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VIC Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Brewery Dining ExperienceFood with Craft BrewsDiscover our hearty brewery food, perfectly paired with Gippsland-inspired beers and seasonal brews. Our menu features southern-smoked BBQ meats, artisan burgers, fresh salads and wood-fired flavou...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
3 or 4 Course Midweek MenuSeasonal MenuEnjoy our 3 or 4 course midweek menu featuring house-baked sourdough, cultured butter, and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Highlights include beef tartare, ocean trout, potato agnolotti, mar...
Chef’s Tasting Dinner ExperiencePlates & WineJoin us at Tulip for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm in Geelong West. Enjoy a relaxed, contemporary dining experience featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from wine and sn...
Mothers Day at Barmah ParkLunch from 10:30am$125pp three course adult menu, $65 kids menu + activity pack
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
A New Era of Indian VegetarianFlavour Without LimitsAt ISH, our vegetarian dishes are bursting with flavour, texture and creativity. We bring a modern take to Indian cuisine, crafting vibrant plates designed to surprise and delight with every bite. ...
Mother's Day Deluxe Dining4-Course ExperienceTreat your mum to a very special Mother's Day at Bonny Bar. From 1PM until late, we're offering the first 40 people a deluxe 4-course set menu for just $55pp. You can also opt for wine pairing for ...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 4:00 PM

Bright

12 Chef Hat Award
Sips & SavouriesEnjoy snacks 4pm-6pmSoak up the afternoon sun and enjoy a variety of snacks and daily wine specials. Simply walk on in!
Oyster and Sparkling wine golden hoursTUE to FRI 4-6PMFreshly shucked seasonal oyster at $3 and our famous Midnight Cuvée sparkling wine for only $10 a glass !
Treat Mum This Mother’s Day10th of MayCelebrate Mother’s Day at The Boathouse Daylesford with a beautifully curated five-course lunch by the lake. Set in a stunning waterfront location, it’s a special occasion designed to honour Mum, N...
Serving hungry and thirsty locals for almost 150 years, Tinamba Hotel on Tinamba Seaton Road is one of Gippsland’s finest dining destinations. From the first-class ambience of the dining room, loun...
Plough Hotel

Plough Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

Footscray

STEAK NIGHTEvery Tuesday from 5 pmHead to Plough Hotel every Tuesday from 5pm for Steak Night. Enjoy a porterhouse served with chips, salad and herb butter for $25, or upgrade to $32 and include a house wine or schooner of beer. A ...
Book A Private Function With UsFREE VENUE HIREHost your next event with us! Enjoy a free venue hire in a stylish space perfect for birthdays, corporate functions, and special celebrations. Great food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere guarant...
Temperance Hotel

Temperance Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

South Yarra

Tuesday TriviaEvery Tuesday 7.30pm Get a team together and head down to Temperance on a Tuesday for Funky Bunch Trivia, $150 worth of prizes to be won! $22 Parmas all day $24 beer jugs 5pm-late.
François Eatery

François Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:30 AM

Mambourin

Mother's Day High Tea10th May Celebrate Mother’s Day at François Eatery – Mambourin with an elegant High Tea experience on Sunday 10 May 2026. Enjoy curated sweet and savoury delights including ribbon sandwiches, scones, pastri...
Those seeking over 133 years of winemaking excellence paired with seriously good food head to Brown Brothers Restaurant on Bobinawarrah Road in Milawa. Nestled in Brown Brothers Vineyard, dine alfr...
Mother's Day Lunch4-Course LunchMake Mum feel truly special this Mother’s Day with a memorable dining experience at Balgownie Estate. Enjoy a four-course special menu created just for the occasion, featuring beautiful seasonal an...
The Soul Behind the BottleA Story in Every GlassA selection of wine comes from a small, family-run vineyard in Yamanashi, where a husband and wife care for each vine with patience and dedication. To them, the vines are like family. Much like our...
Steak DayEvery MondayMake Mondays something to look forward to at The Clifton Hill Hotel. Sink your teeth into a perfectly cooked $27 sirloin with golden chips, fresh salad and your choice of sauce, plus a range of ste...
Pond Cafe

Pond Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 AM

Torquay

Simple Moments, Great FoodEat, Sip, UnwindAt Pond Cafe, we’re all about good food, great coffee, and easy coastal living. Just moments from the beach, we serve fresh, flavour-packed breakfast and lunch in a relaxed, welcoming space. Whethe...
Chrismont Restaurant

Chrismont Restaurant

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Cheshunt

Modern Italian Dining in King ValleyTry us today!Discover modern Italian-inspired dining at Chrismont Restaurant, where seasonal produce and house-made pasta take centre stage. Start with burrata and heirloom tomatoes, zucchini flowers or octopus...