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VIC Restaurants With Private Dining

Join us and celebrate with live music, art & activities for all!Tickets required to enterOn Saturday 25 October 2025, Pt. Leo Estate will mark its 8th birthday with a day of celebration in its world-class Sculpture Park, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience Lost in Music - ...
Luci

Luci

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Day LunchIndulgent 5-course feastJoin us this Christmas Day for a spectacular five-course menu. An indulgent Italian-inspired feast including seafood & antipasto sharing platter on arrival, choice of mains with sides and a decaden...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Akaiito Lunch MenuVisit Us Today!Akaiito Lunch menu! For the first time since 2020, Akaiito welcomes you back for lunch. Indulge in a seasonal 2-course $55 or 3-course $68 menu, featuring refined dishes crafted with the freshest i...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Flower drum has a well known history amongst foodies and Melbournians alike. An unlikely building is the venue for this Cantonese culinary delight, which is accessed predominantly by a lift, or sta...
Auterra

Auterra

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

Armadale

12 Chef Hat Award
A Seasonal Share-Style ExperienceBook Now!Experience a bold and seasonal menu at Auterra, where local ingredients shine across playful small plates and refined mains. Highlights include wagyu tartare, Murray cod with native citrus, and duc...
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...
The Dining Room restaurant on Arthurs Seat Road in Red Hill does regional dining right. Nestled in Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill vineyard, this dining destination is the ideal spot to enjoy long, ...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
Plant-based modern Sichuan cuisine is what awaits Collingwood diners at Shu Restaurant on Johnson Street. Named after owner and Chef, Shu Liu, chill out in fun and funky surrounds of neon lighting,...
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
$39 Wagyu WednesdayEvery Wednesday from 5pmExperience Pincho Disco’s flame-grilled Wagyu Steak Night every Wednesday. The Menu – $39pp Flame-grilled Wagyu Rump Steak served with Chimichurri South American slaw Triple-cooked potat...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

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,...
Two Noble

Two Noble

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Newtown

12 Chef Hat Award
Complimentary Winter IndulgenceBook your table todayThis winter, dinner at Two Noble begins with a gift from us. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, every guest receives a complimentary pour from our premium wine list or a handcrafted cocktail. Savour a gl...
360Q

360Q

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

Queenscliff

Carols on the Harbour at 360Q3-course dinner+bandGet into the holiday spirit at 360Q with our annual festive dinner and music extravaganza! Enjoy live entertainment from The Escarpments, a three-course Christmas feast with prawns, roast turkey an...
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...
Miss Amelie

Miss Amelie

European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wodonga

12 Chef Hat Award
Exquisite dining with classic hospitality flair is what you’ll find on the menu at Miss Amelie on Elgin Boulevard in Wodonga. This modern European restaurant nestles in the heritage Railway Station...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Tinamba

13 Chef Hat Award
6 course Tasting MenuAvailable on all sittingsOur signature dining experience is our chef’s selection of dishes, consisting of two entrees, two mains, side to share and two desserts with optional wine pairing, featuring Gippsland producers. ...
Izakaya Miyazaki

Izakaya Miyazaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

An Authentic Izakaya ExperienceShare the izakaya wayStep into Izakaya Miyazaki and discover the warmth and vibrancy of Japanese izakaya dining. Share plates of fresh sashimi, grilled skewers and seasonal specials, all crafted to pair perfectly with ...
Sassy Italian Restaurant

Sassy Italian Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

West Melbourne

Bottomless Weekends Brunch Unlimited drinksJust $59 per person includes endless drinks and your choice of a dish. Prepay and save – no 15% weekend surcharge!
Sari's Restaurant

Sari's Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Traralgon

5% off for Diners 5pm-6pm!Dine Early Save MoreMake your evenings even more delicious at Sari’s Indian Restaurant with an exclusive early bird offer. Dine in between 5pm and 6pm daily and enjoy 5% off your meal while savouring authentic Indian ...
Amaru

Amaru

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:45 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...
The Boot Factory

The Boot Factory

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Coburg

The Boot Factory After Dark: Harper & Sole ShinesOpen November 28Harper & Sole is a celebration of authentic flavour and shared moments - a dining experience nestled inside Coburg’s familiar Boot Factory café, reimagined by night.