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VIC Restaurants With Water Views

Atria

Atria

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

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.
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...
"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...
Laura

Laura

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

Merricks North

17 Chef Hat Award
Australia's Most Unique Winter Dining ExperienceYour Table AwaitsSet within an intimate dining room surrounded by contemporary artworks and overlooking a sculpture-filled landscape and coast, Laura offers a winter dining experience unlike any other. As Australia...
360Q

360Q

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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 ...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

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

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Beverly Rooftop

Beverly Rooftop

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

South Yarra

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 ...
The Espressonist
Aperitivo Society 13th August Join us for La Dolce Vita — an Italian-inspired evening celebrating good food, good drinks and great company! On Thursday 13th August from 6:30pm, we're bringing you spritzes, arancini, burrata, ra...
Wood and Grill

Wood and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

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...
La Camera Southgate

La Camera Southgate

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Southbank

Xmas In July-Italian StyleWinter Wonderland AwaitsChristmas in July – Italian Style! Eat. Drink. Sing. Feel like it's Christmas in Italy! Forget The Turkey, Nonna's Porchetta's on the menu Join us as we transform our restaurant into a festive ...
Crepe Escape – Bastille Day Celebrations11-14 July , 10am - 4pm Celebrate Bastille Day with a little taste of France at The Chocolateries - Yarra Valley! From 11–14 July, watch as The Chocolateries talented team handcrafts delicate, golden crêpes before your ey...
Hophaus Bar

Hophaus Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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
Le Capucin

Le Capucin

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Portsea

Drop in some time — Le Capucin on Point Nepean Road in Portsea just might have exactly what you need. This French-inspired beachside café and provisions store brings a genuine slice of Parisian cha...
Youki's

Youki's

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Cowes

Fresh, authentic and made daily with genuine care, Youki's on Thompson Avenue in Cowes is a charming compact Japanese kitchen and takeaway that brings the honest simplicity and clean, vibrant flavo...
Tempo Kitchen & Bar

Tempo Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Geelong

Dome DiningBreakfast, lunch & dinnerAn intimate dining experience in Geelong! Step into your own private dome, designed to reflect the season with soft throws, ambient lighting and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Fully heated for the co...
Margaret & Agnes

Margaret & Agnes

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Portland

No trip to Portland is complete without a coffee stop and bite to eat at Margaret & Agnes café on Bentinck Street. Soak up all the Great Ocean Road has to offer alfresco while sipping a brew of cho...
Captain Baxter

Captain Baxter

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 5:00 PM

St Kilda

Baxter's Brunch Club: After DarkBottomless BrunchBrunch isn’t just for daytime anymore. Baxter’s Brunch Club: Afterdark brings bottomless cocktails, endless prosecco, share-style dishes and beachside vibes to Friday and Sunday nights. Settle i...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
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...
Royal Brighton Yacht Club

Royal Brighton Yacht Club

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Brighton

Winter MenuAvailable NowOur winter menu is here! Join us 7 days a week for lunch, and dinner Fri-Sat. During winter, we serve a la carte breakfast on weekends only (light breakfast items available Mon-Fri).
Pier 70

Pier 70

European   $$$$$   Opens at 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...