AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

VIC Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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 Thu 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...
Mothers Day at Barmah ParkLunch from 10:30am$125pp three course adult menu, $65 kids menu + activity pack
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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. ...
Oyster and Sparkling wine golden hoursTUE to FRI 4-6PMFreshly shucked seasonal oyster at $3 and our famous Midnight Cuvée sparkling wine for only $10 a glass !
Bonny

Bonny

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Fitzroy

Famous Fitzroy Steak NightSteak Special DinnerGet your midweek treat! $30 Steak Night: A 250gm 'Flinders & Co' striploin steak, charcoal finished, fully loaded with sauce Diane, hot chips & fresh salad. 4PM - late. Full menu & veg options avai...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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!
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309
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...
Temperance Hotel

Temperance Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

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 $20 Jugs Mountain Goat Tasty Pale Ale 7-10pm
Plough Hotel

Plough Hotel

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

Footscray

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 ...
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...
Modern Italian Dining in King ValleyTry us today!Discover modern Italian-inspired dining at Chrismont Restaurant, where seasonal produce and house-made pasta take centre stage. Start with burrata and heirloom tomatoes, zucchini flowers or octopus...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
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 Thu 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...
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, ...
Mother's DayThree Course Set Menu Enjoy Mother's Day this year with our Autumn seasonal three course set menu designed by our Head Chef, Brent. $89 per person, with optional wine pairing to accompany each course for $40 per person.
Cookie

Cookie

Thai   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Happy HourMon-Fri, 4pm-6pm.After-work drinks in Melbourne CBD? Enjoy Happy Hour at Cookie - $10 Pints, $10 Wines $15 House Martinis, Negroni, Margarita & Espresso Martini