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VIC Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Francois Eatery

Francois Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
TUCKA @ Maffco

TUCKA @ Maffco

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

Maffra

12 Chef Hat Award
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"
Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
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...
The Dining Room restaurant on Arthurs Seat Road in Red Hill does regional dining right. Nestled in Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill vineyard, this dining destination is the ideal spot to enjoy long, ...
Mothers Day at Barmah ParkLunch from 10:30am$125pp three course adult menu, $65 kids menu + activity pack
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 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. ...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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!
Bonny

Bonny

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Fitzroy

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 ...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

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

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
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...
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 ...
Barton Fink

Barton Fink

Fusion   $$$$$   Open Now

Thornbury

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.
Rocky Road Festival Tasting SessionsSelected Dates in MayJoin the ultimate Rocky Road experience with The Chocolateries Tasting Sessions. Sample 8 Rocky Road Festival flavours, enjoy a Rocky Road hot chocolate and ice cream, then create your very own roc...
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...
Gaylord

Gaylord

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Authentic Indian Lunch BuffetMidweek Dining, ElevatedDine with us at Gaylord Indian Restaurant every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:30?am to 2:30?pm. For $22 per person, enjoy a carefully curated buffet featuring a vegetarian entrée, a non-v...
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...