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VIC Restaurants With Onsite Parking

"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

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...
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...
Chin Chin Takes Over Pt. Leo Estate for an Unmissable MFWF Festival WeekendAlmost Sold OutFor one weekend only, Chin Chin joins Pt. Leo Estate for a landmark Melbourne Food & Wine Festival collaboration at one of Victoria’s most iconic destinations. Blending bold Southeast Asian flavour...
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
BRUNCH IN THE SKY Elevate Every SaturdayBrunch in the Sky returns to Atria. Commencing 7th of February 2026. A refined daytime dining experience celebrating modern Australian cuisine, seasonal produce and panoramic city views from Level...
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

17 Chef Hat Award
Chin Chin Takes Over Pt. Leo Estate for an Unmissable MFWF WeekendAlmost Sold Out. Book nowFor one weekend only, Chin Chin joins Pt. Leo Estate for a landmark Melbourne Food & Wine Festival collaboration at one of Victoria’s most iconic destinations. Blending bold Southeast Asian flavour...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

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...
The Slow LunchFive-course DegustationJoin us in the slow lane for The Slow Lunch: a 5-course degustation matched to premium Brown Brothers wines. Featuring a showcase of our finest restaurant offerings straight from the Kitchen Garden...
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...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

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

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford with exquisite water views from any vantage point, the Boathouse Restaurant on Leggatt Street is a sophisticated dining venue for lunch and dinner. Take in s...
Ice Cream FestivalReady, Set, Scoop!The Ice Cream Festival is back at the Chocolaterie. From 11–22 February, discover bold new ice cream flavours and indulge in a range of sweet experiences. Book your spot at the Chocolaterie’s Ice...
Ice Cream Festival 11-22 February Discover bold new ice cream flavours and indulge in a range of sweet experiences. Book your spot at The Chocolaterie Ice Cream Festival Tasting Session and taste your way through limited edition fe...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 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...
Captain Baxter

Captain Baxter

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

St Kilda

Happy Hour$12 Spritz, $15 Cocktails$12 Spritz, $15 Cocktails Thursday – Friday 5pm – 7pm Golden hour just got even better. Sip, relax, and soak up those unbeatable beachside views as the sun sets over Port Phillip Bay. Whethe...
Haidilao Hotpot Emporium

Haidilao Hotpot Emporium

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Haidilao Spring Festival Set2 group set menu optionsYear of the Horse Set for 2 to 4 people at $138 and Year of the Horse Set for 4 to 6 people at $288 are available from 10 February all day. Each set features a generous selection of dishes perfect ...
360Q

360Q

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Queenscliff

New Summer Menu LaunchedCome and try it today!Our new summer menu has officially landed! Fresh, vibrant and made for long, lazy days by the harbour, our latest menu is all about bold flavours, seasonal produce and beautifully balanced dishes....
Valentine's Day Dinning Celebrate love with us!Celebrate Valentine’s Day at 1912 Restaurant, Riverlea Estate, on Saturday 14th February with a romantic dining experience. Enjoy a specially curated modern Australian menu crafted with seasonal pr...
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 ...
TUCKA @ Maffco

TUCKA @ Maffco

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Maffra

12 Chef Hat Award
Nestled within the charming heart of Maffra, TUCKA @ Maffco on Maffco Lane finds its home in a century-old milk factory that has been painstakingly restored. Part of the Maffco Brewery, this venue ...
Cha Ching

Cha Ching

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Yum ChaSaturday and SundayDumplings on repeat? Yes please. Book Yum Cha at Cha Ching for a 90-minute all-you-can-eat feast of handcrafted dumplings, bao, fried rice, noodles and more, plus the option to upgrade to Yum Cha x...
Amaru

Amaru

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

Armadale

19 Chef Hat Award
Amaru on High Street in Armadale delivers an experience of excitement, intrigue and intimacy. An amalgamation of words loosely translating to ‘a beautiful place’, the open-concept dining room offer...