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VIC Modern Australian Restaurants

Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Five-course wine dinner celebrating Pook Road VineyardThursday 28 May 2026Join us at Alium Dining for an exclusive wine dinner in collaboration with Pook Road Vineyard. On Thursday 23 April 2026, we invite you to settle in for an evening that celebrates bold wines and th...
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...
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Iconic Releases: HenschkeWine Dinner SeriesThis exclusive dinner brings together one of Australia’s most revered wine families and a rare collection of single vineyard wines.
Christmas in JulyBookings now open!Our favourite weekend of the year returns this July! The restaurant will be transformed into a festive winter setting, complete with twinkling lights, cosy decorations, roaring fire & plenty of Chr...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Luci

Luci

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

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Lunch Set Menu 1, 2 or 3 coursesEnjoy 1 course for $35, 2 courses for $45 or 3 courses for $55. The perfect midday escape.
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

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

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
A Taste of ParamoorWine Tasting Lunch Join us for a long, relaxed lunch, meet the maker, and experience a philosophy where passion and quality come before quantity. Discover the beauty of cool-climate winemaking at its finest. Enjoy a...
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...
Emerald City
13 Chef Hat Award
Hidden just off the Maroondah Highway, Healesville, Emerald City offers an intimate, invitation-only dining experience unlike anything else in the region. Tucked behind a dark green curtain within ...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
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...
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...
Friday Night Steak Night, Better Than EverReserve your tableFriday Night Steak Night has never been so good. Featuring premium cuts from the grill, char-grilled Fish of the Day, wood-roasted seasonal local produce, great wine and desserts you will not be ab...
Lexy’s New Winter MenuReserve Winter Warmth!Lexy on Flinders Lane heats up winter with Ken Leung’s bold new pan-Asian menu. Premium hits like X.O Rock Lobster, Alaskan Crab Korokke and caviar on shokupan bring refined depth to moody nights a...
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

17 Chef Hat Award
Where Autumn Evenings, Culinary Excellence, and Art AlignSaturday Evenings OnlyVictoria’s only member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux global luxury group and two chef hats restaurant, Laura presents a refined autumn experience shaped by the region’s finest seasonal produ...
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...
Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309
The Butcher's ReservePremium SteaksAvailable Monday to Thursday, guests can now enhance their dining experience with a curated selection of premium Australian and Japanese steaks. From dry-aged bone-in striploin to A5 Japanese Wagy...
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...
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 ...
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 ...