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VIC Restaurants Serving Dinner

Fathers Day Book NOWEnjoy a fathers day out for lunch and dinner in the Greek atmosphere with charcoal meats and grilled seafoods including a glass of wine or chilled Greek beer
Le Foyer

Le Foyer

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

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
A Four Hats Experience at Le FoyerProgressive DiningAt Le Foyer in Bendigo, we elevate fire-led dining with seasonal, produce-driven cuisine and thoughtful hospitality. As a featured venue on the Four Hats of Bendigo tour, we present refined dishes ...
Explore More of Your Backyard This WinterLocals 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...
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

17 Chef Hat Award
Table d’Hôte: Luxury dining perfectly timedLimited Seats. Book TodayWhat is “Table d’Hôte” one may ask? It’s Laura's signature luxury dining experience, thoughtfully curated for guests who appreciate both exceptional cuisine and their valuable time. Laura’s Table d...
The Signature Tasting Menu at Pincho Disco$125ppPincho Disco's Signature Tasting Menu at $125pp is a Latin-inspired feast from start to finish. Journey through oysters with tiger's milk, kingfish cannoli, yellowfin tuna tiradito, chorizo anticuc...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 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...
Embark on a culinary adventure at Melbourne’s newest dining destination, Lexy Restaurant and Bar on Flinders Lane, where high-glam sophistication meets the vibrant spirit of modern Pan-Asian cuisin...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
10 Course Vegan Degustation at Shu RestaurantBook now!Embark on an extraordinary plant-based journey at Shu Restaurant! Immerse yourself in a refined 10-course vegan degustation inspired by the bold depth and spice of contemporary Sichuan cuisine. Sho...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:30 PM

Daylesford

18 Chef Hat Award
Honest food, honest service and the extraordinary seasonal produce of Daylesford and surrounds — Kadota on Camp Street is a small and beautifully considered Japanese restaurant where the philosophy...
Steak & Frites Night at The Dining RoomAvail. All 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...
Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Temaki Sushi on Little Collins Street in Melbourne is an experience unlike anything else in the city - intimate, deeply personal and genuinely extraordinary in every carefully considered detail. Gu...
Pasta Lunch SpecialLunch at Luci for $25Pasta, focaccia, and a drink for $25. Priced at $29 after the first 25 bowls sold. Tuesday to Friday, 12:00 – 3:00PM
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
Mid-Week Indulgence at Sault$95ppEscape to Daylesford mid-week for Sault's seasonal chef's menu, $95pp, available Wednesday and Thursday dinner, and Friday lunch. Enjoy breathtaking flower-field views, award-winning service, and d...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
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...
TUCKA @ Maffco

TUCKA @ Maffco

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

Maffra

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
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...
Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
View Point in Bendigo is home to Alium Dining, a creative and collaborative restaurant where thoughtful food and genuine hospitality come together. This inviting Bendigo dining destination celebrat...
Christmas Work Break Ups & End of Year Catch Ups.Book your festive celebration!Celebrate the season with award-winning food, exceptional wines and warm hospitality. With spaces for intimate groups through to exclusive venue hire, plus private Cellar Door dining for 12–18 gues...
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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.