AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

QLD Restaurants With Fireplace

Celebrating an authentic paddock-to-plate philosophy in the picturesque Gold Coast Hinterland, The Paddock Restaurant on Binna Burra Road in Beechmont delivers unpretentious, wholesome fare celebra...
Embassy XO

Embassy XO

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Sunshine Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
5 Course Tasting Menu$76 per personTake the guesswork out of dinner and let the chefs at Embassy XO guide your evening with their five-course tasting menu. Available Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm for $76pp, this curated experience show...
"Menu celebrates Australia’s best"
Mother's Day Lunch & SpaLunch + spa for twoAt Spicers Peak Lodge, Mother’s Day is every day in May. Treat Mum to a celebration high above the clouds, where the air is crisp, the views stretch endlessly, and every detail is designed to ma...
The Long Apron

The Long Apron

French   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 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 ...
Yellowstone LunchFive-course shared feastStep into a long lunch where refined rustic style meets the bold, open-fire spirit of the modern West. Inspired by the rhythms of ranch life and the rugged beauty of the land, this is an afternoon ...
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
NEW Autumn Menu Fresh new FlavoursThis autumn our chefs present a seasonal menu celebrating the best produce from Tamborine Mountain and the Scenic Rim. Expect fresh local ingredients, bold flavours and thoughtfully crafted dishes ...
Roadvale Hotel on Roadvale Road in Roadvale is a newly renovated country pub offering warm hospitality and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Known as the region’s first gastro pub, it brings a moder...
"READERS' CHOICE 2023 - FUSION"
Fireside FridayMuseum, Premium GourmetFireside Fridays Light dinner. Sink into deep leather Chesterfields for premium, elite & museum wines with Coffin bay oyster Mornay/Kilpatrick, Flambe Baby Octopus, Venison pie, Mediterranean Tart ...
Pasture & Co.

Pasture & Co.

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Currumbin Valley

Nestled within the Currumbin EcoVillage on Village Way, Currumbin Valley, Pasture & Co is a nature-inspired café grounded in sustainability and community living. Surrounded by lush valley scenery, ...
Hope and Anchor

Hope and Anchor

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 AM

Paddington

Tucked along Given Terrace in Paddington, Hope & Anchor is a character-filled English-style pub set within a beautifully restored 19th century bakery. Blending heritage charm with a welcoming neigh...
Situated on Bells Road in Mount Alford, Kooroomba Vineyard Restaurant offers a serene dining escape within the heart of the Scenic Rim. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and vibrant lavender fields, ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
The Cottage Restaurant

The Cottage Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Ipswich

Set inside a charming heritage Queenslander on Limestone Street sits The Cottage Restaurant, an Ipswich establishment for delectable cuisine in distinctive surrounds. Once a home, converted bedroom...
Lakeside Breakfast at Secrets on the LakeTuesday- SundayStart your day lakeside at Dining on the Deck at Secrets on the Lake with a relaxed breakfast overlooking the water. Enjoy favourites like smashed avo with dukkah, eggs Benedict, baked eggs with la...
La Boca Bar and Grill Brisbane
All You Can Eat Asado (From August 2025)Bottomless Asado Menu Join us for Brisbane’s first bottomless Argentinian meat experience – 90 minutes of slow-cooked, fire-grilled asado meats, carved fresh from the asador and served straight to your table. Available ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Ocean View Estates

Ocean View Estates

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Ocean View

Restaurant & Catering Association
Ocean View Estates, tucked into the peaceful hills along Mt Mee Road in Ocean View, offers a relaxed, country-chic ambience that feels both welcoming and sophisticated. The sweeping veranda overloo...
Tucked away in the heart of Tamborine Mountain’s ancient rainforest, Pethers Rainforest Retreat on Geissmann Street is a hidden sanctuary designed exclusively for couples. Set around a soaring, ope...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Village Kitchen & Bar

Village Kitchen & Bar

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Samford Valley

Nestled on Main Street in the heart of Samford, Village Kitchen & Bar welcomes you with the warmth of wood-fire, hand-kneaded dough, and the subtle hum of community. Locally sourced produce meets a...
Kingfishers Cafe Restaurant

Kingfishers Cafe Restaurant

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Toowoomba