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Restaurants With Vegan Options

Your Next Favourite Dining DestinationBook your table now!Whether it's a relaxed dinner, a family celebration or a night out with friends, Rakkas delivers a warm, welcoming atmosphere paired with genuine hospitality. Blending contemporary style with Medit...
"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

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

Auchenflower

15 Chef Hat Award
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-...
Let’s Do Lunch at The CowrieLunch with wine included!Join us at The Cowrie from Wednesday to Friday for “Let’s Do Lunch,” a refined midweek dining experience designed to linger over. Enjoy a two- or three-course choice menu paired with a complimentar...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Winter Has Arrived at PotagerNew Seasonal MenuWinter has arrived at Potager, bringing a new seasonal menu inspired by the cooler months and the produce thriving in our kitchen garden. Expect comforting flavours, thoughtful cooking, and dishes ...
Le Foyer

Le Foyer

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

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
A Four Hats Experience at Le FoyerProgressive DiningAt Le Foyer in Bendigo, we elevate fire-led dining with seasonal, produce-driven cuisine and thoughtful hospitality. As a featured venue on the Four Hats of Bendigo tour, we present refined dishes ...
Hunters Quarter Oct Long WeekendSpring Flavours SpecialCelebrate the October Long Weekend at Hunters Quarter with Chef Brian Duncan's seasonal menu of fresh Hunter Valley spring produce. Enjoy à la carte or the Degustation featuring five popular dishes...
The Signature Tasting Menu at Pincho Disco$125ppPincho Disco's Signature Tasting Menu at $125pp is a Latin-inspired feast from start to finish. Journey through oysters with tiger's milk, kingfish cannoli, yellowfin tuna tiradito, chorizo anticuc...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Parmi Night | $34Every ThursdayCrispy. Saucy. Loaded. This isn’t your local parmi. Parmi Night puts a sharp spin on a familiar favourite. Only available on Thursdays at BTWN, try the Loaded Spatchcock Parmi - Parmesan and herb ...
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Albion

12 Chef Hat Award
Tour de France - from 4 July 2026Hervé’s Culinary Journey This July, follow the excitement of the world's greatest cycling race with a culinary adventure of your own. As the Tour de France winds its way through some of France’s most celebrated regions, He...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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...
Winnifred’s

Winnifred’s

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Fortitude Valley

12 Chef Hat Award
The Champagne Jérôme Blin Masterclass with Harry IslesThurs 16 July 5:30 - 7pmJoin us for an exclusive Champagne masterclass with Harry Isles from Vin & Vine. Harry will guide you through a curated lineup of exceptional cuvées by visionary grower Jérôme Blin. With family ...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

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

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Set among rolling vineyards, Restaurant Botanica celebrates the best of the Hunter Valley with dishes crafted from local, seasonal produce and inspired by the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean....
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...
éRemo is a contemporary dining experience inspired by the warmth and generosity of Italian cuisine. Nestled in the heart of the Hunter, the restaurant blends modern flair with timeless Italian trad...
Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford with exquisite water views from any vantage point, the Boathouse Restaurant on Leggatt Street is a sophisticated dining venue for lunch and dinner. Take in s...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Three Courses from $110 per personBookings openPREPARE TO EXPERIENCE THE EXCEPTIONAL Our Tamarind chefs specialise in blending styles, ingredients and techniques from various cultures and cuisines, allowing their creativity to flourish. Click ...
Samurai Teppanyaki House

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Hyde Park

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
The Kobe Degustation at Samurai Teppanyaki House$330ppThe ultimate luxury dining experience awaits at Samurai Teppanyaki House. The Kobe Experience Degustation at $330pp takes you on an unforgettable culinary journey through the finest seafood, Kobe b...
Terasu

Terasu

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover illuminated Japanese cuisine and get lost in flavour at Terasu on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville. Located on the ground floor of the Ardo Hotel and with the bright lights of Tokyo a...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen & Bar

The Balfour Kitchen & Bar

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

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Nestled on Balfour Street in the heart of New Farm, The Balfour Kitchen and Bar is a beautifully restored Queenslander that transitions seamlessly from a light-filled breakfast and brunch destinati...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Lennox Head

13 Chef Hat Award
Set in idyllic beachside Lennox Heads, Shelter on Pacific Parade beckons as a home away from home for locals and visitors alike. Whether passing through or part of the community, seek shelter at th...