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QLD Restaurants With Dairy Free Options

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...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
Sake Pairing NightNew Sake Menu launch
Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar

Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Main Beach

Thursday Steak NightsSteaks from just $30Join us for an Asian-inspired steak special every Thursday. Choose from a 200 g eye fillet for $30, a 250 g rib eye of the fillet for $40, or our NEW 250 g Spinalis Wagyu for just $50! Each steak i...
Coral Sea Pavilion

Coral Sea Pavilion

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Airlie Beach

MondaysBrews & Burgers PromotionMondays at Coral Sea Pavilion! Join us every Monday from 11:30 AM to 4 PM for special-priced brews and burgers—the perfect way to start the week!
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
Bacchus

Bacchus

European   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

South Bank

14 Chef Hat Award
International Women's Day High TeaA Day Of CelebrationCelebrate International Women's Day with Elegance and Indulgence! Join us at Bacchus for a special High Tea event in honor of International Women's Day. This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate t...
Firma Italian

Firma Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

South Brisbane

12 Chef Hat Award
An Evening with Thistledown Wines & Paddy GilhoolyHosted by The ReserveJoin us for an unforgettable evening at Firma Italian with Paddy Gilhooly, co-owner and Director of Thistledown Wine Company on April 4. Click on more info to book:
"Showcasing North Qld Produce"
Express Lunch SpecialFriday & Saturday Join us for our express lunch special on Friday and Saturday and enjoy one course for $35 pp, two for $45 pp or three for $55 pp; includes a glass of wine, beer, drink special or Antipodes Mineral ...
Easter at Beechmont EstateSunday 20th April 2025Celebrate Easter in the stunning Scenic Rim with an indulgent high tea, a playful Champagne and Easter egg hunt, and a luxurious stay at Beechmont Estate— gourmet delights and hinterland serenity a...
Super Tuesday50% off your food bill!50% off your food bill! It doesn’t get much better than this and that’s why it’s Super Tuesday! Book a table for 2 or more, choose 3 courses from our Super Tuesday Menu. Receive 50% off your food b...
Sunday Chef's Table Lunch with Chef Ben WallaceWe are excited to be launching our Sunday Long Lunch by Chef Benjamin Wallace. Each week we will have a limited-seat Chef’s Table Lunch Experience running 12pm-3pm. Experience our very own chefs co...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
JAM

JAM

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

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
Shared Table Experience $80 pp for 3 Courses Shared Table Experience, is great for two or grab a few friends and enjoy together. Savour a selection of our four favourite entrees to start, then feast on one of the mains you choose on the night...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Take a well-deserved hiatus after a busy day sightseeing in Sunshine Coast’s Maroochydore and head to Orleans Restaurant and Bar on Duporth Avenue. Recycled timber, mood lighting, pressed tin and e...
Ramona Trattoria

Ramona Trattoria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Coorparoo

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing the best of Italy to Coorparoo, discerning foodies head to Ramona Trattoria on Leicester Street. Inspired by deep-seated culinary traditions and with a name meaning ‘protector', Ramona bre...
Zesty Lemon Cafe

Zesty Lemon Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:00 AM

Deception Bay

Soak up beautiful water views of Moreton Bay as you and your four-legged friend hang out for a bite and a brew at Zesty Lemon Café on Bayview Terrace in Deception Bay. This well-loved café offers b...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Tamarind X Wolf Lane degustation26th MarchJoin us for an unforgettable evening, where Tamarind food's expertise meets Wolf Lane Distillery's produce and flair for cocktails. Over 5 courses, you will sample beautifully paired food with coc...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover Modern Italian dining at Ollie’s on the exclusive waterfront dining precinct of Marlin Parade in Cairns. This North Queensland restaurant boasts a team of European trained Chefs whose pas...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
13 Chef Hat Award
Discover the Gold Coast’s newest seafood dining destination and meeting place at BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar on Oracle Boulevard in Broadbeach. Brought to diners by the team behind Moo Moo Gold Coas...
Komeyui Brisbane

Komeyui Brisbane

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Spring Hill

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing harmony, unity and binding people together through food is the aim of Komeyui Japanese restaurant on Wharf Street in Brisbane. Hailing from a fishing village in Hokkaido, Executive Chef an...
Take in the aromas and vistas of breathtaking lavender fields while sipping an estate wine at Kooroomba Vineyard Restaurant in Boonah. Nestled on a six-hectare vineyard in the Fassifern Valley at M...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

13 Chef Hat Award
Located alongside the stunning Noosa River, Lanai on Gympie Terrace in Noosaville embodies the elegance of the region as an ideal venue for extended lunches, afternoon snacks or romantic evenings. ...