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VIC Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
Offering up a taste of some of Daylesford’s freshest produce combined with smooth sophistication and elegant style is Chef Hat-awarded Sault on Ballan Daylesford Road. Views are abundant and inspir...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Tinamba

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
The Slow LunchFive-course DegustationJoin us in the slow lane for The Slow Lunch: a 5-course degustation matched to premium Brown Brothers wines. Featuring a showcase of our finest restaurant offerings straight from the Kitchen Garden...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

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....
An English Garden Party at The Dining RoomFrom $145 per personStep into a sun-soaked English garden party at The Dining Room, Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill, in collaboration with the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. Sip Pimm’s, play croquet or bocce on the la...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford with exquisite water views from any vantage point, the Boathouse Restaurant on Leggatt Street is a sophisticated dining venue for lunch and dinner. Take in s...
Bottomless BrunchBook Now!Gather your crew and settle in for a decadent feast featuring a carefully curated selection of gourmet brunch dishes, from hearty classics to lighter, seasonal delights. Sip your way through a sele...
360Q

360Q

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Queenscliff

New Summer Menu LaunchedCome and try it today!Our new summer menu has officially landed! Fresh, vibrant and made for long, lazy days by the harbour, our latest menu is all about bold flavours, seasonal produce and beautifully balanced dishes....
Crafted by InstinctSecure Your ExperienceDelve into an intimate dining journey through a seasonal multi-course menu — an edible canvas of pristine seafood premium meats, and organic vegetables from our own farm. Build each hand roll guide...
Take in panoramic views of rolling vineyards as you dine in style at Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door in Moorooduc. Located a short drive from Mornington on Moorooduc Highway, this destination ...
TUCKA @ Maffco

TUCKA @ Maffco

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

Maffra

12 Chef Hat Award
Nestled within the charming heart of Maffra, TUCKA @ Maffco on Maffco Lane finds its home in a century-old milk factory that has been painstakingly restored. Part of the Maffco Brewery, this venue ...
Sips & SavouriesEnjoy snacks 4pm-6pmSoak up the afternoon sun and enjoy a variety of snacks and daily wine specials. Simply walk on in!
Cafe Grove

Cafe Grove

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00 AM

Diggers Rest

Tradie Deal$10, Available NowBacon, egg, and cheese muffin with a small coffee for $10. Upgrade to a Medium coffee for $11 or a Large for $12.
Republica

Republica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

St Kilda

Restaurant & Catering Association
Monday Pizza Night$20 Pizzas from 5pm
Yuni's Kitchen

Yuni's Kitchen

Indonesian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Northcote

If you crave outstanding Indonesian fare created with love, try Yuni’s Kitchen on High Street in Northcote. Nestled in an historic building, this fun and funky restaurant is a hidden gem as guests ...
Ava Milawa

Ava Milawa

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Milawa

VALENTINES @ AVA.For friends and lovers!Our intimate setting and our carefully curated Chef’s Menu, is a match made in heaven.. (just like you two?), our curated menu showcases the best of what our local region has to offer. Slow down. ...
Taco Tuesday$5 Tacos Every TuesdayTaco Tuesday at South Of The Wall! Get ready to spice up your week — Taco Tuesday is ON every week! Enjoy any tacos from the menu for just $5 each, all day long. Sip on our $15 classic margarit...
Ice Cream FestivalReady, Set, Scoop!The Ice Cream Festival is back at the Chocolaterie. From 11–22 February, discover bold new ice cream flavours and indulge in a range of sweet experiences. Book your spot at the Chocolaterie’s Ice...
Shelter Cafe Apollo Bay

Shelter Cafe Apollo Bay

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Apollo Bay

SUMMER NIGHTSThurs, Fri and SatLIVE MUSIC, LOCAL BEER, ORGANIC WINE and SOURDOUGH PIZZA from 5pm. Walk in only.