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QLD Restaurants With Gluten Free Options

Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
Premium Cuts & Modern FlavoursSteak & Seafood ElevatedAt Rich & Rare, we serve premium steak and seafood without pretension in the heart of Brisbane’s vibrant West Village. From succulent dry-aged steaks to freshly caught seafood and modern Aussie pla...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique
Sunday Lunch Seafood and Grill Buffet with Flowing MimosasSeafood Buffet for $109Sample a variety of fresh local seafood for the ultimate sea to table experience. Ocean treasures include Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba tiger prawns, spanner crabs, Moreton Bay bugs and more. Land lo...
"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
Social Eating House Banquet ExperienceCelebratory Shared DiningAt Social Eating House, our banquet experience is designed for shared dining and celebration. Enjoy a curated menu of standout dishes, crafted for flavour and variety, perfect for groups looking to...
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...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Let us host your next special occasionEvents & FunctionsThinking of having a function with us? We offer different styles of dining to suit your needs, from Cocktail style to a more formal sit down dinner. For groups of 9 guests or more at Orleans we o...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Experience Tamarind—where fine dining meets artistry.New MenuOur 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...
Firma Italian

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Brisbane

12 Chef Hat Award
Pike & Joyce Wine Dinnerby The Reserve CellarA journey through the Adelaide Hills with Pike and Joyce, showcasing elegant cool-climate wines shaped by place, precision and regional character.
Fatcow on James St

Fatcow on James St

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Fortitude Valley

14 Chef Hat Award
DISCOVER WHAT'S NEWNew flavours at Fatcow!Fatcow elevates Brisbane’s steakhouse scene with exciting new menu additions, blending premium cuts with bold, refined flavours. From expertly grilled meats to carefully crafted sides, each dish is...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens Tue 3:30 PM

Port Douglas

14 Chef Hat Award
Award-Winning Dining At Harrisons Port DouglasJoin Us TodayJoin us at Harrisons Restaurant, Port Douglas’ most nationally awarded restaurant, for an unforgettable dining experience. Open Tuesday to Saturday, enjoy Social Hour from 3:30pm–5:30pm before dinn...
Kost

Kost

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

Broadbeach

13 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:
Jimmy Wah's

Jimmy Wah's

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Burleigh Heads

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Located in the heart of Burleigh Heads, head to Jimmy Wah’s on Gold Coast Highway for traditional Vietnamese fare with contemporary style. Find a lively, buzzing vibe in keeping with the GC lifesty...
T'ang Court

T'ang Court

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
An Exquisite Pairing, elevated by HenschkeLimited time onlyDiscover exceptional company this season with an eight-course exploration of contemporary Cantonese classics, thoughtfully elevated by an iconic collaboration with Henschke; one of Australia’s most...
Clarence

Clarence

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

South Brisbane

13 Chef Hat Award
Host at ClarenceSunny events, sortedCelebrate your next event at Clarence, on the corner of Fish Lane and Merrivale Street, with a light-filled space, large windows, and seating for up to 50 guests. Choose from our Group A and Group ...
Montrachet

Montrachet

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Bowen Hills

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Montrachet on King Street in Bowen Hills is a critically acclaimed French restaurant, recognised as one of Brisbane’s premier fine dining destinations. Under Michelin-trained chef Clément Chauvin, ...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Tropicale Italiano – The Long LunchTastiest New Event!Get ready for an unforgettable Italian long lunch at Ollie’s Italian. From Cichetti, four course menu, flowing Italian wines, Aperol Spritz on arrival, limoncello to finish, and live music straight...
Perched on Binna Burra Road in Beechmont in the picturesque Gold Coast Hinterland, The Paddock Restaurant is a luxe farmhouse dining destination where casual fine dining, sustainable produce and an...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

13 Chef Hat Award
Blending Tokyo-inspired style with contemporary Japanese dining, Yamagen on Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise delivers a refined izakaya experience defined by precision, flavour and atmosphere. The sl...
Hideki

Hideki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Tucked into Burnett Lane in the Brisbane CBD, Hideki offers a sophisticated Japanese dining experience centred on the craft of yakitori. Traditional skewered grilling is elevated through carefully ...
"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...
"essence of fine dining"
Pebble Beach at qualia

Pebble Beach at qualia

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

Hamilton Island

12 Chef Hat Award
Perfectly positioned on Hamilton Island’s northern-most point, qualia’s Pebble Beach restaurant presents lunchtime dining at its relaxed best. The food is contemporary Australian, featuring seasona...