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VIC Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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!
Bonny

Bonny

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:00 PM

Fitzroy

Intimate & Indulgent Valentine's Day Experience6-Course Dining MenuCelebrate your loved one at Bonny Bar this Valentine's Day. From 1PM until late, delight in a 6-course dining experience, with umami-rich dishes balancing flavour, curiosity, and indulgence. Perfec...
Tucked away on Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Vinesmith City Cellar Door is a refined inner-city destination for memorable dining and exceptional wine. The intimate bistro takes inspiration from French ...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 3:00 PM

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   $$$$$   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....
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 Wed 11:30 AM

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...
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...
Ice Cream Festival 11-22 February Discover bold new ice cream flavours and indulge in a range of sweet experiences. Book your spot at The Chocolaterie Ice Cream Festival Tasting Session and taste your way through limited edition fe...
Happy Hour$12 Spritz, $15 Cocktails$12 Spritz, $15 Cocktails Thursday – Friday 5pm – 7pm Golden hour just got even better. Sip, relax, and soak up those unbeatable beachside views as the sun sets over Port Phillip Bay. Whethe...
Comma Food and Wine

Comma Food and Wine

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Moorabbin

Celebrate at CommaEvents, Gatherings & MoreAt Comma, we welcome you for all occasions. Settle into our velvet booths, enjoy a meal with friends or family, or relax at our outdoor picnic tables. Our private dining room seats up to 22 guests ...
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...
360Q

360Q

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

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....
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 ...
Steak Night $35 Every Wednesday!Midweek just got better at Nina's Bar & Dining with Steak Wednesday. Enjoy a 250g Flinders Select rump with pepper jus, or opt for a lion’s mane mushroom steak with vegan jus, both served with chip...
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 ...
Tempo Kitchen & Bar

Tempo Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Geelong

Gnocchi MasterclassFriday 27 February 2026Back by Popular Demand! Make & enjoy your own Gnocchi paired with a 3 course menu and Jack Rabbit Wines. $95 per person. BOOK NOW