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QLD Restaurants With Degustation Menu

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
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 $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...
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...
"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...
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...
Bask

Bask

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

Peregian Beach

14 Chef Hat Award
For long lazy lunches, intimate dining and elegant events in the heart of Peregian Beach, head to Bask restaurant on David Low Way. Expect stylish, sophisticated, yet casual dining with white-cloth...
"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...
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...
The Long Apron

The Long Apron

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Montville

15 Chef Hat Award
Signature restaurant of Montville’s picturesque Spicers Clovelly Estate, The Long Apron is a dining experience that insists on a lengthy stay. This intimate restaurant feels instantly inviting and ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Introducing the à la carte menu "Australian Freestyle’ Our menu celebrates ‘Australian Freestyle’ cuisine, blending global influences with the finest seasonal local produce. Passionate chefs craft each dish with innovation, delivering a culinary experi...
"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...
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 5:00 PM

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...
"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Auchenflower

15 Chef Hat Award
Treat yourself and loved ones to an elegant dining experience at Deer Duck Bistro on Milton Road, an Auchenflower venue with a touch of class. Emanating a distinguished vibe, enjoy a pre-dinner dri...
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...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Social Hour 3.30 pm-5.30 pm Daily Join us at Harrisons for the ultimate afternoon escape during our 'Social Hour,' held daily from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Sip on beers and wines for just $8 or treat yourself to expertly crafted cocktai...
Perspective Dining

Perspective Dining

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

Brisbane CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Perspective Dining on Brunswick Street in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD is a modern gastronomic experience taking you on an unforgettable culinary journey. This closed-door 12-seat Chef dining venue ...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Thrifty Thursday at Jungle Fowl $20 Curry & Rice Special Every Thursday at Jungle Fowl we are running some amazing Thurday-only specials. Our seasonal curries are up for grabs for $20. Other rotating specials are on offer and deals can be combined with o...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Host Your Christmas Party at Ollie’s Italian!Book your spot nowCelebrate the festive season in style at Ollie’s Italian – Looking for the perfect spot to eat, drink & be merry? ???? Cairns’ stunning waterfront venue. With delicious modern Italian cuisine, flex...
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...