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VIC Restaurants With Private Dining

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...
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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Follow the aroma of delicious smokiness to The Woodhouse Bar and Grill on Williamson Street in Bendigo. This steakhouse and red gum grill is a local favourite presenting a rustic dining experience,...
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...
Luci

Luci

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

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day Dinner4-course and flowing wineJoin us to celebrate with your special person with a 4-course dinner and free-flowing Victorian wines. $195 pp.
Miss Amelie

Miss Amelie

European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wodonga

12 Chef Hat Award
Chef’s Choice Degustation at Miss AmelieBook today!Indulge in Miss Amelie’s six-course Chef’s Choice degustation, a refined dining experience showcasing seasonal produce and the kitchen’s signature style. Each course is thoughtfully curated to high...
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!
Situated on Pakington Street in Geelong, Tulip Restaurant is a polished yet relaxed dining destination that brings modern Australian cuisine to life. Designed for everything from intimate dinners t...
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...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Tucked away in Melbourne’s Chinatown, Flower Drum stands as a celebrated destination for refined Cantonese cuisine and exceptional service. Stepping inside reveals a world where tradition meets ele...
Tucked away on Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Vinesmith City Cellar Door is a refined inner-city destination for memorable dining and exceptional wine. The intimate bistro takes inspiration from French ...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's DaySet menu for two This Valentine’s, we’re turning up the heat, Pincho style. Live tango music kicks off from 7pm. The lighting’s low, the flavours loud, and the vibe? Sensual, playful, unforgettable. You and...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
Two-Hour Unlimited Plant-Based DiningEat Freely This WeekendVisit us at SHU Restaurant and enjoy our $55pp unlimited Yum Cha every weekend lunch. Dine for two hours on nine plant-based dishes, cooked fresh to order an d inspired by modern vegan Sichuan cuis...
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...
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...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
Representing the intersection of old and new, traditional and modern, Eastern and Western, ISH Restaurant is an Indian-inspired drinking and dining experience nestled on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy....
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...
Ming Asian Fusion

Ming Asian Fusion

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

A Refined Dining Experience$59ppExperience refined Asian fusion dining at Ming with a specially curated five-course set menu for just $58 per person. Enjoy handcrafted dim sum, premium wagyu and the visually striking Tai-Ji Fried...
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....