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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...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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. ...
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 !
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   $$$$$   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...
Easter Sunday Lunch4-Course LunchCelebrate Easter with family and friends over a leisurely four-course lunch at 1309. Start your dining experience with a pre-entrée served at the table on arrival, then enjoy a shared entrée, a sel...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 $20 Jugs Mountain Goat Tasty Pale Ale 7-10pm
Chrismont Restaurant

Chrismont Restaurant

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Cheshunt

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...
Dine at The Dining Room on Easter SundayAvailable to book now!!Celebrate Easter Sunday with a special chef’s tasting experience inspired by the sea. This limited-seating menu will showcase a selection of refined seafood-led dishes, thoughtfully prepared using ...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

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

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...
An Egg-stra Special EasterGet egg-cited! Easter hasEaster is shaping up to be egg-tra special this year at The Chocolaterie here in Yarra Glen stacked high with irresistible Easter treasures: chocolate bunnies and bars, handcrafted eggs and adorabl...
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...
The Fox Hotel

The Fox Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Collingwood

Steak NightEvery TuesdayTurn your Tuesday into a date night worth booking at The Fox Hotel. Enjoy a perfectly cooked steak for just $25, and make it even better with a bottle of red for only $30. It’s the ideal midweek es...
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...