AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

VIC Restaurants With Water Views

Atria

Atria

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Iconic Releases: HenschkeWine Dinner SeriesThis exclusive dinner brings together one of Australia’s most revered wine families and a rare collection of single vineyard wines.
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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...
Friday Night Steak Night, Better Than EverReserve your tableFriday Night Steak Night has never been so good. Featuring premium cuts from the grill, char-grilled Fish of the Day, wood-roasted seasonal local produce, great wine and desserts you will not be ab...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
The Boathouse ExperienceAvailable Every SaturdayExperience an elevated dining journey at The Boathouse Daylesford with our exclusive 7-Course Boathouse Experience Menu, available only on Saturday nights. Priced at $208 per person, this curated m...
Rocky Road Festival Tasting SessionsSelected Dates in MayJoin the ultimate Rocky Road experience with The Chocolateries Tasting Sessions. Sample 8 Rocky Road Festival flavours, enjoy a Rocky Road hot chocolate and ice cream, then create your very own roc...
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

17 Chef Hat Award
Where Autumn Evenings, Culinary Excellence, and Art AlignSaturday Evenings OnlyVictoria’s only member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux global luxury group and two chef hats restaurant, Laura presents a refined autumn experience shaped by the region’s finest seasonal produ...
Pond Cafe

Pond Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:30 AM

Torquay

Simple Moments, Great FoodEat, Sip, UnwindAt Pond Cafe, we’re all about good food, great coffee, and easy coastal living. Just moments from the beach, we serve fresh, flavour-packed breakfast and lunch in a relaxed, welcoming space. Whethe...
Hophaus Bar

Hophaus Bar

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Southbank

Happy HourMon-Fri, 4pm-7pm.$9 Drinks – Come down for after work bevies $9 Pints House Lager $9 Pints House Cider $9 Glass of House Wine
Golden HourAfter work sessionsJoin us for limited edition $30 food and beverage pairings developed by Head Chef, David Ball and Bar Manager, Rico Deang, and a range of $10 drinks specials every Monday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm ...
Wood and Grill

Wood and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Refined Premium Restaurant for Food Lover'sPremium SteakOur philosophy is simple — exceptional ingredients, handled with care, cooked with precision, and served consistently. While steak is at the heart of our menu, we also offer a thoughtful selection...
The Espressonist
Docklands Brunch & All-Day DiningModern Australian flavourVisit The Espressonist Docklands today, your destination for specialty Zest coffee, all-day brunch, and evening dining with share plates, fresh seafood, and succulent steak. Relax by the Yarra Mari...
What is Wagyu?Full-Blood Wagyu!Wagyu beef is highly prized for its rare full-blood genetics and 36-month growth process. Graded 1-9+ by Australia's Meat and Livestock Association based on marbling, with 9+ being the best. Sevens...
Trivia in the VinesMusic and MindsLive Music Trivia - Opening Night of Roam Rutherglen Enjoy a delicious three course dinner as you test your knowledge with a mix of trivia and live music rounds. Come with your team, go solo, or...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Proposal PackagesNow Available!Our proposal package is a private three-course dinner for two people, held in the upstairs function room. There are no other guests, you have exclusive use of the room including a dedicated waitper...
360Q

360Q

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
Pier 70

Pier 70

European   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Paynesville

When visiting the picturesque Esplanade of Paynesville in Victoria, be sure to call into Pier 70 restaurant and bar. A modern, coastal chic interior awaits, where high ceilings with exposed baniste...
Bottomless Brunch$89 Bottomless BrunchEnjoy 2 hours of cocktails, Prosecco and epic share plates with ocean views. $89pp, Saturdays & Sundays, groups of 4–20. The ultimate Melbourne beachside bottomless brunch. Perfect for a girls’ ...
The Local at Marlo

The Local at Marlo

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Marlo

A relaxed coastal hub on Argyle Parade in Marlo, The Local at Marlo brings together café dining, fresh produce and everyday essentials in one welcoming space. Designed as a true community stop, it’...
The Kitchen

The Kitchen

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:30 AM

Tootgarook

Embrace relaxed seaside dining at The Kitchen Point on Point Nepean Road, Tootgarook, where great food and good times flow from morning through to late evening. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, ...
Julie-Anna Restaurant

Julie-Anna Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Bendigo

Julie-Anna Restaurant stands proudly in the heart of Bendigo, offering a unique dining experience that reflects the rich culinary diversity of the region. With its elegant setting characterised by ...