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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...
Set along Moorooduc Highway in Moorooduc, Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience framed by sweeping vineyard views. The spacious restaurant invites gues...
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

Famous Fitzroy Steak NightSteak Special DinnerGet your midweek treat! A 250gm 'Flinders & Co' striploin steak, charcoal finished, fully loaded with sauce Diane, hot chips & fresh salad. 4PM - late. Only $30 Steak Night. Full menu & veg options...
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...
Giant Chocolate Lollipop Making DaysApril School HolidaysVisit The Chocolaterie for a Giant Chocolate Lollipop Making session these school holidays! Get creative with the whole family in this fun and delicious chocolate experience. Choose from a mouth-wa...
Easter Family Festival4th and 5th of April 2026Brown Brothers’ much-loved Easter Family Festival returns for two vibrant days this April, transforming our Milawa home into a celebration of food, wine and family fun. Wander the grounds with a gl...
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...
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...
Plough Hotel

Plough Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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 ...
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.
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 ...
The Gilroy, Bar & Eatery

The Gilroy, Bar & Eatery

European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Melbourne

Tuesday Oyster Night$2.50 Oysters all nightEvery 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 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 a...
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...
The Clifton Hill Hotel

The Clifton Hill Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Clifton Hill

Steak DayEvery MondayMake Mondays something to look forward to at The Clifton Hill Hotel. Sink your teeth into a perfectly cooked $27 sirloin with golden chips, fresh salad and your choice of sauce, plus a range of ste...
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 ...