Win an exclusive dining experience for you and your bestie
Here's to the best(ies)
To celebrate National Best Friend’s Day, we’re pulling out all the stops — and setting the table for something seriously special.
We’re hosting a luxe, invite-only dinner party on 19 June in Sydney and Melbourne — and you and your ultimate BFF could score an exclusive seat at the table.
Oh no, kitchen's closed!
Entries are wrapped up.
Stay hungry for more delicious opportunities ahead.
Where you'll be dining
Tanuki Sydney
📍 37 Bay Street, Double Bay
The talented team behind Matteo's now have Tanuki, just down the road in Bay Street Double Bay. Different spaces offer a sushi bar with open kitchen views, raw bar and Robata grill. The menu covers everything from sushi to substantial mains like whole fish and steak, using fresh local ingredients and a killer cocktail list with many using sake.
The talented team behind Matteo's now have Tanuki, just down the road in Bay Street Double Bay. Different spaces offer a sushi bar with open kitchen views, raw bar and Robata grill. The menu covers everything from sushi to substantial mains like whole fish and steak, using fresh local ingredients and a killer cocktail list with many using sake.
Stella Dining Melbourne
📍 427 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Over four levels, Stella caters for all types of gatherings with private dining and cellar in the basement, pizza and pasta level on the ground floor and sophisticated drinking areas on level three and four including the sun drenched rooftop terrace. Italian wines are featured on all four levels alongside cocktails. Stella Rooftop & Dining is a true dining and drinking destination.
Over four levels, Stella caters for all types of gatherings with private dining and cellar in the basement, pizza and pasta level on the ground floor and sophisticated drinking areas on level three and four including the sun drenched rooftop terrace. Italian wines are featured on all four levels alongside cocktails. Stella Rooftop & Dining is a true dining and drinking destination.
The Finer Deets
Everything you need to know...
The competition closes Sunday 15 June at 11:55pm AEST.
Winners will be contacted via email from Monday 16 June
Whatever makes you feel luxe, boujee and beautiful!
Our winners will receive all details related to the night once they've been contacted by the Best Restaurants team.
If you're a lucky winner, please let our team know of your allergies as soon as possible. Our amazing venues will do their best to accommodate all food allergies on the night.
Total prize pool includes dinner and drinks on 19 June 2025 for five winners and their besties in Sydney at Tanuki, and five in Melbourne at Stella Dining Melbourne, based on a set menu and selected wines, beers and cocktails. Open to Australian residents aged 18 or over. Only one entry permitted per person. Entries judged on creativity and impact at our discretion. Winners notified by email within five business days of the competition closing, failure to respond within 24 hours may result in forfeiture. Prizes are non-transferable, not redeemable for cash or alternate dates. Personal information is handled per our privacy policy. Our selection of winners is final. We accept no liability for any loss, damage, or injury arising from participation.