Restaurants getting into #DiningMode for Mother's Day

by The OpenTable Team

Updated April 18, 2019

Our research shows that 85% of people check their phones while dining out. So for Mother's Day, we're encouraging diners to disconnect to reconnect, and get into #DiningMode. These restaurants pledge to help diners get into #DiningMode for Mother's Day - and are offering something special for those going phone-free.

Platform 270 Restaurant & Bar

3.9

3.9 (5)

$41 to $100

Australian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Platform 270 is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a light casual dinner in the heart of the city. Located in the DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne Hotel on Flinders Street, you can expect to dine in a cosy atmosphere that features exposed concrete and grafitti, tall ceilings, booth seating and dim lighting.

The menu features a range of dishes, from fresh pasta to our infamous Wagyu Beef Burger, that you can enjoy. Perfect for a post-work dinner and drinks!

Top review

Ken

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Enjoyable evening, good food and excellent smiling service

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Lamaro's Hotel

4.8

4.8 (910)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

South Melbourne

About the restaurant

"Truly a wonderful pub is Lamaro’s, run by experts that embrace hospitality."
Tony Leonard, 3AW
https://bit.ly/36XkQbd

Broadsheet's Top 5 Gastropubs in Melbourne 2019 & 2020
3AW's Pub Of The Year 2019

Lamaro's Hotel is an iconic Gastro-pub located in leafy Cecil Street in South Melbourne.

Let us take you on a gourmet journey with our creative modern Australian menu. Either dine in the opulent surrounds of our restaurant or relax in our old world bar.

With a boutique extensive wine list and 12 craft beers on tap there is something to please every taste and palate.

Private dining rooms available and functions welcome.

A must visit venue for any food, wine and beer lovers.

We're close to Albert Park Lake and just 100m stroll from Bridport Street light rail (Tram no. 96) and South Melbourne's bus

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Sharon

Dined 7 days ago

Great schnitzel and good service. Very good portions as well.

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Steak Ministry

4.3

4.3 (883)

$101 and over

Steakhouse

Glen Waverley

About the restaurant

Steak Ministry is the definitive response to the long-unanswered cry for a steak expert in Glen Waverley. Specialising in prime cuts of meat, and using only the best methods to prepare and serve them, we are dedicated to deliver a steak experience like no other. Whether you are a lover of a tender sirloin, or a connoisseur of a seared T-bone with its pink middle, or have a taste for the marbled flavour of a ribeye or Scotch fillet, we are certain that we can deliver it to your table, done to your liking.

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Olivia

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic experience dining here for my partners birthday! All of ther servers were lovely and accommodating. The food is terrific and so filling, absolutely delicious. Definitely want to come back again to try more.

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The Tomahawk

Paradise Road

4.4

4.4 (304)

$40 and under

Thai

Glen Waverley

About the restaurant

Thai Paradise Road is an authentic, elegantly presented Thai restaurant located in the heart of Glen Waverley. Dine in and enjoy a moment of peace in a busy day, or take away your choices from our extensive menu. We have a wide variety of authentic Thai food on our menu, including curries and stir fries, seafood and sizzling dishes. Also available are a range of beers from around the world, as well as fresh juices and Thai iced tea.

Dine in and enjoy eating in a little piece of Thailand, right here in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Our décor includes prints of Buddhist monks from a monastery in Thailand, as well as a feature wall fronted with authentic red and gold monastery doors.

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Mesith

Dined on Nov 9, 2024

Food and service were excellent. Definitely I will come back again.

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SEAFOOD TIER NIGHT

Osaka Trading Co.

4.8

4.8 (337)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Glebe

About the restaurant

Located at the Tramsheds food precinct in Forest Lodge, Osaka Trading Co. focuses on modern Japanese and ramen. The restaurant’s bar offers house and classic cocktails, Japanese beers and sake, wine, and Japanese and Scotch whiskies.

Our lunch menu comprises ramen and donburi rice bowls from 11.30am with an all day menu available until dinner from 5:30pm - 9:30pm with a larger a la carte menu.

Osaka Trading Co. is a modern Japanese restaurant & bar from the owner-operators of Surry Hills small bar Tokyo Bird and Haymarket cocktail bar Banchō.

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SHANE

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Osaka is the best little Japanese restaurant in Sydney.

Little Collins St Kitchen

4.0

4 (348)

$41 to $100

Australian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Embark on a culinary journey at Little Collins St Kitchen (LCSK), situated within Sheraton Melbourne Hotel. Our cooking philosophy celebrates simplicity, seasonality, and the science of grilled cooking. Here, sweetness surrenders to savoury, earthiness yields to the caress of natural flavours, and textures waltz playfully across your tongue.

Nestled at the Paris end of Little Collins Street, next to Parliament station, we offer warm and welcoming hospitality experience based around our kitchen table.

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David

Dined on Oct 18, 2024

Wonderful food. Great service. Highly recommended especially pre theatre

Monster Kitchen & Bar

4.3

4.3 (1194)

$41 to $100

Fusion / Eclectic

Canberra City

About the restaurant

Monster Kitchen and Bar remains committed to offering a dining experience that is not just about food, but about the values we hold dear: inclusion, sustainability, innovation, and conscious consumption. Our new omnivorous menu is a natural extension of these values, and we believe it provides a more inclusive and holistic dining experience for our guests.

We are excited to continue evolving, offering a menu that celebrates the best of both plant-based and animal-based cuisine. From locally sourced vegetables to responsibly raised meats, every dish at Monster is a reflection of our commitment to quality, flavor, and sustainability. And as we continue to explore the vast possibilities of what food can be, we look forward to creating even more memorable dining experiences for you.

"WE MEAT AGAIN."

Join us at Monster Kitchen and Bar for an unforgettable culinary journey—where both herbivores and omnivores can celebrate the very best of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

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Lauren

Dined 4 days ago

My partner and I dined here for the first time tonight. We ordered the feed me menu - omni for him and vegetarian for myself. There was no issue when we asked for my food to be made vegan and gluten free. Some replacements had to be made to suit my dietary requirements and everything was absolutely delicious. The wait staff were very friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was calm and romantic. We are looking forward to going back.

Mode Kitchen & Bar

4.3

4.3 (536)

$40 and under

Breakfast

The Rocks

About the restaurant

Mode Kitchen & Bar is a modern Australian restaurant located in Sydney's CBD, offering an innovative and uncomplicated menu that blends diverse cultural influences. The restaurant serves a range of meals, including breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, and dinner, with a focus on delivering delicious flavors with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Mode's menu celebrates modern Australian cuisine, featuring a balance of locally sourced produce and global culinary techniques. The restaurant is known for its chic atmosphere, ideal for casual dining, business lunches, or evening meals with a sophisticated touch.

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Sachit

Dined 5 days ago

Food was good, service was a little slow. Overall its was alright. Once and done kind of place.

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The Kitchen Tootgarook

4.5

4.5 (354)

$40 and under

Comfort Food

Tootgarook

About the restaurant

A place that feels like home.. I don't mean that in a sense that the place is covered in dog hair, the tv is blaring, the kids are screaming and there's lego all over the floor; more in a sense that you feel welcomed, content and at home from the minute you enter, right up until you leave. We wanted to create a place, that I myself, would want to visit on a regular basis. A place where your name is more important to us than your money is. A place where you feel like a regular from your first visit. A place where you feel like a part of our family. A place you felt you've been before. A place that feels like home.... Ok, so we have fancy wine glasses, twinkling candles, nice chairs and really shiny cutlery, but don't let that fool you... We're humble, both in our service and in our food, and pretentiousness and oversized egos were banished from the premises the day we started trading. We like looking the part, but life's too short for airs and graces...

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Gaetano

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing Food, portions were great & staff were really friendly and accommodated to all our needs.

Riverside Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (187)

$41 to $100

International

Adelaide City Center

About the restaurant

Modern Australian fusion featuring the best of seasonal South Australian produce. Enjoy an elegant dining experience at our award-winning Riverside Restaurant. Our chefs use only the best seasonal ingredients and produce, sourcing from local suppliers wherever possible to provide a truly authentic local experience.

Start your day with either an incredible full buffet breakfast, continental breakfast or an à la carte breakfast.

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Tahneek

Dined on Feb 9, 2020

Fantastic service from start to finish, outstanding food/drinks and selection catering for vegans and the little people, our 26 were very happy, not to mentioned extremely full! ThankQ.

Tokyo Bird

4.6

4.6 (599)

$40 and under

Japanese

Surry Hills

About the restaurant

Tokyo Bird is a Japanese inspired small bar located in Belmore Lane, Surry Hills, serving Japanese whisky and beer, cocktails, sake and yakitori – chicken and other delicious morsels on skewers, grilled Japanese style.

Tokyo Bird combines the best of Tokyo’s yakitori-ya and izakaya with classic cocktail bars in an intimate Sydney laneway small bar. We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo Bird!

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Belinda

Dined 5 days ago

Great ambience, food and service. Perfect for a pre-theatre meal or cheeky whiskey after.

The Loft Lounge & Bar

4.1

4.1 (19)

$40 and under

International

Perth CBD

About the restaurant

Step into sophistication and style at The Loft Lounge and Bar, where the wine list tells a tale of Western Australia’s artisanal vineyards and winemakers, and a cocktail is more than a fusion of flavours.
It is a moment. An experience. A ritual.

Take pause, relax amongst impeccably stylish interiors and share in the knowledge of our beverage connoisseurs. Choose from the curated selection of Worldly Classic Cocktails. Pair it with the delights of a tailored food menu featuring Western Australian collations. Enjoy all of this from The Loft Lounge & Bar’s outdoor terrace, overlooking Perth’s historical buildings, His Majesty’s Theatre, and the vibrant Hay Street below.

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Deon

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

What an unexpected surprise to find this little gem sitting right under our noses. I came in with my sister and Mum for her belated birthday and to enjoy a light dinner before the ballet and to say we were impressed is an understatement. We ordered the Tuna Tartare with the Jamon Croquetas which melted in our mouths. From the main menu we shared between us the Vegan Nourish, Nourish Bowl and the Anytime Plate (Shakshuka) Though we didn't need it, we decided to indulge in a Portuguese Tart that had a delicate pastry and perfectly torched custard Every single dish was delicious but the Tuna was the star dish of the night, zesty and fresh without being overpowering it was a clear winner with the Tart followed closely behind. The staff were friendly and attentive and our only regret is we didn't try any of the cocktails - we will be back to do this and try more of the menu, soon...

Croft Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (29)

$41 to $100

Australian

Sydney CBD

About the restaurant

Croft Restaurant, located on level 1 of Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney, offers modern farm to table options showcasing locally sourced produce. It boasts plenty of natural light with its floor to ceiling windows, it's spacious, modern and inviting. The restaurant is perfect for all occasions, whether it be a breakfast meeting or lingering over dinner with colleagues.

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Brian

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Excellent tasty meal 2 courses all gluten free meals tasty and well presented Will return , excellent chef.

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