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Pt. Leo Estate Vineyard & Wine ImmersionLtd. Bookings EssentialEnjoy a guided vineyard tour and in-situ wine tasting with a Wine Ambassadors, light snacks, and a bottle of wine to take home. Inclusions: Guided vineyard walk and tasting with Wine Ambassador...
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

16 Chef Hat Award
Table d’Hôte: Luxury dining perfectly timed at Laura, Pt. Leo EstateReserve Your ExperienceWhat is “Table d’Hôte” one may ask? It’s Laura's signature luxury dining experience, thoughtfully curated for guests who appreciate both exceptional cuisine and their valuable time. Laura’s Table d...
Luci

Luci

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Day LunchIndulgent 5-course feastJoin us this Christmas Day for a spectacular five-course menu. An indulgent Italian-inspired feast including seafood & antipasto sharing platter on arrival, choice of mains with sides and a decaden...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Lunch at Miss Mi3-courses + Xmas cocktailLocated in the heart of the CBD, Miss Mi Melbourne is serving up a vibrant Christmas Day dining experience. Indulge in a feast that celebrates bold Southeast Asian inspiration and Chef Migo Razon's...
Christmas Day Lunch at WildflowerChristmas at WildflowerIndulge in the festive spirit with a luxurious five-course Christmas Day lunch at Wildflower. Celebrate the season in style, savouring each carefully crafted dish alongside an optional curated w...
The Wintergarden

The Wintergarden

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Medlow Bath

14 Chef Hat Award
High Tea in the WintergardenAvailable DailyStep into a world of timeless elegance with a distinguished high tea experience at The Hydro Majestic. The Wintergarden Restaurant, rich in heritage and grandeur, presents a refined selection of ha...
Late night Happy hour + Latin BeetsLive MusicThis November, Sonora Potts Point comes alive with Live Latin Nights! Join us Saturday, Nov 8 & 22 from 8:30–10 pm for Latin beats, tacos, and cocktails featuring Modelo and Estrella. Come for the ...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Events At AnticaNorth SydneyBook Your Christmas Party at Antica?? Celebrate the season in style with 4 private dining spaces available. Perfect for groups of 9–54+ guests. ? Limited dates still available. Enquire today...
Bent Road x Herve's Wine Dinner20 November 2025Join us for an unforgettable dining experience as Bent Road Winery and Hervé’s Restaurant come together for one night only to present a four-course dinner with canapés, paired with exceptional Bent...
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

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

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
From Bar & Kitchen BeginningsJoin our story—dine hereBack in 2005, both as strangers, we crossed paths at Zinc in Port Douglas—Chris tending bar, Dani honing her craft in the kitchen. Fast-forward 13 years, and here we stand, now the proud owners of ...
Dine Above Terrigal’s Ocean ViewsBook Your Table TodayPerched high above Terrigal with sweeping ocean and bay views, The Cowrie delivers an unforgettable dining experience on the Scenic Highway. Celebrate any occasion with refined dishes crafted from ...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Akaiito Lunch MenuVisit Us Today!Akaiito Lunch menu! For the first time since 2020, Akaiito welcomes you back for lunch. Indulge in a seasonal 2-course $55 or 3-course $68 menu, featuring refined dishes crafted with the freshest i...
What's On at SerafinoCome and Join UsThere’s always something happening at Serafino! From dinners and masterclasses to seasonal celebrations and live events, explore what’s on and join us for an experience to remember. Click on more i...
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 $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...
L'isle de France Terrigal

L'isle de France Terrigal

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Dégustation Dining at TerrigalBook Your Degustation NowIndulge in the elegance of French dining with our $145 pp degustation menu, offered at dinner only. Begin with optional Sydney rock oysters, then savour dishes like bonito sashimi with local honey,...
Uma Restaurant

Uma Restaurant

South American   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:30 PM

Perth CBD

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Journey Through the Amazonas$139 ppEmbark on a bold culinary adventure with Uma Restaurant’s ‘Journey Through the Amazonas’ - a multi-course South American feast showcasing vibrant, native ingredients. From ceviche and scallops to l...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
Christmas Day on the BayTraditional Festive FeastCelebrate Christmas in style on the waterfront with a long, luxurious family-style feast. Our three-course shared menu brings everyone together over bountiful platters of fresh seafood, festive mai...
A World First - Oribu's Matcha KnafehTradition, ReimaginedAt Oribu, dessert is memory - an echo of tradition reimagined. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and the spirit of the tea ceremony, each detail speaks with intention. Introducing the world’s first ...