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QLD Restaurants With Vegetarian Options

"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
$99 Seafood and Grill Buffet on the Weekends at Citrique$99 Winter SpecialExperience Citrique's Seafood and Grill Buffet for $99 per guest on Friday and Saturday for dinner from 5:30pm and Sunday Lunch from 12pm, featuring Mimosas complimentary self-parking. Savour Ci...
Kost

Kost

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

Broadbeach

12 Chef Hat Award
Introducing kost CornerYour new morning ritualNow serving every Friday to Sunday from 7am to 11am ~ Golden toasties, daily baked sweets, fresh espresso and matcha and juice. Located at kost Bar & Grill on Oracle Boulevard Broadbeach.
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
TASTE OF TAMARINDDegustation menuEmbark on a five-course culinary journey celebrating the finest flavors of Tamarind. Your evening begins with a glass of Jansz Premium Cuvée and an elegant amuse-bouche, setting the stage for a tho...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
13 Chef Hat Award
Start Your Week off Right with a Delightful Lunch!$75 ppWhy not treat yourself to a 2-course lunch at BLOWFISH for just $75? Delicious flavours, great vibes and the perfect spot to relax and unwind - because lunch should feel like a mini escape. Make a ...
Osprey's Restaurant Book Now!Located 10 minutes south of Port Douglas, Osprey’s Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Osprey’s is a quality dining destination popular with locals, visitors and overnight gue...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Lunch Return to HarrisonsMore Harrisons more oftenHarrisons is now delighted to offer daily lunch service from 12:30–2:30 PM, giving you even more opportunities to enjoy our award-winning dining. Whether you’re seeking a leisurely midday escape or...
Perrier-Jouët Champagne GardenOpen 10.30am-2pm dailyOpulence meets nature in the exclusive Perrier-Jouët champagne bar and dining experience. Enjoy the surrounds on the Palette Terrace. Pop in for High Tea or a glass of Perrier-Jouet Champagne after...
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...
Jimmy Wah's

Jimmy Wah's

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

Burleigh Heads

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Tempura Oyster HeavenBook Now!Treat yourself to our tempura oysters, lightly battered and fried to golden perfection. Each oyster is perfectly cooked and topped with chilli mayo and black tobiko for that extra flair. It's an in...
Marmor

Marmor

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Firma Italian

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Brisbane

12 Chef Hat Award
Two Regions, One Table: Shaw + Smith & MMADCanapé + four-courseExperience the best of Shaw + Smith and MMAD Vineyard at Firma Italian. Hosted by David LeMire MW and Penny Grant, this guided tasting features eleven standout wines, including rare and top-ranked ...
Terasu

Terasu

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover illuminated Japanese cuisine and get lost in flavour at Terasu on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville. Located on the ground floor of the Ardo Hotel and with the bright lights of Tokyo a...
"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
Looking for somewhere 'social'? Social Eating House & Bar by Executive Chef, Matt Jefferson and his team is just the place you're looking for! Located at the base of Broadbeach's Oracle building, t...
"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

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

Auchenflower

15 Chef Hat Award
Treat yourself and loved ones to an elegant dining experience at Deer Duck Bistro on Milton Road, an Auchenflower venue with a touch of class. Emanating a distinguished vibe, enjoy a pre-dinner dri...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen

The Balfour Kitchen

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Escape the bustle of the city at charming and serene The Balfour Kitchen on Balfour Street in New Farm. Set in a beautiful Queenslander, guests can dine on the verandah, enjoy relaxed gatherings un...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
The Weekend Calls for Bottomless Drinks Lunch OnlyEnjoy a 2 hour bottomless drinks package alongside one of our delicious Italian lunch dishes daily. So, we’ll see you this weekend? $49pp / Lunch only / Whole table only, last sitting 1pm. Secure y...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 Chef Hat Award
Yamagen’s Iconic Sashimi TacosMust Try!Meet Yamagen’s iconic sashimi tacos- Atlantic salmon with wasabi salsa or Bluefin tuna, mustard soy warm sushi rice, yuzu avocado, radish & house spicy mayo. It is Must try! Make sure to place a bo...
Lunch Menu at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar From $60ppExperience refined lunchtime dining at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar with our elegant two or three-course menu. Enjoy dishes like scallop-filled zucchini flowers, Angus beef fillet with herb-cru...
Perspective Dining

Perspective Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 PM

Brisbane CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Perspective Dining on Brunswick Street in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD is a modern gastronomic experience taking you on an unforgettable culinary journey. This closed-door 12-seat Chef dining venue ...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Take a well-deserved hiatus after a busy day sightseeing in Sunshine Coast’s Maroochydore and head to Orleans Restaurant and Bar on Duporth Avenue. Recycled timber, mood lighting, pressed tin and e...