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QLD Restaurants With Child Friendly

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...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
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...
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...
MIDWEEK MELODIESEvery WednesdayMidweek Melodies at Juju Mermaid Beach is your perfect midweek escape. Every Wednesday from 6pm, enjoy an intimate evening of live piano as Sarah St James sets the mood with soulful sounds. Settle ...
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...
Land & Sea Lunches2-courses $75 per person Celebrate land and sea with our two-course lunch, $75 per person. Choose either a land or sea dish for both entrée and main.
Set along Gympie Terrace in Noosaville, Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar delivers a refined Italian dining experience in a stunning riverside setting. The menu highlights modern Italian flavours t...
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...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Located in the heart of the city in the historical Port Office Building, Moo Moo the Wine Bar + Grill on Edward Street is one of Brisbane’s favourite steak restaurants. Nestled in the Stamford Plaz...
The New Sunday TraditionGather Your FriendsAvailable every Sunday 12 pm-4 pm $79 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...
Discover the Gold Coast’s trendiest 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 C...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

13 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...
Land or Sea Tasting MenuAvailable Now $139 ppDiscover our delicious Signature Fish House Steak & Grill Tasting Menu - choose Land or Sea!
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Jam by Chef Sunil

Jam by Chef Sunil

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

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
Jam by Chef Sunil on Palmer Street in Townsville is a vibrant celebration of Modern Australian dining, infused with global influences and crafted with heart. The moment you step inside, you’re embr...
Honeysuckle Restaurant

Honeysuckle Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:00 AM

Buderim

13 Chef Hat Award
$45 Yum Cha BanquetLunch Only8 different dishes to share A balanced mix of MODERN yum cha favourites designed for sharing, variety, and enjoying the table together.
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...