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QLD Restaurants With Child Friendly

Kost

Kost

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

Broadbeach

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's DayReservations Available Celebrate Mum at KOST Treat her to a fire-kissed feast by the sea this Mother’s Day. Signature dishes, bespoke cocktails, and a setting as beautiful as she is. A day made for making memories.
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Long Lunch Seafood BuffetSeafood Buffet for $99Sample 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...
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...
Firma Italian

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Brisbane

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day High TeaAll ages welcomeThis Mother’s Day, treat mum to an unforgettable high tea experience across Emporium Hotel South Bank’s signature dining venues.
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...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern farm-to-table Thai cuisine is what you’ll find on the plate at Jungle Fowl on Wharf Street in Port Douglas. This locally loved dining destination exudes a fun and funky vibe with stylised wa...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover Modern Italian dining at Ollie's on the exclusive waterfront dining precinct of Marlin Parade in Cairns. With stunning views of Trinity Inlet and the Great Barrier Reef, you will feel like...
"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...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

13 Chef Hat Award
Located alongside the stunning Noosa River, Lanai on Gympie Terrace in Noosaville embodies the elegance of the region as an ideal venue for extended lunches, afternoon snacks or romantic evenings. ...
Ramona Trattoria

Ramona Trattoria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
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...
"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...
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...
Take in ocean views as balmy breezes rustle overhead leaves at Melaleuca Port Douglas on Wharf Street. Boasting a fabulous alfresco courtyard with three giant mango trees forming a canopy above din...
Salt House

Salt House

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

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
A Night with Larry EmdurBen Buckler Whisky LaunchJoin us for a night with Larry Emdur, to celebrate the launch of his new Whisky, The Ben Buckler. Attendees will experience an exclusive evening of whisky tasting and bbq food pairings, as well ...
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...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
13 Chef Hat Award
Discover the Gold Coast’s newest seafood dining destination and meeting place at BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar on Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach. Brought to diners by the team behind Moo Moo Gold Coas...
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

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

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
A sophisticated tropical dining experience awaits at Zinc, on the corner of Macrossan and Davidson Streets in Port Douglas. This well-loved restaurant presents an elegant venue for a romantic dinne...
"ever-changing menu"
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. Head Chef Daniel Jarrett and team exc...