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VIC Modern Australian Restaurants

Brewery Dining ExperienceFood with Craft BrewsDiscover our hearty brewery food, perfectly paired with Gippsland-inspired beers and seasonal brews. Our menu features southern-smoked BBQ meats, artisan burgers, fresh salads and wood-fired flavou...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
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...
William Downie Wine LunchPinot Noir wine LunchJoin us on April 18th at 12pm to meet William Downie, specializing in Pinot Noir, presenting 4 wines, expertly matched with a 4 course lunch. Enjoy a long lunch, while chatting with the winemaker ....
Chef’s Tasting Dinner ExperiencePlates & WineJoin us at Tulip for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm in Geelong West. Enjoy a relaxed, contemporary dining experience featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from wine and sn...
Chef's Tasting Menu$110 per personDiscover Alium Dining’s Chef’s Tasting Menu and let the kitchen take you on a culinary journey for $110 pp (minimum two guests). Enjoy around eight beautifully crafted dishes across four courses, d...
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day Breakfast with Bottomless BubblesBreakfast buffet+bubblesJoin us at Luci for a delightful Mother's Day breakfast with bottomless bubbles and a spread fit for a queen.
Emerald City
13 Chef Hat Award
Join us for a culinary journeyLocal & SeasonalStep behind the velvet curtain at Emerald City, Healesville for an intimate dining adventure. With just four seats, our chef serves a daily-changing tasting menu celebrating local, seasonal produce...
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...
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Brunch in the SkyElevate Every SaturdayIndulge in an iconic Champagne brunch. A refined daytime dining experience celebrating modern Australian cuisine, seasonal produce and panoramic city views from Level 80.
Sips & SavouriesEnjoy snacks 4pm-6pmSoak up the afternoon sun and enjoy a variety of snacks and daily wine specials. Simply walk on in!
Oxi Tea Room

Oxi Tea Room

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

Carlton

15 Chef Hat Award
Elevating the tea-drinking experience by blending modern and traditional brewing techniques, resulting in an unparalleled fusion of flavours and aromas, head to Oxi Tea Room on Cornell Place in Car...
Limitless at LexyTuesday to SaturdayTurn lunch into a celebration with Limitless at Lexy. From Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30am–3pm, enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless signature cocktails, wines and beers on tap, paired with delicious set fo...
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...
STEAK NIGHTEvery Tuesday from 5 pmHead to Plough Hotel every Tuesday from 5pm for Steak Night. Enjoy a porterhouse served with chips, salad and herb butter for $25, or upgrade to $32 and include a house wine or schooner of beer. A ...
Easter Sunday Lunch4-Course LunchCelebrate Easter with family and friends over a leisurely four-course lunch at 1309. Start your dining experience with a pre-entrée served at the table on arrival, then enjoy a shared entrée, a sel...
At Pt. Leo Restaurant, on the rolling curves of Frankston-Flinders Road in Merricks North, dining becomes a journey through art, landscape and refined flavours. Enjoy elevated à la carte dining wit...
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

17 Chef Hat Award
Table d’Hôte: Luxury dining perfectly timed at Laura, Pt. Leo EstateReserve Your ExperienceWhat 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...
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...
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.
Golden HourAfter work sessionsJoin us for limited edition $30 food and beverage pairings developed by Head Chef, David Ball and Bar Manager, Rico Deang, and a range of $10 drinks specials every Monday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm ...