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QLD Restaurants With Dairy Free Options

Bent Road x Herve's Wine Dinner20 November 2025Join us for an unforgettable dining experience as Bent Road Winery and Hervé’s Restaurant come together for one night only to present a four-course dinner with canapés, paired with exceptional Bent...
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...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Long LunchEvery Friday-SaturdaySavour a delicious banquet paired with a 1.5-2-hour beverage package featuring sparkling, wine and beer, starting at just from $88 pp. Click on more info to book:
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...
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...
"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...
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"
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...
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...
"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...
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, ...
Terasu

Terasu

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
NYE at TerasuBook NowThe best of Terasu in a celebration fit for the year’s end, to step into the new year with true enlightenment.
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
An exotic sensory feast awaits diners at multi-award-winning Tamarind, signature restaurant of Cairns’ Reef Hotel Casino. The journey begins with an ambient, low-lit dining room set with crisp whit...
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:
Firma Italian

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Brisbane

12 Chef Hat Award
A Firma ChristmasShared BanquetA sophisticated Christmas Day celebration at FIRMA Italian, where a shared banquet and elegant surrounds set the scene for a long and indulgent festive lunch.
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...
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...