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Melbourne Eastern Suburbs Modern Australian Restaurants

Discover culinary delights at Park Hyatt Melbourne on Parliament Square in East Melbourne, where ocean fare meets woodfire-grilled steaks for a unique dining experience. Enjoy the sophisticated lou...
History and elegance meet to create the ideal backdrop for any occasion at 1912 Restaurant at Riverlea Estate on Ringwood Warrandyte Road in Warrandyte. Whether you are planning a business lunch, r...
The Peacock Den

The Peacock Den

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00 PM

The Basin

Sip, share and indulge at The Peacock Den on Forest Road in The Basin and celebrate the sophisticated nature of this awe-inspiring bird in stylish surrounds. Creating an ideal vibe for wining and d...
Located on Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, The Advocate is a bespoke restaurant and cocktail bar nestled within one of Melbourne’s leafiest neighbourhoods. The space strikes a thoughtful balance between s...
Catalina Kitchen on Harcrest Boulevard, Wantirna South brings a warm neighbourhood vibe to all-day dining, blending seasonal flavours with a relaxed modern feel. From vibrant breakfast plates and g...
Valentine's Day DinnerSpecial MenuWhether you’re celebrating with your significant other, a first date, or a beloved family member, we’re honouring love in all its forms this Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14. We have two sitt...
The Reserve Restaurant

The Reserve Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 6:30 AM

Richmond

Valentine DinnerSaturday 14th February A romantic Valentine’s Day three-course dining experience awaits. Begin with a starter, enjoy a shared entrée, select your own main, share indulgent sides, and finish with a decadent dessert plate ...
Love Letter

Love Letter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 5:00 PM

Richmond

Seasonal Share Plates & Stylish Sips at Robbie’sBook Now!Robbie’s Wine Bar serves a refined mix of small and bigger plates crafted for leisurely grazing and perfect wine pairing. Think puff bread with burrata, barramundi ceviche, prawn toast and honey ca...
Times Berwick

Times Berwick

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 11:00 AM

Berwick

Times Berwick on Bemersyde Drive brings a richness of flavours to Berwick diners, built on a passion for Italian-Modern Australian fare with a dash of African-style barbeque cuisine. Located in Clo...
Find Melbourne's most romantic hidden watering hole at Life's Too Short back vintage wine bar on Victoria Parade. Tucked away in the old bluestone cellars of the original Victoria Brewery, this pet...
Attria Wine Bar
Indulge your senses in an intimate, stylish and delicious dining experience that will leave you yearning to return time and again at Attria Wine Bar on Swan Street in Melbourne. A sleek and contemp...
Discover a chic place to imbibe and feed the soul at Doncaster’s new string to its fashionable bow at Ms Jackson Restaurant & Bar on Doncaster Road. Nestled in this leafy elevated hamlet north-east...
Clover

Clover

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00 PM

Richmond

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Elevation At Emerald

Elevation At Emerald

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00 PM

Emerald

Located in bustling Box Hill, Cool Young BBQ on Station Street brings the heat with Korean-style barbeque served in a vibrant, neon-lit setting perfect for group dining. Expect the sizzle of tablet...
Jethro Canteen

Jethro Canteen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 7:30 AM

Richmond