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Restaurants With Dairy Free Options

The Shed Parramatta

The Shed Parramatta

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Parramatta

Expect fresh Modern Australian dishes with a Middle Eastern twist along with smooth Colombian and Guatemalan coffee at The Shed on Macquarie Street in Parramatta. Relax in the covered alfresco area...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Mother's Day Lunch3 Course Set MenuRelax and enjoy the company of your loved ones in our beautiful waterfront location to celebrate those special women in our lives. $180 per person for our 3-course menu | $75 per child
Goldfish Hunter Valley

Goldfish Hunter Valley

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Pokolbin

'Savour the Flavour' Thursday Special. All Day Every ThursdayEnjoy a $25 meal Join us every Thursday with our 'Savour the Flavour' Special. Available all day for $25. Choose from fish/chips/salad, squid/asian salad/chips, waygu beef burger/chips, karaage chicken sk...
Those looking for a fine Modern Australian dining experience presented in an intimate setting head to Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach. This elegant restauran...
Hearth Restaurant

Hearth Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:30 AM

Perth CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Hearth x Fervor Fire FeastInteractive JourneyGather around the outdoor firepit as Hearth Chef de Cuisine Brian Cole and Fervor Executive Chef Paul ‘Yoda’ Iskov prepare a shared feast before your eyes. Immerse yourself in an extraordinary even...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Lenswood

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Sunset Dinner Friday Night Dinner Kick off your weekend with Friday night dinner. Breathtaking views, ever changing seasonal menu crafted from the best local produce. Live acoustic music. Great food and wine matched with stunning v...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Private dining in the Hills DistrictNo Minimum SpendEnjoy private dining at Entrata – No Minimum Spend! Hosting a group dinner? Whether it’s a celebration or a casual get-together, Entrata’s new mid-week shared menu makes dining easy. Entrata,...
Trivia Lunch!Tuesday 1st April 2025The Heritage Valley Cafe are honoured to join the local Anzac Committee in hosting a TRIVIA LUNCH on Tuesday 1st of April. Lets all get behind this one and enjoy a fun filled day while raising mone...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:15 PM

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
Catalina

Catalina

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Rose Bay

15 Chef Hat Award
Luxe Hour Complimentary CocktailIntroducing CATALINA'S Luxe Hour offering – the perfect opportunity to unwind with a beautiful pairing of seafood, cocktails, and stunning views over Rose Bay from our balcony bar. Indulge in o...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Tribute to Frida Kahlo Lunch MenuThursday-Friday-SaturdayJoin us for a two-course lunch with a beverage for $68 pp or three-course for $78 pp on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To book your table head to our website https://www.thewoodhouse.com.au
St Hugo Restaurant

St Hugo Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 10:30 AM

Rowland Flat

14 Chef Hat Award
Expect an immersive sensory experience at St Hugo Restaurant on Barossa Valley Way in Rowland Flat. Nestled in the heart of the Barossa Valley in a captivating setting overlooking the vineyard, thi...
Molto Italian

Molto Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kingston

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
For authentic Italian run by Canberra stalwart Carlo Tosolini, look no further than Molto Italian at the Kingston Foreshore. This seaside trattoria boasts modern interiors of high ceilings, dark wo...
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

18 Chef Hat Award
Vue de Monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for more than 20 years, continuing to present beautiful food that not only appeals to a sense of luxury, but also honesty, integrity and an in...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Haute CroissanterieDaily from 8.30am Executive Pastry Chef Ian Burch and his team have reinvented the delicious French icon with exciting flavours both sweet and savoury. Serving every day from 10 am in Lobby Bar of Sofitel Darling Ha...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Natsu Banquet $58 pp7-course Japanese Banquet7 days ordering by 6 pm. Start the year with an unforgettable dining experience at IPPIN. Reserve your table now and be one of the first to enjoy this delicious journey! Call us at 1800 749 177. Bo...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award
Tucked away in the corner of a lively laneway in central Wollongong, find Italian-style bistro Restaurant Santino on Globe Lane. Expect a classic feel with an ambience ideal for a Dirty Martini and...
Wildflower

Wildflower

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Perth CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
New Executive Chef Welcome Lucas FernandesChef Lucas Fernandes is a celebrated culinary expert in Western Australia with more than 15 years of experience. Specialising in Modern Australian and Thai cuisine, he is known for his expertise in...
Jazz Dinner A night of songEnjoy the legendary Caroline Agostini as she sings jazz classics as you dine in the elegant dining room, delighting in our à la carte 3-course, or the 5 & 7-course set menu. Nobody does a jazz dinn...
Garcon Bleu

Garcon Bleu

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
South Australia's Finest CatchA Tasting Australia eventSouth Australia’s finest seafood awaits in a long-table lunch paired with a selection of Pommery Champagne. Begin with freshly shucked oysters and continue to three meticulously crafted courses. So...