If you find yourself craving Chinese in Hobart CBD, Hejo's on Elizabeth Street is the place the go. This is traditional Chinese food, the way it's cooked at home. Hejo's is a well-established yum cha restaurant which uses the freshest local produce to create specialty dishes such as deep fried chicken in a chilli pot which will tantalise your taste buds.

Enjoy a delicious 5 course degustation dining package at one of Cronulla's favourite restaurants. Just one step up from Cronulla's gorgeous beach, soak in the laid-back atmosphere and browse the cocktail or wine list to complete the experience. Cronulla is a beachside suburb 40 minutes south of Sydney in the Sutherland Shire.

Esca Bimbadgen showcases Bimbadgen wines by matching them with simple, elegant food in a jaw-dropping setting. A pioneer of fine dining in the Hunter Valley, Esca Bimbadgen exemplifies the unique nature of a winery restaurant. The spectacular entrance suspended above the winery is second only to the view from your table.

Perched on the edge of the water in Sydney's Rose Bay, the Catalina dining room offers unobstructed harbour views coupled with exceptional food. Dishes on the seafood-inspired Modern Australian menu are beautifully cooked and presented and visitors can join the well-heeled crowd watching sea planes take off and land on the water. Catalina's kitchen remains open from midday till late.

Located opposite Sydney's iconic Bondi beach, Bondi Trattoria balances well between being a casual beach cafe and an upmarket Italian restaurant. Affectionately called ‘the tratt' by Bondi locals, the cuisine is crafted with originality and attention to detail, offering simple Italian with a strong Mediterranean influence . This Bondi local is a favourite for family friendly dining with its accessible menu from breakfast right through to dinner. After a meal walk across the road to Bondi Beach for a stroll along the promenade.

Head chef Philip Johnson brings years of culinary experience to the restaurant and is one of Australia's most well-known chefs. In 1997 he was awarded the highly acclaimed Remy Martin Cognac/Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year award for his work at E'cco Bistro. Diners will enjoy a menu of modern bistro classics in sophisticated city surrounds. Tried and tested favourites enjoy prominence on the menu, while seasonal specials leave guests wondering, ‘why go anywhere else?'

It's Mad Men meets Shanghai at China Lane – an exciting new restaurant, tucked away in one of Sydney's inner city nooks. Spot the distinctive birdcage artwork located in the laneway outside before venturing inside where a 1950s-inspired fit out is revealed. The sharing menu features modern Chinese dishes $62 - $92 banquet options.

Combining imaginative Mediterranean cuisine with lavish hospitality, a world-class drink selection and luxurious surrounds, Byblos Bar and Restaurant offers some of Melbourne's best waterside dining experiences. A unique, modern Mediterranean-meets-Lebanese menu promises to be a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, while the stylish outdoor courtyard is a perfect spot to take in the views over the CBD with your dining companion.

Situated in the picturesque Huon Valley, Home Hill Winery Restaurant is renowned for its locally sourced ingredients and breathtaking views over Mount Wellington. Surrounded by lush, sweeping hills, the restaurant's floor to ceiling windows gives diners the perfect vantage spot to dine with a view. The modern Australian menu is elegantly presented and features produce from the surrounding paddocks, as well as daily caught fish for a truly memorable dining experience.

Cottage Point Inn offers a prime waterfront dining location on the Hawkesbury River, where diners can land right in front of the restaurant by seaplane direct from Rose Bay. The restaurant is renowned for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere and innovative Modern Australian menu. Enjoy your meal on the deck while the water laps gently by, or opt for a seat in the sensitively-restored heritage dining room.