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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 ...
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...
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...
Juju

Juju

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Elevate your dining experience at charcoal Japanese restaurant, Soka on Ocean Street in Maroochydore. Wind down in style from an eclectic selection of Japanese wine, beer and sake in an ambient, mo...
Take in the aromas and vistas of breathtaking lavender fields while sipping an estate wine at Kooroomba Vineyard Restaurant in Boonah. Nestled on a six-hectare vineyard in the Fassifern Valley at M...
Beach House Hotel

Beach House Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Hervey Bay

Hospo NightEvery MondayJoin us for hospo night every Monday! Starting on the 3rd November. Quizmeister trivia from 6:30pm, cocktail specials, crowd dj & pasta night with great prizes to be won!
Spaghetti & Jazz

Spaghetti & Jazz

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Robina

The NEIL DIAMOND Superhits Christmas Dinner & Show4th December Join us at Spaghetti & Jazz on Thursday, 4th December 2025, for a festive night of music, food, and nostalgia with the Neil Diamond Superhits Christmas Dinner & Show! Enjoy classics like Sweet Caro...
HUA

HUA

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Brisbane CBD

Sip & FeastAll for $89ppEnjoy 3 hours of unlimited pours from our Ate Range house wines, sparkling, rosé, and tap beer, paired with 2 of each dumpling variety, plus a sweet taro bun dessert — all for $89pp. Book now via t...
Red’s Kitchen & Bar

Red’s Kitchen & Bar

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

Hope Island

Christmas Party Venue Gold CoastChristmas PartiesCelebrate Christmas and the festive season at Red’s! We have the ultimate Christmas Party feast from just $99: 5-course Christmas banquet Free Christmas cocktail on arrival Christmas-themed ...
The Vine Room

The Vine Room

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

Aperitivo Hour4pm - 6pm dailyEnjoy exclusive specials on our house wines, tap beers, and sparkling selections.
Jay Bhavani Gold Coast

Jay Bhavani Gold Coast

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Southport

Paneer Bhurji at Jay Bhavani!Try us today!Craving something rich, spicy, and full of flavour? Try the sizzling Paneer Bhurji at Jay Bhavani! A North Indian favourite, it’s a hearty mix of crumbled paneer, onions, capsicum, and aromatic spi...
Private Dining at Moo MooBook your festive feast!Celebrate the festive season in style with a Christmas party at Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Brisbane. Set within the historic Port Office Building, our award-winning restaurant offers elegant priv...
The Junction Cafe

The Junction Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Tannum Sands

Breakfast Done Right at The Junction CaféTry Us Today!Start your day right at The Junction Café with a delicious breakfast menu bursting with fresh flavours. Enjoy classics like eggs your way, avo smash and Eggs Benedict, or indulge in favourites such...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Miss Moneypenny's Noosa

Miss Moneypenny's Noosa

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Noosa Heads

Restaurant & Catering Association
Chef's Signature Seven Dish SelectionAvailable everydayA carefully curated menu of Miss Moneypenny's signature dishes served progressively over two hours. Upgrade to include a beer, wine and sparkling package for an additional $25 pp
Cut & Grind Cafe

Cut & Grind Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Pacific Pines

Eggs Benny BlissTry Us Today!Start your day right at Cut & Grind Cafe with our indulgent eggs Benny! Featuring two perfectly poached eggs on housemade hash browns, topped with velvety Hollandaise, pickled cucumber and chilli p...
The Rusty Nail

The Rusty Nail

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 4:00 PM

Ipswich

Shareable Tapas at The Rusty NailTry us today!Gather your friends and indulge in shareable tapas at The Rusty Nail Ipswich. Our locally sourced menu is crafted to pair perfectly with handcrafted cocktails, boutique wines, and craft beers. From...
North Gregory Hotel

North Gregory Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Winton

Aussie Classics Done Right at North Gregory HotelTry us today!Craving a hearty, no-fuss feed? North Gregory Hotel delivers with its lineup of Aussie Favourites! Choose from premium 1824 Wagyu beef, juicy rump or scotch fillet, or go classic with house-made Ch...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Ocean View Estates

Ocean View Estates

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

Ocean View

Restaurant & Catering Association
Celebrate Christmas in Style at Ocean View EstatesBook Your Festive FeastChristmas comes alive at Ocean View Estates with festive group bookings designed for family, friends, and colleagues. Indulge in a two or three-course alternate drop menu complete with bon bons and...
Vici Italian

Vici Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

South Bank

Bottomless Brunch ($75 pp)From 27th SeptemberEscape to the Riviera with Vici’s two-hour Bottomless Brunch. Delight in sun-kissed Italian flavours, flowing prosecco, spritzes, and crisp wines — all served in a relaxed, Mediterranean-style sett...