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VIC Restaurants With Sugar Free Options

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, ...
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

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

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
A Taste of ParamoorWine Tasting Lunch Join us for a long, relaxed lunch, meet the maker, and experience a philosophy where passion and quality come before quantity. Discover the beauty of cool-climate winemaking at its finest. Enjoy a...
Tinamba Hotel

Tinamba Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Ket Baker

Ket Baker

Bakery   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Wallington

Artisan Sourdough & Handcrafted PastriesLoved by LocalsAt Ket Baker, we’re an artisan sourdough bakery with a big heart nestled among the gum trees of the Bellarine Peninsula and now in Belmont. Every loaf, croissant and pastry is slow-made by hand, ou...
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

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

Melbourne CBD

18 Chef Hat Award
Vue de Monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for more than 20 years, continuing to present beautiful food that not only appeals to a sense of luxury, but also honesty, integrity and an in...
The Flying Duck Hotel

The Flying Duck Hotel

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

Prahran

Weekday Happy Hour At Flying Duck Hotel4pm–6pm WeekdaysJoin us every weekday from 4pm–6pm for Happy Hour at Flying Duck Hotel. Unwind with $8 schooners and $9 house wine in a relaxed, welcoming setting—perfect for after-work catch-ups or an easy early ...
The Chocolateries Great Ocean Road

The Chocolateries Great Ocean Road

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Bellbrae

Rocky Road Festival1-31 MayThe talented Chocolatiers at The Chocolateries will take this Aussie favourite to all new heights with 31 different flavours to pick and mix, rocky road desserts and ice creams to enjoy, plus hoste...
Perfect for Friends & FamilyFresh, FlavoursomeWeekend mornings at Semosh are made for sharing. Enjoy a table filled with cheeses, olives, honey, jams, eggs, fresh bread, and tea all the flavours that make Turkish breakfast a world-class tradi...
Recreate traditional European style at Claypots Barbarossa on Hardware Lane in Melbourne’s CBD. A warm and welcoming vibe awaits, where friends come together over a love of music, drink and food; w...
Marche Hawthorn

Marche Hawthorn

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Hawthorn

Weekend Brunch MenuNew menu launchWe are now serving an exciting new Brunch Menu on Saturday and Sunday. Come and try our take on some timeless classics, we're convinced the French Toast will be a favourite.
Your Local Taste of Modern AustraliaBrunch, Brew, BeyondEnjoy expertly brewed coffee, fragrant loose-leaf teas, and seasonal beverages at Harper and Ivy, where every cup is crafted with care perfect for a morning pick-me-up or a leisurely afternoon catc...
Mishra's Kitchen

Mishra's Kitchen

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

South Kingsville

Mishra's Kitchen Curry Cubes$15.50 Online & In StoreLove the flavours of Mishra’s Kitchen? Take them home with their handcrafted Curry Cubes. Made in Melbourne using 100% natural, ethically sourced spices, these convenient cubes are packed with auth...
Big flavours and bigger energy define Potluck on Glen Huntly Road in Caulfield. Inspired by lively family dinners and a rich Asian heritage, the menu begins in China but travels far beyond, weaving...
Located on Doncaster Road in Doncaster East, Ms Jackson Restaurant & Bar brings a chic, contemporary edge to Melbourne’s east. This stylish local destination champions tapas-style small plates and ...
Meat Flour Wine Berwick

Meat Flour Wine Berwick

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Narre Warren

Siuated on Verdun Drive in Narre Warren, Meat Flour Wine Berwick delivers a modern Italian dining experience built around three simple pillars: meat, flour and wine. Premium Australian steaks are g...
Toil & Trouble

Toil & Trouble

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

Brunswick East

Located on Lygon Street, Brunswick East, Toil & Trouble is a vibrant community bar and restaurant built on sustainability, sociability and genuine hospitality. Designed as a safe, welcoming space, ...
Shelter Cafe Apollo Bay

Shelter Cafe Apollo Bay

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Apollo Bay

On Hardy Street in Apollo Bay, Shelter Cafe is a soulful, family-run café set inside one of the town’s oldest heritage homes. Part café, part community space, Shelter champions real food made entir...
The Perfect Blend of Taste & AtmosphereDine, Sip, and SavourAt The Advocate, we offer a refined Modern Australian dining experience with an internationally-inspired menu and handcrafted cocktails. Our stylish spaces feature marble tables, a whisky wall, a h...
Kumo Izakaya

Kumo Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Brunswick East

Restaurant & Catering Association
Offering an ideal respite from the worries of the world, Kumo Izakaya on Lygon Street in East Brunswick features eclectic Japanese style and a creative menu. Seamlessly blending the industrial and ...
Blood Orange

Blood Orange

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Hawthorn

Delicious food, quality coffee and great conversation await Hawthorn locals and those passing through at Blood Orange on Burwood Road. Discover a homely space where everyone feels welcome at this v...