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VIC Restaurants With Catering

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...
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. ...
A Journey Through Japanese CuisineTaste, Art, and TraditionExperience the art of Japanese dining at Komeyui Brisbane. Join us for seasonal omakase, kaiseki, sushi, and sashimi, crafted with precision and care. Enjoy curated tasting events, sake pairings, a...
Oxi Tea Room

Oxi Tea Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Carlton

15 Chef Hat Award
Elevating the tea-drinking experience by blending modern and traditional brewing techniques, resulting in an unparalleled fusion of flavours and aromas, head to Oxi Tea Room on Cornell Place in Car...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

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...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
Two-Hour Unlimited Plant-Based DiningEat Freely This WeekendVisit us at SHU Restaurant and enjoy our $55pp unlimited Yum Cha every weekend lunch. Dine for two hours on nine plant-based dishes, cooked fresh to order an d inspired by modern vegan Sichuan cuis...
TUCKA @ Maffco

TUCKA @ Maffco

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Captain Baxter

Captain Baxter

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

St Kilda

Happy Hour$12 Spritz, $15 Cocktails$12 Spritz, $15 Cocktails Thursday – Friday 5pm – 7pm Golden hour just got even better. Sip, relax, and soak up those unbeatable beachside views as the sun sets over Port Phillip Bay. Whethe...
Bottomless BrunchBook Now!Gather your crew and settle in for a decadent feast featuring a carefully curated selection of gourmet brunch dishes, from hearty classics to lighter, seasonal delights. Sip your way through a sele...
360Q

360Q

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

Queenscliff

Autumn Menu Launched!Come and try it today!Our new Autumn Set Menu celebrates rich flavours, premium local produce and beautifully balanced dishes designed for cooler days and glowing waterfront evenings. It’s destination dining at its most...
Yuni's Kitchen

Yuni's Kitchen

Indonesian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Northcote

Authentic Indonesian FlavoursTradition Meets TasteJoin us at Yuni’s Kitchen! We serve authentic Indonesian cuisine inspired by family recipes from Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Bali. Enjoy our signature dishes like beef rendang, laksa, gado gado, and f...
Zsa’s Bistro

Zsa’s Bistro

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Northcote

Aperitivo & Bar Snacks At Zsa’s BistroFrom 3pm - 6pm $5 plates / $10 glasses of really good wine / $12 aperol spritzes / $10 pints / $4 Sydney rock oysters
Halo-Halo HappinessLayered with LoveAt Soul Food Cuisine, our halo-halo is a Filipino-style shaved ice dessert layered with sweetened beans, fresh fruits, and jellies, then topped with creamy milk, Leche flan, purple yam jam, and pur...
The Classic ComboLunch Made EasyCraving a classic? Enjoy our delicious burgers paired with golden, crispy chips perfect for lunch or a quick bite. Eat in and relax, or grab your meal to takeaway if you’re on the go. Friendly serv...
Monroe's Burgers and Beer

Monroe's Burgers and Beer

Burger   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Healesville

Smash Burgers & Cold BeersBook now!Sink your teeth into Monroe’s Burgers and Beer, where smashed beef patties, crispy Nashville hot chicken and loaded milk buns steal the show. From the classic Cheesus Smash to the Hawaiian Smash wi...
Honey Dee Loukoumades

Honey Dee Loukoumades

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Hoppers Crossing

Where the Sweetness RollsLoukoumades on the MoveIndulge in Honey Dee’s famous loukoumades and shakes! Visit our Hoppers Crossing store or find our food truck at pop-ups, markets, festivals, and food truck parks across Melbourne, Geelong, and reg...
The Elstern Social

The Elstern Social

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Elsternwick

The right way to start the weekEvery MondayJoin us every Monday at The Elstern Soical and enjoy our fluffy eggs with crispy bacon tucked inside a freshly baked bread roll. Finished with your choice of sauce. Try our perfect breakfast-on-the...
Il Caminetto

Il Caminetto

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Moonee Ponds

Cacio e Pepe, Straight From The Cheese Wheel!Every TuesdayMake Tuesdays irresistible at Il Caminetto with their iconic cacio e pepe served straight from the cheese wheel. Watch silky pasta tossed tableside with cracked pepper and pecorino, creating rich, ...
Republica

Republica

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

St Kilda

Restaurant & Catering Association
Monday Pizza Night$20 Pizzas from 5pm
Ming Asian Fusion

Ming Asian Fusion

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Bottomless BrunchEvery Fri – Sun Elevate your weekend with Ming Asian Fusion’s $69 Bottomless Brunch, available Friday to Sunday from 12–3.30pm. Enjoy a seven-course modern Asian fusion menu featuring dim sum, spring onion pancake...