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Where Steak Meets SommeliersSteak & Wine, RedefinedAt Moo Moo Brisbane, we’re passionate about bringing you the ultimate steak and wine experience. From our premium dry-aged beef and fresh seafood to an award-winning wine list, every dish and glass...
"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
Experience Brisbane's Most Unique Degustation MenuSecure your spot today!Auchenflower's Deer Duck Bistro offers Brisbane's unique fine dining with 5–9 course degustation menus ($109pp, wines $99pp) in a quirky antique setting. Modern Australian cuisine features ricotta-...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
10 Course Vegan Degustation at Shu RestaurantBook now!Embark on an extraordinary plant-based journey at Shu Restaurant! Immerse yourself in a refined 10-course vegan degustation inspired by the bold depth and spice of contemporary Sichuan cuisine. Sho...
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...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen & Bar

The Balfour Kitchen & Bar

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

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Tucked just off Brunswick Street on Balfour Street in New Farm, The Balfour Kitchen & Bar is a neighbourhood favourite that shifts seamlessly from morning to night. Start your day with signature br...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Clovelly

12 Chef Hat Award
Sharing Course at Wagyuto$65ppWagyuto's 5 course Sharing Course at $65pp is a journey worth taking. Start with sushi and miso soup, move through crispy zucchini with salmon caviar and tuna with smoked ponzu, before choosing ter...
Manzo Bisteccheria

Manzo Bisteccheria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Circular Quay

Happy Hour - Drinks & BitesMon & Sat 3pm to 7pmLet’s MEAT after work. Enjoy drinks specials, Italian bites and Sydney Harbour views from 3pm-7pm.
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
2-Course Dinner $65ppJune OnlyExperience the warmth, flavour and tradition of Rome with our special Roma A Tavola experience. Enjoy a 2-course dinner for $65pp through June Tuesday-Friday. Available for up to 16 people. T...
"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...
Mount Paul Lounge

Mount Paul Lounge

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Coles Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
Set within a breathtaking 1,200-acre private sanctuary on Coles Bay Road, Mount Paul Lounge is a small, boutique dining destination of rare and extraordinary distinction — an unapologetically premi...
This weeks specials Winter warmersWe have some amazing local produce coming in and the chef has come up with some stunning French dishes.
Christmas in JulyBookings now open!Our favourite weekend of the year returns this July! The restaurant will be transformed into a festive winter setting, complete with twinkling lights, cosy decorations, roaring fire & plenty of Chr...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Tropicale Italiano – The Long LunchTastiest New Event!Get ready for an unforgettable Italian long lunch at Ollie’s Italian. From Cichetti, four course menu, flowing Italian wines, Aperol Spritz on arrival, limoncello to finish, and live music straight...
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Overlooking the waters of Lake Burley Griffin on Eastlake Parade in Kingston, Molto Italian brings the warmth and generosity of Italian dining to one of Canberra’s most scenic locations. Inspired b...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked along Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills, Quoi Dining is an intimate lakeside restaurant where modern French and Australian cuisine come together in a refined, elegant setting. Hidden near th...
Bar Infinita

Bar Infinita

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Gordon

13 Chef Hat Award
Pasta, Steak & Weekend IndulgenceSaturday & SundayJoin us for Weekend Lunch Specials! Indulge in a 3-course pasta lunch for $45pp or a 3-course Wagyu steak lunch for $49pp, featuring carefully crafted dishes designed to satisfy. Available from 12:...
Marri Seven-Course Tasting ExperienceA Must-try!Embark on a refined culinary journey with Arrana’s Marri seven-course tasting menu, designed to celebrate seasonal ingredients and creative flavour pairings. Enjoy dishes such as spanner crab with ...
Peel St Restaurant x Worlds ApartHannah & Louis TakeoverFor one night only, Peel Street is taking a different shape. On Wednesday 8th July, we welcome our dear friends Hannah and Louis, the couple behind Worlds Apart Wines, for a full venue takeover. ...
Mosman Rowers

Mosman Rowers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Mosman

Trivia Night @TheRowersEvery Thursday, from 7pm Thursday nights at The Rowers bring big laughs, brain-teasing questions and a buzzing crowd, with trivia from 7pm, great prizes up for grabs, and monthly music-themed nights that always fill fast. ...
Gusti Restaurant & Bar

Gusti Restaurant & Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

East Perth

Weekday Lunch SpecialsChef’s Selection OfferEnjoy a hearty bowl of Minestrone Soup made with slow-cooked seasonal vegetables, cannellini beans, pasta and tomato broth, or indulge in our rich Rigatoni with Wagin slow-cooked lamb, napolitana a...