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New France Wine Dinner 19th June4 courses, canapes + wineExplore the lesser known but equally as delicious wine varieties from France. This dinner will introduce to you incredible wine flavours paired with expertly matched cuisine. Our Head Sommelier and...
"So many delicious seafood choices"
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Meribella

Meribella

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 PM

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Golden HourBetween 5pm - 6pm The Golden Hour menu presents, a handcrafted selection of Martinis and Margaritas, reimagined the Meribella way. Thoughtfully balanced, beautifully presented, and for just $19 (usually $24).
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
10% OFF GIFT VOUCHERSEOFY Season Gift.Celebrate EOFY with something everyone enjoys — great food and shared moments. Enjoy 10% off Shaffa gift voucher. Perfect for saying thank you, celebrating milestones, or simply sharing a memorabl...
"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
Social Eating House Banquet ExperienceCelebratory Shared DiningAt Social Eating House, our banquet experience is designed for shared dining and celebration. Enjoy a curated menu of standout dishes, crafted for flavour and variety, perfect for groups looking to...
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...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
The Soul Behind the BottleA Story in Every GlassA selection of wine comes from a small, family-run vineyard in Yamanashi, where a husband and wife care for each vine with patience and dedication. To them, the vines are like family. Much like our...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Luma Restaurant

Luma Restaurant

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Earth & Ember MenuBookings EssentialLuma's signature menu is a seasonal, hyper local tasting journey celebrating our region’s producers, stories and flavours - sustainably crafted to connect you deeply with the land, its heritage and...
Vivid Sydney Inspired Two, Three Course MenuTuesday to Saturday Vivid Sydney Menu at Silvester's Restaurant — the perfect dinner spot before or after the Vivid Sydney light trail! Enjoy a 2 or 3 course seasonal menu complete with a signature VIVID cocktail, plu...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Daylesford

18 Chef Hat Award
Lovingly crafted Japanese flavours are on the plate at Kadota restaurant on Camp Street in picturesque Daylesford. This warm and inviting venue is the passion project of owners Aaron Schembri and R...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Indian"
Urban Tadka

Urban Tadka

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Terrey Hills

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Hosting an event?Enquire today!Whether you're planning a wedding, engagement, birthday or corporate affair, Urban Tadka offers a vibrant private event space perfect for 150–200 guests. Impress your guests with the theatre of cha...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch SetLunch, ElevatedEnjoy Toei’s Bottomless Lunch Set for $89 per person, featuring a creative procession of dishes that blend Australian and Asian flavours with modern flair. From Sydney rock oyster and cured kingfis...
Kost

Kost

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

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award
Private DiningSmall GroupsOur private dining room offers an intimate and exclusive experience, perfect for small group special occasions and corporate functions. Click on more info to book:
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Jimmy Wah's

Jimmy Wah's

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

Burleigh Heads

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Located in the heart of Burleigh Heads, head to Jimmy Wah’s on Gold Coast Highway for traditional Vietnamese fare with contemporary style. Find a lively, buzzing vibe in keeping with the GC lifesty...
Basalt Tasmania

Basalt Tasmania

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 3:00 PM

Don

12 Chef Hat Award
A-La-CarteFrom May 5th 2026Basalt Restaurant will now offer A-La-Carte Dining and will open for Dinner Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
Taco Tuesday Four tacos for $29 4 TACOS FOR $29 Enough to share. Or don’t. We don’t judge. Hungry for more? Add on 3 sides for just $15 TOTAL. Wash it all down with $15 margaritas.
Pinco Italo

Pinco Italo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Friday Spritz at Pinco ItaloFrom 3- 5PMKick off your weekend at Pinco Italo with Friday Spritz on the Italo Deck from 3–5pm. Enjoy refreshing spritzes alongside a curated selection of favourite menu items—perfect for knock-offs with the...