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VIC Restaurants With Dairy Free Options

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Steak & Frites Night at The Dining RoomAvail. All Winter MondaysJoin us every Monday evening at The Dining Room. Enjoy Sher Wagyu with black garlic, frites and seasonal salads, paired with a glass of 2019 De Vasari Chianti Riserva DOCG for $60 per person. Wheth...
Happy Hour at Pincho Disco$15 Cocktails, $2 OystersEnjoy Happy Hour at Pincho Disco! Every Tue–Wed 5–6pm and Thu–Fri 4–6pm. Indulge in $2 natural oysters, $3 hibiscus tiger’s milk oysters, $15 signature cocktails, and $8 schooners & wines. It’s che...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Express LunchOnly $42ppMiss Mi is offering the best express lunch in Melbourne CBD. Our restaurant is conveniently located across from Southern Cross Station, the ideal spot to meet with colleagues or friends for lunch o...
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Brunch in the SkyElevate Every SaturdayIndulge in an iconic Champagne brunch. From 12.30pm - 3.00pm A refined daytime dining experience celebrating modern Australian cuisine, seasonal produce and panoramic city views from Level 80.
The Butcher's ReservePremium SteaksAvailable Monday to Thursday, guests can now enhance their dining experience with a curated selection of premium Australian and Japanese steaks. From dry-aged bone-in striploin to A5 Japanese Wagy...
Nestled inside Maffco Brewery and Distillery on Maffco Lane in Maffra, TUCKA is a farm-to-fork restaurant that goes far beyond dining — it is a genuine celebration of the extraordinary produce that...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Four Hats of Bendigo Guided TourProgressive Fine DiningAt The Woodhouse Bar & Grill, fire and flavour take centre stage. As one of four chef-hat venues on the Four Hats of Bendigo tour, we offer a luxe wood-fired steakhouse experience with dry-aged wag...
Situated on Queen Street in the Melbourne CBD, Sachi Japanese Restaurant is a refined yet approachable destination dedicated to exceptional Japanese seafood. Specialising in sushi, sashimi, chirash...
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

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

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
An Afternoon With BlackcoatWine Tasting Lunch Sit back and relax while Wine Maker Anthony Bishop showcases a range of his fabulous wines, matched with an elegant four course menu curated by the Neeri Nuff Kitchen Team! Perched on a north-fa...
Emerald City

Emerald City

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 1:00 PM

Healesville

13 Chef Hat Award
Hidden just off the Maroondah Highway, Healesville, Emerald City offers an intimate, invitation-only dining experience unlike anything else in the region. Tucked behind a dark green curtain within ...
Explore More of Your Backyard This JuneLocals Enjoy Free EntryMornington Peninsula and Frankston residents are warmly invited to reconnect with one of the Peninsula’s most loved destinations this winter with complimentary weekday entry to Pt. Leo Estate Sculp...
Steeped in history and charm, Elm Dining on Gavan Street in Bright brings new life to a landmark Victorian cottage that once served as the town’s medical residence for over a century. Today, the he...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Tucked away in Melbourne’s Chinatown, Flower Drum stands as a celebrated destination for refined Cantonese cuisine and exceptional service. Stepping inside reveals a world where tradition meets ele...
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Discover the quintessential Melbourne Italian dining experience at Il Bacaro on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Executive Chef David Dellai offers a simple yet refined approach to V...
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...
Representing the intersection of old and new, traditional and modern, Eastern and Western, ISH Restaurant is an Indian-inspired drinking and dining experience nestled on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy....
Lexy’s New Winter MenuReserve Winter Warmth!Lexy on Flinders Lane heats up winter with Ken Leung’s bold new pan-Asian menu. Premium hits like X.O Rock Lobster, Alaskan Crab Korokke and caviar on shokupan bring refined depth to moody nights a...
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

17 Chef Hat Award
Long Weekend Luxury RedefinedReserve Your ExperienceThis King's Birthday long weekend, discover one of Victoria's most acclaimed culinary experiences at Laura, Australia's only two-hatted Relais & Châteaux restaurant. Showcasing a new seasonal menu ...
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...