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VIC Restaurants With Vegan Options

Brewery Dining ExperienceFood with Craft BrewsDiscover our hearty brewery food, perfectly paired with Gippsland-inspired beers and seasonal brews. Our menu features southern-smoked BBQ meats, artisan burgers, fresh salads and wood-fired flavou...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
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...
Candlelight DinnersBack By Popular Demand!After multiple sold-out dates in April, Miss Amelie is thrilled to announce candlelight dinner dates for May and June. Just as before, we will dim the lights and fill the restaurant with romantic c...
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, ...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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...
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 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.
Emerald City

Emerald City

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

Healesville

13 Chef Hat Award
Join us for a culinary journeyLocal & SeasonalStep behind the velvet curtain at Emerald City, Healesville for an intimate dining adventure. With just four seats, our chef serves a daily-changing tasting menu celebrating local, seasonal produce...
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. ...
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...
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

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

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
Sip in SundayBrunch at Neeri NuffJoin us for our very first Sunday brunch on the 3rd of May. Where slow mornings meet good company, thoughtful dishes, and something lovely in your glass. Settle in, sip, and savour the start of you...
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...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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...
Celebrate Mother’s Day with iconic views, food and wineLast tables remainingCelebrate Mother’s Day with iconic views, exceptional food and fine wine, with a seasonal menu showcasing the best of the Mornington Peninsula. Arrive early or linger longer with a wine tasting at ...
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

17 Chef Hat Award
Where elegance meets luxury this Mother’s DayLimited seating availableCelebrate Mother’s Day at Laura, Australia’s only Relais & Châteaux two-hatted restaurant, where every detail is considered and every moment thoughtfully curated. Expect refined, seasonal cuisine a...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
Treat Mum This Mother’s Day10th of MayCelebrate Mother’s Day at The Boathouse Daylesford with a beautifully curated five-course lunch by the lake. Set in a stunning waterfront location, it’s a special occasion designed to honour Mum, N...
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Discover the quintessential Melbourne Italian dining experience at Il Bacaro on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Executive Chef David Dellai offers a simple yet refined approach to V...
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...
The Rifle Club

The Rifle Club

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Elsternwick

The Rifle Club’s Social Set From $72ppGather your crew and indulge in The Rifle Club’s Social Set menus, crafted to showcase fire, finesse and fresh local produce. Choose the Signature Set at $72pp or upgrade to the Executive Set at $9...