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VIC Restaurants With Fireplace

"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
3 or 4 Course Midweek MenuSeasonal MenuEnjoy our 3 or 4 course midweek menu featuring house-baked sourdough, cultured butter, and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Highlights include beef tartare, ocean trout, potato agnolotti, mar...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
The Woodhouse ExperienceFrom $155ppIndulge in The Woodhouse Experience – an eight-course sharing menu designed for serious food lovers. From freshly shucked Tasmanian oysters and woodfired king prawns to Sher Wagyu tartare, wagyu sk...
Set along Moorooduc Highway in Moorooduc, Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience framed by sweeping vineyard views. The spacious restaurant invites gues...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

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

Bright

12 Chef Hat Award
Sips & SavouriesEnjoy snacks 4pm-6pmSoak up the afternoon sun and enjoy a variety of snacks and daily wine specials. Simply walk on in!
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...
Easter Family Festival4th and 5th of April 2026Brown Brothers’ much-loved Easter Family Festival returns for two vibrant days this April, transforming our Milawa home into a celebration of food, wine and family fun. Wander the grounds with a gl...
An English Garden Party at The Dining RoomFrom $145 per personStep into a sun-soaked English garden party at The Dining Room, Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill, in collaboration with the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. Sip Pimm’s, play croquet or bocce on the la...
Mother's DayThree Course Set Menu Enjoy Mother's Day this year with our Autumn seasonal three course set menu designed by our Head Chef, Brent. $89 per person, with optional wine pairing to accompany each course for $40 per person.
Steak DayEvery MondayMake Mondays something to look forward to at The Clifton Hill Hotel. Sink your teeth into a perfectly cooked $27 sirloin with golden chips, fresh salad and your choice of sauce, plus a range of ste...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Proposal PackagesNow Available!Our proposal package is a private three-course dinner for two people, held in the upstairs function room. There are no other guests, you have exclusive use of the room including a dedicated waitper...
Seasonal Flavours at CaldermeadeGraze, Gather, EnjoyVisit Caldermeade Farm Café for our delicious seasonal menu showcasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Relax with specialty coffee, hearty breakfasts, seasonal lunches and house-made treats in ...
Republica

Republica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

St Kilda

Restaurant & Catering Association
Monday Pizza Night$20 Pizzas from 5pm
Savanna

Savanna

African   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Collingwood

A Taste of Ethiopia at SavannaBook now!Step into Savanna African Restaurant for an authentic Ethiopian feast designed to be shared. Dine the traditional way using soft, spongy injera to scoop up rich, slow-cooked stews and vibrant curri...
Happy Hour - our way!Friday evenings 6-8pmCome on in and enjoy a pot of beer for just $7, or your favourite cocktail for just $15, for two hours! Relax in the garden, or hang out in our Piano Room with a group of friends. Celebrate our way...
Deluxe Afternoon Tea$99ppThe Avonleigh Deluxe Afternoon Tea is our signature experience, starting with chilled Champagne or Fruit Punch. Guests enjoy four courses on silver stands, finger sandwiches, fresh scones with jam ...
Thirsty Thursdays & FridaysKick Off the WeekendUnwind at The Home Hotel with Happy Hour every Thursday and Friday from 4pm–6pm. Enjoy $6 schooners, $8 wines and $8 sparkling while taking in the relaxed country pub vibes in the heart of the Yarr...
Long a favourite watering hole for locals, the Belmont Hotel on High Street in Belmont is also one of Geelong’s top function venues. Taking inspiration from the original 1920s décor, think glamorou...
Penny Young

Penny Young

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Moonee Ponds

Boozy Brunch Saturday & SundayPenny Young’s Boozy Brunch has arrived in Moonee Ponds. Step into a whimsical, Wonderland-inspired bottomless brunch in partnership with Hendrick’s Gin. Enjoy a two-hour sitting of flavour, fantasy...
The Advocate

The Advocate

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

Balwyn

The Perfect Blend of Taste & AtmosphereDine, Sip, and SavourAt The Advocate, we offer a refined Modern Australian dining experience with an internationally-inspired menu and handcrafted cocktails. Our stylish spaces feature marble tables, a whisky wall, a h...
All-Day Brunch At Mondegreen CafeTry us today!Mondegreen Cafe is your go-to for relaxed all-day dining from 8am to 2pm, serving breakfast and brunch favourites done right. Think eggs Benedict, big breakfast plates, smashed avocado, smoked salm...