Brisbane and South East Queensland Gold Award Winners

Gold Award Winners

Congratulations to the Entertainment™ Gold Award Winners from the 2010 | 2011 edition! These businesses were chosen by the most important critics - their customers.

Fine and Contemporary Dining

  Winners:
Restaurant II (Brisbane)
The 4th Floor Restaurant (Sunshine Coast)

Finalists:

Restaurant Manx
Restaurant Rapide
Tides Waterfront Dining
Milagro Modern Australian

Cafe and Bistro Dining

Winner:
The Caxton (Brisbane)
Zachary's (Sunshine Coast)

Finalists:

Vapiano
Wagamama
Hot Pipi's
Cracked Pepper

Casual Restaurant and Family Dining

 Pizza Capers Winners:
Pizza Capers

Finalists:

Sitar
Beach House Bar & Grill
La Quinta Cafe y Bar


Informal Dining and Takeaway

Hungry Jack's Winner:
Hungry Jack's

Finalists:
Grill'd
Three Monkeys
Shingle Inn

Activities and Attractions

Brisbane Lions  Winner:
Brisbane Lions

Finalists:
Brisbane Broncos
AMF
Underwater World

Hall of Fame

Congratulations to the Entertainment™ Hall of Fame Winners! These restaurants have won at least three Entertainment™ Gold Awards, and represent the best in their field.

 Fine and Contemporary Dining

  The Terrace of Maleny is in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with spectacular, uninterrupted views to the coast – prepare to indulge! Succulent seafood, local produce and the region’s fresh tropical flavours combine to deliver amazing taste sensations. Their well chosen wine list will complement all meals. Multi award winner in Restaurant and Catering Queensland Awards for Excellence. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Bookings advised.  

Executive chef Alastair McLeod serves a contemporary à la carte menu, with an emphasis on seafood. The riverside location provides a stunning view of the water, city and mountains beyond. A private dining room provides an exclusive option for larger groups, or you can choose to dine alfresco. A separate function room, the River Room, is available for all occasions for up to 200 guests. Open for lunch and dinner every day, with free onsite parking, or arrive directly via City Cat. Reservations essential.

Café and Bistro Dining

Tomato Brothers, Brisbane  Are you looking for a bright, trendy café/restaurant that serves the best wood-fired pizza in Brisbane? Tomato Brothers offers all this and much more. Choose from a wide range of food from perfect pastas and sensational salads to tempting cakes, gelato and coffee. Also catering for banquets, with food and beverage packages at great prices. Open 7 days, fully licensed. Normal operational hours apply.

Enjoy great food and excellent service in a casual beachside atmosphere at Cafe by the Beach. Whether it be breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just coffee and cake, the delicious freshly made fare will delight you. Licensed and BYO wine. Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch and Tuesday to Saturday for dinner.

Cato's, Brisbane Overlooking Hastings Street in stylish Noosa Heads, Cato’s at the Sheraton Noosa Resort is the place for people watching. Cato’s features modern décor with overtones of tropical Queensland – the perfect place for that indulgent lunch or dinner. Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serving creative international cuisine or why not enjoy one of their famous buffet breakfasts? 

Recently refurbished, dine in air-conditioned comfort overlooking the park at the Pineapple Hotel. Bring the kids! Kids’ playground complemented by a great kids’ menu. Extensive wine list with 20 wines available by the glass. Group bookings welcome. 2007 AHA Best Casual Family Dining; 2006 and 2005 QHA Best Casual Dining; 2003 AHA Best Pub Bistro, 2002 QHA; Best Casual Dining. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days.

Cafe Restaurant and Family Dining

Hog's Breath Cafe, Brisbane Hog’s Breath Café is a fun, unpretentious place where everyone can enjoy themselves. Appetisers and snacks. Kids’ menu available; comes with soft drink and ice cream. Salads to complement any meal, or as a meal on their own. Desserts to tempt even the sweetest tooth. HOG’S BREATH PRIME RIB, THE BEST A STEAK CAN GET!

Informal Dining and Takeaway

Subway, Brisbane Famous Footlong sandwiches. Footlong or 6” sub served on freshly baked bread, served hot or cold. Create your own sub with your choice of cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, capsicum, olives on any sandwich. Kids’ Paks, Giant Subs and Platters available. Fresh bread baked daily. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.