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Bastille Day - 14 July 2026Open Lunch & DinnerImmerse yourself in the spirit of France with a specially curated dining experience, beginning with a selection of exquisite French-inspired canapés and a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne on arriva...
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Maleny

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Jazz in the ForestEvery 1st & 3rd SundayMake a lunch booking at The Tamarind and enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz amidst the magical rainforest surrounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat on every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. The af...
Where Steak Meets SommeliersSteak & Wine, RedefinedAt Moo Moo Brisbane, we’re passionate about bringing you the ultimate steak and wine experience. From our premium dry-aged beef and fresh seafood to an award-winning wine list, every dish and glass...
Terasu

Terasu

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover illuminated Japanese cuisine and get lost in flavour at Terasu on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville. Located on the ground floor of the Ardo Hotel and with the bright lights of Tokyo a...
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 $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...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
12 Chef Hat Award
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

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
$39 Local Buffet Breakfast OfferAvailable DailyLocal Gold Coast diners enjoy a full buffet breakfast and espresso coffee for $39*. Indulge in omelette and egg station, Asian and western hot breakfast favourites, fresh fruit, continental cold me...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Orleans X Brockenchack Wine Long LunchSaturday 26 July|$170ppLet the smooth sounds of live jazz set the tone as you arrive at Orléans Soirée — a soulful long degustation lunch inspired by Southern charm, paired with award-winning wines from Brockenchack and ...
Jimmy Wah's

Jimmy Wah's

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

Burleigh Heads

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Located in the heart of Burleigh Heads, head to Jimmy Wah’s on Gold Coast Highway for traditional Vietnamese fare with contemporary style. Find a lively, buzzing vibe in keeping with the GC lifesty...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Tropicale Italiano – The Long LunchTastiest New Event!Get ready for an unforgettable Italian long lunch at Ollie’s Italian. From Cichetti, four course menu, flowing Italian wines, Aperol Spritz on arrival, limoncello to finish, and live music straight...
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

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

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
9-Course Seafood & Steak FeastLong Lunch Done RightIntroducing the Power Banquet at Rich & Rare. Experience a 9-course lunch and early dinner feast for $57 per person (whole table only, min two). Enjoy artisan sourdough ciabatta, Jamón Ibérico, oys...
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:
Firma Italian

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Brisbane

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing the spirit of Italy to Grey Street in South Brisbane, Firma Italian is a sophisticated dining destination where authentic flavour meets contemporary elegance. Created by Emporium Hotels, t...
Ramona Trattoria

Ramona Trattoria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Coorparoo

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on Leicester Street in Coorparoo, Ramona Trattoria welcomes you in true Italian spirit, as friends at the table. Here, dough is the language and everything begins with time, care and excep...
Embassy XO

Embassy XO

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 3:00 PM

Sunshine Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Embassy XO, located in the vibrant Noosa Heads on the Sunshine Coast, offers a dining experience that delights the senses with authentic Asian cuisine. The restaurant's sleek, modern decor seamless...
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...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Located on Gympie Terrace, Noosa, Lanai Noosa sits gracefully along the Noosa River, capturing the relaxed elegance the region is known for. With sweeping waterfront views, the venue is designed fo...
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...
"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...
Dolce Vita Tablelands

Dolce Vita Tablelands

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:30 AM

Atherton

New Menu7th July 2026Dolce Vita Tablelands will be releasing its brand-new menu this July packed with authentic Italian flavors, an extended wine selection and constant specials in the works. If you want to experience ...