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The Twisted Indian

The Twisted Indian

Indian   $$$$$

Leichhardt

Indian
Week

Monday butter chicken deal

Available now

Rich, creamy butter chicken cooked in a mild tomato and cashew gravy, served with your choice of basmati rice, garlic naan, or plain naan. The perfect way to start your week. Dine-in only • Avai... more
Grunthal Brew

Grunthal Brew

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Verdun

World
Beer
Day

Grünthal Beer Paddle

Enjoy a Variety

Try our Grünthal Flagship Paddle featuring: eBEER™ - Pale Ale - Session Ale - Hazy NEIPA or pick your own four beer tasters. $18.90. Not keen on beer? Try our 'I don't like beer' Paddle featuring: ... more
Rakkas Restaurant

Rakkas Restaurant

Turkish   $$$$$

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
13 Jul -
31 Dec

Your Next Favourite Dining Destination

Book 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... more
Rakkas Restaurant

Rakkas Restaurant

Turkish   $$$$$

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award
13 Jul -
31 Dec

A Feast of Mediterranean Flavours

An evening to remember

Discover a menu inspired by the bold flavours of the Mediterranean, where every dish is crafted for sharing and savouring. Expect succulent charcoal-grilled meats, fresh seafood, vibrant salads, ho... more
Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
19 Jun 26 -
1 Apr 27

Sake vs Wine matching

Available Now $135 PP

Love sake and wine but prefer us to take the wheel? Enjoy four expertly selected sake pairings (30ml each) and three carefully chosen wines (70ml each), thoughtfully matched to complement the prog... more
Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
19 Jun 26 -
1 Apr 27

Dinner Tempura & Charcoal Omakase

Available Now $180 PP

Our omakase is built around the harmony of charcoal-grilled dishes and refined tempura, guided by seasonality, balance, and technique. Under the direction of Chef Ken, guests are taken on a 13-cour... more
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$

Maleny

14 Chef Hat Award
18 May -
31 Dec

Sunday Jazz in the Forest

Every 1st & 3rd Sunday

Make a lunch booking at The Tamarind and enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz amidst the magical rainforest surrounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat on every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. The af... more
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$

Maleny

14 Chef Hat Award
1
Aug

Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival 2026

5-courses + beverages

Get ready for one of the Sunshine Coast’s most anticipated food events and a signature highlight of The Curated Plate festival. Join us for a vibrant celebration of flavours and community set in th... more
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Auchenflower

15 Chef Hat Award
8 Jun -
31 Aug

Experience Brisbane's Most Unique Degustation Menu

Secure 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-... more
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Auchenflower

15 Chef Hat Award
13
Aug

Fine Diving

Thursday 13 August 2026

Join Us for an exclusive evening celebrating the finest treasures of the sea with a specially curated degustation experience. Indulge in an elegant pescatarian degustation, featuring a remarkable ... more
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award
13 May -
30 Jul

Let’s Do Lunch at The Cowrie

Lunch 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... more
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award
13 May -
30 Aug

Test Kitchen at The Cowrie

Five courses!

Join us for Test Kitchen, held on the last Tuesday of every month, where we explore new dishes, ideas, and seasonal produce before they make it to the final menu. This is your chance to experience ... more
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
10 Jun -
31 Aug

Winter Has Arrived at Potager

New Seasonal Menu

Winter 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 ... more
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
10 Jun -
31 Dec

The Potager Garden Experience & Long Lunch

Now Available

Discover the story behind each dish with a guided walk through the Potager kitchen garden, followed by a curated long lunch in the restaurant. Enjoy a welcome drink, explore the seasonal produce an... more
Le Foyer

Le Foyer

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
26 Mar -
26 Nov

A Four Hats Experience at Le Foyer

Progressive Dining

At 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 ... more
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
1 Aug -
5 Oct

Hunters Quarter Oct Long Weekend

Spring Flavours Special

Celebrate 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... more
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
1 Dec 25 -
31 Jan 27

Happy Hour at Pincho Disco

$15 Cocktails, $2 Oysters

Enjoy Happy Hour at Pincho Disco! Every Tue–Wed 5–6pm and Thu–Fri 4–6pm. Indulge in $2 natural oysters, $3 hibiscus tiger’s milk oysters, $15 signature cocktails, and $8 schooners & wines. It’s che... more
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
15 Jan 26 -
20 Feb 27

Late Night Happy Hour

8-9pm, Thurs - Sat

Celebrate Late Night Happy Hour with Latin-inspired cocktails for $15, plus $8 Mexican beers and $8 South American wines. Available upstairs at Pincho Up. more
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
17 Jun -
31 Aug

The Signature Tasting Menu at Pincho Disco

$125pp

Pincho 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... more
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
17 Jun -
31 Aug

Bottomless Fiesta at Pincho Disco

Every Saturday!

Can't choose just one cocktail? You don't have to. Every Saturday, Pincho Disco's Bottomless Fiesta serves up an hour and a half of bottomless drinks paired with their signature brunch bites — all ... more