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10 Best Dining Experiences to Gift Foodies
Published 09 December 2024

When it comes to giving the gift of a truly unforgettable dining experience, why settle for anything less than extraordinary? Forget a standard dinner reservation - these curated culinary adventures push the boundaries of taste, atmosphere, and excitement. From private teppanyaki feasts to sunset cruises with a glass of champagne in hand, here are ten of the best dining experiences to gift foodies.

  1. 1. Oborozuki

    Level 3, 5/71 Macquarie Street, Sydney CBD
    Deluxe Private Teppanyaki Experience, Sydney Experience teppanyaki like never before in a private room at Oborozuki where their skilled chefs guide you through a nine-course meal of finely prepared premium meats, fresh seafood, and seasonal vegetables.
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  2. 2. Nomad Sydney

    16 Foster Street, Surry Hills
    NOMAD's Signature Dining Experience for Two, Sydney Inspired by travels through Spain, Morocco, and the Middle East and cooked with fire, NOMAD’s shared menu is packed with bold flavours and smoky aromas, with premium wine pairings that take each bite to the next level.
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  3. 3. Viand

    41 Crown Street, Woolloomooloo
    Cooking Masterclass at Viand, Sydney Join Award-winning Chef Annita Potter in her kitchen for a hands-on cooking masterclass. Work side by side with her as she walks you through preparing a five-course Thai tasting menu using ingredients that make Thai food special.
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  4. 4. L'Heritage

    7b Chowderbay Road, Mosman
    It's perfect for a romantic lunch or dinner
    Look out for Chef Audibert-Lebon's signature bouillabaisse (his grandmother's recipe)
    12-Course Dining at L'Heritage, Sydney Say ooh la la to L’Heritage’s 12-course degustation. This menu offers an introduction to French cuisine with Chef Julien Audibert-Lebon bringing a touch of Paris to every dish, crafted with care and highlighting the rich flavours of French cooking special.
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  5. 5. Contentious Character

    Building 4, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick
    It's perfect for all day food in a quirky and fun venue
    Three-Course Lunch and private wine tasting, ACT Head to the ACT’s Contentious Character Winery for a one-on-one wine tasting with the winemaker. Uncover the process, the land, and the story behind each bottle before sitting down to a perfectly paired three-course lunch of fresh, seasonal dishes.
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  6. 6. Bottarga

    Shop 3, 124 Martin Street, Brighton
    It's perfect for a memorable and intimate dining experience
    You need to try the squid ink & lime spaghetti and tiger prawn culurgiones
    Look out for diverse and rare wines from around the world
    Bottarga Tasting Experience, Melbourne Take your taste buds on a journey with a 13-course tasting menu that combines Australian native ingredients and Asian flavours. The menu is carefully crafted to give you a fresh take on fine dining, with an optional wine pairing to elevate the experience.
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  7. 7. Green Olive at Red Hill

    1180 Mornington-Flinders Road, Main Ridge
    It's perfect for wine lovers
    The Whole Farm Experience, Mornington Peninsula Dig in with this hands-on lesson in how food is grown, harvested, and made at Green Olive at Red Hill. Tour the olive groves, vineyards, and lemon orchards, and pick fresh produce to prepare at a cooking class before finishing the day with a meal that is as rewarding as the experience.
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  8. 8. Cooking on the Bay

    45 Marine Parade, St Kilda
    French Odyssey Cooking Class, Melbourne French cooking is all about taking your time and enjoying the process. In this six-hour class, you’ll learn to confidently create classic French dishes like coq au vin and crème brûlée, with a focus on technique and flavour.
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  9. 9. C Restaurant

    44 St Georges Terrace, Level 33, St Martin's Tower, Perth CBD
    It's perfect for a scenic sunset dinner
    You need to try the 5-course degustation menu for a perfectly balanced dining experience
    Look out for the bottomless sparkling/wine and high tea offering
    Champagne High Tea at C Restaurant, Perth Relax and soak up the 360-degree views of Perth over a champagne high tea at C Restaurant. The spread includes freshly baked scones, delicate sandwiches, and pretty petit fours, accompanied by bottomless tea or coffee and a glass of Moët & Chandon.
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  10. 10. Darwin Harbour Cruises

    Stokes Hill Road, Shop 7, Port Arcade Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin CBD
    Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise for Two, Darwin With a three-course dinner in hand and the sky changing colours above you, this cruise gives you a front-row seat to one of Australia’s most spectacular sunsets, with good food, great company, and an atmosphere you can only get on the water.
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