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QLD Restaurants Serving Lunch

Gourmet Dining DelightsBook Today!Savour the refined flavours at this fine dining destination. Enjoy crispy Gold Band snapper with saffron beurre blanc, lightly steamed salmon with crustacean mousseline, Angus beef fillet, seared d...
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...
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...
Juju

Juju

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
"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...
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
Signature Tasting Menu$115ppExperience our new Signature Tasting Menu—an elegant six-course journey through the flavours of Southern France and the Basque region. Showcasing local produce and customer favourites, it's perfect...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:00 AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Culinary traditions meet modern innovation in a symphony of flavours embodying the essence of authentic Japanese cuisine at Ippin Japanese Dining at West Village in West End. This Brisbane restaura...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

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

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
A sophisticated tropical dining experience awaits at Zinc, on the corner of Macrossan and Davidson Streets in Port Douglas. This well-loved restaurant presents an elegant venue for a romantic dinne...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar

BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar

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

Broadbeach

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...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
The Long Apron

The Long Apron

French   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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 ...
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Palm Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Immerse yourself in Asian cuisine with flair at Gold Coast restaurant, Madame V on Palm Beach Avenue in Palm Beach. A colourful front door opens into a stylish interior decorated with vibrant Asian...
Attimi by Dario Manca

Attimi by Dario Manca

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Paddington

14 Chef Hat Award
Venue Hire & Special OccasionsBook Now!This Summer, celebrate moments that matter surrounded by excellent company alongside excellent food. From end-of-year gatherings & workplace team dinners to milestone birthdays & significant achiev...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Highlighting a passion for Asian cuisine and culture, Sum Yung Guys on Weyba Road in Noosaville is an ideal spot to share plates and cocktails with friends. Styled to capture the personalities of t...
"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...
Honeysuckle Restaurant

Honeysuckle Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:00 AM

Buderim

13 Chef Hat Award
Showcasing a passion for modern Asian fare, Honeysuckle Restaurant on Ballinger Road in Buderim is the place to go for East Asian flavours, fused with Australian ingredients. This cosy restaurant, ...
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...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Eve Dinner Seafood & Grill BuffetWednesday, 24 DecemberEnjoy a festive seafood buffet dinner the night before Christmas with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and live entertainment | 5:30pm - 7:30pm or 8:00pm - 10:00pm.
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...