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VIC Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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...
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, ...
Taste the Barmah Park ExperienceDiscover our winesStep into our rustic cellar door and explore the very best of our Arthurs Seat and Lighthouse labels. With three guided tasting experiences to choose from, discover everything from elegant Chardonn...
"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...
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...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
A Refined Space for Remarkable OccasionsCelebrate in StyleAt ISH Restaurant, we transform our space to suit your unique vision, creating a warm, intimate setting for your special occasion. Whether you’re planning a celebration or a corporate gathering, ou...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

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

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
The Boathouse ExperienceAvailable Every SaturdayExperience an elevated dining journey at The Boathouse Daylesford with our exclusive 7-Course Boathouse Experience Menu, available only on Saturday nights. Priced at $208 per person, this curated m...
The Rifle Club

The Rifle Club

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Elsternwick

The Rifle Club’s Social Set From $72ppGather your crew and indulge in The Rifle Club’s Social Set menus, crafted to showcase fire, finesse and fresh local produce. Choose the Signature Set at $72pp or upgrade to the Executive Set at $9...
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...
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.
Francois Eatery

Francois Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:30 AM

Mambourin

Bottomless BrunchFree-flowing drinks Add 90 minutes of free-flowing cocktails, bubbles, wines & brews to your meal for just $29pp. Good food, flowing drinks, and the perfect excuse to stay a little longer.
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...
29th Apartment

29th Apartment

American   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

St Kilda

House Party!Wednesdays 7pm - 3amThe Hottest Wednesday Night in St Kilda! Get ready for the ultimate midweek party destination where the vibes are unmatched and the energy never stops! We’re open from 7 pm to 3 am, offering you a ...
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...
Pond Cafe

Pond Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Hophaus Bar

Hophaus Bar

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Southbank

Happy HourMon-Fri, 4pm-7pm.$9 Drinks – Come down for after work bevies $9 Pints House Lager $9 Pints House Cider $9 Glass of House Wine
Gaylord

Gaylord

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
ANDES SOUL

ANDES SOUL

South American   $$$$$   Open Now

St Kilda

Morning Ritual at Andes Soul Breakfast & BrunchStart your day the Andes Soul way! Celebrate Andean flavours reimagined for your morning, from the vibrant Tropical Bowl and creamy Peruvian Eggs on sourdough, to the hearty Andes Big Breakki loade...