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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...
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...
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 ...
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   $$$$$   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

$8 Beer, $10 Wine & Spritz9-11PM Late Happy HourLate night Happy Hour 9-11PM every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. $8 beer, $10 house red or white wine, and $10 house spritz. Enjoy a late night drink with us. Thursday and Friday the DJs spin 8pm...
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...
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...
The Gilroy, Bar & Eatery

The Gilroy, Bar & Eatery

European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Melbourne

Tuesday Oyster Night$2.50 Oysters all nightEvery Tuesday, enjoy only the freshest Sydney Rock and St Helen's Oysters, shucked to order! Indulge in 3 varieties including Mornay, Kilpatrick and Ponzu or keep it simple and go natural. All you ...
Expect an intimate dining experience from a multi-course seasonal menu at Temaki Sushi Melbourne on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Paired with a unique selection of sake, Japanese ...
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...
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....
Rustic Elegance, Seasonal FlavoursDining ExperienceAt 1912 Restaurant, we blend history and modern Australian flavours in a setting drenched in natural light, with a unique wine barrel ceiling and rustic winery décor. Whether it’s lunch, dinner or ...
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 ...