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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   $$$$$

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
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$

Albion

12 Chef Hat Award
18 Jun -
11 Jul

France v Australia - 11 July 2026

Pre-Game Dining @ Hervé’s

The Wallabies take on Six Nations powerhouse France at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 11 July, and there's no better way to start your match day. Join us for pre-match dining from 12pm, featuring ... more
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$

Albion

12 Chef Hat Award
18 Jun -
14 Jul

Bastille Day - 14 July 2026

Open Lunch & Dinner

Immerse yourself in the spirit of France with a specially curated dining experience, beginning with a selection of exquisite French-inspired canapés and a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne on arriva... more
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$

Albion

12 Chef Hat Award
18 Jun -
25 Jul

Tour de France - from 4 July 2026

Hervé’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... more
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
10 Jun -
11 Jul

Bastille Day at Potager

Degustation Dinner

Celebrate Bastille Day at Potager with an elegant French-inspired degustation dinner and matched wine pairing. Gather around the long table for an evening of seasonal food, thoughtfully selected wi... 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
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
Winnifred’s

Winnifred’s

French   $$$$$

Fortitude Valley

12 Chef Hat Award
22 Jun -
14 Jul

Bastille Day celebration dinner

Tuesday 14th July

Celebrate Bastille Day in style at Winnifred's with Champagne Doyard Revolution on arrival followed by an elegant five course degustation $220pp, paired with matching wines an additional $99. more
Winnifred’s

Winnifred’s

French   $$$$$

Fortitude Valley

12 Chef Hat Award
22 Jun -
16 Jul

The Champagne Jérôme Blin Masterclass with Harry Isles

Thurs 16 July 5:30 - 7pm

Join 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 ... more
Winnifred’s

Winnifred’s

French   $$$$$

Fortitude Valley

12 Chef Hat Award
1 Jul -
1 Aug

The Winnifred's x Tasmania's Finest Sparkling Dinner

Saturday 1st August

Canapes on arrival, followed by an exclusive four-course degustation, expertly matched to a selection of Australia's finest sparkling wines curated by Ed Carr or ARRAS, Andrew Pirie of APOGEE & Nat... more
Winnifred’s

Winnifred’s

French   $$$$$

Fortitude Valley

12 Chef Hat Award
1 Jul -
2 Aug

Le Festival de Winnifred. Winnifred's first anniversary French food and Champagne festival

Sunday 2nd August

Join us in celebrating our first anniversary at the inaugural Winnifred's French Festival of fine food & Champagne, with over 550 Champagne cuvées, Caviar by Lady Truffle; Cheese by La Fromage Yard... more