Originally Posted by moneypen20

For bling on the GC you can't go further than Palazzo Versace. I've not eaten there - not done any expensive, push the boat out meals since we've been here - but have heard good things of it.

The other one that springs to mind is Oskars at Burleigh - supposed to be fab. Was hoping to go for my birthday but hubby didn't pick up the hints and we went for an indian instead which was fab but not 'special'. You may or may not get down here whilst in Brissie, but thought I mention them anyway

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle

Great some nice tips for Brisbane and the GC, which will come in handy for March. There are some very nice places with fantastic views over the ocean along the GC which easily provides the ambience or wow, I'm looking for a visitor to this country to experience.

Originally Posted by rabsody

Moo Moo (haven't been so can't vouch personally but used to work in hospitality industry and they get awards every year)!

Originally Posted by TrickyTree

Still the best steak I have had in Australia (and I have done most of the best places in Brisbane) the Wagyu was absolutely perfect. The brother in law also had the Kobe (but he was living on pounds) which was devine.

Originally Posted by Carbery

Does that include Breakfast Creek Hotel? When we lived in Brissie it was just across the road and we never were disappointed.
Gold Coast. The best Italian we have found is Trio Romano at Mermaid Beach - booking essential. Best seafood, Sheraton seafood buffet (expensive but incredible) also some friends of ours have just opened a restaurant on Tedder Avenue looks good and we are having our staff xmas bash there in December - I will report on it after!!

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle

Whats your favorite quality Restaurant.

Originally Posted by OzSheila

I've just asked a Melburnian the same thing (my first choice of Vue de Monde is booked out on my birthday) and this is the reply I got:

312 Dinning Room
http://www.threeonetwo.com.au/

Interlude
http://www.interlude.com.au/

The Press Club
http://www.thepressclub.com.au/

Syracuse – Near VDM
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Review...om=moreStories

Circa – Prince of Wales Hotel
http://www.circa.com.au/

Bistro Vue
http://www.vuedemonde.com.au/bistro-vue.aspx

Rock Pools
http://www.rockpool.com.au/

The Graham – can be a little noisy
http://www.thegraham.com.au/


HTH

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle

Our next meal out, is with work this friday night, As good as it gets from the ethnic type of cuisine, with one of our workmates pulling in a favour from their old freind Abla, which I take to mean we are going to be well looked after.

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle

We are spoilt for choice in Melbourne, we really are. Some of the prices are quite reasonable as well. I can't work out how I've missed the Interlude as I've been to lots of restaurants in Brunswick st over the years.

Our next meal out, is with work this friday night, As good as it gets from the ethnic type of cuisine, with one of our workmates pulling in a favour from their old freind Abla, which I take to mean we are going to be well looked after.

http://www.ablas.com.au/

BTW I'd like to hear from someone that has been to Rockpool as I've heard mixed reports on it.

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle

My bling loving Daughter is coming back for a holiday next March. I've decided to up the anti on London v Melbourne, by taking her and her new upmarket Pommy Partner (bad girl) to what I consider are the best Restaurants in Town. I'd like to hear from others as to what they consider are the best restaurants in their town.... Cost no object. We will almost certainly be all going to Sydney and Brisbane, or perhaps just one other city. Theres a chance we may go to Adelaide as well. So heres a challenge. name the 3 Restaurants in your town, that you think would rock the socks of a international visitor. I'd like to hear from Perth as well, because the wife and I may visit there in 18months on our own, will be staying with friends, and would like to treat them to a night out.

Heres my Nominations, Luckily I've been to all 3, ( although only once over a long timescale) so have a fair Idea of what I'm on about.

Cafe La, 35 floors up, floor to ceiling windows, Opulent and substantial, with a world class bar adjacent at the atrium. A sense stretching introduction to Melbourne for someone that may consider they have seen it all before.

http://www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au/c...asp?page_id=16

Vlados Richmond, with a well deserved reputation as the best steak Restaurant in Melbourne, and probably Australia. Presidents and A listers tend to visit, I think I may have to book this one 3 months in Advance.

http://www.vlados.com.au/

The Botanical, down in South Yarra, I used to go here when it was more of a pub than a restaurant. I just know it gets rave reviews and have an idea its more of a high class family restaurant than anything else. Great location for a post Botanical gardens walk. Great choices on the Menu. Relaxed atmosphere, great for interstaters that want to know the vibe that personifies Melbourne.

http://www.thebotanical.com.au/index2.html

There you go, That should satisfy the most worldly of visitors.


Whats your favorite quality Restaurant.

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego

1) Indus in Paddington (Brisbane) for Indian ... the location isn't much but the food is great.

2) Mount Coo-tha Restaurant = "Wow, that's expensive and over-rated".

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle

Right now That Moo Moo place in Brisbane... Or is it Broadbeach ? is topping my list for a visit up there, at the expense of Vlados down here in Melbourne, Why pay for the same experience twice