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VIC Restaurants With Private Dining

Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

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

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
The Signature Tasting Menu at Pincho Disco$125ppPincho Disco's Signature Tasting Menu at $125pp is a Latin-inspired feast from start to finish. Journey through oysters with tiger's milk, kingfish cannoli, yellowfin tuna tiradito, chorizo anticuc...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
10 Course Vegan Degustation at Shu RestaurantBook now!Embark on an extraordinary plant-based journey at Shu Restaurant! Immerse yourself in a refined 10-course vegan degustation inspired by the bold depth and spice of contemporary Sichuan cuisine. Sho...
Steak & Frites Night at The Dining RoomAvail. All Winter MondaysJoin us every Monday evening at The Dining Room. Enjoy Sher Wagyu with black garlic, frites and seasonal salads, paired with a glass of 2019 De Vasari Chianti Riserva DOCG for $60 per person. Wheth...
Atria

Atria

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Brunch in the SkyElevate Every SaturdayIndulge in an iconic Champagne brunch. From 12.30pm - 3.00pm A refined daytime dining experience celebrating modern Australian cuisine, seasonal produce and panoramic city views from Level 80.
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Four Hats of Bendigo Guided TourProgressive Fine DiningAt The Woodhouse Bar & Grill, fire and flavour take centre stage. As one of four chef-hat venues on the Four Hats of Bendigo tour, we offer a luxe wood-fired steakhouse experience with dry-aged wag...
Winter Dining, Reimagined: A Fresh Season of FlavourExplore the MenuThis winter, discover a fresh à la carte menu at Pt. Leo Restaurant, celebrating the season's best Mornington Peninsula produce. From King Crab Caramelle, wood-roasted Vintage Reserve Beef-Eye Fil...
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...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Miss Amelie

Miss Amelie

European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
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...
Luci

Luci

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

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Chef's Selection Menu$109 per personOur Chef’s selection menu offers a sample of favourite dishes and is designed to highlight seasonal ingredients and balance classic and modern sensibilities. Click on more info to book:
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...
Father's Day Lunch3-Course LunchCelebrate Dad with a three-course lunch at Balgownie Estate, featuring a special menu crafted just for Father’s Day. Packed with premium seasonal ingredients and delicious cuts of meat, it’s a meal...
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...
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...
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....
360Q

360Q

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

Queenscliff

Mates Rates returns!Entree + main just $50!From Monday 4 May, enjoy two courses for $50 from our amazing Mates Rates menu — think calamari, croquettes or soup to start, followed by mains such as snapper, curry, gnocchi and more. Available ...
Francois Eatery

Francois Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Mambourin

An evening in SpainFriday July 24th 2026François invites you to a multi-course Spanish set menu for 1 night only.
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...
Gaylord

Gaylord

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Authentic Indian Lunch BuffetMidweek Dining, ElevatedDine with us at Gaylord Indian Restaurant every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:30?am to 2:30?pm. For $22 per person, enjoy a carefully curated buffet featuring a vegetarian entrée, a non-v...