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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...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Introducing The À La Carte Menu "Australian Freestyle’ Our 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...
Take in ocean views as balmy breezes rustle overhead leaves at Melaleuca Port Douglas on Wharf Street. Boasting a fabulous alfresco courtyard with three giant mango trees forming a canopy above din...
Clarence

Clarence

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

South Brisbane

13 Chef Hat Award
Clarence on Fish Lane in South Brisbane brings a modern dining room to life with a relaxed brasserie spirit. This seafood-forward, produce-obsessed venue leans into bold flavours and generous plate...
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen

The Balfour Kitchen

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

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Festive High Tea at The Balfour Kitchen & BarChristmas-inspiredCelebrate the season with a festive high tea at The Balfour Kitchen & Bar. Set in a charming Queenslander in New Farm, enjoy sweet and savoury treats, freshly baked scones, and Christmas-inspired d...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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 Thu 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...
"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

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

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:30 PM

South Brisbane

12 Chef Hat Award
A Firma ChristmasShared BanquetA sophisticated Christmas Day celebration at FIRMA Italian, where a shared banquet and elegant surrounds set the scene for a long and indulgent festive lunch.
Christmas Day LunchAn indulgent long lunchCelebrate Christmas Day at The Paddock with an indulgent long lunch overlooking the rolling green pastures of Beechmont Estate. The Christmas cheer starts with Moët & Chandon Champagne and cracki...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:30 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Summer Set Menu2 crs $58 / 3 crs $75For a limited time only, join us this season for a taste of our Summer Set menu. Along with a glass of wine, choose from a rotating selection of divine entrees, hearty mains and decadent desserts ?...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Host Your Christmas Party at Ollie’s Italian!Book your spot nowCelebrate the festive season in style at Ollie’s Italian – Looking for the perfect spot to eat, drink & be merry? ???? Cairns’ stunning waterfront venue. With delicious modern Italian cuisine, flex...
Yamagen

Yamagen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:30 PM

Surfers Paradise

12 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...
Both Espresso and Wine

Both Espresso and Wine

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:00 AM

Runaway Bay

Now Introducing Cold Brew MagicCold Brew, Your WayBoth Espresso and Wine now serves Cold Brew! All press Guatemalan Chac Mool is cold-brewed for 16 hours and served your way: Classic Cold Brew over ice, Coconut Cold Brew over coconut water, Salted...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Komeyui Brisbane

Komeyui Brisbane

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Spring Hill

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing harmony, unity and binding people together through food is the aim of Komeyui Japanese restaurant on Wharf Street in Brisbane. Hailing from a fishing village in Hokkaido, Executive Chef an...
First Harvest Coffee

First Harvest Coffee

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:30 AM

Highland Park

Gourmet Jaffles at First Harvest CoffeeTry us today!Discover Gourmet Jaffles at First Harvest Coffee! Crispy outside, molten inside, and packed with flavour, these chef-crafted toasties feature premium fillings like truffle chicken, slow-pulled beef...
The Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

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

Palm Cove

Festive Dining at The Reef HouseEarly bookings essentialCelebrate the festive season in true Reef House style, where candlelight, ocean breezes and the gentle sway of the Melaleucas create the perfect backdrop for your Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and N...