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VIC Restaurants With Water Views

Chin Chin Takes Over Pt. Leo Estate for an Unmissable Weekend. Almost Sold OutAlmost Sold Out. Book nowChin Chin joins Pt. Leo Estate for a one-off MFWF weekend blending bold Southeast Asian flavours with Spanish flair at one of Victoria’s most iconic destinations. Enjoy a four-hands luxe menu at La...
Atria

Atria

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Situated on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Atria celebrates the essence of Australia through its finest produce. The menu pays homage to land and sea, showcasing ingredients from trusted farme...
Laura

Laura

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Merricks North

16 Chef Hat Award
Chin Chin Takes Over Pt. Leo Estate for an Unmissable Weekend. Almost Sold OutAlmost Sold Out. Book nowChin Chin joins Pt. Leo Estate for a one-off MFWF weekend blending bold Southeast Asian flavours with Spanish flair at one of Victoria’s most iconic destinations. Enjoy a four-hands luxe menu at La...
Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford with exquisite water views from any vantage point, the Boathouse Restaurant on Leggatt Street is a sophisticated dining venue for lunch and dinner. Take in s...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
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...
The Champagne ClubBy Beverly x G.H. MummWeekends are for Champagne, Which is why we've partnered with our friends at G.H. Mumm to bring you The Champagne Club every weekend for the foreseeable. Available as a $165 per person upgrade, ...
Happy Hour$12 Spritz, $15 Cocktails$12 Spritz, $15 Cocktails Thursday – Friday 5pm – 7pm Golden hour just got even better. Sip, relax, and soak up those unbeatable beachside views as the sun sets over Port Phillip Bay. Whethe...
360Q

360Q

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Queenscliff

New Summer Menu LaunchedCome and try it today!Our new summer menu has officially landed! Fresh, vibrant and made for long, lazy days by the harbour, our latest menu is all about bold flavours, seasonal produce and beautifully balanced dishes....
la baia bar-cucina

la baia bar-cucina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Albert Park

Celebrate By The Sea At La Baia CucinaBook Your CelebrationWhether it’s an intimate dinner or a milestone celebration, La Baia Cucina is the perfect seaside venue. Choose from two stunning spaces—our upper area for up to 70 guests with beach and sunset vie...
Corniche Restaurant in Docklands brings the soul of Lebanon to Melbourne’s waterfront. Inspired by the lush mountains, ancient olive groves and deep blue coastline of the Mediterranean, this dining...
Housed in the original Post Office, Clock by the Bay on Cliff Street in Portland delivers Modern Australian cuisine to locals and visitors to the Great Ocean Road area. Settle in with a glass of lo...
Amare Cucina Pizza Bar

Amare Cucina Pizza Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Blairgowrie

In the heart of Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula, Amare Cucina Pizza Bar is a heartfelt tribute to the flavours and traditions of southern Italy. Southerners in spirit and soul, the team is ...
Republica

Republica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

St Kilda

Restaurant & Catering Association
You know the scene at Republica in St Kilda even if you haven’t been there; its design and setup is testament to the cool chic Melbourne lifestyle that is all about keeping it fun, fresh and funky....
Anerie

Anerie

French/European   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Cowes

Oyster SessionsFreshly shucked to order Join us any evening for dinner to enjoy a selection of the finest Tasmanian Oysters. We will be rotating some delicious oysters from Boomer Bay, Coal River, and Duck Bay, among others. If you pref...
Waterview Bakery

Waterview Bakery

Bakery   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 AM

Paynesville

Sing a song of sixpence for a gourmet pie at Waterview Bakery on Esplanade in Paynesville. As the name suggests, soak up water views at this gourmet bakery while sipping a coffee alfresco and perus...
Take in uninterrupted views of Port Melbourne’s waterways from the deck at Pier 35 Bar & Grill on Lorimer Street. Soak up sea breezes and watch the sunset alfresco or head indoors where a relaxed v...
Doc Hughes

Doc Hughes

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Torquay

Cocktails at Doc HughesBook now!Sip in style at Doc Hughes with our signature cocktails! Try the creamy, fruity Mango Magic ($23), the sweet and floral Torqish Delight ($22) topped with torched meringue, the spicy kick of Doc’s R...
La Camera Southgate offers a touch of Italy among riverside treetops in Southbank. With two balconies offering views of the Yarra River and iconic Flinders Street Station, La Camera’s balmy alfresc...
Tucked within the Goughs Bay Sport & Recreation Club, The Horseless Cart on Bayside Boulevard makes the most of its enviable lakeside outlook. Its spacious setting opens to sweeping water views, cr...
Italian by the OceanBook Now!Come in for a tasty Italian meal by the ocean with our summer menu now on- daily specials available