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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
Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar

Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mermaid Beach

14 Chef Hat Award
24
Dec

Christmas Eve Feast

$135 pp

Celebrate Christmas Eve 2025 with a luxurious feast at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar. Enjoy starters like chicken & foie gras terrine or WA rock scampi & prawns, followed by roast Angus beef eye... 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
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
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
Juju

Juju

Modern Australian   $$$$$

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   $$$$$

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
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
1-20
Dec

Etsu Bottomless Lunch

Book Now! Saturdays Only

Book your table below or call (07) 5526 0944. We’ll take care of the rest 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
Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$

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
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$

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
Attimi by Dario Manca

Attimi by Dario Manca

Italian   $$$$$

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
Attimi by Dario Manca

Attimi by Dario Manca

Italian   $$$$$

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
Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
8 Jul -
21 Dec

Signature Tasting Menu

$115pp

Experience our new Signature Tasting Menu—an elegant six-course journey through the flavours of Southern France and the Basque region. Showcasing local produce and customer favourites, it's perfect... 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
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
14 Nov -
24 Dec

Christmas Day Dinner

Degustation Menu

Indulge in a culinary celebration at the Christmas Night Degustation Dinner, where each dish promises an exquisite blend of flavours and elegance. Priced at $180 per person, or $240 per person w... 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
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