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QLD Restaurants With Free Wifi

"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

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

Auchenflower

15 Chef Hat Award
Experience Brisbane's Most Unique Degustation MenuSecure your spot today!Auchenflower's Deer Duck Bistro offers Brisbane's unique fine dining with 5–9 course degustation menus ($109pp, wines $99pp) in a quirky antique setting. Modern Australian cuisine features ricotta-...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

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

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Located in the heart of the city in the historical Port Office Building, Moo Moo the Wine Bar + Grill on Edward Street is one of Brisbane’s favourite steak restaurants. Nestled in the Stamford Plaz...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen & Bar

The Balfour Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Nestled on Balfour Street in the heart of New Farm, The Balfour Kitchen and Bar is a beautifully restored Queenslander that transitions seamlessly from a light-filled breakfast and brunch destinati...
Montrachet

Montrachet

French   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Bowen Hills

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Bastille Day with Montrachet14th to 18th of JulyFeaturing a $195pp set menu, available alongside our à la carte offering. Please note, on 14 July (Bastille Day), our celebration will be exclusively available via the set menu only.
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Nanny Goat Vineyard Wine Tasting Dinner | Beechmont EstateFriday 3 July 2026In partnership with Nanny Goat Vineyard, Beechmont Estate presents a one-night only wine makers dinner.
Clarence

Clarence

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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 ...
Firma Italian

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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.
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Where Taste Meets EleganceA Culinary ExperienceLittle Truffle Dining Room & Bar is an award-winning fine-dining restaurant in Mermaid Beach known for its contemporary Australian cuisine with European influences. Led by Chef Daniel Ridgeway, the...
"essence of fine dining"
Pebble Beach at qualia

Pebble Beach at qualia

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Komeyui Brisbane

Komeyui Brisbane

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Spring Hill

13 Chef Hat Award
Art takes centre stage at Komeyui Brisbane on Wharf Street, Spring Hill, where refined Japanese cuisine is elevated into a multisensory experience. Guided by chefs with exceptional global training,...
Take in magnificent views out over the Whitsundays and Passage Peak at Hamilton Island Golf Clubhouse on Dent Island. One of the best places to see humpback whales during their migratory season, th...
"Menu celebrates Australia’s best"
Perched high above the Scenic Rim on Wilkinson Road in Maryvale, The Peak Restaurant at Spicers Peak Lodge delivers a dining experience as breathtaking as its surroundings. Framed by sweeping views...
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:30 AM

Maleny

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Jazz in the ForestEvery 1st & 3rd SundayMake a lunch booking at The Tamarind and enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz amidst the magical rainforest surrounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat on every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. The af...
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...