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Modern Australian Restaurants

Valentine's Day Weekend 14th and 15th February at Goldfish Bar and Restaurant Hunter ValleyBook your table belowVALENTINE'S DAY AT GOLDFISH HUNTER VALLEY Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day at Goldfish Hunter Valley. Enjoy a romantic evening on Friday, February 14th, and Saturday, February 15th, with exce...
Oncore by Clare Smyth

Oncore by Clare Smyth

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

Barangaroo

19 Chef Hat Award
Oncore by Clare Smyth on Barangaroo Avenue in Sydney champions exceptional dining using sustainable ingredients. The first and only British female Chef to hold three Michelin stars in the UK, exper...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
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...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day Dine & Dance at Mode Kitchen & BarFriday 14 February $180ppTwo Seatings 5:30 - 7:30 pm & 7:45 pm - 9:45 pm | $180 Per Person This Valentine’s Day prepare to be swept off your feet as you Dine & Dance with the one you love at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Indul...
Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Bendigo

14 Chef Hat Award
Combining the goodness of food with the love of meeting and serving great people, those seeking inspired fare in Bendigo head along View Point to find Alium Dining. Set in the former Royal Bank, th...
Poetry and Open Stage NightsVisit us now!Sappho serves up entertainment most nights, and you’ll always find something on – from our Poetry nights to Open Stage nights, and performances by our favourite local musicians.
Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Broadbeach overlooking Victoria Park, multi-award-winning Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill is undoubtedly considered the Gold Coast’s best steak restaurant. Moo Moo...
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
Luci x Chateau La GordonneNew Rosé Menu & CocktailsDiscover new menu additions infused with a hint of rosé, along with refreshing rosé cocktails
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
Exclusive House Of Arras Dinner5-course Dinner & WinesWe’re thrilled to host an exclusive five-course dinner with Ed Carr, International Sparkling Winemaker Of The Year 2024, from House of Arras. This five-course degustation menu is masterfully paired...
"Award-winning Share Plates."
Social Eating House & Bar

Social Eating House & Bar

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

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Looking for somewhere 'social'? Social Eating House & Bar by Executive Chef, Matt Jefferson and his team is just the place you're looking for! Located at the base of Broadbeach's Oracle building, t...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
Surrounded by private parkland overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, The Boat House is the ideal place to relax and enjoy award-winning dining. Escape from the city life of Canberra and enjoy stunning l...
Valentine's Jazz Dinner Feb 15Love is in the AirEnjoy 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...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
Offering up a taste of some of Daylesford’s freshest produce combined with smooth sophistication and elegant style is Chef Hat-awarded Sault on Ballan Daylesford Road. Views are abundant and inspir...
Valentine's Day LunchCelebrate love over lunchTreat your special someone to a memorable four-course Valentine’s Day themed lunch designed by the talented culinary team at Parliament House. Located within the historic NSW Parliament House, over...
Open for Dinner!Book nowWe're now open for dinner Friday & Saturday nights over summer! Come join us on Louth Island for a unique fine dining experience. Head to 'Dine' on our website now to book your Sealegs boat over to...
Take in ocean views as balmy breezes rustle overhead leaves at Melaleuca Port Douglas on Wharf Street. Boasting a fabulous alfresco courtyard with three giant mango trees forming a canopy above din...
Wildflower

Wildflower

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Perth CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
New Beginnings at WildflowerWelcome Chef Paul WilsonPaul Wilson has more than 18 years of experience in high-end restaurants and luxury hotels worldwide. He is a strong leader with exceptional team-building skills and extensive knowledge of modern c...