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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...
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...
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...
Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Temaki Sushi on Little Collins Street in Melbourne is an experience unlike anything else in the city - intimate, deeply personal and genuinely extraordinary in every carefully considered detail. Gu...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
Mid-Week Indulgence at Sault$95ppEscape to Daylesford mid-week for Sault's seasonal chef's menu, $95pp, available Wednesday and Thursday dinner, and Friday lunch. Enjoy breathtaking flower-field views, award-winning service, and d...
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...
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...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Tinamba

12 Chef Hat Award
6-course Tasting MenuAvailable on All SittingsOur signature dining experience is our Chef’s selection of dishes, consisting of two entrees, two mains, a side to share and two desserts with optional wine pairing, featuring Gippsland producers. ...
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....
The Reserve Restaurant

The Reserve Restaurant

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

Richmond

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 ...
Signature Dishes at Fusion CeylonBook now!Dive into bold Sri Lankan flavours at Fusion Ceylon. Signature dishes include the hearty Colombo Mix fried rice , Smoked BBQ Mix Grilled with homemade lingus and garlic sauce, and the fiery Chilli ...
Wilba & Co.

Wilba & Co.

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:00 AM

Warrnambool

Day Breaker at Wilba & CoOnly $12!Start your day right with Wilba & Co's Day Breaker combo - a delicious muffin paired with the perfect coffee. Choose your favourite muffin flavour and decide between black or white coffee to suit y...
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 ...
The Espressonist

The Espressonist

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Melbourne Docklands

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...
Pizza MasterclassCelebrate the bubblesA hands-on workshop celebrating real pizza craft. Roll out your own base, top it with beautiful ingredients, and enjoy your creation with a drink included. You’ll also take home your own dough ball...
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...