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Restaurants With Water Views

Pt. Leo Restaurant's famous Friday Night Steak NightReserve nowExperience the flavours of the Mornington Peninsula with Pt. Leo Restaurant’s Friday Night Steak Night. Enjoy a 2-course family-friendly menu featuring wood-roasted entrées, tender wagyu steak, hou...
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

16 Chef Hat Award
Laura at Pt. Leo Estate & Cape Schanck Olive Estate present: Five Oils. Five Courses. One Unforgettable Spring LunchOne day only. Reserve NowOn Sunday, September 14th Laura opens its private kitchen garden for the very first time to the public and celebrates the new vintage of multi award-winning Cape Schanck Olive Estate’s oils, with a...
Tomahawk ExperienceBook Now!Indulge in a premium 1 kg Wagyu Tajima MB5+ Tomahawk steak, expertly seared to perfection and served with seasonal sides. Perfect for sharing or savouring solo, this bold cut promises a memorable d...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

12 Chef Hat Award
Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu$129 per personIndulge in an exquisite culinary journey with our Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu! Elevate your dining experience for just $129 pp; elevate further with matching wine for $199, or opt for premium matchi...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas LunchBookings are now openChristmas Lunch 2025 Celebrate Christmas with a special lunch at The Boathouse Restaurant in Daylesford. Indulge in a delicious meal by the lake. Adults: $260PP (12+ years) Children: (4-11 ye...
"Amazing Menu in a Stunning Location"
Bommie

Bommie

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

Hamilton Island

13 Chef Hat Award
Christmas at BommieXmas Eve & Xmas DayCelebrate Christmas in style at Bommie. Enjoy a sophisticated degustation menu, complemented by a glass of Champagne or refreshing mocktail upon arrival. (Available for guests 16 years and over)
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Iberian Dinner Partya Savour the Tweed eventFollowing our sell-out debut at Savour The Tweed, we’re uniting two culinary powerhouses from opposite sides of the Iberian peninsula for one unforgettable evening. Potager’s Portuguese head che...
Terasu

Terasu

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
TerasuTry Us Today!Terasu - a cult favourite for a reason. With the bright lights of Tokyo as our muse, we’ve created a lively take on casual Japanese dining that packs a punch at Terasu. Check out our menu and secur...
Seasonal MenuBook Now!Located 10 minutes south of Port Douglas, Osprey’s Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Osprey’s is a quality dining destination popular with locals, visitors and overnight gue...
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 $69 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...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

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

Lennox Head

13 Chef Hat Award
Weddings At ShelterEnquire Today!Shelter offers the perfect beachside setting for weddings and special celebrations, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces in a beautifully relaxed style. Whether you're drawn by the warm at...
Rumi on Louth

Rumi on Louth

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:00 AM

Port Lincoln

14 Chef Hat Award
Experience fine dining from bounty caught outside the door for the epitome of wild indulgence at Rumi on Louth’s Samphire restaurant on Louth Island. A unique menu celebrates the bountiful local se...
Marmor

Marmor

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

Townsville

13 Chef Hat Award
A union of land and sea, where ocean meets pasture in elevated Australian dining, is what awaits guests at Marmor on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville. Located on the top floor of the Ardo Hote...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Woolwich

12 Chef Hat Award
When only the best will do, head to Cucinetta on Woolwich Road, overlooking Lane Cove River, where guests embark on a culinary adventure like no other. Offering an abundance of natural light, retre...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Champagne Bollinger Wine DinnerSunday 28th SeptemberAlmost 200 Years of Creating Champagne Masterpieces + A Special Guest from the Bollinger Family. An unmissable evening of elegance with the best Champagne house in France. Taste rare vintages and ...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Lunch Return to HarrisonsMore Harrisons more oftenHarrisons is now delighted to offer daily lunch service from 12:30–2:30 PM, giving you even more opportunities to enjoy our award-winning dining. Whether you’re seeking a leisurely midday escape or...
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

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

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Uniquely located high above Terrigal with stunning panoramic ocean and bay views, The Cowrie Restaurant is a must-visit dining destination on the Scenic Highway. Providing an iconic and memorable s...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Fresh Lobster and Josper-grilled TomahawkLimited Portions DailyTreat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience at Ollie's, where luxury meets flavour. Delight in the freshest lobster from the Northern Territory, with sweet, tender meat that melts in your ...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Sydneysiders experience gastronomical delights at Quoi Dining on Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills. Located in the rapidly expanding Bella Vista restaurant precinct overlooking Norwest Lake, Quoi i...
The Bar at CATALINARelax at the BarDid you know the bar is always open for a drink or light meal? Whether you're in the mood for Champagne and oysters or fish and chips with a cocktail, settle in on one of our comfortable Bertoia st...