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QLD Restaurants Serving Lunch

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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...
Juju

Juju

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

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Banquet Chef’s Menu at Juju$99pp!Indulge in Juju’s Banquet Chef’s Menu – a curated feast showcasing bold flavours and refined technique. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, delicate sashimi, rich steak tartare, lobster gnudi and tender...
Island Share Menu$89pp Tasting ExperienceHere at ISLAND, our $89pp set (minimum 2) showcases fresh, local flavours for the whole table to enjoy. Start with Noosa scallops, lamb ribs, or Mooloolaba prawn sanga, plus roasted eggplant or Kin...
Fatcow on James St

Fatcow on James St

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Fortitude Valley

14 Chef Hat Award
Set in the heart of James Street in Fortitude Valley, Fatcow on James St is a sophisticated steakhouse where premium cuts and polished dining come together. This contemporary venue offers a refined...
Step into a world of refined creativity at Perspective Dining on Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, where modern design meets boundary-pushing cuisine. This stylish, intimate venue invites guests ...
Bar Leo Food & Wine

Bar Leo Food & Wine

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

Bundall

12 Chef Hat Award
Modern MediterraneanHappy hour daily 4–6pmBar Leo brings modern Mediterranean flavour to Sorrento with fresh, locally sourced seafood, seasonal small plates, melt in your mouth Australian grown wagyu & black angus steaks and share-style di...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Lunch set menu$58 per personTurn your midday break into an Italian escape with Ollie’s Lunch Promotion. Available daily from 11:30am, enjoy a refined three-course set menu for $58 per person, showcasing seasonal Italian flavo...
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:
Longwang

Longwang

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked along Edward Street in Brisbane City, Longwang is a bold and immersive Asian dining destination inspired by the legend of the Dragon King of the Sea. Set within a striking two-level laneway ...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

13 Chef Hat Award
Experience the hustle and bustle of innovative izakaya dining at Yamagen in Surfers Paradise. Nestled in the QT Hotel on Staghorn Avenue, this vibrant restaurant blends old-school Japanese traditio...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Midday Flavours at Sum Yung GuysModern Asian StyleAt Sum Yung Guys, we serve lunch with bold, modern Asian flavours designed for sharing. From crispy Mooloolaba prawn toast to fresh salads and small plates, our midday menu pairs perfectly with our...
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

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

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
Situated on Boundary Street in West End, Rich & Rare delivers a premium steakhouse experience with a relaxed, unpretentious edge. Set within the vibrant West Village precinct, the venue invites gue...
Overlooking Duporth Avenue in Maroochydore, Orléans Restaurant and Bar is a sophisticated dining destination where French elegance meets the bold spirit of New Orleans. The stylish interior sets th...
Embassy XO

Embassy XO

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Chef-Curated Private Dining MenuSeasonal TastesEnjoy an elegant private dining experience with a carefully curated menu. Start with focaccia, warm olives, or a choice of entrées including Heirloom Beetroot Salad, Zucchini Flower, Beef Tartare, ...
Dark Shepherd

Dark Shepherd

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Set on William Street in Brisbane City, Dark Shepherd is a bold and immersive dining experience where Mediterranean flavours meet the intensity of woodfire cooking. With a menu centred around premi...
Clarence

Clarence

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

South Brisbane

13 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Roast$75 per personSunday Lunch at Clarence offers a relaxed feast for $75 per person. Enjoy shared starters to begin, followed by a weekly rotating roast with all the classic sides, and finish with a delightful dess...
Offering a unique blend of art and food on the Gold Coast, discerning diners head to Palette on Bundall Road in Surfers Paradise for a meal to remember. Nestled in the stunning HOTA Gallery, Palett...
Pompette

Pompette

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
On William Street in Brisbane City, Pompette is a glamorous French-inspired bar and dining destination where Parisian elegance meets modern indulgence. Beneath shimmering lights, the atmosphere is ...
Waterfront Views & Beautifully Crafted DishesIndulgent LunchesEnjoy our Lunch Special at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant and dine by the water in style. Choose 1 course for $45, 2 courses for $69 or 3 courses for $79, perfectly paired with a glass of wine. Our aw...