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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...
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...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
The Soul Behind the BottleA Story in Every GlassA selection of wine comes from a small, family-run vineyard in Yamanashi, where a husband and wife care for each vine with patience and dedication. To them, the vines are like family. Much like our...
Christmas in JulyBookings now open!Our favourite weekend of the year returns this July! The restaurant will be transformed into a festive winter setting, complete with twinkling lights, cosy decorations, roaring fire & plenty of Chr...
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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.
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Express LunchOnly $42ppMiss Mi is offering the best express lunch in Melbourne CBD. Our restaurant is conveniently located across from Southern Cross Station, the ideal spot to meet with colleagues or friends for lunch o...
Nestled inside Maffco Brewery and Distillery on Maffco Lane in Maffra, TUCKA is a farm-to-fork restaurant that goes far beyond dining — it is a genuine celebration of the extraordinary produce that...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

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

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
Offering up a taste of some of Daylesford’s freshest produce combined with smooth sophistication and elegant style is Chef Hat-awarded Sault on Ballan Daylesford Road. Views are abundant and inspir...
Situated on Queen Street in the Melbourne CBD, Sachi Japanese Restaurant is a refined yet approachable destination dedicated to exceptional Japanese seafood. Specialising in sushi, sashimi, chirash...
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...
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

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

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
An Afternoon With BlackcoatWine Tasting Lunch Sit back and relax while Wine Maker Anthony Bishop showcases a range of his fabulous wines, matched with an elegant four course menu curated by the Neeri Nuff Kitchen Team! Perched on a north-fa...
Emerald City

Emerald City

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 1:00 PM

Healesville

13 Chef Hat Award
Hidden just off the Maroondah Highway, Healesville, Emerald City offers an intimate, invitation-only dining experience unlike anything else in the region. Tucked behind a dark green curtain within ...
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...
Elm Dining

Elm Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
Komeyui Restaurant

Komeyui Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:30 AM

South Melbourne

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing harmony, unity and binding people together through food is the aim of Komeyui Japanese Restaurant on Ferrars Street in South Melbourne. Hailing from a fishing village in Hokkaido, Executiv...
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:00 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:
Oxi Tea Room

Oxi Tea Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...