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VIC Restaurants With Bush Views

Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

16 Chef Hat Award
Chin Chin Takes Over Pt. Leo Estate for an Unmissable Weekend. Almost Sold OutAlmost Sold Out. Book nowChin Chin joins Pt. Leo Estate for a one-off MFWF weekend blending bold Southeast Asian flavours with Spanish flair at one of Victoria’s most iconic destinations. Enjoy a four-hands luxe menu at La...
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...
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, ...
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 ...
Beverly Rooftop

Beverly Rooftop

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

South Yarra

New Year's Day PartyGolden ScenesWelcome the first day of 2026 in style with Golden Scenes, Beverly's New Year's Day party that's bringing all the feel-good summer energy. Head up to Level 24 for free-flowing beverages for two...
Taste & Create Rocky Road Workshop6 JanuaryTaste your way through 12 of our most popular handcrafted chocolates, then get creative and make your own Rocky Road masterpiece! Choose from dozens of exotic ingredients and blend with our couvert...
Host Your Event at Launching PlaceEnquire today!Host your next event at Launching Place Home Hotel in the beautiful Yarra Valley! With spaces for every occasion - from the beer garden for up to 200 guests, bistro for 80, the lounge for 30, or th...
Picnic Among The VinesSip Savour & StayLinger a little longer at Carrajung Estate and soak up the serenity of vineyard life. Enjoy a picnic hamper filled with gourmet delights for two, perfectly paired with a bottle of Estate Sparkling ...
Indulge all the senses at Avonleigh Farm Fine Food on Thorsons Road in Tarwin Lower and relax in an old-world ambience of fine china, crystal and softly playing music. Nestling in the rolling hills...
"Readers' Choice Award - Coffee"
Cocoa Moon Cafe

Cocoa Moon Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Warrandyte

Just as magical as it sounds, Cocoa Moon Cafe in Warrandyte is where sweet dreams are made – both proverbially and literally. Cosy and contemporary in design, this charming cafe on Yarra Street tak...
Tahbilk Estate Restaurant

Tahbilk Estate Restaurant

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

Nagambie

Find locally grown, artisan produce on the menu at Tahbilk Estate Restaurant on O’Neils Road in Nagambie. Nestling along the picturesque backwaters of the Tahbilk billabong, with views across the w...
Braidie's Tavern

Braidie's Tavern

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00 PM

Strathfieldsaye

Braidie’s Tavern on Wellington Street in Strathfieldsaye is a welcoming hub where locals and visitors come together to relax, dine and unwind. Set in a modern, peaceful space, the tavern blends eas...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Proposal PackagesNow Available!Our proposal package is a private three-course dinner for two people, held in the upstairs function room. There are no other guests, you have exclusive use of the room including a dedicated waitper...
The Q Train

The Q Train

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

Drysdale

Summer 2026Launching 2026The Q Train's Summer menu is being served on board from January 8th.
Sitting on the banks of the Goulburn River for more than half a century, Jamieson Brewery & Grill on Eldon-Jamieson Road in Jamieson is one of the first microbreweries in Victoria. With a reputatio...
Offering up a taste of some of Daylesford’s freshest produce combined with smooth sophistication and elegant style is Chef Hat-awarded Sault on Ballan Daylesford Road. Views are abundant and inspir...
Fowles Wine Cellar Door Restaurant

Fowles Wine Cellar Door Restaurant

European   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Avenel

Visit family-owned Fowles Wine Cellar Door Restaurant on Lambing Gully Road in Avenel to discover an award-winning portfolio of wines and a farm-to-table dining experience. Nestled in the rugged an...
Paella Feast & Flamenco Show 2026Book Now!
There’s a little slice of Italy just waiting for discerning foodies at Stellina on Peterkin Street in Traralgon. Originally built in 1875 as the Star Hotel, this Gippsland dining destination pays t...
Dine in sweeping countryside landscapes at Restaurant @ Glen Erin at Lancefield on Rochford Road in Lancefield. Offering sophistication, warmth and the friendliness of a true country retreat, relax...