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VIC Restaurants Serving Dinner

Pt. Leo Restaurant's famous Friday Night Steak NightReserve nowExperience the flavours of the Mornington Peninsula with Pt. Leo Restaurant’s Friday Night Steak Night. Enjoy a 2-course family-friendly menu featuring wood-roasted entrées, tender wagyu steak, hou...
Table d’Hôte: Luxury dining perfectly timed at Laura, Pt. Leo EstateReserve your expereinceWhat 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...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Miss Mi Private DiningMelbourne CBD functionsWith effortless cool vibes and vibrant aesthetics, Miss Mi restaurant and bar makes getting everyone together a breeze. Look no further for a venue offering delicious private dining in Melbourne CB...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas LunchBookings are now openChristmas Lunch 2025 Celebrate Christmas with a special lunch at The Boathouse Restaurant in Daylesford. Indulge in a delicious meal by the lake. Adults: $260PP (12+ years) Children: (4-11 ye...
Auterra

Auterra

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Armadale

12 Chef Hat Award
A Seasonal Share-Style ExperienceBook Now!Experience a bold and seasonal menu at Auterra, where local ingredients shine across playful small plates and refined mains. Highlights include wagyu tartare, Murray cod with native citrus, and duc...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Bendigo

14 Chef Hat Award
Fresh, Fast & Flavourful: Express Lunches at Alium DiningBook Now!Alium Dining presents Express Lunches. Enjoy fast, seasonal two or three-course lunches perfect for a midweek treat or a quick catch-up. Priced at just $49 for 2 courses or $65 for 3, the weekly-ch...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
Unlimited Yum ChaSaturday & SundayUnlimited Yum Cha lunch every Saturday/ Sunday for $55 per person within two hours. Bottomless beverage options available for extra $45 per person. Sitting times 12pm- 2pm / 1pm- 3pm. Book your tab...
Experience the best of the Mornington Peninsula in a relaxed bespoke environment at Moke Dining on Cook Street in Flinders. Once through the leadlight windowed door, take in a refined ambience of c...
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, ...
Fleet Rooftop Bar

Fleet Rooftop Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Perched above the bustle of Queen Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Fleet Rooftop Bar is a hidden sanctuary where the city skyline unfolds in dramatic layers. The moment you step out onto its open terrace...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Daylesford

18 Chef Hat Award
Lovingly crafted Japanese flavours are on the plate at Kadota restaurant on Camp Street in picturesque Daylesford. This warm and inviting venue is the passion project of owners Aaron Schembri and R...
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
$39 Wagyu WednesdayEvery Wednesday from 5pmExperience Pincho Disco’s flame-grilled Wagyu Steak Night every Wednesday. The Menu – $39pp Flame-grilled Wagyu Rump Steak served with Chimichurri South American slaw Triple-cooked potat...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Follow the aroma of delicious smokiness to The Woodhouse Bar and Grill on Williamson Street in Bendigo. This steakhouse and red gum grill is a local favourite presenting a rustic dining experience,...
Two Noble

Two Noble

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Newtown

12 Chef Hat Award
Complimentary Winter IndulgenceBook your table todayThis winter, dinner at Two Noble begins with a gift from us. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, every guest receives a complimentary pour from our premium wine list or a handcrafted cocktail. Savour a gl...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
Weddings With Us Here At SaultEnquire Today!Mini elopements, proposals and celebrations are all occasions we welcome here. What to look forward to...farm fresh menus! Bespoke wedding chapel overlooking our lake and flower fields. Rotating fl...
Monday Grill Night at Regale start from $49Every Monday NightMonday Grill Night at Regale with premium cuts grilled to perfection, paired with indulgent sides, sauces and unlimited shared table treats. Main $49 - grilled sliced chicken Maryland; salmon fille...
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 ...
Potluck

Potluck

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Caulfield

12 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by family dinners and growing up in a diverse Asian family, Potluck on Glen Huntly Road in Caulfield starts in China but your plate could end up anywhere. Have a drink, eat, listen, dance ...
For a dining experience that is truly connected to the land and people who nurture it, head to Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen on Main Neerim Road in Neerim. A stylish vibe of dark teal walls, banque...