Food & Wine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bundall

12 Chef Hat Award
Modern MediterraneanHappy hour daily 4–6pmBar Leo brings modern Mediterranean flavour to Sorrento with fresh, locally sourced seafood, seasonal small plates, melt in your mouth Australian grown wagyu & black angus steaks and share-style di...
Longwang

Longwang

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
EASTER, BUT BETTER20% surcharge on holidaysJoin us for our Yum Cha Cha Cha Banquet. Open Friday dinner from 5pm, Saturday all day & Sunday until 8pm. Closed Monday.
Ramona Trattoria

Ramona Trattoria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Coorparoo

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta, Pizzetta & Pinot NightEvery WednesdayLooking for the perfect midweek treat? Head to Ramona Trattoria and indulge in their popular three-course Italian feast for just $55 per person. Enjoy three savoury courses plus a glass of wine, be...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Banquet Chef’s Menu at Juju$99pp!Indulge in Juju’s Banquet Chef’s Menu – a curated feast showcasing bold flavours and refined technique. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, delicate sashimi, rich steak tartare, lobster gnudi and tender...
T'ang Court

T'ang Court

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
AN EXQUISITE PAIRING, ELEVATED BY PENFOLDS WINESAvailable nowDiscover aexceptional company this season with an eight-course exploration of contemporary Cantonese classics, perfectly elevated by an exquisite selection of Penfolds wines. Available at $199pp, t...
Island Share Menu$89pp Tasting ExperienceHere at ISLAND, our $89pp set (minimum 2) showcases fresh, local flavours for the whole table to enjoy. Start with Noosa scallops, lamb ribs, or Mooloolaba prawn sanga, plus roasted eggplant or Kin...
Pompette

Pompette

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
CELEBRATE EASTER WITH US20% surcharge on holidaysFrom long lunches to late dinners, Easter is better shared. Bring your crew and enjoy a menu designed to impress.
Step into a world of refined creativity at Perspective Dining on Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, where modern design meets boundary-pushing cuisine. This stylish, intimate venue invites guests ...
Kost

Kost

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award
Private DiningSmall GroupsOur private dining room offers an intimate and exclusive experience, perfect for small group special occasions and corporate functions. Click on more info to book:
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

13 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...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Midday Flavours at Sum Yung GuysModern Asian StyleAt Sum Yung Guys, we serve lunch with bold, modern Asian flavours designed for sharing. From crispy Mooloolaba prawn toast to fresh salads and small plates, our midday menu pairs perfectly with our...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Seasonal Thai Banquet at Jungle Fowl4 or 6 CourseExperience the vibrant flavours of Thailand with Jungle Fowl’s seasonal Thai banquets. Choose between a 4-course or indulgent 6-course feast showcasing the restaurant’s favourite dishes and bold fl...
Overlooking Duporth Avenue in Maroochydore, Orléans Restaurant and Bar is a sophisticated dining destination where French elegance meets the bold spirit of New Orleans. The stylish interior sets th...
Embassy XO

Embassy XO

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sunshine Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
5 Course Tasting Menu$76 per personTake the guesswork out of dinner and let the chefs at Embassy XO guide your evening with their five-course tasting menu. Available Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm for $76pp, this curated experience show...
Modern Japanese DiningFlavours of JapanAt Hideki on Burnett Lane in Brisbane City, we bring a contemporary lens to Japanese cuisine with a focus on charcoal-grilled yakitori, refined share plates and seasonal dishes crafted for sharing....