Restaurants
2 businesses you can compare and book online.
Whether it is a two-person anniversary dinner or a fifty-guest function, restaurants reward a little research. Australian restaurants operate as registered food businesses and need a liquor licence to serve alcohol, and beyond that the differences are all in the food, service and value. Menus, surcharge policies and booking terms are usually published, so an informed choice is easy to make.
OneBookPlus shows live table availability so you can book instantly, note dietary requirements and special occasions upfront, and receive confirmation without a phone call. For group bookings and functions, deposits and pre-orders are handled cleanly, and reminders cut the no-shows that make restaurants wary of large tables.
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How to choose a good Restaurant
- Check the current menu and prices online before booking, since review photos are often years out of date.
- For groups, ask about set menus, minimum spends and whether the table has a time limit.
- Look at how the restaurant handles dietary requirements; a considered vegetarian menu signals a kitchen that cares.
- Confirm cancellation and deposit terms, especially for weekends, large groups and degustation bookings.
- Check corkage policy and cost if you plan to bring wine to a BYO-friendly venue.
- For special occasions, tell the restaurant when booking; most will quietly help you make the night.
Questions to ask before you book
Frequently asked questions
Can a restaurant charge me for not showing up?
Yes, if the fee was disclosed when you booked. Many Australian restaurants now take card details and charge a no-show or late-cancellation fee, commonly $25 to $100 per person, because empty tables on a Saturday night are a direct loss. Cancelling within the stated window avoids the fee entirely.
What does BYO actually mean in Australia?
BYO venues let you bring your own wine, and sometimes beer, for a corkage fee that typically runs $5 to $25 per bottle or per person. Some licensed restaurants also allow BYO on certain nights. Spirits are almost never permitted, and policies vary, so check before you arrive with a bottle.
Are public holiday surcharges legal?
Yes. Restaurants can apply weekend and public holiday surcharges to cover penalty wage rates, but under Australian Consumer Law the surcharge must be clearly displayed on the menu. Typical surcharges are 10 to 15 per cent. If it was not disclosed anywhere, you have grounds to dispute it.
