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VIC Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

The Chef's Prix FixeMidweek Chef's SelectionEach fortnight, The Chef's 2 course Prix Fixe menu will showcase a different member of our talented culinary team, stepping outside our classic menu to share their personal favourite global cuisine...
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...
Steak & Frites Night at The Dining RoomAvail. All Winter MondaysJoin us every Monday evening at The Dining Room. Enjoy Sher Wagyu with black garlic, frites and seasonal salads, paired with a glass of 2019 De Vasari Chianti Riserva DOCG for $60 per person. Wheth...
Nights at TemakiBook Now!Temaki Sushi offers a unique and intimate approach to traditional Japanese hand-rolled sushi. Enjoy a delicious meal, in a beautiful space with drinks and music into the evening. Check out our menu...
Nestled inside Maffco Brewery and Distillery on Maffco Lane in Maffra, TUCKA is a farm-to-fork restaurant that goes far beyond dining — it is a genuine celebration of the extraordinary produce that...
Group Dining Among the VinesBook your group tableGather your friends, family, or colleagues and enjoy a group dining experience in our spacious restaurant overlooking the rolling vineyards by our open fire as the weather starts to cool. For group...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
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...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

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

Bright

12 Chef Hat Award
Steeped in history and charm, Elm Dining on Gavan Street in Bright brings new life to a landmark Victorian cottage that once served as the town’s medical residence for over a century. Today, the he...
Father's Day Lunch3-Course LunchCelebrate Dad with a three-course lunch at Balgownie Estate, featuring a special menu crafted just for Father’s Day. Packed with premium seasonal ingredients and delicious cuts of meat, it’s a meal...
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...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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....
Father's Day RoastLunch or DinnerSpoil Dad, Grandpa, or someone special with our special ths Father's Day, Sunday September 6th.
Mount Moriac Hotel

Mount Moriac Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

Moriac

FATHERS DAY AT THE MOUNTTreat Dad this Fathers day!It's time to lock in your plans to celebrate Dad this year. Live music, happy hours & specials, bonus raffles and MORE! Bookings now open for Fathers day 2026, Sunday 6 September at The Mount. For ...
Table Tennis FunGame onJoin us as we transform Al Trancio into a table tennis arena! Max 8 players per night — prize for the winner. Spectators welcome.
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...
360Q

360Q

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Queenscliff

Mates Rates returns!Entree + main just $50!From Monday 4 May, enjoy two courses for $50 from our amazing Mates Rates menu — think calamari, croquettes or soup to start, followed by mains such as snapper, curry, gnocchi and more. Available ...
Weekday SpecialMon Boost, Sweet Tue, Fri VibeCheck out our weekday special throughout this winter
Ceylon Girl's Cafe & Bar

Ceylon Girl's Cafe & Bar

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:00 AM

Frankston

A new chapter beginsNew venue expansion!Something exciting is cooking up at Ceylon Girl's Café & Bar in Frankston! The family-run venue is expanding with a new venue next door dedicated to functions, and they're gearing up for bigger buf...
Aperitivo Society 13th August Join us for La Dolce Vita — an Italian-inspired evening celebrating good food, good drinks and great company! On Thursday 13th August from 6:30pm, we're bringing you spritzes, arancini, burrata, ra...
Francois Eatery

Francois Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Mambourin

French SoiréeAn evening in FranceJoin us for an elegant evening celebrating the flavours of France. Enjoy a shared-style menu inspired by classic French cuisine, featuring premium seasonal ingredients, thoughtfully paired flavours...