The Best Way to Attract Diners, That’s BEST RESTAURANTS
Australia’s only performance-based customer acquisition tool: more diners, more revenue, zero upfront cost. No risk, all reward.
150,000 Australians Receive Best Restaurants Gift Cards Every Year
Did you know Australians spend $20B+ yearly on gifting?
Growing at 30% each year, we're the tasty choice for all gifting occasions and know that gift card redemptions translate into bigger tables, higher spend and stronger restaurant revenue. As a gift card system for restaurants, we connect you with diners who already have money to spend so you fill tables without paying a cent upfront.
Best Restaurants has been a great additional to our marketing activities at ARIA. The site has a strong readership in the corporate market and we have received some really good business referrals via the site.
Matt Moran
Aria Restaurant
We’ve really appreciated our partnership with Best Restaurants - it’s been a great way to welcome new guests through the door and introduce them to the ēmmē experience. The gift card system is seamless and has certainly contributed to increased bookings, especially for special occasions.
ēmmē
Fortitude Valley, QLD
We've really loved using the Best Restaurants platform – it's been a fantastic way to reach new customers and has definitely brought more diners through our doors. The gift card program in particular has introduced us to guests who may not have found us otherwise, and many have become repeat visitors.
Marketing & PR Manager
China Doll
Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group has been working with Best Restaurants for many years and we really value the way they look out for local Australian businesses.
Sam Hassim
Seagrass Group (Meat & Wine Co)
Best Restaurants Card is accepted at Hoosegow Charcoal Restaurant with pleasure. Our guests love this gift card and it works well for us. The service provided is prompt, professional and always helpful.
Shadia
Hoosegow Charcoal Restaurant
We are very pleased with the exposure we receive from Best Restaurants and the gift card is generating good results for us here at Ochre Restaurant.
Carley Elsum
Ochre Restaurant, Cairns, QLD
A Program for Premium Dining Venues
If your venue creates the kind of dining experience people love to give, receive and remember, our restaurant gift card system helps bring more high-intent diners through your doors. Best Restaurants connects premium Australian dining venues to high-intent diners, from corporate spenders to high-value gift recipients looking to celebrate. If your venue is designed for memorable culinary occasions, where thoughtful service, standout dishes and a premium dining experience appeal to diners looking to mark the occasion – then you’re eligible to be a BEST partner.
Benefits of Partnering with Best Restaurants
Reach more diners and drive more bookings as we bring qualified diners through your door — the kind who book for occasions, celebrate in groups, and spend accordingly.
• Premium visibility on Australia's no.1 dining platform via listing pages, features and editorial.
• Drive foot traffic by showcasing unmissable specials to hungry diners.
• Promote Specials & Events by putting your promos in front of guests who are looking for fun.
• Book private functions by connecting with customers actively looking for venues on our platform.
• Capture already spent money with gift cards, corporate rewards, loyalty redemptions that you can’t access with paid ads or SEO.
• No customer, no fee. And no catch: you don't pay anything if you don't get customers.
Create Giftable Dining Experiences to Stand Out
Turn your set menus, chef's tables, tastings, long lunches, private dining and special events into giftable Best Restaurants experiences.
You stay in control of booking windows, blackout dates and lead times, while we help showcase your venue across our Experiences tab, occasion pages, EDMs and social channels.
Real Results for Real Restaurants
Best Restaurants is Australia's #1 foodie gift card network with proven performance. Unlock premium diners who spend big and fill tables with ease. All risk-free: no customer, no fee.
How it Works
• Apply to be a restaurant partner - Tell us about your venue.
• Onboard - We set up your listing, train you for gift card acceptance, making the most of your inclusions.
• Go live – Appear across our website, editorial, email, social, and marketing channels over time.
• Amplify your presence – Attract corporate, loyalty and gift card customers who are looking to spend their card; create experience listings and promote events & specials.
• Track results - see exposure and redemptions in your fortnightly reports.
What You Get with the Best Restaurants Partner Program
• Premium listing with images, features, description, contact and booking links.
• Create & sell experiences - set menus, chef’s tables, tastings, master classes, private dining packages and more.
• Corporate & loyalty exposure through salary sacrifice and corporate client rewards programs.
• Various placements on our website, email marketing and social channels.
• Editorial placement on potential high intent gifting occasions (e.g birthdays) and key celebrations (e.g. Christmas).
• Promote specials & events through our website.
• Access to Free Lunch Club, our bespoke social initiative where we send influencers to highlight venue and food.
Why We're the Right Choice for You
We’re not a booking system, discount app, or agency - we’re your demand engine, bringing more diners and revenue without the guesswork.
| Best Restaurants | Reservation platforms (eg OpenTable) | Discount marketplaces (eg EatClub) | Agencies (hospitality marketing) | Your in‑house marketing team | Your own venue gift card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Primary value | Incremental demand via gift cards, corporate & loyalty; occasion‑led | Reservation + diner marketplace | Last‑minute deals using dynamic discounting | Paid strategy, content, ads | Content + socials + ads to grow awareness | Sell primarily to current guests |
What it costs you? | Pay‑on‑redemption (no customer, no fee) | Subscription and/or per‑cover fees; must pay to rank higher | Your margin; % off the bill (often 10–50% off) | Retainer + media spend | Salaries/tools + media spend | Processing fees; promos to sell cards |
Audience reach | National + email / social + corporate & loyalty networks | Their diner network | App audience driven by discounts | Depends on spend & execution | Limited to your channels & paid reach | Primarily your existing audience |
Brand impact | Premium; no discounts; highlights experiences | Neutral; depends on presentation | Trains price‑sensitive behaviour; devalues venue | Depends on creative & ROAS | Depends on strategy | limited to new customers |
Value for Money | Encourages overspend | Per‑cover/platform fees – doesn’t care about bill amount | Direct margin loss from discounts | Variable; depends on ROAS | Variable; depends on ROAS | Redeemed like cash/ slow growth |
Works with your stack | Yes (keep OpenTable / SevenRooms / ResDiary | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (we can even promote your gift card) |