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Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:00 AM

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
New 58pp BanquetFrom 29 DecemberAvailable from 29 December, our seasonal banquet celebrates the flavours of a Japanese summer: fresh, bright, and beautifully balanced. 7 Courses Include: • Spicy Edamame • Green Salad - with...
Valentine's Day at Bar InfinitaValentine's Day ExclusiveThis Valentine's Day celebrate love with an intimate five-course sharing menu curated by our head chef Francesco Iervolino designed to be shared, savored, and remembered. Join us on Saturday, 14th ...
Valentine's Day at AnnataLunch and Dinner Nothing says romance like a beautiful dining experience at Annata. Ignite the flames of love with a sumptuous four-course degustation, amuse bouche and petit fours, all designed by our hatted Chef,...
MIDWEEK MELODIESEvery WednesdayMidweek Melodies at Juju Mermaid Beach is your perfect midweek escape. Every Wednesday from 6pm, enjoy an intimate evening of live piano as Sarah St James sets the mood with soulful sounds. Settle ...
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on York Street in the Sydney CBD, Hustlers. Syd offers a bold, underground dining experience with a modern take on Asian cuisine. Descend below street level and step into a moody, energeti...
San Valentino the Figo WaySan Valentino @ FigoThis Valentines Day we've got a menu made for every kind of love: Dinner for two, Dinner with your besties or Dinner with mum or dad! Start with a Prosecco on arrival and enjoy some exclusive dish...
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...
Discover an intimate dining experience where the cuisine follows the rhythm of the seasons at SUUM on Charlotte Street in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. Meaning ‘to breathe’ in Korean, this 16-seater...
Bar Heather

Bar Heather

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

Byron Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
Bar Heather on Jonson Street in Byron Bay brings a refined yet relaxed energy to its seasonal, produce-led menu. Influenced by modern Australian flavours, classic European technique and South East ...
Situated on Queen Street in the Melbourne CBD, Sachi Japanese Restaurant is a refined yet approachable destination dedicated to exceptional Japanese seafood. Specialising in sushi, sashimi, chirash...
Situated on Cleveland Street in Redfern, R by Raita Noda represents the next evolution of Chef Raita Noda’s celebrated Japanese culinary journey. Opening in 2025, this refined destination builds on...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
Valentine's DaySet menu for two This Valentine’s, we’re turning up the heat, Pincho style. Live tango music kicks off from 7pm. The lighting’s low, the flavours loud, and the vibe? Sensual, playful, unforgettable. You and...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Open the barn door at Etsu Izakaya on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach to discover a magical mystery tour of Japanese share-plate dining. Moody surrounds of neon signage, walls plastered with ph...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Great food, great drinks and great company...Sydneysiders celebrate the simple things in life at Mode Kitchen & Bar on George Street in the heart of the CBD. Delivering uncomplicated, yet memorable...
"Delectable Mod Australian Cuisine"
Bush DeVine Restaurant

Bush DeVine Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 10:00 AM

Sevenhill

13 Chef Hat Award
Pauletts Bush deVine Winery Restaurant | Summer MenuClare Valley RestaurantAt Bush deVine Winery Restaurant, our hatted dining experience at Paulett Wines, the new Summer menu is here! Savour fresh, seasonal dishes while soaking in the breathtaking Clare Valley scenery.
Fish House Steak & Grill

Fish House Steak & Grill

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
Land or Sea Tasting MenuAvailable Now $139 ppDiscover our delicious Signature Fish House Steak & Grill Tasting Menu - choose Land or Sea!
Valentine's Day14 February 2026Treat your Valentine to a night they won’t forget at Samurai Teppanyaki. Savour an elegant multi-course Valentine’s Day menu featuring premium ingredients, sizzling teppanyaki theatre and authentic...
River - Wild at Heart on Mullumbimby Street in Brunswick Heads is more than a restaurant – it is a tribute to place, produce and personal journey. A celebration of Northern Rivers produce, people a...