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Gourmet Dining DelightsBook Today!Savour the refined flavours at this fine dining destination. Enjoy crispy Gold Band snapper with saffron beurre blanc, lightly steamed salmon with crustacean mousseline, Angus beef fillet, seared d...
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...
Juju

Juju

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
"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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Culinary traditions meet modern innovation in a symphony of flavours embodying the essence of authentic Japanese cuisine at Ippin Japanese Dining at West Village in West End. This Brisbane restaura...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
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...
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...
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Palm Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Immerse yourself in Asian cuisine with flair at Gold Coast restaurant, Madame V on Palm Beach Avenue in Palm Beach. A colourful front door opens into a stylish interior decorated with vibrant Asian...
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 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
Festive High Tea at The Balfour Kitchen & BarChristmas-inspiredCelebrate the season with a festive high tea at The Balfour Kitchen & Bar. Set in a charming Queenslander in New Farm, enjoy sweet and savoury treats, freshly baked scones, and Christmas-inspired d...
Chalong

Chalong

Thai   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"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...
Honeysuckle Restaurant

Honeysuckle Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Buderim

13 Chef Hat Award
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
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.