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Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar

Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Mermaid Beach

14 Chef Hat Award
25 Nov 25 -
31 Jan 26

Gourmet Dining Delights

Book Today!

Savour the refined flavours at this fine dining destination. Enjoy crispy Gold Band snapper with saffron beurre blanc, lightly steamed salmon with crustacean mousseline, Angus beef fillet, seared d... more
Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar

Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Mermaid Beach

14 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's
Day

Valentine's Day at Little Truffle

14th February

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar with an elegant multi-course experience on Saturday 14 February 2026. Priced at $165pp, the curated menu begins with a refined amuse bo... more
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
8 Dec 25 -
31 Mar 26

Bottomless Weekend Lunch

1.5 - 2-hour beverage

1.5 Hours Bottomless + 7 Course Banquet whole table only minimum 2 guests more
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
29 Dec 25 -
5 Apr 26

New Banquet

A New Season of Taste

Our 58 pp Arrives This 29th December more
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
27 Dec 25 -
12 Apr 26

New 58pp Banquet

From 29 December

Available from 29 December, our seasonal banquet celebrates the flavours of a Japanese summer: fresh, bright, and beautifully balanced. 7 Courses Include: • Spicy Edamame • Green Salad - with... more
Juju

Juju

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Mermaid Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
9-23
Jan

Shared Set Menus at Juju

From $75pp

Juju invites you to indulge in a refined shared dining experience with thoughtfully curated set menus designed for two. Choose from generous $75pp or $100pp options featuring daily baked bread, sas... more
Juju

Juju

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Mermaid Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
9 Jan -
31 Mar

MIDWEEK MELODIES

Every Wednesday

Midweek Melodies at Juju Mermaid Beach is your perfect midweek escape. Every Wednesday from 6pm, enjoy an intimate evening of live piano as Sarah St James sets the mood with soulful sounds. Settle ... more
Juju

Juju

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Mermaid Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
9 Jan -
31 Mar

ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS

Every Thursday!

Acoustic Thursdays at Juju offer the perfect way to ease into the evening by the coast. From 6pm each week, enjoy live acoustic performances from local soloists paired with chilled cocktails and a ... more
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$

Palm Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's
Day

Valentine's Day at Madame V

14th February

Madame V invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a refined shared-plates dining experience designed for romance and discovery. Priced at $125pp, the menu is served steadily throughout the eve... more
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$

Palm Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
9 Jan -
31 Mar

Madame V’s Midweek Feast

Wednesdays and Thursdays

Midweek Feast is the perfect excuse for a refined night out, available Wednesdays and Thursdays only. Priced at $59pp (min two guests), the shared menu is served progressively and features edamame ... more
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
10-25
Jan

Sip & Savour Sunset Sessions

Every Friday & Saturday

The Sip & Savour Sunset Series is a curated collection of food and wine grazing experiences, thoughtfully designed to be enjoyed as the day transitions into evening. Each experience invites guests ... more
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
10 Jan -
15 Feb

Bonne Saint-Valentine @ Herve's Restaurant

Pure Elegance & Romance

Nothing speaks more of romance than French cuisine, and this Valentine’s Day, Hervé’s Restaurant & Bar invites you to celebrate love in its most elegant form. Begin your experience with a glass of ... more
Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
2 Feb 21 -
31 Dec 26

Express Lunch Special

Friday & Saturday

Join us for our express lunch special on Friday and Saturday and enjoy one course for $38 pp, two for $48 pp or three for $58 pp; includes a glass of wine, beer, drink special or Antipodes Mineral ... more
Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
22 May 25 -
31 Dec 26

5-course Degustation Menu

Food & Wine Pairing

Bridgewater's degustation menu is one of the most popular ways to experience our cuisine. Carefully crafted food paired with a beautiful collection of wines. Botaniq Wine-Gin-Cocktail Bar is perfec... more
Lucio's Marina

Lucio's Marina

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Tewantin

12 Chef Hat Award
12 Jan -
31 Mar

Sunday Sunset Sessions

Enjoy Live Music

Sit back, relax and enjoy live music in our river lounge every Sunday between 3.30 pm-6.30 pm. Perfectly paired with our $15 Sunday Spritz selections and a specialty Aperitivo snack menu. Secure yo... more
Lucio's Marina

Lucio's Marina

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Tewantin

12 Chef Hat Award
12 Jan -
31 Mar

Happy Hour

Monday-Saturday

Indulge yourself in our Happy Hour 3.30 pm-5 pm, just in time to complement the last half of Oyster Happy Hour! Monday-Saturday (not available on public holidays). Book your table today! more
Lucio's Marina

Lucio's Marina

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Tewantin

12 Chef Hat Award
12 Jan -
31 Mar

Half Price Oysters

Monday-Saturday

Treat yourself to our half price oysters between the hours of 3 pm-4 pm. Sourced from Tasmania from the passionate people at Oyster Obsession. Monday-Saturday (not available on public holidays). He... more
Lucio's Marina

Lucio's Marina

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Tewantin

12 Chef Hat Award
12 Jan -
31 Mar

BYO Thursdays

Come Join Us

Raid your cellar and let us serve your special wines for you and your friends. Every Thursday is $5 BYO for lunch and dinner services. Contact us today or secure your table via the link below! more
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

12 Chef Hat Award
10 Aug 24 -
31 Jan 26

Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu

$129 per person

Indulge in an exquisite culinary journey with our Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu! Elevate your dining experience for just $129 pp; elevate further with matching wine for $199, or opt for premium matchi... more
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
29 Jun 25 -
27 Dec 26

The New Sunday Tradition

Gather Your Friends

Available every Sunday 12 pm-4 pm $79 per person, enjoy shared antipasto entree, a choice of mains & one-hour bottomless Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, house wine & tap beer. What's not to love! Bookings... more