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QLD Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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...
A Culinary Journey in Tropical Port DouglasFresh Local DiningAward-winning Head Chef Adam Ion and his wife Namhee welcome you to Melaleuca in the heart of tropical Port Douglas. With a passion for fresh, local produce, Adam showcases creative dishes inspired...
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...
Attimi by Dario Manca

Attimi by Dario Manca

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Paddington

14 Chef Hat Award
Venue Hire & Special OccasionsBook Now!This Summer, celebrate moments that matter surrounded by excellent company alongside excellent food. From end-of-year gatherings & workplace team dinners to milestone birthdays & significant achiev...
"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...
"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...
"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, ...
For the ultimate fine dining experience in Grandchester, visit Homage Restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale on Grandchester-Mt Mort Road. As the restaurant’s name suggests, the talented restaurant team...
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
"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
Go Banquet-Style at Social: Flavour, Wine & Zero Fuss for GroupsBook Now!Gather your crew and indulge in Social Eating House + Bar’s Banquet Menu - perfect for groups of 10 or more. Choose from our curated $95 or $105 per head options, showcasing our most popular dishes...
Osprey’s Restaurant offers an intimate atmosphere with stunning views of Coral Sea islands, reefs and mountain ranges from the exclusive Thala Beach Nature Reserve in Port Douglas. Perched on a pri...
Kost

Kost

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

Broadbeach

12 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:
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
For award-winning dining in paradise, head to Harrisons Restaurant on Port Douglas Road. The signature restaurant at Port Douglas’ Sheraton Grand Mirage, chill out in opulent surrounds of chandelie...
Christmas Day LunchAn indulgent long lunchCelebrate Christmas Day at The Paddock with an indulgent long lunch overlooking the rolling green pastures of Beechmont Estate. The Christmas cheer starts with Moët & Chandon Champagne and cracki...