Each year, the Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat Awards shine a spotlight on venues delivering outstanding food, service and dining experiences across the country. For operators, a Chef Hat isn’t just an accolade — it’s recognition of consistency, craft, and the countless hours that go into running a great venue.
The 2026 awards have now been announced, and we’re proud to see so many venues from the Bepoz community recognised among Australia’s best.
Chef Hats are awarded following independent reviews and ongoing feedback, recognising venues that consistently deliver high-quality dining experiences. From technique and creativity to execution and service, a Hat reflects a venue operating at the top of its game.
We work with hospitality operators across Australia every day, so it’s incredibly rewarding to see so many familiar names celebrated this year. A huge congratulations to the following Bepoz venues awarded a Chef Hat in 2026:
Bennelong - Sydney CBD, NSW - Modern Australian
Firedoor - Surry Hills, NSW - Modern Australian
Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant - Mosman, NSW - Modern Australian
Freyja - Melbourne CBD, VIC - Modern Australian
Margaret - Double Bay, NSW - Modern Australian
Gildas - Surry Hills, NSW - Spanish
Lana - Sydney CBD, NSW - Italian
Otto Brisbane - South Bank, QLD - Italian
The Heritage Wine Bar & Restaurant - Perth CBD, WA - European
Otto Ristorante Sydney - Woolloomooloo, NSW - Italian
Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Gold Coast - Broadbeach, QLD - Modern Australian
Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Grill & Cellar Bar - Melbourne CBD, VIC - Italian
Bacash - South Yarra, VIC - Modern Australian
Gran Torino - Double Bay, NSW - Italian
Port Phillip Estate Dining Room - Red Hill South, VIC - Modern Australian
Tonic & Ginger - Fremantle, WA - Asian
Beach Byron Bay - Byron Bay, NSW - Modern Australian
Indigo Oscar - Cottesloe, WA - Latin American
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar - Broadbeach, QLD - Modern Australian
Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar - Mermaid Beach, QLD - Modern Australian
Locale Noosa - Noosa Heads, QLD - Italian
The Restaurant Pendolino - Sydney, NSW - Italian
At Bepoz, we’re proud to work alongside hospitality operators across Australia, supporting venues with technology that helps them run efficiently, adapt as they grow, and stay focused on what matters most: their guests.
Congratulations again to all the venues recognised in the 2026 Chef Hat Awards. Your hard work, passion and commitment to hospitality does not go unnoticed.If you’re looking to upgrade your POS or want systems that grow with your venue, get in touch with the Bepoz team to see how we can help.