The Diner Reviews Are In: Top 50 Most Beloved Restaurants in Australia for 2022

by OpenTable

Updated 02 December 2022

Introducing the top 50 restaurants that diners loved in 2022. To determine the list, we analysed more than 380,000 reviews from restaurants across Australia — all submitted by verified OpenTable diners. The result is a selection of spots across the country that leave a lasting impression.

A Touch of Salt

4.8

4.8 (2642)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Townsville CBD

About the restaurant

Enjoy the breathtaking waterfront views, sparkling starry night skies, and refreshing breezes of our outdoor balcony, or opt for indoor air-conditioned seating to beat the heat (which can be a must in North Queensland!).

Our restaurant's name, A Touch of Salt, is a play on our family name, Brine. In 2005, we started as a family business, and our family-style approach of offering genuine hospitality and meals designed for conversation has always been the heart of A Touch of Salt. Over the years, we have perfected our restaurant to become one of the best casual fine-dining restaurants in the North.

We take pride in being appreciated by the locals of Townsville as well as travellers from all over Australia.

Top review

Pamela

Dined 4 days ago

Incredible food, taste, presentation & flavours. Service is exceptional from arrival, throughout the entire dining experience. Beverage list is competitively priced. Congratulations to Mark, Michael and all the team, quality of service and food was superb, as always.

Bang Bang RC

4.5

4.5 (1241)

$41 to $100

Southeast Asian

Elsternwick

About the restaurant

Sitting proudly in the heart of Elsternwick is this unique venue with an Indochine inspired menu of delicious food and drinks.

The exotic greenery and styling seen throughout Bang Bang’s gorgeous indoor spaces flows out to a relaxed outdoor courtyard sitting adjacent to the local park.

Despite the venue’s bustling city vibe, Bang Bang is a laid-back social hotspot for locals in the South East.

Please note any patrons that book in for “outdoor” or “counter” seating will be sat outdoors & will be exposed to the elements. All outdoor tables use Me&u, an order at the table QR code ordering system. All bookings made on either “standard” or “high top” seating are completely undercover or inside the venue.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 7 Mar 2024

Great food and service for a family gathering and birthday celebration that included 9 adults and 4 toddlers. Great job Bang Bang!

Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar

4.5

4.5 (2709)

$41 to $100

Italian

Mooloolaba

About the restaurant

Bella Venezia Restaurant is the Sunshine Coast's favourite Italian Restaurant! Awarded the prestigious AGFG Chef's Hat in 2024 and 2023. Best Formal Italian Restaurant in SEQ - RCA 2023 Award and also the AGFG Best Regional Restaurant Sunshine Coast 2024 Reader’s Choice Award. For over 41 years Bella Venezia has been a dining institution on Mooloolaba Esplanade at Mooloolaba Beach.
Our executive chef Ben Achurch presents a modern Italian menu. Ingredients are sourced from local farms and Mooloolaba's very own seafood port.
Bella Venezia is recognised for its internationally acclaimed wine list with over 500 different labels on offer.
Featuring wine from Australia, New Zealand, France and an impressive Italian selection.
Some awards;
AGFG Best Italian Restaurant 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 - "Readers Choice Award"
"3 GLASS RATING" 2020, 2021, 2022 2023 - Aust Wine List of the Year Awards
Winner BEST WINE LIST IN QLD 2022 - Aust Wine List of the Year Awards

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MaryanneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious vegan options, amazing service! And we could have our dog with us outside. Perfect.

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Experience

Fine Dining Room

Experience

Premium VIP Booth Dining (Limited availability)

Experience

NYE 2024 Dinner 2nd Seating

Bistro Elba

4.6

4.6 (882)

$40 and under

French

Sorrento

About the restaurant

Set in the main street of Sorrento, Bistro Elba is the creative work of close and successful restaurateur friends, who skipped the big city to bring their urban edge to this beautiful place by the sea.

As it should be, the season’s harvest informs the menu. Cooking here is skillfully simple, using superb produce grown close by including from the Bistro Elba's kitchen garden, alongside foraged ingredients, organic meat, hand made cheeses, and daily fresh fish sourced from the best, ethical fisheries and cleanest oceans in the world.

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Henry

Dined on 25 Sept 2023

Always, a wonderful dinner there. This was the second time we dined at Bistro Elba. We wanted to come back because the food was very good and the service, too. We were not dissappointed; glad that we made the right decision

BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter

4.5

4.5 (3047)

$41 to $100

Brazilian

Darling Quarter

About the restaurant

Braza Churrascaria is an authentic Brazilian Barbeque house that serves world-renowned Australia meats. We are an “all you can eat” restaurant, with typical Brazilian service style known as “Rodizio” where Passadores (meat carvers) rotate from table to table serving more than 20 different types of skewers. “Braza" means the sizzling charcoals of the fire and "Churrascaria" is the restaurant specialised in Barbeque or Brazilian style steakhouse restaurant.

Our purpose is to provide you with an Authentic Brazilian experience where you can explore the many mouth-watering flavours of our Barbeque.

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Linda

Dined 1 day ago

Great service, lovely food and great dance, we were very happy.

Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.8

4.8 (1188)

$100 and over

Italian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

"Everything you want from a sophisticated city Italian restaurant is right here: atmosphere, admirable service, a menu long enough to allow for real choice, an expansive drinks list, flattering lighting, carpets and tablecloths to ensure that sound levels are low enough for a proper conversation."
Enjoy signature dishes - Seafood linguine, Veal Cotoletta and signature steaks from the Josper

One Hat – THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE
2006 - 2023

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Allen

Dined 2 days ago

Continues the long standing high level of friendly and helpful service, great food and extensive wine list. My favourite restaurant in Mewlbourne.

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Experience

3 Course Fixed Price Menu

Chocolate Buddha

4.7

4.7 (2815)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Chocolate Buddha undertook an AMAZING renovation in 2019 by Maddison Architects. We have a 22 seater SUSHI TRAIN open Wednesday to Sunday lunches 12 - 3pm and Wednesday to Saturday Dinners 5 - 8pm it includes an EXPRESS train which delivers hot food ordered via a tablet. We offer QR menus at each table for ease of ordering, splitting bills and menu with pictures and descriptions. This type of ordering is optional so always let us know if you prefer to order with us. See you soon @ Chocolate Buddha

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Andrea

Dined 2 days ago

One of only a few places that accommodate gluten and dairy free where the food is actually fabulous. And I got to eat dessert! Service from all staff was great and shout out to Hugo for his recommendations and great service.

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Seared Wagyu Yakiniku Hotplate

The European

4.7

4.7 (1283)

$41 to $100

European

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal.

We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House.

We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

Top review

Andrew

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Great food. Service was good. It wasn’t too noisy so we could talk. Always enjoy going to the European.

Coombe Yarra Valley

4.8

4.8 (2509)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Coldstream

About the restaurant

Once the home of Dame Nellie Melba, Coombe Yarra Valley is a property with an unrivalled provenance. Seven acres of stunning gardens and beautifully appointed facilities in the restored motor house and clock tower offer a truly unique gourmet and cultural experience.

Located within the restored motor house and historic clock tower and under the helm of Chef Neil Cunningham, our restaurant serves Contemporary Modern Australian a la carte menu options.

An inspiring selection of seasonal and estate grown produce is on offer for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea 5 days a week.

The restaurant is modern, spacious yet intimate and overlooks the landscaped market-style courtyard of the beautifully restored facilities. The view from the conservatory is of the Coombe cottage garden ‘avenue’ and gives glimpses of the oldest swimming pool in Victoria.

Top review

Rhonda

Dined 4 days ago

First class menu service was top of the tree we will be back.

Essa Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (726)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

ESSA provides a destination to escape the expected.

Just like the raw interiors in which we reside, our work is simple but considered.

The ethos in the kitchen embraces collaboration with local farmers, hunters and providores, promoting an environmentally conscious approach to the menu. Harvest driven dishes provide the creative parameters for our ever evolving dining experience.

ESSA is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm till late and Friday and Sunday lunch from 12pm.

Top review

Tony

Dined 1 day ago

Outstanding meal and service!!! Appreciate it guys.

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Experience

Five Chefs, Five Plates

Experience

$68 Friday Lunches at ESSA

Experience

Sunday School at Essa

Etsu Izakaya

4.8

4.8 (2009)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Mermaid Beach

About the restaurant

Etsu is a Japanese izakaya which focuses on local amazing produce in our dishes which are designed to be shared amongst friends. We have one of the largest Japanese whisky collections on our back bar which we recommend served over hand cut ice or try one of our sakes or Japanese tap beers. Our sashimi is the freshest around and our fave place to sit is at the dining bar. Kanpaii!!

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Kaylen

Dined 5 days ago

We came to celebrate my partners birthday for the second year in a row and we had such a great experience. We enjoyed ourselves even more than last year and I’m not sure how that was possible. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was impeccable! Our waitress was so kind and made great recommendations and was super knowledgeable. Despite there being birthday’s on almost every table around us the staff still made an effort to celebrate my partner as well and sung happy birthday even with just the two of us. We came away will full bellies and hearts. Thank you so much for making my partners birthday so special!!!

Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room

4.6

4.6 (1407)

$41 to $100

Italian

Adelaide

About the restaurant

Reservations are currently unavailable online. Please call (08) 7089 0350 to make a reservation.

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PaulaH

Dined on 10 Aug 2023

Ordered a salad and it never arrived but we were charged for it and ended up paying for it.

Garfish - Manly

4.6

4.6 (2020)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Manly

About the restaurant

Our northern beaches restaurant: the best seafood and service, with a view to savour!

Located near Manly Wharf with a view over Manly Harbour, and only a short stroll from the ferry terminal, Garfish Manly occupies an enviable position perfectly suited to enjoying Australia’s best seafood.

A refined, coastal dining experience serving high quality cocktails, local and international wine, and some of Australia's best produce on offer.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 3 Jul 2024

Garfish delivers a consistently good experience in terms of food and service. It's an easy win if you're looking for somewhere nice to celebrate and you want to know you're in for a delicious meal.

Green Zebra

4.5

4.5 (2294)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Parrearra

About the restaurant

Situated on Kawana Island and overlooking the picturesque Double Bay, the Green Zebra Restaurant & Bar has it all from outdoor fresco dining to private dining and function rooms.

Come and enjoy delicious Modern Australian food and drinks, all made with only the freshest seasonal produce. Listen to the gentle waves lap against the shore while sipping on a cocktail and sharing tasty morsels of small plate starters.

Our name? Green Zebra is a variety of heirloom tomato. Simple as that! Quirky, fun and vibrant; a name people will affiliate with food, and not forget in a hurry.

Our philosophy is uncomplicated, fresh, healthy, moreish food that we love to eat. Our food is prepared in house daily, with passion and precision by our amazing team of chefs.

We work with only the best local suppliers and producers using seasonal ingredients where possible. This extends to our local and domestic craft beer & wine suppliers as well. You can’t hav

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Susie

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent ambience on the waterfront. The food was delicious 10/10. Only problem is parking, there is not near enough parking at the restaurant or surrounding streets to cater to diners.

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Experience

New Year's Eve @ Green Zebra

Harveys Bar and Bistro

4.8

4.8 (913)

$41 to $100

Australian

New Farm

About the restaurant

Harveys offers an all-day dining experience of unpretentious, seasonal cuisine served in inviting and stylish surrounds. With the highly regarded PJ McMillan at the helm, Harveys food is honest fare made with integrity, created and designed to reflect the current harvest and day-to-day availability of ingredients.

Harveys can welcome you through the course of the day with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, and a design that takes full advantage of the superb location, with a stylish, comfortable bar and indoor and outdoor garden seating. Situated at the heart of the thriving James Street retail and entertainment precinct, visit Harveys as an old friend or a new one and experience the new expression of a timeless classic.

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Graham

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great experience. Great venue and excellent food.

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Popular dish

Harveys Chicken Salad

Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

4.6 (3160)

$40 and under

Asian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.

This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

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Michael

Dined 6 days ago

Food was generous and delicious! Service was great and very attentive. Only downside and it’s more nitpicking was the noise level but to be expected from such a popular place. Certainly worth the visit and looking forward to my next visit

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4.8

4.8 (1150)

$41 to $100

Italian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list.

This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..

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Jennifer

Dined 4 days ago

We had a lovely night celebrating our daughter's graduation. Great service and food.

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4.8

4.8 (1541)

$100 and over

Australian

Hobart City Centre

About the restaurant

At Landscape Restaurant & Grill, right in the heart of Hobart’s Hunter Street waterfront precinct, we create an unforgettable dining experience.

The heart of our kitchen lies in the coals of our Asado grill. Here, our experienced team, led by Head Chef Nathaniel Embrey, sear aged local wagyu, tender Tasmanian lamb, freshly caught seafood and other premium ingredients, creating masterful dishes of unrivaled flavour. Adding to the unique quality of our dishes is the distinctive environment in which they’re served – the historic walls of the original IXL Jam Factory, surrounded by the iconic landscape art of John Glover.

For bookings over 8 people, please call us directly on 1800 436 797, or email us at landscape@landscaperestaurant.com.au

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Nadia

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food, wine a touch pricey, great friendly service.

Locale Restaurant and Bar Noosa

4.7

4.7 (2232)

$40 and under

Italian

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

The decor is like a restaurant in NY, Melbourne or Europe and they have added detail with sophistication yet it appears simple and sleek lines with subtle lighting that gives a great atmosphere. There are different areas to sit from the bar to lounge, table seating or a small outdoor area.

Drawing heavily on Italian tradition, Locale Noosa offers a seasonally changing menu using the best in local produce and premium imported ingredients. Surrounded by lush gardens, Locale Noosa sits in a protected corner of Hastings Street just a few steps from the golden sands of Noosa Main Beach. Our seasonal menu features handmade pasta, traditional italian antipasti and desserts alongside an impressive selection of wines, beers and cocktails.

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Shelley

Dined 1 day ago

Such a fabulous evening. Incredible food and wonderful ambiance and great service! Highly recommend!

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Experience

New Year's Eve - 2nd Sitting Dinner

Lona Misa

4.6

4.6 (803)

$41 to $100

Vegetarian / Vegan

South Yarra

About the restaurant

A collaboration with renowned Melbourne chefs Shannon Martinez (Smith & Daughters, Smith & Daughters Deli) and Ian Curley (French Saloon, Kirk’s Wine Bar), Lona Misa is a rebellious renaissance from root to stem, sustainably crafted to be seasonal, full of flavour, and memorable. The result? "A deliciously lively eatery that provides the ideal setting for coming together and taking part in the simple act of enjoying good food that is kind to the planet" (TimeOut).

Awarded One Hat by the prestigious Good Food Guide 2023, Lona Misa’s Latin fare and bistro dining collide against the norms of the classical medley you know of vegan and vegetarian dining. Think of dishes like Brazilian steafood stew Moqueca, roasted padron & manchego croquetas, or pastor mushrooms grilled over charcoals on Josper with corn puree, fermented pineapple & chilli.

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Leisel

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely spectacular in every way! Food is stunning and vegan, so amazing! Interior is gorgeous, staff wonderful, reasonable priced, cannot fault! We had the most amazing evening!

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Experience

Chefs Tasting Menu

Experience

Group Bookings - 5 Course Tasting Menu

Mamasan Kitchen and Bar

4.7

4.7 (2364)

$41 to $100

Asian

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mamasan Kitchen & Bar, a modern Asian share-style dining restaurant located in the heart of Broadbeach. Our culinary team is dedicated to bringing you a unique and unforgettable dining experience that fuses the bold flavours of Asia with a modern twist.

We believe that food is meant to be shared and enjoyed with friends and family, with our menu being curated around this concept. The menu features a diverse array of dishes bursting with full flavors, using the best quality ingredients meticulously sourced from the finest producers.

We take pride in our extensive and award-winning wine and sake selection complementing our vibrant modern Asian menu. Our beverage experts have carefully selected each bottle to enhance your dining experience and elevate your taste buds to new heights. Our Drinks List also features a large selection of premium spirits including a selection of rare Japanese Whiskies and Asian inspired cocktails.

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Saxon

Dined 4 days ago

Elite service, elite food. A fantastic drinks menu and variety if food.

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YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE

Meatmaiden

4.7

4.7 (1351)

$100 and over

Steakhouse

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.

We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.

Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.

You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s

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Jacquelyn

Dined 2 days ago

My boyfriend and I come here every year for our anniversary, we love it so much. The food is always amazing. The people who work there are so lovely and welcoming. Genuinely the perfect experience.

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Popular dish

LOBSTER MAC CHEESE

Popular dish

GRILLED BREAD BONE MARROW RELISH

Popular dish

GRILLED BREAD COWBOY BUTTER

Mosconi Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (667)

$41 to $100

European

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Mosconi is a European focused Restaurant and Wine Bar, located just around the corner from the hustle and bustle of James St.
Named after a fine Northern Italian wine - Barolo Mosconi, the refined flavour and long heritage of its namesake Cru is reflected in both the food and the interior of our restaurant.
We serve modern European bistro fare in a cosy, welcoming setting. Head Chef Catherine Anders is no stranger to modern Italian fare with an impressive history including most notably the former Executive Chef of feted Il Centro. She has devised a small but robust menu that embraces the solo diners wanting a 'quick bite', but also people earning for a new consummate dining experience.

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GraceC

Dined on 9 Sept 2022

Dined as a party of 4 and had a great time! Food was delicious and we couldn't fault the services.

Mr & Mrs P

4.7

4.7 (531)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Brighton

About the restaurant

Set amongst a historical street in Brighton, this restaurant/bar is the brainchild of Mr & Mrs P and is an extension of their love for each other and the world of hospitality.

Mr & Mrs P endeavour to incorporate love into everything they do. This is made evident from the moment you walk in the doors. From the design of the bar itself, to the beverage and locally sourced food menus, the couple’s love and passion for their work is indisputable.

Greg and Georgia have partnered with Executive Chef Matthew Butcher who has created a delicious grazing menu. It is built upon a charcuterie selection where a chef will freshly prepare a grazing board right in front of you at the bar. Followed by smaller and larger sharing dishes, all has been created to enhance your experience in this beautifully designed venue.

We welcome you with a friendly smile and professional service!

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DannyH

Dined on 22 Apr 2023

A late lunch at Mr and Mrs P, and the tasting menu surprised - such a pleasing experience. Nice service, good wine list. I look forward to returning.

Mr Hizola’s

4.4

4.4 (1597)

$40 and under

Cantonese

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

Portholes that take you to the other side of the world and hanging lanterns that will brighten your day. Mr Hizola's brings contemporary Cantonese cuisine to Burleigh Heads in style. With dishes from the land to the sea and everywhere in between, there is something for everyone and every taste bud, dumplings, duck & definite no dog. Treat yourself to traditional food with a modern twist, in a unique venue.

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Peter

Dined 5 days ago

Mr Hizolas continually has wonderful food and service

Noi Vietnamese Eatery

4.7

4.7 (1584)

$41 to $100

Asian

Fullarton

About the restaurant

NOI Vietnamese Eatery is a next generation Vietnamese family restaurant. We'd like to deliver great food with fresh Australian produce and Vietnamese flavours.

The team at NOI aims to share with you what tasty Vietnamese food means to us!

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Pam

Dined 3 days ago

Very grateful for the vast choice of Gluten Free options. All the food we had was delicious.

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Popular dish

Twice Cooked Pork Belly

Popular dish

Banh Trang Pork Belly

Popular dish

Chilli Crab Noodles

Osteria Oggi

4.6

4.6 (3155)

$41 to $100

Italian

Adelaide

About the restaurant

Reservations are currently unavailable online. Please call (08) 8359 2525to make a reservation.

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Mish

Dined on 15 Sept 2023

Delicious food and wine, service was amazing. Will definitely be back.

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Pellegrino 2000

4.7

4.7 (1006)

$41 to $100

Italian

Surry Hills

About the restaurant

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

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Brett

Dined 6 days ago

As always, Pellegrino delivers. Great atmosphere, amazing team and the tasty delicious food that needs no seasoning on the table at all. Cant wait to come back

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Experience

$120 banquet 8 to 10 guest everyday

Experience

$85 banquet 8 to 10 guest everyday

Rick Shores

4.8

4.8 (4697)

$100 and over

Contemporary Asian

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

Pan-Asian flavours in one of the Gold Coast's most iconic locations. Focusing on fresh locally sourced produce with intention to share.

By Head Chef James Brady

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Lucie

Dined on 19 Nov 2024

As always Rick Shores never fails to make us all happy with great food and service. Our favourite place for special occasions, introduce to friends and family on holidays.

Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (3209)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Set on the banks of the beautiful Noosa River, Rickys River Bar & Restaurant delivers a dining experience that encapsulates the Noosa lifestyle. Rickys offers a delicious menu featuring a wonderful selection of fresh seafood and the very best local produce. With sweeping views of the Noosa River, Rickys is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch, a sunset dinner or a relaxing cocktail in their River Bar.

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Suzanne

Dined 3 days ago

We celebrated my husband’s birthday at Ricky’s . We discovered this restaurant while navigated on the river with our family and it looked as a stunning setting. We were absolutely delighted by everything, starting with the modern classy interior, outstanding service, the views and most importantly the food ! The menu is original , anyone with any interest can find something extraordinary or more simple but high quality executed to perfection. Special mention for the dessert menu which is so difficult to find with something out of ordinary. We had the passion fruit souffle with white chocolate mousse little lemony ( or passonfruit ) jelly cubes and tiny crumble, absolute perfection! We are now having our favourite restaurant around Noosa ! Thank you Ricky’s !!!!

Rococo St Kilda

4.7

4.7 (1877)

$40 and under

Italian

St Kilda

About the restaurant

Rococo St Kilda's atmosphere is both seductive and vibrant, bustling and intimate. The place where Rococo’s signature antipasti boards and simple Italian flavours first came to be, it continues to attract diners from all over Melbourne some 10 years later. Set amongst some of Melbourne’s most loved sites – The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach to name a few – our expanded restaurant space is bigger than ever, yet remains cosy and flexible, with various spaces available for functions and plenty of nooks for private dining or close conversations.
Join us for a meal of many courses; a hearty breakfast to start the day, a jovial work lunch, a family get together or just a glass of wine to celebrate the end of a day. Oh and our Wood Fire Pizzas are a must. Enjoy the authenticity, quality and warm hospitality of modern Italy right here in Melbourne.
Al fresco outside seating also available.

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Sean

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Great experience, celebrating a family birthday. Appreciate the maître d getting us an earlier table and with an additional person.

Sails Noosa

4.7

4.7 (3320)

$100 and over

Modern Australian

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Located overlooking Noosa Main Beach, Sails Restaurant offers sophisticated yet relaxed dining.

Executive Chef, Paul Leete, presents a creative fusion of modern Australian cuisine, while keeping a strong focus on fresh, seasonal produce.

Paul combines ingredients, sourced with integrity, to create clean, thoughtful and uncomplicated menus.

Sails Restaurant also features a multi award winning wine list showcasing more than 500 wines, with a focus on great Australian, New Zealand and French winemakers.

Open from 12pm daily for lunch and dinner.

Sails Restaurant is open for all Public Holidays through the Christmas and Easter periods.

When placing your reservation, please understand that requests for specific tables cannot be guaranteed. We appreciated that everyone who books with us wants to sit close to the beach front, therefore we allocate these tables according to how far in advance you book.

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Angela

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food and service once again at Sails - never disappoints.

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4.7

4.7 (866)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Unley

About the restaurant

Reservations are currently unavailable online. Please call (08) 8349 0891 to make a reservation.

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Timo

Dined on 24 Jun 2023

we went for the top chef's selection, every course was great, presentation & taste excellent waiter was exceptional. happy to recommend, but what we chose was a lot of food so make sure you are hungry

Sir Loins

4.9

4.9 (1031)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Bright

About the restaurant

Sir Loins bar and grill is an underground, New York style steakhouse.

A hidden gem, located in the heart of Bright, Sir Loins offers a relaxed and casual atmosphere, with flashy cocktails and A grade steaks.

Come and see us for a perfectly cooked steak and a couple drinks that wont break the bank!

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Irene

Dined 3 days ago

Very pleasant experience and will definitely return

Southside

4.6

4.6 (1369)

$41 to $100

Asian

South Brisbane

About the restaurant

A jungle-set urban oasis in the heart of the Fish Lane dining precinct. A Mod-Chinese restaurant brought to you from the folks behind Rick Shores.

Head Chef Benny Lam has curated a specialist menu that will tantalise the taste buds. The venue is set to feature house made dim sum, and the classic Chinese wok style dishes which the team is known for, alongside the inclusion of the venue's own noodle rolling room which is set to catch the glaze of all pedestrians through Melbourne street.

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LeanneC

Dined on 8 Oct 2023

As we were a group of 9 we had to have a set banquet. That said, the staff were very happy to accommodate any special dietary requests. The food was great, lots of flavour and the right portions, no one went hungry. The service was outstanding. This was the perfect restaurant for a catch up lunch with friends. Highly recommend.

Spice Monkey

4.7

4.7 (811)

$41 to $100

Asian

Forster

About the restaurant

Spice Monkey is a balance of modern and traditional Asian cuisine with a strong Japanese influence. Spice Monkey brings a vibrancy to Forster restaurants with our large outdoor share-table overlooking the pristine Wallis Lake or inside at our large or round booth tables seating up to 10 and 6 people.

Our inside bar area is another unique feature of Spice Monkey, perfect for catching up with friends over cocktails, canape functions or simply eating sushi and watching the dolphins go by. Be sure to try our very own Monkey Magic beer on tap, as well as a huge range of international and craft beers while you’re at the bar!

Treat yourself to our unique and dynamic culinary experience and enjoy the mouthwatering creations delicately prepared by our highly skilled chefs.

Spice Monkey, reigning ‘Number 1 on TripAdvisor’ since its inception in 2015, looks forward to seeing you soon.

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DeniseS

Dined on 23 Jun 2023

Always love coming here. Disappointed in not having duck pancakes but all good

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Popular dish

Tempura Prawns

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Barramundi & Eggplant Singaporean Curry

Straight Outta Saigon

4.6

4.6 (1096)

$40 and under

Vietnamese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Born out of the wok-tossed flames of Vietnam and introduced into the bustlin’ heart of urban Melbourne, Straight Outta Saigon's serving eastern flavours for it's CBD crew. Immerse yourself in 90s hip-hop mixtapes, swim in our offerings of tropical elixirs, and bask in the taste of street-side viet-fare without the frills!

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Kim

Dined 1 day ago

After eating here a fortnight ago and having a great experience we decided to eat here again before a show. Had to sit outside but still had a really good experience. The food is delicious and waiter Sebastian was excellent.. attentive and looked after our diner with a food allergy. This is now our go to restaurant when visiting the CBD

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4.7

4.7 (6040)

$41 to $100

Asian

Noosaville

About the restaurant

Here at Sum Yung Guys we have not only designed the menu, but also the dinning room to highlight our spirit and passion for Asian cuisine and culture. The food is an expression of everything we have come to love a about the region, the cocktails have been developed to compliment. We have crafted the menu to promote a share style; this would suggest we we strongly encourage dinning with friends, family and beyond. The dinning room has been styled to capture the personalities of the 4 partners that share this dream; it has a warmth and energy that resembles the food we on the plate. Our dream is not only to have our food and beverages represent our passion for excellence, but also have our service exceed anyones expectations in a casual environment.

If you require further information please call the restaurant on (07) 5324 1391 or email us info@sumyungguys.com.au

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Nadinec

Dined on 26 Apr 2023

A sensational night supreme service, food and ambience - what a memorable evening

Tartufo

4.8

4.8 (905)

$41 to $100

Italian

Fortitude Valley

About the restaurant

Our classic Italian restaurant is in Brisbanes central food district of Fortitude Valley. Since 2010 we have firmly established ourselves as a prime destination for authentic traditional Naples-inspired food with a remarkable atmosphere and service. Led by our experienced and acclaimed head chef and owner Tony Percuoco, every day of the week we serve up remarkable dishes. From the indulgence eight-course degustazione menu, though to a classic true Neapolitan pizza with an imported Italian beer, we are always focused on authentic Italian hospitality.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 3 Jan 2023

Great good fantastic service.

The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

4.8 (814)

$41 to $100

European

Carlton

About the restaurant

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.

RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays.

OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather.

CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

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Kai

Dined 2 days ago

The food was delicious and cooked just right - the steak was a perfect medium-rare, the pasta was al-dente, the cocktails were great and the dessert was delectable.

The Clare Castle

4.7

4.7 (886)

$41 to $100

Gastro Pub

Port Melbourne

About the restaurant

The Clare Castle Port Melbourne is one of Melbourne's finest pub restaurants. Pub classics are a feature but we raise the bar with amazing char grilled steaks, incredible seafood including prawns, beautiful fresh fish, freshly shucked oysters and our signature Moreton Bay bugs available in numerous dishes. We also have vegetarian and gluten free options and many other delights.

We offer multiple dining options: FULL SERVICE in the Restaurant and on the Restaurant Terrace. BAR SERVICE (and optional QR code ordering) in the Bar and on the footpath tables. We also have a fabulous private wine room for your special occasion (please ring to enquire about this room).

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ChrisVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We have 2 other closer pubs, North Port & Railway BUT we have been going here for last 4 years at least several times a month, including getting takeout during Covid. That’s got to say, we definitely rate the place. Probably been to the others mentioned, 5 or 6 times over same period.

The Graham Hotel

4.7

4.7 (813)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Port Melbourne

About the restaurant

The Graham Hotel is an iconic gastropub in the heart of Port Melbourne.
Serving over 2 levels featuring an opulent dining room with a stunning Atrium attached, Outdoor Dining Area, casual front bar and multiple Private Function Spaces available.
Serving Modern Australian fare and Pub Favourites, Cocktails, Extensive Wine List, Boutique & Tap Beer.

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Aldo

Dined 2 days ago

Still my favourite place to to eat and drink.. Can't fault the attention and quality

Union House

4.7

4.7 (299)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Public Bar - Restaurant - Rooftop Quality booze and delicious food.

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Andy

Dined on 28 Nov 2024

The choice of mains disappointed. Everything else was perfect

Vue de monde

4.9

4.9 (1851)

$100 and over

Modern Australian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality.

Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

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Molly

Dined 3 days ago

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Vue de Monde. The service was incredible, with great attention to detail. The food was the best I have ever had in my life, with many of the dishes containing ingredients I don't usually like yet being my favourite of the night. An experience my partner and I will never forget. Thank you to all the staff for such a memorable experience.

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Early Sitting - New Year's Eve Vue de monde 2024

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New Year's Eve at Vue de monde 2024

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Valentine's Day at Vue de monde 2025

Walter’s Steakhouse - Brisbane

4.6

4.6 (1935)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

Walter's Steakhouse is a restaurant unlike any other. Serving classic dishes paired with old fashioned service.

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JacobP

Dined on 23 Dec 2023

This restaurant was phenomenal as always. We go there at the same time each year as part of our family tradition, and the staff are always incredibly accommodating. Looking forward to next years dinner, but hope to get there more than just once each year!

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Popular dish

Mashed Potato

Whalebone Wharf

4.6

4.6 (3151)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Port Macquarie

About the restaurant

THE WHALEBONE WHARF IS A NO FUSS, CASUAL AUSTRALIAN FISH EATERY

Our mission is to source the region’s best seafood and seasonal produce by partnering with like-minded suppliers.

Our commitment to locality and our selection of produce flows into everything we offer; from Hastings River Oysters to Urban Grain bread and pastries.

We aim to showcase these ingredients by preparing them carefully and serving them simply.

The Whalebone is a place for friends and family to enjoy local, honest food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere, with a world class view.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service and the food was sensational. There was a problem with one serving (barramundi undercooked) which when brought to their attention resulted in a complete replacement of the meal and sides and a complimentary dessert! That's the way to handle problems. It is a little on the pricy side but that's to be expected.

Zushi - Barangaroo

4.6

4.6 (1552)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Barangaroo

About the restaurant

At the edge of the CBD, in the spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct where an old container terminal once stood, discerning foodies can now find some of the city’s best sushi in Barangaroo. Established in 2016, the newest addition to the Zushi restaurant empire is in Sydney’s impressive new harbour foreshore playground. Zushi Barangaroo is both stylish and comfortable, capturing the relaxed style of a typical Japanese bar or izakaya designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada. We offer premium service complimented with a wide selection of imported beers, Japanese inspired cocktails, and Japanese sake and whisky.
Zushi prides itself on using only carefully sourced local ingredients; the freshest vegetables and sustainable seafood where possible and most of the menu is gluten-free. We are open every day for lunch and dinner, serving delectable sushi, sashimi and share plates. And the glorious harbour views are pretty tasty too.

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EdVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic, we brought some first timers and they were impressed as we always are. The service is like a family treatment we love it. Oh forgot to mention the food is fabulous. best Japanese in Barangaroo.

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4.8

4.8 (871)

$41 to $100

French

Potts Point

About the restaurant

A French neo-bistro: Bistrot 916 brings a cool, understated elegance to its landmark Challis Avenue site in the Paris end of Potts Point.

Open for dinner 7 nights, with lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Christofer

Dined on 3 Nov 2024

Bistrot Forever ! Potts Point icon, best food and best service ever

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Popular dish

Steak Frites

Popular dish

Chicken Liver Parfait

Good Nights

$40 and under

Asian

Windsor

About the restaurant

Good Nights arrives in Windsor with a modern take on classic Vietnamese dishes, using sustainably sourced ingredients. All dishes are fresh and made in-house. Enjoy Rice Paper Rolls (family style with all the trimmings), Smoked Char Siu Duck, Shaking Wagyu Beef and the same Beef and vegan Mushroom Pho found at our wildly popular Brunswick restaurant Good Days.

The wine list is expertly curated and seasonal cocktails are a nod to the flavours of Vietnam. Swing by from 5 pm for happy hour till 6 pm.

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NicoleR

Dined on 5 Apr 2023

Great place, service and and staff.

Hero ACMI

$41 to $100

Australian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Hero's menu reflects, award winning chef, Karen Martini's love of cuisines from all over the world, techniques and produce used to create them, but overall, it showcases Karen's cooking ethos of simply using and highlighting the absolute best of Victorian seasonal produce.

Hero overall is uncomplicated and accessible contemporary dining with a European twist. Expect good sized portions, a special experience of different flavours, colours and textures, with the same being said about the atmosphere. Hero is somewhere you can sit back, work your way through the menu, and take in and reflect upon Melbourne’s famous food and art culture over specially selected wines and cocktails.

An all-day menu will run from 12pm until late daily, providing travellers, movie-goers and business lunchers with a reliable haunt at any time.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 28 Sept 2023

Really enjoyed our experience at Hero. Atmosphere, food, amazing service all rolled into one at a price that wasn’t too over the top. Highly recommended.

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