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Melbourne Trendy / Upscale Dining

  • Lucia

    Housed on the ground floor of Eleven Eastern, a high-rise office building, Lucia offers contemporary European dining in a sophisticated space. The 80-seat restaurant nods Saint Lucia of Syracuse with custom large-scale works by Melbourne collage artist Simone Esterhuizen, who uses an earthy colour palette of burgundy, silver and amber.

    11 Eastern Rd, South Melbourne
    Open Tuesday - Saturday, 12pm - 10pm

    $$$$

  • Cumulus Inc.

    Not one to be missed, Andrew McConnell's Cumulus Inc. offers a seasonal menu that celebrates the very best in Victorian produce, alongside a substantial wine list and a buzzy atmosphere.

    45 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
    Sunday - Wednesday, 12pm - 10pm
    Thursday - Saturday, 12pm - 11pm

    $$$

  • Maha

    Award-winning chef and restauranter, Shane Delia, who is known for his fresh approach to Middle Eastern cuisine, delivers an innovative and exciting menu, guaranteed to take your taste buds on an exotic journey.

    21 Bond St, Melbourne
    Lunch: Monday - Sunday, 12pm - 3pm
    Dinner: Monday - Sunday, 6pm - 10pm

    $$$$

  • Cutler and Co.

    Winner of two hats from The Age Good Food Guide and ranked number seven in the country by Australian Gourmet Traveller, Cutler & Co. continues to excite the Melbourne dining landscape with contemporary cuisine, well-matched wine, and immaculate service.

    55/57 Gertrude St, Fitzroy
    Wednesday - Friday, 5:30pm - 11pm
    Saturday, 5pm - 11pm
    Sunday, 12pm - 11pm

    $$$$

  • Aru Restaurant

    A modern Australian restaurant in the heart of Melbourne, where native ingredients and Asian flavours meet the heat of the wood-fired hearth. Highlights here include the duck sausage sanga - Executive Chef Khanh Nguyen's take on the Australian classic: the Bunnings sausage.

    268 Little Collins St, Melbourne
    Open Daily, 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 10pm

    $$$

  • Nomad

    Beneath the Adelphi Hotel, you’ll find a frosted waiter’s station that anchors the 100-seat space, which is surrounded by tables and curved brown banquettes. An intimate private dining room is separated by a walk-in wine fridge.

    187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
    Open Daily 12pm - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10:30pm

    $$$

  • Chancery Lane

    Scott Pickett's take on a mod-French brasserie brings old-world European elegance to a heritage-listed CBD building. The restaurant is fuelled with reimagined European bistro-style dishes, fitted out in rich dark timbers, lux leather banquet seating and baroque gold chandeliers stemming from the ceilings.

    430 Little Collins St, Melbourne
    Monday - Friday, 12pm - 10pm
    Saturday, 6pm - 10pm

    $$$$

  • Stokehouse

    Stokehouse is synonymous with Australian beach luxe. Offering laid back charm, overlooking the water, with a vibrant atmosphere, welcome feel and generosity, matched with an award winning food and wine offer. he heart of the Stokehouse is the kitchen where the beach and seasonality inspire a modern seafood style menu that is based on flavour philosophy of fresh, clean, zesty and light.

    30 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda
    Open Daily, 12pm - 12am

    $$$$

  • Donovans

    Donovan's is an old bathing house from the 1920's that has now been converted by Kevin and Gail Donovan into a cozy restaurant. The ambiance at Donovan's is ultra relaxed with its open fireplaces, a library and a gorgeous verandah to enjoy a drink on.

    40 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda
    Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 10pm

    $$$$$

  • Supernormal

    With an open kitchen and bar-side seating that lets you get up-close and personal with the best in the business, Supernormal is reminiscent of a buzzing Asian dining hall. Come for Melbourne's most famous lobster roll, steaming bowls of ramen at lunch, Korean-style barbecued meats and Shanghai dumplings.

    180 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
    Monday - Sunday, 12pm - 10pm

    $$$

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Sydney Trendy / Upscale Dining

  • Mr. Wong

    Mr. Wong does Cantonese-style food in a larger than life way. Spread over two levels of the establishment building and serving up a selection of up to 80 dishes, it’s a big affair. Yet somehow the restaurant still manages to feel intimate, with nooks for two, dim lighting and moody jazz.

    3 Bridge Ln, Sydney
    Lunch & Dinner: 7 Days, 12–3pm, 5:30–10pm

    $$$

  • Fred’s

    Warm and welcoming, Fred’s feels like you’ve stepped into a friend’s rustic country home – the natural setting for head chef Danielle Alvarez’s signature farm-to-table cooking. Seasonality, locally sourced produce and a sense of occasion come together in Danielle’s intimate open kitchen.

    380 Oxford St, Paddington
    Lunch: Thursday - Sunday, 12pm - 4pm
    Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5.30pm - 11pm

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  • Nobu

    Internationally renowned Chef, Nobu Matsuhisa, known to the world as "Nobu”, needs no introduction. With an exquisite contemporary Japanese fusion menu, Nobu’s perpetual popularity and devoted following are a testament to the world-class dining experience that awaits within its doors.

    Crown Sydney, Level 2/1 Barangaroo Ave
    Lunch & Dinner: 7 days, 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm - 11pm

    $$$$$

  • Catalina

    The scenery at Catalina really is something special: panoramic view over the water, where you can watch passing yachts and occasionally spot a seal or dolphin. Enjoy exceptional dishes prepared by Executive Chef Mark Axisa, and Head Chef Alan O’Keeffe. Thanks to the curved design, the view can be enjoyed from every table, making it the one of the best waterfront restaurants in Sydney.

    Lyne Park, Rose Bay
    Lunch and Dinner: 7 Days, 12pm - 10pm

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  • Margaret

    Named for Perry’s mother, Margaret, the beautiful space features muted tones, natural timbers, limestone, terracotta, and bronze to create a room that’s both elegant and relaxed. The menu leans towards seafood cooked over Perry’s beloved woodfire grill. And while the outstanding burger does hint toward a more relaxed vibe, Margaret isn’t a casual eatery.

    30-36 Bay St, Double Bay

    Lunch: Thursday - Sunday, 12pm - 5pm
    Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday, 6pm - Late

    $$$$

  • OTTO Ristorante

    The food at OTTO is delicious and unashamedly simple – modern Italian with roots firmly placed in the classics. An à la carte menu is offered, together with a wine list focused on local wines that lean toward Italy in style and texture, together with true Italian wines.

    Area 8, 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway
    Lunch & Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday 12pm - 3pm, 5.30pm - 8.45pm

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  • Bar Totti's

    At Bar Totti’s you’ll enjoy an Italian drop, or a cocktail, and Mike Eggert’s menu of simple, delicious food. There are plenty of house-made antipasti to choose from, including sardines, scallop crudo, marinated peppers and burrata, and grilled snacks like king prawns with chilli and fennel and haloumi with beetroot, oregano and lemon, as well as Totti’s signature bread, wood-fired to order.

    Shop 4/330 George St
    Lunch and Dinner Daily, 12pm - late

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  • Felix

    You’ll feel like you’ve stumbled into the backstreets of Paris. Every detail of this French restaurant has been considered – from the imported French chandeliers, to Parisian subway tiles and beautiful pewter bar. A produce-driven menu of honest, simple food; think chicken liver pâté, gruyère soufflé and steak frites.

    2 Ash St, Sydney
    Lunch: Sunday - Friday, 12pm - 5pm
    Dinner: 5pm - 10:30pm (Sunday closes at 9pm)

    $$$

  • Aalia

    AALIA brings a refined and contemporary lens to Middle Eastern cuisine. With a menu inspired by rare regional dishes and age-old techniques, it’s a journey across Levantine, North African, and Eastern Mediterranean flavours. Warm lighting, modern design, and precise, produce-led cooking make AALIA one of Sydney’s most distinctive dining experiences.

    25 Martin Place, Sydney
    Monday - Saturday, 12pm - 3pm, 5:30pm - 10pm

    $$$

  • Olympus

    A bold newcomer in Sydney’s dining scene, OLYMPUS blends Greek heritage with modern finesse. Helmed by acclaimed chef James Poulos, the menu moves beyond the expected—think fire-roasted seafood, inventive vegetable dishes, and refined takes on Aegean classics. With theatrical plating, a moody, marble-lined interior, and an elevated wine list, OLYMPUS is mythology reimagined for the modern palate.

    Shop 2, 9 Barrack Street, Sydney
    Tuesday - Saturday, 5:30pm - 10pm

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Brisbane Trendy / Upscale Dining

  • Aloria

    Located at the western end of the Sky Deck, Aloria is the Sky Deck's signature restaurant, with beverages also a big attraction. One drawcard: a dedicated martini menu that'll span classics and inventive variations. Another reason to grab a glass: a hefty range of wine, which The Star is dubbing a 'cellar in the sky'.

    Sky Deck, Queen’s Wharf
    Opeing in August

    $$$

  • Fosh

    Featuring an incredible $3 million fit-out, this Hamptons-inspired restaurant is perched right on the river, meaning it boasts uninterrupted water views. The menu from head chef Vikrash Gurung, previously of Greca, Fatcow, Rico and Jellyfish, is all about fresh seafood that’s caught and served on your plate within 24 hours—think local line caught fish, oysters, prawns, scallops and even caviar bumps.

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton, QLD
    Open Daily 11:00am - Late

    $$$

  • Hellenika at The Calile

    In this culinary haven overlooking the pool deck you’ll find authentic Greek fare with a modern twist, alfresco dining, poolside bites and a comprehensive wine list to match. Hellenika serves the highest quality, freshly sourced produce and champions authentic Greek cuisine, and hospitality.

    Level 1/48 James St, Fortitude Valley
    Open Daily, 7am - 10pm

    $$$

  • Yoko

    Set over two levels of dining, drinking and fun classics on vinyl, Yoko marries Brisbane’s breezy lifestyle with all the highlights of Japan’s sophisticated and sustainable cuisine restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess has enjoyed on his many travels to Tokyo.

    2/5 Boundary St, Brisbane City
    Monday - Sunday, 12pm - 10pm

    $$$

  • sAme sAme

    sAme sAme is a stunning, contemporary, 2-level Thai restaurant and bar in Fortitude Valley's uber-chic Ada Lane. Diners can pull up a seat at the long bench at the window and watch the passing stylish parade, or at one of the long, bustling communal tables in the minimalist interior. Upstairs is Los, a gorgeous, high-ceilinged open bar, perfect for a pre- or post-dinner drink.

    Shop AM3 Ada Lane, 46 James St, Fortitude Valley
    Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 10pm
    Friday & Saturday, 11:30am - 11pm
    Sunday, 11:30am - 10pm

    $$$$

  • Gerard’s

    Experience Gerard's modern Australian take on Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring seasonal dishes crafted with skill and local ingredients

    14/15 James St, Fortitude Valley
    Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 12am
    Friday & Saturday, 12pm - 3pm

    $$$

  • Bianca

    This beautiful, fast-paced and very fun Italian restaurant is from the Same Same and Agnes crew. Expect house-made pasta, stacks of antipasti and soft-serve ice cream.

    46 James St, Fortitude Valley
    Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 10pm
    Friday - Sunday, 11:30am - 10pm

    $$$$

  • 1889 Enoteca

    Heritage buildings are hard to find in Brisbane, so just sitting in 1889, Enoteca is a treat. The old 1890s-era Moreton Rubber headquarters is now a brick, wood, and marble-lined tribute to Roman cooking. Enoteca recently celebrated ten years in business; over that time, it’s become a touch more casual but also more authentic. Serving exceptional pasta such as a thick-cut pappardelle and the restaurant’s now-iconic pork and fennel sausage gnocchi.

    10-12 Logan Rd, Friday - Sunday, 12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 9:30pm
    Tuesday - Thursday, 5:30pm - 10pm

    $$$$

  • Joy Restaurant

    Joy is an intimate, 10 seat restaurant by partners and chefs Tim and Sarah Scott in Fortitude Valley. Guests can opt for either a short or long menu which is served at the single bar counter. The menu is a Japanese Nordic infusion with each dish impeccably executed and presented. The wine list is equally as polished but this restaurant is best appreciated in person.

    Shop 7, 694 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
    Wednesday - Friday, 5:30pm - 11pm

    $$$$

  • Lodge Bar

    The Lodge Bar & Dining is an exquisite 2-storey restaurant and bar by iconic retailer Rodd & Gunn, occupying a stunning heritage-listed Queenslander. A contemporary lodge aesthetic permeates the building, with stone walls and columns and pale timber floorboards and ceiling, along with a touch of Queensland with hanging ferns and tropical greenery.

    49 James St, Fortitude Valley
    Sunday - Thursday, 12pm - 9pm
    Friday & Saturday, 12pm - 10pm

    $$$$

  • The Wolf

    The Wolf is a restaurant, bar and delicatessen that pairs mid-century aesthetics with a classic European-inspired culinary approach, serving high-end feasts in its dining room while also catering to the grab-and-go crowd.

    260 Queen St, Brisbane City
    Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 3pm / 5pm - 9pm

    $$$

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Perth Trendy / Upscale Dining

  • Vin Populi

    With a rustic, old Roma interior and dreamy plates of fresh salumi, Vin Populi is High Street Fremantle's new Italian restaurant supreme, elevating the traditional pasta and wine experience. It’s simple, satisfying food done with the utmost attention to detail and practice.

    9-13 High Street, Fremantle
    Open Daily, 4pm - 10m
    $$

  • Furaibo Izakaya Bar & Restaurant

    Serving chopstick-friendly Japanese-inspired tapas, meaning ‘izakaya,’ Furaibo is situated in a wing of the heritage Royal Hotel; and is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Perth's CBD.

    Raine Square, 300 Murray Street
    Open Thursday - Sunday, 12pm - 10pm
    Open Wednesday & Thursday, 4pm - 10pm
    $$$

  • Miss Mi

    Miss Mi is a sprawling venue with comforting Filipino food and a strong drinks offering. Filipino-born head chef Alex De Leon (now-closed Low Key Chow House) blends traditional Southeast Asian techniques with modern presentation and local ingredients.

    Novotel Perth 388 Murray Street
    Open Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10pm
    $$

  • Cooee

    Nestled within the historic Old Swan Brewery, Cooee stands as a waterfront culinary haven led by Michelin-star chef Alan Wise. With panoramic views of the Swan River, this stylish gem offers not only delectable bites but also a distinctive and relaxed atmosphere that locals adore.

    171-173 Mounts Bay Road
    Open Daily, 7am - 10pm
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  • Bacco

    With a stunning, effortlessly stylish interior, a menu bursting with native Australian flavours and an impeccable wine list (Bacco is named after the Roman God of wine), the restaurant atmosphere manages to strike that perfect balance between intimate and chic, yet warm, vibrant and welcoming.

    199 Onslow Road, Shenton Park
    Open Tuesday - Saturday, 5pm - 12am
    $$$

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