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QLD Restaurants With Fully Licensed

"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
15% Off A la Carte DiningGold Coast and BrisbaneCitrique invites Gold Coast and Brisbane locals to enjoy 15% off a la carte dining, celebrating the restaurant's third Chef Hat. Available Monday to Thursday from 6pm, savour Citrique's sumptuous ...
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00 PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
From Bar & Kitchen BeginningsJoin our story—dine hereBack in 2005, both as strangers, we crossed paths at Zinc in Port Douglas—Chris tending bar, Dani honing her craft in the kitchen. Fast-forward 13 years, and here we stand, now the proud owners of ...
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
An Evening with Perrier-Jouët – A Celebration of Art, Nature, and ChampagneFriday 24 OctoberGuided by Perrier-Jouët Ambassador Andrea Giraud, you’ll journey through the Maison’s rich history, the artistry behind its wines, and the floral inspiration that has become its signature. Each cou...
Honeysuckle Restaurant

Honeysuckle Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Buderim

13 Chef Hat Award
Yum Cha BanquetLunch OnlyExperience the bold flavours of the yum cha banquet for just $42 per person (lunch only, entire table). Enjoy a vibrant spread including duck spring rolls, half-shell scallops, Korean fried chicken...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Fried Shokupan Has LandedVisit Us Today!New dessert drop! Our fried shokupan is crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle - golden, buttery and totally irresistible. This Japanese milk bread gets the ultimate glow-up, fried to...
A Culinary Journey in Tropical Port DouglasFresh Local DiningAward-winning Head Chef Adam Ion and his wife Namhee welcome you to Melaleuca in the heart of tropical Port Douglas. With a passion for fresh, local produce, Adam showcases creative dishes inspired...
"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...
Attimi by Dario Manca

Attimi by Dario Manca

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Paddington

14 Chef Hat Award
Outdoor dining at Attimi Visit Us Today!Attimi has launched an outdoor dining space - the newest & grooviest spot to unwind in a breezy, relaxed setting whilst still enjoying fine Italian cuisine & hospitality. Perfect for winding down a...
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...
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...
"Amazing Menu in a Stunning Location"
Bommie

Bommie

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

Hamilton Island

13 Chef Hat Award
Christmas at BommieXmas Eve & Xmas DayCelebrate Christmas in style at Bommie. Enjoy a sophisticated degustation menu, complemented by a glass of Champagne or refreshing mocktail upon arrival. (Available for guests 16 years and over)
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 ...
Freddy Crabs 'Good To Waste' TourThursday, 18 Sept. 7pmMo's new midweek special CHEEKY MIDWEEKY is stoked to welcome FREDDY CRABS to the Clubhouse for the first time. Will sellout get in early! 7pm Warehouse Doors - Show Opens / Drink specials thro...
"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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
The One Everyone Comes Back ForA Must Try!Experience the bold flavours of Tamarind’s Penang Duck Curry – a standout dish that brings together tradition and indulgence. Tender confit duck leg is paired with rich, aromatic Penang curry, comp...
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...
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...
"Award-winning Share Plates."
Social Eating House & Bar

Social Eating House & Bar

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

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Go Banquet-Style at Social: Flavour, Wine & Zero Fuss for GroupsBook Now!Gather your crew and indulge in Social Eating House + Bar’s Banquet Menu - perfect for groups of 10 or more. Choose from our curated $95 or $105 per head options, showcasing our most popular dishes...
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...
Marmor

Marmor

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

Townsville

13 Chef Hat Award
A union of land and sea, where ocean meets pasture in elevated Australian dining, is what awaits guests at Marmor on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville. Located on the top floor of the Ardo Hote...