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VIC Restaurants With Private Dining

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...
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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:45 AM

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...
Atria

Atria

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

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.
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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.
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
A New Era of Indian VegetarianFlavour Without LimitsAt ISH, our vegetarian dishes are bursting with flavour, texture and creativity. We bring a modern take to Indian cuisine, crafting vibrant plates designed to surprise and delight with every bite. ...
Oyster and Sparkling wine golden hoursTUE to FRI 4-6PMFreshly shucked seasonal oyster at $3 and our famous Midnight Cuvée sparkling wine for only $10 a glass !
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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!
Miss Amelie

Miss Amelie

European   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Wodonga

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on Elgin Boulevard in Wodonga, Miss Amelie brings modern European dining to life within the heritage Railway Station building. Rustic brick archways, lush greenery and intimate table setti...
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...
Oxi Tea Room

Oxi Tea Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Plough Hotel

Plough Hotel

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

Footscray

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 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...
Temperance Hotel

Temperance Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

South Yarra

Tuesday TriviaEvery Tuesday 7.30pm Get a team together and head down to Temperance on a Tuesday for Funky Bunch Trivia, $150 worth of prizes to be won! $22 Parmas all day $20 Jugs Mountain Goat Tasty Pale Ale 7-10pm
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...
Chrismont Restaurant

Chrismont Restaurant

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Cheshunt

Modern Italian Dining in King ValleyTry us today!Discover modern Italian-inspired dining at Chrismont Restaurant, where seasonal produce and house-made pasta take centre stage. Start with burrata and heirloom tomatoes, zucchini flowers or octopus...
Dine at The Dining Room on Easter SundayAvailable to book now!!Celebrate Easter Sunday with a special chef’s tasting experience inspired by the sea. This limited-seating menu will showcase a selection of refined seafood-led dishes, thoughtfully prepared using ...