4 Sunday Session Venues for Shedding the Cares of the Week.

Sunday sessions epitomise a lifestyle of leisure and indulgence, inviting individuals to bask in the essence of brightness, lightness and luxury - it’s a day dedicated to unwinding, shedding the cares of the week and relishing the finer moments of life.

The atmosphere is characterised by an air of relaxation and unhurried enjoyment where every element from the ambience to the offerings, is carefully curated to enhance a sense of well-being. 

Whether it is sipping a chilled glass of Champagne under the sun’s warm embrace, lounging in comfortable seating surrounded by serene landscapes or savouring gourmet delights – Sunday sessions are an oasis of tranquillity and opulence where time seems to slow down, allowing you to enjoy life’s pleasures to the fullest.

Here are four of our fave spots for a weekend sesh:

 

Born in the beauty and fire of new beginnings, Karrikin restaurant on Coldstream Street in Yamba offers an ever-changing four-course set menu, crafted from local, seasonal produce and foraged delicacies. Named for the proteins that bind to soil and renew life in the aftermath of smoke and bushfire, this elegant space blends a cool colour palette with dark wood, artwork and softly glowing pendents to set the scene for inspired dining.

Bring the family for a Sunday session and expect starting plates that excite and tempt the taste buds such as corn, prawn and curry, before fish, peach, cucumber and tomato; best enjoyed with a glass of ice-cold white wine.

 

Tucked into the heart of Victorian country town Benalla, Munro & Sargeant Café on Bridge Street sits beside the banks of Lake Benalla, a peaceful place to dine for locals and visitors alike. Nestled in the Benalla Art Gallery, enjoy a view out to gently swaying trees fringing either from a sun-drenched table on the deck or from inside a spacious, contemporary interior.

With a focus on sourcing local, sustainable produce, treat yourself to Sunday breaky plates such as spicy and savoury chilli scrambled eggs on sourdough toast; or Chef’s smoked salmon eggs Benedict with avocado and Hollandaise, on a toasted English muffin.

 

Delivering delicious, authentic Persian cuisine to Gold Coast foodies for more than a decade, Shiraz Persian Restaurant & Bar is a must-visit when in Surfers Paradise. Located on Gold Coast Highway just a short walk from most hotels, this award-winning dining destination exudes stylish charm with polished wood floors and ceilings, wicker chairs and trailing greenery setting the scene for memorable meals.

Get your Sunday session started with a mezze platter of dips and Turkish bread, before devouring tender, grilled and marinated lamb cutlets, served with tomato, saffron rice and barberries; or grilled King prawns and herbed green rice.

 

Save yourself the airfare and head to Portman Street in Oakleigh to discover a slice of the Greek Islands at Mykonos Taverna. Take a seat in the renovated dining area and be convinced you are shoreside to the Mediterranean, overlooking a life-sized mural adorned with soft, whimsical fabrics, seashell pendent lights, stone flooring and relaxed seating, while aqua tones evoke visions of the ocean.

Mykonos has created a menu just as visionary as the landscape, offering traditional Greek beer and wine to accompany authentic fare; make Sunday special with traditional, slow-cooked lamb, served with chips and grated kefalograviera.