2015 NATIONAL WINNERS & FINALISTS
RESTAURANT AWARDS
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Hostplus
ACT
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 OpenTable
ACT
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 Bulla
NSW - Regional
Sweet Poison, NEWCASTLE WEST
SA
Aux Fines Bouches, BRIGHTON
VIC Red Chocolate Tree, SALE (WINNER)
BEER CAFÉ / WINE BAR
Sponsored by Lion
NSW – Sydney
Bavarian Bier Café, SYDNEY
QLD Bavarian Bier Café, BROADBEACH (WINNER)
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Bulla
ACT
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 Bidvest
NSW - 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 Coffee
ACT
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 Bank
NSW - 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 Water
NSW - 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 Alsco
ACT -
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 & Rational
ACT
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 Express
NSW - 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 Alsco
NSW - 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 Australia
NSW - Sydney Alpha Restaurant, SYDNEY
SA Estia, HENLEY BEACH
VIC Hellenic Republic, EAST BRUNSWICK (WINNER)
INDIAN / SUB-CONTINENT RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Hostplus
ACT 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 Publications
ACT 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 Express
NSW - 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 Australia
ACT 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 Corp
NSW - 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 Bank
NSW - 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 Lion
ACT 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 Hostplus
ACT 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 Water
ACT 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 Lion
NSW - 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 AMCOS
ACT 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 Bidvest
NSW - 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 Gallagher
NSW - Sydney Raw Bar, BONDI BEACH
QLD O-Sushi, BROADBEACH
SA Sushi Train Unley Metro, HYDE PARK (WINNER)
TAPAS RESTAURANT
Sponsored by APRA AMCOS
NSW - Sydney Postales Restaurant and Tapas Bar, SYDNEY (WINNER)
WA Casellas Wine Tapas Grill, BUNBURY
THAI RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Arthur J Gallagher
NSW - Sydney Alphabet Street, CRONULLA
QLD Modern Thai Restaurant, MT GRAVATT
SA Golden Boy, ADELAIDE (WINNER)
PEOPLE, PRODUCT & PLACE TOURISM RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Tourism Australia
ACT 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
