2015 NATIONAL WINNERS & FINALISTS
RESTAURANT AWARDS
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by HostplusACT Sage, BRADDON
NSW - Regional Eschalot Restaurant, BERRIMA
NSW - Sydney Quay, THE ROCKS (WINNER)
QLD / NT Saké Restaurant & Bar, BRISBANE
SA Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant, MAGILL
TAS Me Wah Restaurant, SANDY BAY
VIC Omy Restaurant, BEACONSFIELD
WA Mosmans Restaurant, MOSMAN PARK
ASIAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by OpenTableACT Wild Duck, KINGSTON
NSW – Sydney Red Lantern on Riley, DARLINGHURST
QLD Satay Ria, FORTITUDE VALLEY
SA Hanuman Restaurant, ADELAIDE
SA Vietnam Gourmet, MILLSWOOD
TAS Me Wah Restaurant, SANDY BAY (WINNER)
BAKERY / PATISSERIE
Sponsored by BullaNSW - Regional Sweet Poison, NEWCASTLE WEST
SA Aux Fines Bouches, BRIGHTON
VIC Red Chocolate Tree, SALE (WINNER)
BEER CAFÉ / WINE BAR
Sponsored by LionNSW – Sydney Bavarian Bier Café, SYDNEY
QLD Bavarian Bier Café, BROADBEACH (WINNER)
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT
Sponsored by BullaACT Silver Fox, CURTIN
NSW – Regional Green Zebra, ALBURY
NSW - Sydney Kazbah, BALMAIN
QLD Jam Corner, TOWNSVILLE
SA Aldgate Providore & Café, ALDGATE
SA Chianti, ADELAIDE
VIC The Counter Espresso, HAWTHORN (WINNER)
VIC - Regional Two Buoys, DROMANA
WA Emporium Bistro, BRIDGETOWN
BURGER CAFÉ
Sponsored by BidvestNSW - Regional Wholly Cow, SAWTELL
NSW - Sydney Burger Project Australia, SYDNEY (WINNER)
QLD The Burger Bar, NOOSAVILLE
SA Grill'd, NORWOOD
VIC Fat Bob's Bar & Grill, MOORABBIN
CAFÉ RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Di Bella CoffeeACT Pod Food, PIALLIGO
NSW - Regional Lotus Espresso, THE JUNCTION
NSW - Sydney Ripples, MILSONS POINT
QLD BSKT Café, MERMAID BEACH
SA The Artisan Café, BLACKWOOD
VIC Las Chicas, BALACLAVA
VIC - Regional The Pickled Sisters Café, WAHGUNYAH (WINNER)
WA Emporium Bistro, BRIDGETOWN
CHINESE RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Commonwealth BankNSW - Regional New Bo Wa Chinese Restaurant, MOREE
NSW - Sydney The Century Restaurant, PYRMONT (WINNER)
QLD Qi'Lin, TOOWOOMBA
SA From Orient Chinese Restaurant, ADELAIDE
COFFEE SHOP / TEA HOUSE
Sponsored by Beloka WaterNSW - Regional Café Salt, CHARLESTOWN
NSW - Sydney Maximus Atrium Café, SYDNEY
QLD Room with Roses, BRISBANE
SA Cotto Espresso, GLENELG
SA Signature A Fusion of Coffee, ADELAIDE
SA The Old Curiosity Shop & Tea Rooms, WALKERVILLE
WA Coffee Club, KALAMUNDA (WINNER)
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by AlscoACT - Sage, BRADDON
NSW - Regional Eschalot Restaurant, BERRIMA
NSW - Sydney Ripples Chowder Bay, MOSMAN
NSW - Sydney Sails on Lavender Bay, McMAHONS POINT
QLD - Customs House, BRISBANE
QLD - Jam Corner, TOWNSVILLE
SA - Botanic Gardens Restaurant, ADELAIDE
SA - Regional Vintner's Bar & Grill, ANGASTON
VIC - Ezard, MELBOURNE
VIC - Regional Omy Restaurant, BEACONSFIELD (WINNER)
WA - Nine Fine Food, HIGHGATE
EUROPEAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by ComCater & RationalACT Pulp Kitchen, AINSLIE
NSW - Regional Le Chat Noir, TERRIGAL
NSW - Sydney Ananas THE ROCKS
QLD Nick's Restaurant, YUNGABURRA
SA George's on Waymouth, ADELAIDE (WINNER)
WA Bistro Des Artistes, SUBIACO
FAMILY DINING RESTAURANT
Sponsored by American ExpressNSW - Regional Merimbula Aquarium & Wharf Restaurant, MERIMBULA
NSW - Sydney Greenfield Station Bistro - Bankstown Sports Club, BANKSTOWN
SA Cucina Nuova, HENLEY BEACH (WINNER)
VIC TGI Fridays Fountain Gate, NARRE WARREN
WA Lo Zucchero, CITY BEACH
FINE DINING RESTAURANT
Sponsored by AlscoNSW - Regional Circa 1876, POKOLBIN
NSW - Sydney Quay, THE ROCKS (WINNER)
QLD Room 81, BROADBEACH
SA Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant, MAGILL
VIC Brae, BIRREGURRA (REGIONAL WINNER)
WA Co-op Dining, EAST PERTH
GREEK RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Commercial Energy Brokers AustraliaNSW - Sydney Alpha Restaurant, SYDNEY
SA Estia, HENLEY BEACH
VIC Hellenic Republic, EAST BRUNSWICK (WINNER)
INDIAN / SUB-CONTINENT RESTAURANT
Sponsored by HostplusACT Blu Ginger, CIVIC
NSW - Regional Kohli's Indian Restaurant, BATEMANS BAY
NSW - Sydney AKI's Restaurant, WOOLLOOMOOLOO
QLD Indian Empire on Runaway Bay, RUNAWAY BAY (WINNER)
SA British India, ADELAIDE
VIC Bukhara, WARRAGUL
WA Punjab Indian Restaurant, INNALOO
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Entertainment PublicationsACT Briscola Pizzeria, CIVIC
NSW - Regional Caffé Rosso, BOWRAL
NSW - Sydney Giro Osteria, CRONULLA
NSW - Sydney Intermezzo Ristorante, SYDNEY
QLD Noosa Waterfront Restaurant, NOOSAVILLE
SA Chianti, ADELAIDE (WINNER)
SA River Café, NORTH ADELAIDE
VIC Rinaldo's Casa Cucina, WANGARATTA
WA Orecchiette Italian Restaurant, BUNBURY
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Sponsored by American ExpressNSW - Regional Nagisa Japanese Restaurant, NEWCASTLE
NSW - Sydney Toko Sydney, SURRY HILLS
QLD Saké Restaurant & Bar, BRISBANE (WINNER)
SA Yakitori Takumi, NORTH ADELAIDE
VIC Kumo Izakaya Japanese Restaurant, BRUNSWICK EAST
WA Nobu, PERTH
NEW RESTAURANT
Sponsored by H&L AustraliaACT Farmhouse - Pialligo Estate, CANBERRA
NSW - Regional Levelone @ Harbourfront, WOLLONGONG
NSW - Sydney Raita Noda Chef's Kitchen, SURRY HILLS
QLD Kiyomi - Jupiters Hotel & Casino, BROADBEACH (WINNER)
SA 2KW Bar & Restaurant, ADELAIDE
SA Aharn Thai, MALVERN
SA Café Sia, EVANSTON
SA - Regional Fino Seppeltsfield, SEPPELTSFIELD
VIC Pastuso, MELBOURNE
VIC - Regional The Independent, GEMBROOK
WA Edosei Japanese Restaurant, PERTH
PIZZA RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Tiger CorpNSW - Regional Sea Salt Ristorante Pizzeria, KINGSCLIFF
NSW - Sydney Hugos, MANLY
QLD Trattoria Amici - RACV Royal Pines Resort, BENOWA (WINNER)
SA Jimmies Restaurant, CRAFERS
VIC Brunetti, CARLTON
RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL / MOTEL / RESORT
Sponsored by Commonwealth BankNSW - Regional Bells @ Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, KILLCARE HEIGHTS
NSW - Regional Crackenback Farm Restaurant & Guesthouse, CRACKENBACK
QLD Bistro On3 - Sofitel Gold Coast, BROADBEACH (WINNER)
QLD River's Restaurant - Riverland Motor Inn, ST GEORGE
QLD The Peak - Spicers Peak Lodge, MARYVALE
SA The Playford Hotel Restaurant, ADELAIDE
TAS Henry's Restaurant - The Henry Jones Art Hotel, HOBART
WA Muscats Restaurant & Bar - Novotel Vines Resort, THE VINES
RESTAURANT IN A PUB / CLUB / TAVERN
Sponsored by LionACT Column Restaurant - National Press Club of Australia, BARTON
NSW - Regional Harrigan's Irish Pub, HARRINGTON
NSW - Regional Latitude Thirty Three Brasserie - Gosford Sailing Club, GOSFORD
NSW - Sydney 3 Weeds Restaurant, ROZELLE
QLD Malt at the Brewery, TOWNSVILLE (WINNER)
SA Queens Head Hotel, NORTH ADELAIDE
VIC The Grand Dining Room, RICHMOND
RESTAURANT IN A WINERY
Sponsored by HostplusACT Poachers Pantry Smokehouse Café, HALL
NSW - Regional Margan Restaurant & Winery, BROKE
QLD Varias Restaurant - Banca Ridge Winery & Cellar Door, STANTHORPE
SA Hentley Farm Restaurant and Winery, SEPPELTSFIELD
VIC Wild Dog Winery Restaurant, WARRAGUL (WINNER)
WA Kirby's at Rickety Gate Restaurant & Cooking School, DENMARK
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Beloka WaterACT C Dine Bar, KINGSTON
NSW - Regional Scratchley's on the Wharf, NEWCASTLE
NSW - Sydney Garfish at Kirribilli, KIRRIBILLI
NSW - Sydney The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, GLEBE
QLD Sails Beach Restaurant, NOOSA HEADS
QLD Shuck Restaurant, MAIN BEACH
SA Cardone's Seafood & Grill, GLENELG
VIC The Rocks, MORNINGTON
WA Mosmans Restaurant, MOSMAN PARK (WINNER)
SMALL BAR
Sponsored by LionNSW - Regional Reserve Wine Bar, NEWCASTLE
NSW - Sydney Atrium Bar, SYDNEY
QLD Lobby Lounge Bar - Marriott Resort & Spa, SURFERS PARADISE
SA Bar Torino, ADELAIDE (WINNER)
SPECIALTY RESTAURANT
Sponsored by APRA AMCOSACT Tazé Mediterranean Cuisine, CANBERRA CITY
NSW - Regional Taco Bill, ALBURY
NSW - Sydney Efendy, BALMAIN
QLD California Tacos, BURLEIGH HEADS
QLD Sofra Turkish Cuisine, TOOWOOMBA
SA Red Ochre Grill, NORTH ADELAIDE
VIC Rumi Restaurant, EAST BRUNSWICK
WA Meeka Restaurant, SUBIACO (WINNER)
STEAK RESTAURANT
Sponsored by BidvestNSW - Regional SSS BBQ Barn, TAMWORTH
NSW - Sydney The Cut Bar & Grill, THE ROCKS (WINNER)
NT Char Restaurant @ Admiralty, DARWIN
QLD Black Hide Steakhouse by Gambaro, PETRIE TERRACE
SA Gaucho's Argentinian Restaurant, ADELAIDE
VIC San Telmo, MELBOURNE
WA Rustlers Steakhouse, ALBANY
SUSHI BAR
Sponsored by Arthur J GallagherNSW - Sydney Raw Bar, BONDI BEACH
QLD O-Sushi, BROADBEACH
SA Sushi Train Unley Metro, HYDE PARK (WINNER)
TAPAS RESTAURANT
Sponsored by APRA AMCOSNSW - Sydney Postales Restaurant and Tapas Bar, SYDNEY (WINNER)
WA Casellas Wine Tapas Grill, BUNBURY
THAI RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Arthur J GallagherNSW - Sydney Alphabet Street, CRONULLA
QLD Modern Thai Restaurant, MT GRAVATT
SA Golden Boy, ADELAIDE (WINNER)
PEOPLE, PRODUCT & PLACE TOURISM RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Tourism AustraliaACT Bookplate Café - National Library of Australia, PARKES
QLD - Northern Malt at the Brewery, TOWNSVILLE
NSW - Sydney Aqua Dining, MILSONS POINT
NT Char Restaurant @ Admiralty, DARWIN
SA Leonards Mill, SECOND VALLEY
QLD - South East Jellyfish Restaurant, BRISBANE
VIC Jack Rabbit Vineyard Restaurant, BELLARINE (WINNER)
WA Sandalford Estate Restaurant & Winery, CAVERSHAM
