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Restaurants With Bar

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Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
3 or 4 Course Midweek MenuSeasonal MenuEnjoy our 3 or 4 course midweek menu featuring house-baked sourdough, cultured butter, and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Highlights include beef tartare, ocean trout, potato agnolotti, mar...
"2019 Readers' Choice Award"
À La Carte & Tasting MenusSeasonal Flavours, ExpertAt Wild Swan, we offer thoughtfully crafted à la carte and tasting menus that showcase modern Australian cuisine at its finest. Executive Chef Michael Hartnell and Head Chef Anthony Power combine c...
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Seasonal Farm-to-table Dining at Margan RestaurantFrom $90ppEnjoy a seasonal dining experience at Margan Restaurant, where estate-grown produce and thoughtful pairings take centre stage. Choose a two- or three-course menu showcasing dishes like dry-aged sna...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern Italian diningAuthentic FlavoursJoin us at Restaurant Santino in Wollongong for modern Italian dining with fresh pastas, refined entrées and standout mains. Start with sourdough, olives or veal tartare, then enjoy dishes like pro...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
The Woodhouse ExperienceFrom $155ppIndulge in The Woodhouse Experience – an eight-course sharing menu designed for serious food lovers. From freshly shucked Tasmanian oysters and woodfired king prawns to Sher Wagyu tartare, wagyu sk...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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...
Chef’s Tasting Dinner ExperiencePlates & WineJoin us at Tulip for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm in Geelong West. Enjoy a relaxed, contemporary dining experience featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from wine and sn...
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
Sharing MenuSharing Menu for Two This menu design to share. We need minimum 2 people up to any even numbers.
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
Hendrick’s Gin Martini TrioChilled to PerfectionWe’ve partnered with Hendrick’s Gin and ceramicist Joe Gilbert to bring you a unique martini experience at Gildas. Served in custom stoneware goblets that keep every sip perfectly chilled, our trio...
Banquet Chef’s Menu at Juju$99pp!Indulge in Juju’s Banquet Chef’s Menu – a curated feast showcasing bold flavours and refined technique. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, delicate sashimi, rich steak tartare, lobster gnudi and tender...
Harry's at Conti

Harry's at Conti

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Woodvale

14 Chef Hat Award
Elegant French Dining At Harry’s At ContiBook now!Indulge in refined French-inspired dining at Harry’s at Conti with an elegant multi-course menu designed for true food lovers. Enjoy classics like moules marinière, lobster medallion, market fish, ...
Ramona Trattoria

Ramona Trattoria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Coorparoo

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta, Pizzetta & Pinot NightEvery WednesdayLooking for the perfect midweek treat? Head to Ramona Trattoria and indulge in their popular three-course Italian feast for just $55 per person. Enjoy three savoury courses plus a glass of wine, be...
Free Entertainment at The BotanicaFree Burlesque and Magic Pair the performance with our seasonal, entirely gluten-free menu, botanical cocktails and award-winning hospitality. Surrounded by lush greenery and natural light, The Botanica offers one of Sydne...
Alium Dining

Alium Dining

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

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Chef's Tasting Menu$110 per personDiscover Alium Dining’s Chef’s Tasting Menu and let the kitchen take you on a culinary journey for $110 pp (minimum two guests). Enjoy around eight beautifully crafted dishes across four courses, d...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Island Share Menu$89pp Tasting ExperienceHere at ISLAND, our $89pp set (minimum 2) showcases fresh, local flavours for the whole table to enjoy. Start with Noosa scallops, lamb ribs, or Mooloolaba prawn sanga, plus roasted eggplant or Kin...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
March Dinner Special2-courses $65ppJoin us at Entrata this March for a limited-time 2-course dinner, available Tuesday to Thursday. Enjoy your choice of entrée and main for $65 per person. Perfect for date night, catching up with...
Garcon Bleu

Garcon Bleu

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Easter Buffet De BrunchEaster Sunday 5th April Easter Sunday 5th April 2026 | 12:30pm – 2:30pm Celebrate Easter Sunday at Garçon Bleu with an indulgent buffet de brunch featuring seasonal gourmet dishes, artisan pastries, premium charcuter...
Otis Dining Hall

Otis Dining Hall

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Kingston

14 Chef Hat Award
Pepper Steak Perfection at OtisRich, Bold & DeliciousAt Otis, we serve bold, flavour-packed dishes that keep guests coming back. Our Pepper Steak is a house favourite — perfectly cooked, rich, and finished with a signature sauce that’s unapologetical...
Bar Leo Food & Wine

Bar Leo Food & Wine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Open Now

Bundall

12 Chef Hat Award
Modern MediterraneanHappy hour daily 4–6pmBar Leo brings modern Mediterranean flavour to Sorrento with fresh, locally sourced seafood, seasonal small plates, melt in your mouth Australian grown wagyu & black angus steaks and share-style di...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Lunch set menu$58 per personTurn your midday break into an Italian escape with Ollie’s Lunch Promotion. Available daily from 11:30am, enjoy a refined three-course set menu for $58 per person, showcasing seasonal Italian flavo...