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Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
2 Feb -
2 May

Bottomless Lunch by the River

Brunch and Bubbles

Join us at Sinclair’s Riverside Bottomless Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. For $85 per person, enjoy a 2-hour indulgent multi-course menu by Head Chef Scott Mills, featuring seasonal loc... more
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
2 Feb -
2 May

Steak & Bottomless Fries

Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday, Steak Frites takes centre stage at Sinclair’s. Enjoy a perfectly cooked steak paired with bottomless fries for just $35 per person. Make it even more indulgent with a $5 add-on for... more
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
2 Feb -
2 May

Exclusive Chef-Hosted Dinner

Front Row to Fine Dining

Experience Sinclair’s Chef’s Table, an intimate, interactive dinner for just 6 guests. Hosted by Head Chef Scott Mills, enjoy a bespoke chef’s selection menu, fresh from our fire grill, with a glas... more
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
2 Feb -
2 May

Sunday Sounds by the River

Sunset Drinks & DJs

At Sinclair’s, Sundays are all about good vibes and great views. Join us on the balcony for Sinclair Sundays, with live DJs spinning from 4:30–8:30pm. Enjoy sunset drinks, specials, and our snack m... more
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
2 Feb -
2 May

Shared Plates, Shared Moments

Celebrate Together

At Sinclair’s, our Group Dining experience is designed for sharing with the people who matter most. For $99pp, enjoy a generous share-style menu curated by Head Chef Scott Mills, featuring seasonal... more
Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
2 Feb -
2 May

A True Farm to Table Experience

Farm-Fresh Celebration

At Sinclair’s, our Farm to Table Experience is made for unforgettable group celebrations. Enjoy a $95pp Taluca Park suckling pig share menu, featuring a whole locally sourced pig roasted to perfect... more
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
28 Jan -
31 Mar

Seasonal Farm-to-table Dining at Margan Restaurant

From $90pp

Enjoy a seasonal dining experience at Margan Restaurant, where estate-grown produce and thoughtful pairings take centre stage. Choose a two- or three-course menu showcasing dishes like dry-aged sna... more
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
28 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 27

TASTE | Margan Reserve Wines

A$25

Choose your own adventure and select wines of your choice from our White Label and Aged Release ranges. There are more than twenty on offer including award winners and back vintages. Select the win... more
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
28 Jan 26 -
31 Jan 27

TASTE | Margan Seasonal Favourites

A$15

Enjoy a flight of five of our favourite White Label wines all sustainably farmed on our own vineyards here in Broke. Discover the story behind our wines: our innovative approach to winemaking; our ... more
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
14
Mar

Little Bit Of Broke - Margan Garden Tour

An immersive 30 minute to

Book an immersive 30 minute tour of our Kitchen Garden and Orchard, including our free range chickens. Our horticulturalist Alicia will be your guide and explain our philosophies and processes arou... more
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
12 Feb -
22 May

Modern Italian dining

Authentic Flavours

Join us at Restaurant Santino in Wollongong for modern Italian dining with fresh pastas, refined entrées and standout mains. Start with sourdough, olives or veal tartare, then enjoy dishes like pro... more
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
12 Feb -
23 May

Private Dining & Milestone Gatherings

Celebrate at Santino

We here offer a stylish Italian bistro experience at Restaurant Santino in central Wollongong. From fresh, daily-made pasta and contemporary Italian dishes to a curated global wine selection, we pr... more
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
12 Feb -
25 May

Valentine's Day at Restaurant Santiono

14th of February

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us at Restaurant Santino with a night made for sharing. Enjoy a menu that’s indulgent, familiar, and a little bit special perfect for couples, double dates, or small ... more
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
1 Jan -
19 Dec

$65 Basque Lunch Menu

Fridays and Saturdays

Take an afternoon tour around Basque Country from the heart of Surry Hills with our $65 Basque menu, available only for lunch. Featuring our favourite dishes including a Gilda, Basque ham, retired ... more
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
1 Jan -
31 Dec

Golden Hour

Our version of Happy Hour

$6 Gildas, $12 cocktails and wine, $8 beers and off-menu specials. Every Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm to 6.30pm, and Friday and Saturday from 3pm to 5.30pm. more
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
29 Jan -
31 Jul

Hendrick’s Gin Martini Trio

Chilled to Perfection

We’ve partnered with Hendrick’s Gin and ceramicist Joe Gilbert to bring you a unique martini experience at Gildas. Served in custom stoneware goblets that keep every sip perfectly chilled, our trio... more
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
24-25
Feb

Bar Heather: Guest Chef Series

Collab with Lennox Hastie

The first guest star of our dinner series is Ollie Wong from Byron Bay favourite, Bar Heather. Head Chef Ollie Wong takes over the Gildas kitchen for a one-off collaboration with Lennox Hastie (... more
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
1-27
Feb

A very special 6 hands Chefs' Tale

Friday 27 February

Three chefs. One kitchen. One night only. On Friday 27 February, NEL hosts an exclusive six-hands collaboration dinner featuring: Chef Nelly Robinson (NEL) Chef Nick Honeyman (Le Petit Léon)... more
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
1 Feb -
25 Apr

An invitation to discover Australia's native flavours

Get booking

We're kicking off 2026 with a menu that celebrates native Australian ingredients — bold, unexpected and deeply rooted in this land. Think pepperberry, bush tomato, lemon aspen, macadamia and sea... more
Catalina Restaurant

Catalina Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Rose Bay

15 Chef Hat Award
9 Oct 25 -
26 Nov 26

Expert team of sommeliers

Book Now!

We're very proud of award-winning wine list and our passionate team loves to craft unforgettable food and wine experiences. Book a table today! more