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Entwine Hunter Valley

Entwine Hunter Valley

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Rothbury

Christmas
in
July

Christmas in July at Entwine Food Hub

Fri 24th Sat 25th

Christmas in July at Entwine Food Hub brings a cosy winter feel, with fire pits, chef-run food trailers serving special festive dishes, Hunter Valley wines, beers, soft drinks, live music, and a re... more
Little Rustic Pantry

Little Rustic Pantry

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Coolamon

Christmas
in
July

Christmas in July

Bookings now open

Join us for a night of traditional fare. BYO. Book early to avoid disappointment more
The Galley Kitchen Anchorage

The Galley Kitchen Anchorage

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Stephens

Christmas
in
July

Christmas in July

$90 per person

You're invited to a special dining experience available throughout July, giving you more ways to plan a catch-up, celebration, or mid-year treat. Expect a dinner that celebrates rich flavours, comf... more
The Galley Kitchen Anchorage

The Galley Kitchen Anchorage

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Stephens

Bastille
Day

Bastille Day Dinner

$169 per person

Join us for an affair of everything French to celebrate Bastille Day on Tuesday 14th July. Delight in a glass of Veuve Clicquot and canapes on arrival, before sitting down to indulge in a délicieux... more
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$

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   $$$$$

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   $$$$$

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   $$$$$

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   $$$$$

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
Jamison Views Restaurant

Jamison Views Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Katoomba

Christmas
in
July

Experience the Magic of Yulefest

Christmas in July

Join us at Hotel Mountain Heritage, the proud home of the original Yulefest, for a magical evening of festive Christmas in July dining featuring five indulgent courses, sparkling wine on arrival, l... 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 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
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
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
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
3 Jul 25 -
31 Aug 26

BTWN HOURS

Tuesday to Sunday 5-6PM

Unwind at BTWN Bar with BTWN Hours, running Tuesday to Sunday from 5PM to 6PM. Enjoy special offers on selected beverages paired with bite-sized shared snacks – the perfect pre-dinner indulgence or... more