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VIC Restaurants With Fireplace

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...
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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

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...
Group Dining Among the VinesBook your group tableGather your friends, family, or colleagues and enjoy a group dining experience in our spacious restaurant overlooking the rolling vineyards by our open fire as the weather starts to cool. For group...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
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...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

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

Bright

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

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

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...
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...
Truffle Dinner Wednesday 12 August 2026Join us on Wednesday 12 August for a one-night-only celebration of truffle season. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated four-course degustation showcasing Yarra Valley black truffles and the finest winter ...
Maldon Hotel

Maldon Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Maldon

Wine WednesdaysWine Wednesday Every Wednesday night purchase any main meal and get any glass of wine from our wide range for the same price as a house wine. $8.50
Winter Dinner Specials 50% Off Sunset Hour DrinkJoin us daily from 4:30pm to 5:30pm for 50% off selected wines, beers and house spirits. Available to dine-in guests at UUMM Restaurant with the purchase of any food item. Excludes cocktails, cof...
Armstrong Barbecue

Armstrong Barbecue

American   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Mount Duneed

Texas BBQ has arrived in Armstrong Creek with the opening of Armstrong Barbecue on Unity Drive in Mount Duneed. With a whiskey bar, beer garden and outdoor space for the kids, this family-friendly ...
Frenchys Bistrot at the Empire Grill

Frenchys Bistrot at the Empire Grill

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Geelong

Private Dining at Frenchys Bistrot at the Empire Grill Enquire today!An intimate, beautifully appointed space for up to 20 guests. Choose from a classically French dining journey, a seafood feast featuring the finest Australian produce, or a fully bespoke menu tailo...
IRIS Restaurant

IRIS Restaurant

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

Pomonal

Perched on Pomonal Road amid the stunning landscape of Pomonal Estate, IRIS Restaurant is a heartfelt and elevated fine dining destination named after the owner's grandmother — a tribute as warm an...
Annabel's Wine Bar

Annabel's Wine Bar

International   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Caulfield South

Nestled on Hawthorn Road in Caulfield South, Annabel's Wine Bar is a warm and wonderfully unpretentious neighbourhood hangout where good wine, easy bites and the kind of effortless rhythm that make...
Fowles Wine Cellar Door Restaurant

Fowles Wine Cellar Door Restaurant

European   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Avenel

Looking For A School Holiday Activity? Enquire Today!Looking for a school holiday activity that keeps the kids entertained while you relax with a glass of wine? Join us at Fowles Wine on Tuesday, July 15 for a day of circus fun with Fitnessworx! Book...
Basq Essendon Fields

Basq Essendon Fields

European   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Essendon Fields

Restaurant & Catering Association
EOFY & Special CelebrationsEnquire Today!From team get togethers, birthdays that ignite joy to weddings that sparkle with love,Basq is the perfect venue for your most cherished events. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a la...
Vegie Bar

Vegie Bar

Vegetarian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Fitzroy

Since 1988, The Vegie Bar has been a cornerstone of Melbourne's plant-based dining scene. Located on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, this vibrant eatery offers a diverse menu of vegetarian and vegan d...
The Flying Duck Hotel

The Flying Duck Hotel

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

Prahran

Weekday Happy Hour At Flying Duck Hotel4pm–6pm WeekdaysJoin us every weekday from 4pm–6pm for Happy Hour at Flying Duck Hotel. Unwind with $8 schooners and $9 house wine in a relaxed, welcoming setting—perfect for after-work catch-ups or an easy early ...
Tuki Restaurant

Tuki Restaurant

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Smeaton

Food with a farmstead heart — Tuki Restaurant on Stoney Rises Road in Smeaton is a deeply considered modern Australian dining destination where every dish is shaped by the land, season and provenan...
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