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Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
MFWF Event at Miss Mi - Fowl Play: No Boring Birds!Join us for MFWF.Chef Migo Razon from award-winning Miss Mi teams up with Aurum premium poultry and food presenter and passionate Vietnamese home cooking advocate, Duncan Lu, to give specialty poultry an irresistib...
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
BRUNCH IN THE SKY Elevate Every SaturdayBrunch in the Sky returns to Atria. Commencing 7th of February 2026. A refined daytime dining experience celebrating modern Australian cuisine, seasonal produce and panoramic city views from Level...
Valentine's Day Dinner4-course and flowing wineJoin us to celebrate with your special person with a 4-course dinner and free-flowing Victorian wines. $195 pp.
Elevating the tea-drinking experience by blending modern and traditional brewing techniques, resulting in an unparalleled fusion of flavours and aromas, head to Oxi Tea Room on Cornell Place in Car...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Tucked away in Melbourne’s Chinatown, Flower Drum stands as a celebrated destination for refined Cantonese cuisine and exceptional service. Stepping inside reveals a world where tradition meets ele...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's DaySet menu for two This Valentine’s, we’re turning up the heat, Pincho style. Live tango music kicks off from 7pm. The lighting’s low, the flavours loud, and the vibe? Sensual, playful, unforgettable. You and...
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Discover the quintessential Melbourne Italian dining experience at Il Bacaro on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Executive Chef David Dellai offers a simple yet refined approach to V...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
Representing the intersection of old and new, traditional and modern, Eastern and Western, ISH Restaurant is an Indian-inspired drinking and dining experience nestled on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy....
Embark on a culinary adventure at Melbourne’s newest dining destination, Lexy Restaurant and Bar on Flinders Lane, where high-glam sophistication meets the vibrant spirit of modern Pan-Asian cuisin...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
Plant-based modern Sichuan cuisine is what awaits Collingwood diners at Shu Restaurant on Johnson Street. Named after owner and Chef, Shu Liu, chill out in fun and funky surrounds of neon lighting,...
Haidilao Hotpot Emporium

Haidilao Hotpot Emporium

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Time-Limited Discount22% Off DishesEnjoy 22% off all dishes during selected hours. This special offer is a must-try for every hotpot lover. Monday to Friday before 5 pm (please vacate the table by 5:00 pm), after 9:00 pm from Sunday...
Gamasot K BBQ

Gamasot K BBQ

Korean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

South Melbourne

Korean BBQ Korean FlavourAt Gamasot K BBQ, our lunch deals make Korean BBQ delicious and affordable. Choose from our crispy, juicy fried chicken set or hearty BBQ meal combos with premium meats, all around $19-$20 (with LA...
Honey Dee Loukoumades

Honey Dee Loukoumades

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Hoppers Crossing

Where the Sweetness RollsLoukoumades on the MoveIndulge in Honey Dee’s famous loukoumades and shakes! Visit our Hoppers Crossing store or find our food truck at pop-ups, markets, festivals, and food truck parks across Melbourne, Geelong, and reg...
Republica

Republica

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

St Kilda

Restaurant & Catering Association
Monday Pizza Night$20 Pizzas from 5pm
Meat Flour Wine Berwick

Meat Flour Wine Berwick

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Narre Warren

Dinner in the Dark at Meat Flour Wine 14th FebruaryThis Valentine’s Day, surrender to Italian romance at Meat Flour Wine. Flickering candlelight, bold flavours, and a night made for temptation. Tables of two are limited so get in early! Please note...
Valentine's DayAn Evening of Romance Elegant & romantic ? Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day at Nevsky ? ?? 14th February | 7 PM ?? Complimentary wine, special Valentine’s menu & live music ?? $79 per person ?? Book now — limite...
Attica

Attica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Ripponlea

17 Chef Hat Award
Dining at Attica on Glen Eira Road in Ripponlea is a commitment of time and money – there are beautiful, rare and unique ingredients and eclectic tunes, but most of all there’s Ben Shewry’s innovat...
Penny Young

Penny Young

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Moonee Ponds

Boozy Brunch Saturday & SundayPenny Young’s Boozy Brunch has arrived in Moonee Ponds. Step into a whimsical, Wonderland-inspired bottomless brunch in partnership with Hendrick’s Gin. Enjoy a two-hour sitting of flavour, fantasy...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Authentic Japanese LunchTaste TraditionVisit us at Kenzan Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne’s Collins Place! Our weekday lunch features authentic Japanese classics, from fresh sushi and sashimi to tempura and grilled favourites like teri...