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. To view the winners for your edition, scroll down, or click on one of the links below.
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Adelaide Hall of Fame
Fine Dining Category
Tranquillity at its best. The award winning Botanic Garden Restaurant is truly a place to “get away from it all.” Situated in the heart of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, this restaurant offers tranquil views over the gardens and lake. The seasonal menu and wine selection is some of the best that SA has to offer. A perfect place for weddings or special occasions. Open daily for lunch. Evening functions by appointment.
Crusoe’s on the Lake, winner of the 2004 AHA award for Best Restaurant (Superior) and winner of the Angove’s and Sunday Mail award for Restaurant of the Year, has a fresh new look! Crusoe’s invites diners to relax in plush, contemporary surroundings with lakeside views, whilst savouring different dishes from their international cuisine. The wine list, featuring SA’s best wines, complements the menu superbly. The staff are courteous and efficient and help to enhance a divine dining experience. Licensed. Open for lunch Wednesday to Friday, and dinner 7 days. “The only thing we overlook is the lake.”
“Cuisine is alive – ever searching, ever learning”, Cheong Liew. Malaysian born Cheong Liew has been at the helm of The Grange at the Hilton Adelaide since 1995. Mixing French techniques and Asian flair with the very best of South Australian ingredients, he was one of the first to define his innovative style as ‘East meets West’. Celebrate the finest marriage of Eastern and Western culture through cuisine with Cheong and The Grange team at the Hilton Adelaide. Dinner Wednesday to Saturday.
The Lion Restaurant, with its floor to ceiling windows and a bright, modern design, represents a unique dining experience. With a modern Australian menu that reflects old favourites with imagination, The Lion is a great place for a professional business lunch or a leisurely dinner with friends. The atmosphere is light, bright and friendly with the buzz of the young and the professional.
1999, 2001, 2002 AHA AWARDS - BEST RESTAURANT SA
The Manse is one of the finest and oldest established restaurants in the heart of North Adelaide. Extensively refurbished, The Manse is welcoming everyone for intimate dinners, medium sized business groups or special occasions in relaxed and elegant surroundings. The menu is French inspired with modern and classic techniques. The Manse team endeavours to maintain high standards by providing guests with a relaxed and pleasant dining experience.
Café and Bistro Dining Category
Hog’s Breath Cafe is an unpretentious place where everyone can have fun.
Fun restaurant with great decoration. Mouth-watering Mexican food. Margarita nights – Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Fully licensed. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Bookings are essential at this very busy spot.
Savour the mouth-watering aromas emanating from the kitchen. Features a magnificent wooden sculptured bar. Tasty coffee. Enticing atmosphere. Licensed. Open 8 am until late 7 days.
Informal Dining and Takeaway Category
Pizza Hut began in 1958 and has grown to be the #1 pizza chain with over 12,000 locations in 90 countries. Pizza Hut's fresh bases are made daily with Australian made flour and fresh ingredients.
Auckland Hall of Fame
Fine Dining Category
Auckland has had a love affair with waterfront restaurant Cin Cin on Quay for over 17 years. With its use of jarrah timber, copper surrounds, natural wool carpet and stunning rattan chairs, the feel and ambience is spectacular. The motto of “eat, drink, talk, watch” sums up the atmosphere, menu and fabulous wine list. Desirably situated in the historic Ferry Building, Cin Cin on Quay is fully licensed. Open 7 days from 11am until late. Bookings are essential.
Mikano, situated in Mechanics Bay, is a perfect place to spend time with friends. The menu concentrates on promoting the freshest of New Zealand produce. The spectacular views over the Auckland Harbour across to Devonport are breathtaking. The helicopters leaving and landing outside the restaurant is something to savour over a favourite beverage and a delightful meal.
Orbit is the most unique restaurant in Auckland, located 190 metres up the iconic Sky Tower. With breathtaking 360 degree views, the dining room rotates, providing guests with panoramic views of the city. The menu includes a variety of international-style dishes. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner, brunch is also available on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations advised.
Sails Restaurant has earned its reputation as one of New Zealand’s top restaurants through an uncompromising belief in using only the freshest ingredients, the most talented chefs and friendly, professional waiting staff. There are few views in the world that capture the essence of a city better than the one from Sails Restaurant. Their dedication to excellence has won them numerous awards for both the food and service. Fully licensed, open for lunch from Monday to Friday and dinner 7 nights. Reservations essential.
Casual Restaurant and Family Dining Category
Where convenience, quality and service come together. Select from a wide variety of soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Enjoy full dinners featuring steak, chicken, pasta and seafood. Breakfast is always a hit! Open 24 hours, 7 days.
Brisbane, Sunshine Coast & Surrounds Hall of Fame
Fine Dining Category
Earth Bistro is certainly the toast of the coast with its freestyle cuisine, informal but stylish service and heavenly views of the majestic Mooloolaba Bay. Home of the long lazy lunch. Whether enjoying tapas and French champagne in the cool sea breeze or absorbing the romantic evening atmosphere while watching the moon sparkle on the water, this multi award winning bistro has set a new standard in dining. Open 7 days lunch and dinner. Fully licensed. Reservations recommended to avoid disappointment.
Café and Bistro Dining Category
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.
Informal Dining and Takeaway Category
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.
Canberra Hall of Fame
Informal Dining and Takeaway Category
Domino's Pizza Australia New Zealand Limited is the nation's largest pizza delivery company with over 400 stores across the country. The team at Domino's are passionate about delivering fresh, quality pizzas every time.
Greater Melbourne Hall of Fame
Fine Dining Category
Enjoy fine dining at this Williamstown restaurant overlooking Melbourne’s newest marina, with waterfront and City skyline views. Choose from the freshest of seafood dishes or perhaps the succulent eye fillet or pre-order their seafood platter for two. Fully licensed. Open for lunch Sunday to Friday and for dinner Monday to Saturday, with Sunday evenings during daylight savings. Bookings strongly suggested.
Dining in Melbourne can be a fabulous experience, especially aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. As it cruises the scenic streets of Melbourne you can enjoy fine cuisine and drink the very best Australian wines in this all-inclusive package. The atmosphere is cosy, the service friendly and the décor as inviting as the colonial period it reflects. To dine in the Colonial Tramcar is to dine in luxury. Open nightly for dinner. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Professional staff and a polished, classy atmosphere await you at Mercer’s – the perfect venue for intimate occasions, business meetings or just relaxing with friends. With flair and imagination, Mercer’s provides modern Australian cuisine using fresh local produce and exotic tastes and flavours from around the world. Awarded Winner, Best Restaurant 2001, by American Express and the recipient of an Age Good Food Guide chef’s hat. Fully licensed, with an extensive wine list of over 300 labels. Minimum cover charge applies.
Enjoy the outstanding view of Port Phillip Bay when you dine at Windows on the Bay. Alex Almatrah has established this bayside institution and ensured the restaurant caters for everyone. The warm, friendly staff – as well as the stunning views, interior and menu – will see you return to this beautiful venue again and again. Fully licensed and open for lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast on the weekend.
Casual Restaurant and Family Dining Category
All your favourite sweet and savoury pancakes and crepes. Steak, chicken, fish and salads are also on the menu. Kitchen open until late 7 days a week. Doncaster store open 24 hours.
Fast, fresh, friendly. “Fresh Mex”. Frozen Margaritas. Frosty Coronas. Fabulous food. Fully licensed. Check with each restaurant for lunch and dinner hours. Catering available. Children’s menu.
“Everyone looks forward to Friday’s”. Friendly service and a varied menu, including low carb meals. Delicious desserts that will make you go back again and again. More than 500 alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails prepared by award winning bartenders. Perfect place for a business lunch, family dinner, corporate function, or that special dinner for two. Fully licensed and open daily from midday until late.
Informal Dining and Takeaway Category
Nando’s restaurants provide delicious Portuguese flame-grilled chicken with a fast, casual dining experience. All chickens are trimmed of excess fat and flame-grilled to perfection. Marinated for 24 hours in traditional Portuguese sauce. Choice of ‘Lemon and Herb’ or ‘Peri-Peri’ (chilli based sauce). Choose your sides from spicy rice, flame-grilled corn, fresh coleslaw or cholesterol-free old style chips. Choose Nando’s catering to delight your guests.
Newcastle, Central Coast & The Hunter Hall of Fame
Fine Dining Category
Amandas offers an outstanding combination of International and Modern Australian cuisine, with breathtaking panoramic views from every table. Dine alfresco in the warmer months or by the fire in winter. Make Amandas on the Edge your next culinary adventure. Licensed or BYO. Open for lunch Friday to Monday and dinner 7 nights, with a two course minimum Saturday nights.
Synonymous with quality, The Brewery Restaurant continues to entice diners with impeccable service, a quality wine selection, and, of course, seriously good food. These essential elements have made this award-winning restaurant one of the Hunter’s most desirable dining destinations. Dine in the sleek, sophisticated interior, or alfresco on the boardwalk to admire the ever-changing harbour views. Fully licensed.
Once the Terrigal Post Office, now an award-winning restaurant, The Letterbox won the Restaurant and Catering award for Best Informal Dining and Best Wine List 2004 and 2005 – so you can expect to be impressed. Letterbox features a spacious main dining room, with a cosy log fire and full air-conditioning. There is also a glassed garden conservatory, ideal for private parties/functions. The mouth watering, modern Australian menu is designed to suit all tastes and dietary needs. Open for lunch Thursday to Sunday, and dinner Tuesday to Sunday.
Parramatta, The Hills, Blue Mountains & Macarthur
Fine Dining Category
Barnaby’s imaginative à la carte contemporary Australian cuisine and daily specials provide excellent variety and value. The menus change seasonally to take advantage of the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Barnaby’s Riverside offers the friendliest service in lush and peaceful surroundings. Fully licensed. Open for dinner Monday to Saturday and lunch served Sunday to Friday.
Informal Dining and Takeaway Category
Gloria Jean’s Coffees is the leading specialty coffee retailer in Australia. Each store is proudly Australian owned and operated by a local franchisee. Choose from hand-crafted espresso and ice-blended drinks made by expert baristas. All coffee is freshly roasted at their state of the art roasting facilities in Sydney, Australia. Offering a take home selection of whole bean coffees and specialty teas. Winner ‘Supreme Reward for Best Retailer 2006’ and ‘International Franchisor of the Year 2006’.
McDonald's has quickly become a Hall of Fame Winner and perennial favourite in the Sydney area Entertainment™ Books, as well as the Australian market. Community involvement, from McDonald's own Ronald McDonald House Charity to the many activities that are supported within the local communities create a true partnership between McDonald's and its customers. The continual evolvement of McDonald's menu and its products to provide choices for individuals and families has made McDonald's a consistent favourite.
Arts, Sports and Attractions Category
Jump The Queue – and join the fast line! A quick and easy way to buy your movie tickets online. Special Entertainment™ member prices. Just purchase online at www.entertainmentbook.com.au/movies then visit the box office of your selected cinema and collect your tickets where you see the black and orange “Jump The Queue” signs.
Perth Hall of Fame
Fine Dining Category
C Restaurant’s revolving floor allows for continuous and beautiful views of the city, Swan River, King’s Park, Rottnest Island and the Darling Ranges. A perfect venue for lunch or dinner, whether it’s a romantic occasion for two, a family event, or an evening of corporate entertaining. C offers award winning cuisine, an extensive wine and cocktail list and an unparalleled ambience. An express lunch is available for guests with limited time, or stay all day and watch the sun setting. The dress standard is very smart, and bookings are highly recommended.
The most beautiful place in the heart of the hills. Just 30 minutes from the city is a winery on the escarpment of a stunning valley where you can delight in the pleasure of award-winning food and wine. This picturesque restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining. A unique venue for lunch, dinner, weddings and corporate or private functions. Open for lunch and wine tastings Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm. Dinner Friday and Saturday evenings. Friday night is Jazz night.
The Oyster Bar on the Foreshore is a dining experience not to be missed. Located on the banks of the Swan River, with unequalled views of the Perth city skyline, The Oyster Bar on the Foreshore offers the freshest daily produce and friendly service to ensure your experience is unforgettable. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days. Luxury boat charter available for all occasions.
The Red Herring restaurant is unsurpassed in style and elegance, offering the best in fine dining and ambience. Join them at “Shucks” oyster bar on a Friday from 4.30pm with freshly shucked oysters while watching the sunset over the Swan River. Try the Teppanyaki grill, or simply enjoy the freshest seafood you’ve ever tasted. Specialising in weddings, social and corporate functions, product launches, etc, the Red Herring is fully licensed, has ample parking and mooring facilities, and is open for lunch and dinner seven days, and breakfast Sundays.
Café and Bistro Dining Category
Famous for wood-fired pizza and Italian homestyle cooking. Step in for coffee and cake and enjoy the relaxed, casual atmosphere with friendly service. Come in and try the best gelati in Perth. Family owned and operated. Fully licensed. Mount Lawley – open 7 nights for dinner and Wednesday to Sunday for lunch. Leederville – open 7 days for lunch and dinner.
Sydney Hall of Fame
Fine Dining Category
From its amazing location on the rooftop of Customs House, Cafe Sydney captures Sydney with its spectacular harbour views and relaxed and modern interior. Cafe Sydney is not to be missed for its special Sunday lunch, featuring the freshest BBQ seafood, as well as its popular à la carte menu – perfect for a leisurely lunch with guests, family and friends. Cafe Sydney’s large outdoor terrace is ideal for corporate entertaining. Serving full menu from 12noon to 11pm Monday to Friday, Saturday from 5pm to 11pm and Sunday from 12noon.
Café and Bistro Dining Category
Jacksons has something for everybody, featuring six bars, each with their own unique personality. Choose from a range of tasty choices in Bar CQ, casual dining available for breakfast from 7.30am, lunch from 12 noon, and dinner until late. Become a member of Jacksons “Beer Hall of Fame” while you try a beer from a wide selection of over 100. Hold your next function at Jacksons with a tailor made package to ensure your function is a true success. Licensed 24 hours.
Casual Restaurant and Family Dining Category
Pancakes on the Rocks is now at Northmead, with outdoor seating, convenient parking and the same delicious menu as The Rocks. Bookings available. Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fully licensed. The Rocks open 24 hours.
Informal Dining and Takeaway Category
Gloria Jean’s Coffees is the leading specialty coffee retailer in Australia. Each store is proudly Australian owned and operated by a local franchisee. Choose from hand-crafted espresso and ice-blended drinks made by expert baristas. All coffee is freshly roasted at their state of the art roasting facilities in Sydney, Australia. Offering a take home selection of whole bean coffees and specialty teas. Winner ‘Supreme Reward for Best Retailer 2006’ and ‘International Franchisor of the Year 2006’.
McDonald's has quickly become a Hall of Fame Winner and perennial favourite in the Sydney area Entertainment™ Books, as well as the Australian market. Community involvement, from McDonald's own Ronald McDonald House Charity to the many activities that are supported within the local communities create a true partnership between McDonald's and its customers. The continual evolvement of McDonald's menu and its products to provide choices for individuals and families has made McDonald's a consistent favourite.
Arts, Sports and Attractions Category
Jump The Queue – and join the fast line! A quick and easy way to buy your movie tickets online. Special Entertainment™ member prices. Just purchase online at www.entertainmentbook.com.au/movies then visit the box office of your selected cinema and collect your tickets where you see the black and orange “Jump The Queue” signs.
Sydney North Hall of Fame
Fine Dining Category
Milsons style is fresh innovative Australian cuisine, recognised by their ‘One Hat’ Award from Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Guide 2006. Be greeted by the intimate, stylish decor highlighted by the subtle Thai silk panels adorning the walls, delightful fresh flowers and evocative lighting. You could use Milsons as the blueprint for the archetypal modern Sydney restaurant. Milsons is ideally located for business lunches with convenient parking and a private room available. Lunch Monday to Friday and dinner Monday to Saturday. Fully licensed.
Breathtaking views of Balmoral Beach, coupled with Watermark’s smart Modern Australian cuisine, create a truly memorable dining experience. Bright and airy for breakfast and lunch, contrasted by elegant intimacy at night, Watermark offers versatile dining options to suit all occasions. Add an extra element of fun and take a water taxi right to the door. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is available from Thursday to Sunday, or for 7 days during December.
Informal Dining and Takeaway Category
Gloria Jean’s Coffees is the leading specialty coffee retailer in Australia. Each store is proudly Australian owned and operated by a local franchisee. Choose from hand-crafted espresso and ice-blended drinks made by expert baristas. All coffee is freshly roasted at their state of the art roasting facilities in Sydney, Australia. Offering a take home selection of whole bean coffees and specialty teas. Winner ‘Supreme Reward for Best Retailer 2006’ and ‘International Franchisor of the Year 2006’.
McDonald's has quickly become a Hall of Fame Winner and perennial favourite in the Sydney area Entertainment™ Books, as well as the Australian market. Community involvement, from McDonald's own Ronald McDonald House Charity to the many activities that are supported within the local communities create a true partnership between McDonald's and its customers. The continual evolvement of McDonald's menu and its products to provide choices for individuals and families has made McDonald's a consistent favourite.
Arts, Sports and Attractions Category
Jump The Queue – and join the fast line! A quick and easy way to buy your movie tickets online. Special Entertainment™ member prices. Just purchase online at www.entertainmentbook.com.au/movies then visit the box office of your selected cinema and collect your tickets where you see the black and orange “Jump The Queue” signs.
Wellington Hall of Fame
Fine Dining Category
Located in a stunning 1920s banking chamber, renovated with style and comfort – creating a special ambience to set the scene for any dining occasion. The food is generous, full flavoured and innovative. Meticulously sourced indigenous seafood is a speciality. There is an extensive list of local and imported wines to accompany the menu. Partners Steve Logan and Al Brown believe restaurants don’t have to be formal to serve fine food. Instead they prefer a warm and friendly style of service tailored to the individual diner’s requirements.
