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The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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
Fish House Steak & Grill

Fish House Steak & Grill

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
8 Jul -
27 Aug

1st Birthday - VIP Cocktail Party Dinner!

Exclusive Event!

Join us as we celebrate an incredible milestone... 1 Year of Fish House Steak & Grill! Experience an exclusive VIP evening featuring a stylish Cocktail Party, premium hospitality, and live grand ... more
Fish House Steak & Grill

Fish House Steak & Grill

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
8 Jul -
30 Sep

Fish House Seafood Platter

Limited Time only

6 SA Oysters, Hiromasa Kingfish and Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche, Ora King Salmon, Mooloolaba Yellowfin Tuna, 6 Mooloolaba King Prawns (DF) more
Fish House Steak & Grill

Fish House Steak & Grill

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
8 Jul -
30 Nov

Land or Sea Tasting Menu

Available Now $159 pp

Discover our delicious Signature Fish House Steak & Grill Tasting Menu - choose Land or Sea! more
Fish House Steak & Grill

Fish House Steak & Grill

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
8 Jul -
30 Nov

Wagyu Tasting Experience

Available Now $199

WAGYU TASTING EXPERIENCE 100g Pure Black Wagyu Rib Fillet Certified F1 Wagyu (Tasmania) MB9+ • 250+ days grain-fed 100g Sanchoku Pure Wagyu Rib Fillet Queensland MB10+ • 400+ days grain-fed ... more
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
8 Jul 24 -
31 Aug 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
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
8 Jul -
12 Aug

An Evening in Tuscany: A Masterclass Wine Dinner

One Night Only!

For One Night Only – Discover the Ancient Wines of Tuscany Step into the heart of Tuscany and experience a remarkable evening celebrating one of Italy’s most revered wine regions. Join us for an e... more
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
8 Jul -
30 Nov

$3 Freshly Shucked Oysters

Limited Time only

Enjoy Natural Freshly Shucked Oysters from 11.30am - 4pm daily at Bella Venezia. more
Bommie

Bommie

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Hamilton Island

14 Chef Hat Award
20
Aug

Race Week 2026 - In Conversation at Bommie Restaurant

$300 per person

Three course menu with paired Oatley wines. From Olympic campaigns to the America's Cup, Olivia Price and Cole Tapper take guests behind the scenes of elite sailing, sharing the moments, rivalries ... more
Bommie

Bommie

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Hamilton Island

14 Chef Hat Award
24-25
Dec

Christmas at Bommie

Xmas Eve & Xmas Day

Celebrate Christmas in style at Bommie. Enjoy a sophisticated degustation menu, complemented by a glass of Champagne or refreshing mocktail upon arrival. $365 per adult. (Available for guests 16 ye... more
Bommie

Bommie

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Hamilton Island

14 Chef Hat Award
31
Dec

New Year's Eve

Elevate your New Year

Early Seating: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an early seating at Bommie from 5.30pm to 8.00pm. Indulge in an exquisite degustation menu, thoughtfully paired with matching wines, and enjoy Champagne... more
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
1 Jan -
31 Dec

Citrique Loves Locals Loyalty Program

T&C's Apply

Locals enjoy exclusive rewards with our Citrique Loves Locals Loyalty Program. more
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
1 Mar -
31 Jul

$39 Local Buffet Breakfast Offer

Available Daily

Local Gold Coast diners enjoy a full buffet breakfast and espresso coffee for $39*. Indulge in omelette and egg station, Asian and western hot breakfast favourites, fresh fruit, continental cold me... more
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
11 May -
31 Aug

Teddy Bear High Tea Buffet

Build-A-Bear High Tea

Enjoy a playful high tea buffet experience in collaboration with Build-A-Bear, complete with your own teddy bear companion. Available on select dates this winter through late August, this family-fr... more
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
23 Jun -
26 Aug

Private Dining Under the Stars

Limited Time Only

This winter, discover something truly special with Private Dining Under the Stars, an intimate, premium dining experience set beside our iconic saltwater lagoon. more
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
7 Jul -
29 Aug

Igloo Sunset Sessions

Winter Only

Private domes. Sunset views. Cocktails. Chandon. Winter vibes. From $150 per person | Friday - Sunday more
Pickled Pelican Restaurant and Bar

Pickled Pelican Restaurant and Bar

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Maroochydore

27 May -
15 Nov

Wagyu Wednesday

Winter warmers

Did you know we run a Wagyu special every Wednesday. $35 for 300g mb9 Wagyu rump bookings appreciated and walk ins welcome more