AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

What's On - Australia

Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffle
Season

Truffle Dinner

5 courses + canapes

Discover the depth and richness of truffle season with an indulgent evening at Jonah's. This specially curated experience features five courses plus canapés, with every dish designed to highlig... more
Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Yarra Glen

Truffle
Season

Truffle Dinner

4-Course Dinner

Celebrate truffle season at its peak with Balgownie’s Truffle Dinner. Back for another year and always a crowd favourite, this special evening kicks off with Cuvée and canapés on arrival, followed ... more
Sandalford Restaurant

Sandalford Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Caversham

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffle
Season

Sandalford Wines’ Truffle Kerfuffle

A Winter’s Tale: Served!

Executive chef Alan Spagnolo leads this gourmet experience where guests will enjoy a range of dishes from live, chef-led cooking stations with our wine communicators onhand to present pairings to a... more
Bushman's Motor Inn Lithgow

Bushman's Motor Inn Lithgow

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Lithgow

BBQ
Day

American BBQ Night

4th of July Special

We love hearing suggestions from our customers, Over the past few months, one request kept coming up again and again so we’ve decided to turn it into a full day event, including a lunch service as ... more
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
3 Nov 25 -
30 Jun 26

$79pp Weekend Long Lunch

every Sat & Sun from 12pm

Settle in for our $79pp Weekend Long Lunch: a shared feast of Shaffa’s signature dishes, crafted for slow afternoons and good company. Add bottomless drinks from $37pp. Perfect for birthdays, hens,... more
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
13 Apr -
30 Jun

EOFY Early Bird Offer

book by 30 June 2026.

Book your EOFY function by 30 June and enjoy*:? – Exclusive venue or private room hire: A $20pp enhancement credit to elevate your experience — from curated menu add-ons to drinks package upgrades... more
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
1-30
Jun

10% OFF GIFT VOUCHERS

EOFY Season Gift.

Celebrate EOFY with something everyone enjoys — great food and shared moments. Enjoy 10% off Shaffa gift voucher. Perfect for saying thank you, celebrating milestones, or simply sharing a memorabl... more
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
9-30
Jun

Archie Rose Distilling Co. x Shaffa

Limited-edition Cocktails

Celebrate World Gin & Martini Day. Featuring the rich Emerald Coast and the vibrant Shaffa Blush, crafted in collaboration with Archie Rose Distilling Co. Available for a limited time, 9–30 June. more
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
9 Jun -
5 Jul

4 CULT DISHES, REVISITED. 5 YEARS OF SHAFFA.

9 June to 5 July

We invite you to join us and revisit four Shaffa favourites dishes that have shaped our journey through Levantine cuisine—With a dish spotlight rolling out each week, for a month-long birthday cele... more
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
22 May -
28 Aug

$99pp 2 Course + Wine

Thursdays and Fridays

Winter dining is now even better! Enjoy 2 courses from our a la carte menu with a glass of Sommelier selected wine for $99 per person. Available on Thursdays and Fridays for lunch or dinner from no... more
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
19
Jun

New France Wine Dinner 19th June

4 courses, canapes + wine

Explore the lesser known but equally as delicious wine varieties from France. This dinner will introduce to you incredible wine flavours paired with expertly matched cuisine. Our Head Sommelier and... more
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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
Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Brisbane

Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Brisbane

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
23 Mar -
23 Jun

Where Steak Meets Sommeliers

Steak & Wine, Redefined

At 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... more
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
30 Mar -
30 Jun

Premium Cuts & Modern Flavours

Steak & Seafood Elevated

At Rich & Rare, we serve premium steak and seafood without pretension in the heart of Brisbane’s vibrant West Village. From succulent dry-aged steaks to freshly caught seafood and modern Aussie pla... more
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
30 Mar -
30 Jun

Elegant Functions & Private Dining

Events at Rich & Rare

At Rich & Rare, we offer versatile spaces to host your next event with relaxed sophistication in Brisbane’s West Village. From an intimate private dining room for up to 10 seated or 16 canapé guest... more
Rich & Rare

Rich & Rare

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
30 Mar -
30 Jun

9-Course Seafood & Steak Feast

Long Lunch Done Right

Introducing the Power Banquet at Rich & Rare. Experience a 9-course lunch and early dinner feast for $57 per person (whole table only, min two). Enjoy artisan sourdough ciabatta, Jamón Ibérico, oys... more
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
12 May -
31 Aug

10 Course Vegan Degustation at Shu Restaurant

Book 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... more
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
1 Sep 25 -
30 Jun 26

Sunday Lunch Seafood and Grill Buffet with Flowing Mimosas

Seafood Buffet for $109

Sample a variety of fresh local seafood for the ultimate sea to table experience. Ocean treasures include Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba tiger prawns, spanner crabs, Moreton Bay bugs and more. Land lo... more