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QLD Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Kost

Kost

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

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.
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...
Seasonal MenuBook Now!Located 10 minutes south of Port Douglas, Osprey’s Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Osprey’s is a quality dining destination popular with locals, visitors and overnight gue...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
13 Chef Hat Award
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 ...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
The Spirit House Restaurant

The Spirit House Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

Yandina

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Lush palm fronds and tinkling wind chimes take you from the Hinterland haven of Yandina into the wondrous world of The Spirit House Restaurant. New dishes from Head Chef Tom Hitchcock await guests ...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
The Weekend Calls for Bottomless Drinks Lunch OnlyEnjoy a 2 hour bottomless drinks package alongside one of our delicious Italian lunch dishes daily. So, we’ll see you this weekend? $49pp / Lunch only / Whole table only, last sitting 1pm. Secure y...
"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
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...
Jimmy Wah's

Jimmy Wah's

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Tempura Oyster HeavenBook Now!Treat yourself to our tempura oysters, lightly battered and fried to golden perfection. Each oyster is perfectly cooked and topped with chilli mayo and black tobiko for that extra flair. It's an in...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen

The Balfour Kitchen

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Take a well-deserved hiatus after a busy day sightseeing in Sunshine Coast’s Maroochydore and head to Orleans Restaurant and Bar on Duporth Avenue. Recycled timber, mood lighting, pressed tin and e...
Celebrating an authentic paddock-to-plate philosophy in the picturesque Gold Coast Hinterland, The Paddock Restaurant on Binna Burra Road in Beechmont delivers unpretentious, wholesome fare celebra...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
JAM

JAM

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

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
Shared Table Experience $80 pp for 3 Courses Shared Table Experience, is great for two or grab a few friends and enjoy together. Savour a selection of our four favourite entrees to start, then feast on one of the mains you choose on the night...
Take in the aromas and vistas of breathtaking lavender fields while sipping an estate wine at Kooroomba Vineyard Restaurant in Boonah. Nestled on a six-hectare vineyard in the Fassifern Valley at M...
Riffs for a ReasonCharity Fundraiser Support Kids in Care. One gig at a time. Charity fundraiser with all proceeds donated to kids affected by domestic violence. A stacked line up of local rock bands riffing for a reason. See Below fo...
Ramona Trattoria

Ramona Trattoria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Coorparoo

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing the best of Italy to Coorparoo, discerning foodies head to Ramona Trattoria on Leicester Street. Inspired by deep-seated culinary traditions and with a name meaning ‘protector', Ramona bre...
"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...
Lucio's Marina

Lucio's Marina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

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 ...