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Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

12 Chef Hat Award
New
Years
Eve

New Year's Eve

Book Now

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Mooloolaba! With 8.30pm and midnight fireworks, visable from the restaurant! more
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
New
Years
Eve

New Years Eve Degustation Dinner

Bookings Open Now

Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with an exquisite dining experience at Tamarind's New Year's Eve Dinner Degustation. Priced at $190* food only pp or $250* pp with expertly paired wines. T... more
Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
New
Years
Eve

New Year's Eve

Celebration Dinner

Wednesday, December 31, Bridgewater is your New Year's dining destination for a spectacular 4-course dinner Add our Sommelier selection of matched Champagne and wine for a supper to seduce the sen... more
Juju

Juju

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mermaid Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
16 Oct -
31 Dec

SUNDOWN SOCIAL

Welcome to your new Sunday ritual. Perched high above the Gold Coast, Sundown Social is where golden hour turns into golden memories. Join us every Sunday on the Rooftop for an evening of smooth so... more
Juju

Juju

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mermaid Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
16 Oct -
31 Dec

ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS

Book Now!

Ease into the evening with Acoustic Thursdays, our weekly escape featuring live soloists and chilled cocktails, all overlooking the stunning coastline of the Gold Coast. From 6pm, the rooftop sets ... more
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
31 Oct -
31 Dec

'Oysternoons'

A Tradition Returns

Ease into the weekend the French way. On 31 October, join us at the bar for Oysternoons from 4pm - a relaxed afternoon ritual celebrating Champagne, oysters, and the art of slowing down. Sip... more
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Palm Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
New
Years
Eve

NYE at Madame V

Celebrate in Style!

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Madame V with two exquisite banquet options. Enjoy a selection of vibrant dishes, from edamame and dumplings to kingfish, wagyu beef, and lobster bao, with optional soft... more
Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar

Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mermaid Beach

14 Chef Hat Award
New
Years
Eve

NYE at Little Truffle

$130pp

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Little Truffle with an elegant choice menu showcasing exquisite seasonal dishes. From delicate amuse bouche and fresh seafood to premium meats and decadent desserts, eac... more
Attimi by Dario Manca

Attimi by Dario Manca

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Paddington

14 Chef Hat Award
New
Years
Eve

NYE at Attimi

Book now!

Welcome in the new year with style! On the evening of Wednesday December 31st, join us for a special tasting menu that offers a collection of ATTIMI favourites. Enjoy a collection of delicious snac... more
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
New
Years
Eve

New Year's Eve Celebrations

Celebrate 2026

Join us to welcome 2026 with a bang! Enjoy our locally inspired a la carte menu, with amazing specials created exclusively for the evening. For something more relaxed, our giant tee-pee BBQ will be... more
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
15 Nov 25 -
3 Jan 26

Introducing The À La Carte Menu

"Australian Freestyle’

Our menu celebrates ‘Australian Freestyle’ cuisine, blending global influences with the finest seasonal local produce. Passionate chefs craft each dish with innovation, delivering a culinary experi... more
Attimi by Dario Manca

Attimi by Dario Manca

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Paddington

14 Chef Hat Award
28 Aug 25 -
8 Jan 26

Venue Hire & Special Occasions

Book Now!

This Summer, celebrate moments that matter surrounded by excellent company alongside excellent food. From end-of-year gatherings & workplace team dinners to milestone birthdays & significant achiev... more
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
8 Dec 25 -
9 Jan 26

December Set Menu

A New Season of Taste

Our 128 pp Arrives This 10th December 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
Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar

Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
8 Dec 25 -
1 Mar 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
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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
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
Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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