API members’ favourites

Wendy Lapsley - VIC
For a great night out with Bavarian style beer, succulent schnitzel, an entertaining band and an atmosphere like the best beer halls in Berlin - you must visit Hofbrauhaus in Melbourne!
 
Peter Mawbey - TAS
The Ship Wright Arms is a great place for meals with the family, and I value the API card as it gives a great discount.
 
Henderson Glynne - NSW
My husband and I enjoy Bar Cupola for dining. Good service, good food, parking easy, and a great quick service for pre theatre dinners to the wonderful Brandenburg Orchestra. Love Retirement!!!!!!
 
Suniti Ruparelia - VIC
Tataki Japanaese restaurant in Elsternwick which I discovered whilst I was looking for discounts on restaurants from API Lifestyle. It is a sensational local Japanese restaurant with lovely food and is very reasonble since I recieve 20% off the bill.
 
Tracey Wilson - QLD
Our favorite place to eat was Nicks at Jindalee but API have removed them from the 2013 book.  
 
Denise Bailey - QLD
Mikes Kitchen is my favourite family get together for dinner.  Mikes Kitchen is based on his own family getting together in their kitchen, there is warmth, fun and great atmosphere.

Carmen Horton - WA
My husband and I enjoy a meal at Mahsuri Satay in Victoria Park, WA.  It is a Malaysian restaurant and the food is always good.  The lady waitresses are dressed in their Malaysian clothes and you feel like you are overseas.  Great place and also a BYO.
 
Marcus Heilbronn - QLD
Benny's Hot Wok Café & Bar because its the only time me and my wife get to relive us before having our 3 daughters and I get to impress and make her fall inlove with me all over again , and the food and service is the best we have ever come across.
 
Helle Smith - QLD
Church on Palmers in Mackay. Great service, outstanding food and a very romantic evening out, especially when the kids stay home! 

Peter Mawbey - TAS
The Carlyle Hotel is on our discount list, which I didn't know until a few minutes ago. A great casual place to go to for lunch. Been there many times.

Debbie Mitchell - VIC
Bear Brass on Southbank in Melbourne.  A great place to chill out with some cool tunes and delicious food - the pizza is our favourite. And the kids love it too!!
 
Kai Zhang - NSW
Ozeki in Chatswood is our favourite modern Japanese restaurant with its innovative sushi and great customer service, and API allows us to dine at special discounts!
 
Melanie Risse - NSW
We LOVE Pancakes on the rocks, their chocolate pancakes with strawberries and chocolate sauce are to die for!

Tara Hetherington - VIC
My favourite hot spot to dine at is The Wharf Hotel. With a simply beautiful position overlooking the water, this resturant never fails to impress me. Whether it be a few light nibbles with a glass of sparkling after work, or a lavish dinner, I am always pleasantly satisifed with my dining experience. 

Andrew Betlehem - TAS
For brilliant tasting healthy food, warm coffee, freshly squeezed juices, giant pancakes, and a quirky, comfortable atmosphere - head to Macquarie Foodstore in Hobart! 
 
Alison Masterton - TAS
Being new parents, we can't go past the Shipwrights Arms Hotel in Battery Point. Vibrant atmosphere, great value for money and the best grub in town!
 
Grace - NSW
I love pancake on the rocks! Love the pork ribs the most, it's even better than Hurricans! Their pancakes n iced coffee are second to none
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Ilona Pippett - SA
Kathmandu Palace Glenelg SA - service is fantastic; the spices they use make it feel like your taste buds are having a fabulous party.
 
Sylvia Tang - NSW
I love Kagaya. The food is tasty, comes quick to the table and the owner always gives service with a smile.

Carmen Horton - WA
Enjoy having a meal at Mahsuri Satay which is a Malaysian restaurant in Victoria Park, WA.  The satay sticks are delicious and wait staff are dressed in national costume.

Mukul - NSW
Toscanis @ Parramatta - Excellent Service, very kids friendly and as my little one say's - "Daddy this place makes the best and yummiest chicken pesto pasta in the world" ;o)
 
Eruthaya Mary Stedman - WA
Favorite restaurant is Sandalford Caversham Estate.  Food, ambience and service is fantastic!  I brought my whole family (17 members) from Singapore to dine there and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.  They all gave a thumbs up to revisit Sandalford, the next time they visit Perth!

Vicki - SA
My family and I enjoy dining at Brunelli Cafe where we experience exceptional food and service with an added bonus of obtaining a discount with our API card.
 
Stanley Webb - WA
Flames Restaurant as it is quite close by and always provides excellent services and delicious meals. The staff are always helpful, friendly and courteous.

Frikkie - QLD
We enjoy all the values due to the fact that we can eat out more frequent.
 
Mile Bicevski - QLD
The great rates have helped enjoying the deals with freinds and families.
 
Endah Sri Rahayu - NSW
I went to take my husband to Praram Thai Restaurant in North Ryde to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Even though the restaurant is quite small, however, the ambiance is romantic and pleasant. Foods have authentic Thai flavor with decent portion amount & excellent service.The 20% discount made the dining experience more pleasurable.
 
William Wu - QLD
Gazebo Restaurant. It has a very pretty and vibrant decor that seems to permeate into the food and drinks. If you're willing to splurge a little, this is a top place for cocktails and tappas.

Jason Neilly - QLD
Michel's on Palmer, fantastic food and wine. Memorable as the acoustics of the room amplify the noise and always makes it a happening place no matter how small the crowd.
 
Annie (Xuming) Zhao - NSW
We like to go to New Shanghai. We enjoy the food and atmosphere there! And with the 20% off from API the deal become even better!

Kris Harper - VIC
Il Gambero in Carlton, because the standard of service and food is always wonderful.
 
Christina Burek - VIC
Lobster cave is my absolute favourite! It is the place where my partner first invited me out for dinner; it is the first place where I have eaten fresh and fantastic seafood & a whole lobster! Staff is very nice and friendly, the atmosphere is great and it is a wonderful place to experience a special night!
 
Wendy Gifford - VIC
Tony's on High in Bendigo does beautiful arancini balls with pesto sauce & tomato salsa, yummy!
 
Julie Michelle Robb - QLD
Soul Bistro now at Milton.  We love the unusual combination of flavours and interesting meals.  Always a great meal.

Keely Boyd - VIC
Wagamama, Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Tasty, zezty and alive! Give me and my collegue a great afordable lunch with a sneaky beer on the side!
 
Suniti Ruparelia - VIC
I found an amazing Japanese restaurant in Elsternwick called Tataki which I found using the App. The food was amazing and to get 20% off the bill made it extremely affordable.
 
Helle Smith - QLD 
Healthy Habits. Easy, quick and very convenient and all staff are aware and provide the discount without a hassle. 
 
Carmen Horton - WA
The best Frequent Values restaurant I like is Ramons on Willow Pond in Canning Vale. They offer excellent food and service and have an outlook to a lake which is gorgeous.
 
Helle Jorgensen Smith - QLD
Healthy Habits - Cheap, convenient and healthy, and extremely fast - and all their food is subject to our discount. 
 
Helle Jorgensen Smith - QLD
Church on Palmers - Always fantastic food and excellent service, a really nice and romantic evening out, especially when we don't bring the kids! 
 
Brendan Paull - VIC
Sloaney Poney in Port Melbourne. Great food and great prices.
 
Julie Siciliano - NSW
The Pancakes chain because there are a number of locations and when your on the run with three kids you know you can sit down as they cater for all.
 
Montri Muenouy - NSW
Great serving and good value. Vietnamese beef pho is beautiful and crispy the pancake is delicious. Despite its rather run down appearance, at Thuy Huong you pop in, get served quickly, enjoy your meal and leave satisfied.
 
Joya Jain - VIC
Chillipadi Melbourne Central because this is so close to my work, is very reasonably priced and I love to get further 20% discount for lunch everytime I go.
 
Mike Nelson - WA
My favourite rewards restaurant is the Equinox in Busselton because of its location on the beachfront and the fantastic food they produce.
 
Nancy Wu - NSW
New Shanghai Chinese Restaurant in Ashfield has the best drunken chicken with pork buns is our favorite place for Chinese food! The prices are so reasonable too!
 
Helle Smith - QLD
without a doubt - Church on Palmers - outstanding service and food and a very romantic evening out, especially if done without kids! 
 
Geoffrey Goodman - SA
My favourite restuarant is MP3 on Jetty Rd Brighton - SA.Bing always has a friendly welcome and the chef is fantastic. Great variety of meals.
 
Peter Marshall - QLD
Clove Restaurant. Food is top notch, delicious and presented beautifully. Staff are friendly and always happy to provide the API discount on dining.We are blessed in Ayr, Queensland!
 
Peter Marshall - QLD
Being a small country town, we only have one option for API dining. However we are not complaining! It is "Jack-pot"! Extensive and changing menu, fabulous food! Friendly staff!
 
Lesslaw T Ziolkowski - NSW
BANJO PATTERSON, THE VIEW IS SPECTACULAR, THE FOOD IS MOUTH - WATERING, GREAT FLAVOURS, SER - VICE EXCELLENT. THIS IS IT...sit back and savor the moment..GREAT GREAT GREAT.
 
Libby Hooper - SA
Our favourite Frequent Values restaurant is Zootz Kitchen Bar at Henley Beach. They serve the most delicious breakfasts which can be eaten outdoors, soaking up the sea-side atmosphere or indoors just enjoying the view.
 
Keely Boyd - VIC
The Provincial Hotel, Fitzroy. The pizzas are bigger than my torso!!
 
Michelle McGregor - VIC
Number 8 Resturant and Wine Bar is fantastic place to dine. There is a great variety of food at sensational prices! Their wine selection is also amazing and their sommelier will cater to your tastes and needs. Highly recommended.
 
Daniel Powell - NSW
La Carretta Italian Restaurant at Cherrybrook is amazing. The gourmet pizza's are perfection. A great takeaway and alfresco dining experience. Great for the kids too. Such a treat to fit into the family budget!
 
Carol Anne Giles - VIC
Pipers has the best coffee in Ballarat, amazing food and stunning views of Lake Wendouree and the Botanical Gardens, plus excellent service and friendly staff.
 
michele suzanne newton - QLD
' The Deck' at Southbank,appeals to locals and visitors alike. Sit, sup, enjoy the ambiance of tropical shrubs' fragrances fanning our river while eating excellent food is a real treat..
 
Sarah Watson - NSW
Din Tai Fung Restaurant takes me back to my holiday in China! 
Love eating Xiao Long Bao ...dumplings YUM!
 
Charles Frederick Rutter - WA
Friends excels in every way - award-winning cuisine, outstanding wine list, impeccable service, fantastic entertainment, lovely ambience and views. Dining at Friends is an experience, not just a meal. 
 
Helle Smith - QLD
Church on Palmers in Mackay, very romantic, fantastic food and the best service by far in the region! 
 
Tracey Heong - VIC
Chez Olivier in Prahran. It feels like you've stepped into Paris! Authentic and delicious French food served by gorgeous French waiters.
 
Christiane Weale - NSW
Wagamamas - great atmosphere and food that suits the whole family
 
Andrew MacPherson - QLD
Hotel Richlands. We love it being a hidden gem. The all you can eat is fantastic, we've gone there for years. Now we get a discount it is even better!
 
Eileen Mak - NSW
The Shang Hai dim sum in New Shanghai is great tasting and value for money, their pork dumpling (Xiao Long Bao) is highly recommended.
 
Louise Di Virgilio - SA
The deals for Hungry Jacks are just great. Print one off and pop it in your wallet/purse to use when you feel like a snack.
 
Lindsay Whitehead - VIC
We like the Dragon Boat at the Knox Ozone, because it has great spicy Calamari, and the manager, Phillip, is always courteous and helpful.
 
Jade Ho - NSW
Belmonte Pizzeria has the best pizzas i've _ever_ had. They are generous with the toppings for their beautiful traditional thick pizzas. Great casual cosy atmosphere with memoralia around the restaurant.
 
Jamie Algar - WA
Rustico Tapas - An amazing modern spanish tapas bar in Baldivis which has an incredible menu full of mouth wateringly good tapas dishes and a huge list of cocktails. Spain 2.0
 
Luke D'Orazio - VIC
Taco Bill in Blackburn is my fav! i love thier enchiladas and if you order a fish bowl you get a free hat!
 
Bruce Wang - NSW
Good Thai Restaurant in Chatswood, the food is great and the staff are very friendly. out of all the Frequent Values restaurant this was the best so far.
 
Lisa Spalding - NSW
I enjoy eating at Blu Ginger Indian Cuisine in Castle Hill because they have THE best butter chicken i have ever eaten (and i have tried it from many restaurants) and they also have to cheesiest cheese naan's i have ever come across. The staff are also very friendly and the food is served very promptly after ordering.
 
Philip Fernandez - NSW
Hurricanes! Because I can get a low carb meal that still taste delicious!
 
Terence E Oliver - NSW
GATA THAI Restaurant at Round Corner Dural. The food is excellent and the service fast. This is BYO with reasonable corkage. We have been twice in the last month and will go again.
 
Marco Zabarte - NSW
I enjoy eating at Din Tai Fung as the food is great and the service is fantastic.
 
Sallie - VIC
Taco Bill's in Essendon is our families favourite frequent values restaurant. We take our visitors there for the prompt, friendly service and amazing spice flavoured large mexican dishes.
 
Ann Van Turnhout - QLD
My favorite would have to be the four winds restaurant at the crowne plaza on the gold coast I love any reason to go down there for the weekend and the four winds has amazing views and food and great service.A great place to relax with my hubby and kids.
 
Stanley Webb - WA
Flames Restaurant is our favourite as it close by and provides quality and a variety of dishes at very reasonable prices. The staff are always friendly and the service fantastic.
 
Rachel Johnson - SA
Sailmaster Tavern - Fantastic family friendly bistro and restaurant on the marina! Enjoy schnitzel to local - SA seafood with a marina view. Wonderful wine list, service and ambiance!
 
Kirsty Beer - QLD
Liquorish Bistro & Bar - fabulous food and great location. This place is always a memorable meal!
 
Kirsty Beer - QLD
Sultans Kitchen is always great for curries and authentic Indian food. A good place to go with a group for nice service and tasty food.
 
Karen and John Pirlot - TAS
We have a timeshare at Shearwater Resort in NW Tas. Their restuarant is now part of your Frequent Values. We can now enjoy more meals at their restuarant because we get a good discount. Their food is good quality and varied, with nightly specials. They also cater well for children with good menu options and a playground and toy boxes and colouring activities.
 
Philip Bush - VIC
Melba's in Melbourne is the best smorgasbord restaurant in Australia. The range and quality of the food is outstanding and the service is exceptional. Not to mention the chocolate fountain........ 
 
Odile Williams - QLD
Our favourite frequent values restaurant is la Quinta in bulimia. Food is always good and service is prompt, efficient and warm.
 
TANYA L GAREBARSKI - QLD
Windaroo Tavern. Its close to home and they serve great fresh food at great prices for the whole family. My kids love the playground area!
 
ROSS GREGORY - WA
Lanna Thai Restaurant in Subiaco has authentic decor and food - and the presentation and service is top shelf - with parking close by as a bonus.
 
Carmen Horton - WA
I enjoy visiting Lana Thai in Subiaco - WA. The food and service is fantastic and even better using the Frequent Values discount card which saves money. 
 
Katherine Cimino - VIC
"Lion of India" in Essendon is one of the best Indian Restaurants I have tried. The Fish Tikka was amazing!
 
Craig Byrne - WA
I love Dhaba in Scarborough, because after a long hard day at the beach you can't beat a curry. My wife is also a vegetarian, so we all win!
 
Tara Lee Cooper - SA
Zootz at Henley Square! Amazing all day breakfast overlooking the sea. A great way to start the day!
 
Catherine Tsoi - NSW
L'Incontro Italian Restaurant - Cosy restaurant with great Italian food. 
 
Carmen Friend - NSW
The Terrace- ambience, out look, view over Pittwater is spectacular, food is amazingly good and the service is fantastic
 
Samantha - NSW
The new shanghai in chatswood- best dumplings outside china!
 
Paul Raffa - VIC
I love taking my family to the Groove Train, it's a great family favourite and we use the API card so it's a good savings!
 
Peter Davis - WA
We love The Blvd Tavern in Joondalup - its close - its friendly and its great food, music and atmosphere
 
Esther Croft - SA
Paul's on Gouger - Succulent seafood combined with fabulous service, it's perfect for a special occasion or catching up with friends. You'll love it!
 
Simon Williamson - WA
I love Sienna's in Leederville as it has great food, fantastic service and our Son loves the indoor play area for kids. Their Veal Masala is my favorite.
 
Lynda Tieu - VIC
My favourite Frequent Values restaurant is Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder- perfect for my Sunday Mornings! Their Avocado on Toast is outstanding and their Buttermilk Pancakes are like no other!!
 
Robyn Freer - NSW
Love Armandos Seafood at Rooty Hill - consistently great food and service and good to have some great dining options in Sydney's west when so much is focused on the inner city areas!
 
William Wu - QLD
The service is always outstanding at The Ship Inn (fast, friendly and knowledgeable) and the food is very nice and affordable. A great choice for families and business people as well. 

 
 

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