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Captain Baxter

Captain Baxter

Asian   $$$$$

St Kilda

New
Year's
Day

NYD Long Lunch

$79 NYD Long Lunch

For the ones chasing chill vibes and a little coastal calm. Settle in for an 8-course shared menu with an Espresso Martini on arrival because nothing says "new year, new me" like a delicious feast ... more
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
18 Nov -
20 Dec

Atria's Festive Lunch

Book today!

Elevate your afternoon with lunch at Atria. Enjoy sweeping city views and beautifully crafted seasonal dishes—perfect for business, leisure or a quiet festive escape. This limited lunch series runs... more
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
24
Dec

Christmas Eve at Atria

24th December

Celebrate Christmas Eve in style at Atria. Enjoy a festive welcome with a glass of Moët & Chandon NV before indulging in a decadent Chef’s Tasting Menu—three courses for lunch or four for dinner. A... more
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Atria's Christmas Day Feast

25th December

Make Christmas Day unforgettable at Atria. Savour a luxurious five-course lunch or three- or five-course dinner, each paired with a glass of Ruinart Blanc de Blanc NV. Enhance your experience with ... more
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
New
Years
Eve

New Years Eve at Atria

31st December

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Atria! Toast to 2026 with breath-taking city skyline views, exquisite cuisine, and a glass of Ruinart Blanc de Blanc NV. Enjoy a three-course early seating ($18... more
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
14 Oct -
31 Dec

Festive Celebrations

Festive Season Events

From long lunches to sparkling dinners and cocktail parties, celebrate the festive season your way at Luci. Click on more info to book: more
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
17 Oct 25 -
17 Oct 26

Chef's Selection Menu

$109 per person

Our Chef’s selection menu offers a sample of favourite dishes and is designed to highlight seasonal ingredients and balance classic and modern sensibilities. Click on more info to book: more
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
New
Years
Eve

New Year's Eve Dinner at Luci

Feast Your Way into 2026

Enjoy a feast fit for the occasion in the grandeur of Luci with a decadent four-course dinner and optional bottomless drinks to elevate the celebration. Click on more info to book: more
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$

Fitzroy

13 Chef Hat Award
29 Oct -
31 Dec

Private Dining and Events

Enquire Today!

Host your next special occasion at ISH Restaurant, where intimate charm meets exceptional dining. Perfect for private events of up to 40 guests, our team will tailor every detail—from bespoke menus... more
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$

Fitzroy

13 Chef Hat Award
29 Oct -
31 Dec

Chef Selection Menu at ISH

Book Now!

Embark on a flavour-filled journey with ISH Restaurant’s Chef Selection Menu – a vibrant three-course showcase of modern Indian cuisine. Savour inventive bites like Dahi Puri and Roti Duck Tacos be... more
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$

Fitzroy

13 Chef Hat Award
29 Oct -
31 Dec

Celebration Menu

$94.90pp

Celebrate in style with ISH Restaurant’s indulgent Celebration Menu – a four-course feast of modern Indian artistry for $94.90pp. Begin with street-food favourites like Vada Pav and Roti Duck Tacos... more
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
7 Aug -
31 Dec

Miss Mi Private Dining

Melbourne CBD functions

With effortless cool vibes and vibrant aesthetics, Miss Mi restaurant and bar makes getting everyone together a breeze. Look no further for a venue offering delicious private dining in Melbourne CB... more
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
29 Aug -
31 Dec

Express Lunch

$42pp lunch in Melb CBD

Our brand new lunch special features two delicious courses served share-style for only $42* per person. Available Monday-Friday, 12pm-2pm. On the menu are some of our most loved dishes, inspire... more
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Eve Dinner at Miss Mi Melbourne

2-course menu + sparkling

Looking for an unforgettable Christmas Eve dinner in Melbourne? Experience the festive season with a vibrant Southeast Asian twist at Miss Mi Melbourne, located in the heart of the CBD. On Tuesday ... more
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Lunch at Miss Mi

3-courses + Xmas cocktail

Located in the heart of the CBD, Miss Mi Melbourne is serving up a vibrant Christmas Day dining experience. Indulge in a feast that celebrates bold Southeast Asian inspiration and Chef Migo Razon's... more
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
31
Dec

New Years Eve at Il Barco

$135pp

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Venetian style at Il Bacaro. Enjoy exquisite three-course cuisine by Executive Chef David Dellai, featuring summer’s finest produce, paired with guidance from expert som... more
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
4 Jun 25 -
13 May 26

$39 Wagyu Wednesday

Every Wednesday from 5pm

Experience Pincho Disco’s flame-grilled Wagyu Steak Night every Wednesday. The Menu – $39pp Flame-grilled Wagyu Rump Steak served with Chimichurri South American slaw Triple-cooked potat... more
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
6 Jun 25 -
6 Jun 26

Taco Tuesday

Four tacos for $29

4 TACOS FOR $29 Enough to share. Or don’t. We don’t judge. Hungry for more? Add on 3 sides for just $15 TOTAL. Wash it all down with $15 margaritas. more
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
1 Dec 25 -
31 Jan 26

Happy Hour at Pincho Disco

$15 Cocktails, $2 Oysters

Enjoy Happy Hour at Pincho Disco! Every Tue–Wed 5–6pm and Thu–Fri 4–6pm. Indulge in $2 natural oysters, $3 hibiscus tiger’s milk oysters, $15 signature cocktails, and $8 schooners & wines. It’s che... more
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
1 Dec 25 -
31 Jan 26

Pincho Disco's Sunday Lunch

$49pp

Every Sunday from 12pm, treat yourself to the best tasting menu under $50 at Pincho Disco. For just $49pp, enjoy a chef-curated feast bursting with bold, Latin American-inspired flavours. Long lunc... more