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Brown Brothers Restaurant

Brown Brothers Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Milawa

14 Chef Hat Award
Easter

Easter Family Festival

4th and 5th of April 2026

Brown Brothers’ much-loved Easter Family Festival returns for two vibrant days this April, transforming our Milawa home into a celebration of food, wine and family fun. Wander the grounds with a gl... more
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

Easter

M9 Denver Sukiyaki Set

Upto $50 Off!

Serving delicious sukiyaki and premium Wagyu in Melbourne! A perfect meal for any group size - whether it’s an intimate dinner or a feast with foodie friends. Gather your crew and reserve your spo... more
RST Seafood Restaurant

RST Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$

Fitzroy North

Easter

Easter Saturday

Don't Miss Out!

Friends in town for the long weekend? Family all together? Or just looking for the perfect excuse to indulge? ????? Make it a proper Easter Saturday with a seafood feast at RST. Think fresh, exqui... more
Good Food Emporium

Good Food Emporium

Cafe   $$$$$

Narre Warren

Easter

Sweetly Inclusive: Hot Cakes at Illume & Every Easter Egg Imaginable

Hop in-store Now!

Easter at Good Food Emporium is a chocolate wonderland for everyone. At Illume Cafe Bakery, enjoy limited-edition chocolate hot cakes and specialty cacao drinks. Then, explore our grocery mecca, st... more
Cognoscenti Food & Wine

Cognoscenti Food & Wine

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Belgrave

Easter

Easter Sunday Lunch at Cognoscenti

Gather the family !

We're excited to announce that we'll be open throughout the entire Easter weekend! Join us for a special Easter Sunday lunch featuring a delectable menu curated especially for the occasion. It's th... more
Brandy Creek Estate Restaurant

Brandy Creek Estate Restaurant

Tapas   $$$$$

Drouin

Easter

Pre-Easter Lunch Buffet

Book Now!

Celebrate the arrival of Easter at Brandy Creek Estate. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon featuring a diverse buffet designed to cater to every palate, with plenty of Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free options a... more
Brandy Creek Estate Restaurant

Brandy Creek Estate Restaurant

Tapas   $$$$$

Drouin

Paella
Day

Paella Feast & Flamenco Show 2026

Book Now!

Heat things up in 2026! Brandy Creek Estate is back with our legendary All-You-Can-Eat Paella Feasts. Experience the passion of Spain with live performances by SENES Flamenco. Gather your friends a... more
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
3 Feb -
3 May

Weekend Indulgence

3 or 4 Courses

Experience our Weekend 3- or 4-Course Menu, featuring house-baked 72-hour sourdough and cultured butter. Choose from dishes like witlof salad, ocean trout, potato agnolotti, glazed duck, confit por... more
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
3 Feb -
3 May

3 or 4 Course Midweek Menu

Seasonal Menu

Enjoy our 3 or 4 course midweek menu featuring house-baked sourdough, cultured butter, and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Highlights include beef tartare, ocean trout, potato agnolotti, mar... more
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
3 Feb -
3 May

7-Course Weekend Tasting Experience

Saturday & Sunday

Experience our 7-course Weekend Tasting Menu, crafted to showcase the best of the season. From witlof salad and ocean trout to glazed duck and Hopkins River eye fillet, every course is thoughtfully... more
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
3 Feb -
3 May

Seven Courses, One Unforgettable Evening

Midweek Tasting Menu

Discover our 7-Course Midweek Tasting Menu, thoughtfully crafted to showcase seasonal flavours. From witlof salad and ocean trout to glazed duck and Hopkins River eye fillet, each course is paired ... more
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
19 Feb -
31 May

The Woodhouse Experience

From $155pp

Indulge 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... more
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
26 Mar -
26 Nov

Four Hats of Bendigo Guided Tour

Progressive Fine Dining

At The Woodhouse Bar & Grill, fire and flavour take centre stage. As one of four chef-hat venues on the Four Hats of Bendigo tour, we offer a luxe wood-fired steakhouse experience with dry-aged wag... more
Tulip Restaurant

Tulip Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Geelong West

13 Chef Hat Award
11 Feb -
16 May

Chef’s Tasting Lunch Experience

Seasonal Lunch

Join us at Tulip for lunch Friday and Saturday from 12?pm in Geelong West. Enjoy a relaxed, contemporary dining experience with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from wine and snacks, o... more
Tulip Restaurant

Tulip Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Geelong West

13 Chef Hat Award
11 Feb -
22 May

Chef’s Tasting Dinner Experience

Plates & Wine

Join 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... more
Tulip Restaurant

Tulip Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Geelong West

13 Chef Hat Award
11 Feb -
23 May

Plant-Based Goodness on a Plate

Bold & Delicious

Enjoy our Cauliflower Gratin with coconut and vegetable jus, a vegan dish bursting with flavour. Made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, it’s a perfect choice for a light lunch or dinner. Rich, sati... more
Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
21 Feb -
31 May

Chef's Tasting Menu

$110 per person

Discover Alium Dining’s Chef’s Tasting Menu and let the kitchen take you on a culinary journey for $110 pp (minimum two guests). Enjoy around eight beautifully crafted dishes across four courses, d... more
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
22 Jan -
28 Mar

Thursday Steak Night

Weekly Special

Join us every Thursday and enjoy fabulous Gippsland beef. more
Emerald City

Emerald City

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Healesville

13 Chef Hat Award
6 Feb -
6 May

Join us for a culinary journey

Local & Seasonal

Step 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... more
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
11 Feb -
11 May

The Ultimate Indian Tasting Menu

Chef’s Selection

Experience our Chef Selection Menu with us at ISH, $84.90 per person. Begin with Dahi Puri (V/VGO) or Roti Duck Taco (GFO), followed by Kingfish Ceviche (GF) or Zucchini Flower Bhaji (V). For mains... more