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TUCKA @ Maffco

TUCKA @ Maffco

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Maffra

12 Chef Hat Award
19 Feb -
24 May

Brewery Dining Experience

Food with Craft Brews

Discover our hearty brewery food, perfectly paired with Gippsland-inspired beers and seasonal brews. Our menu features southern-smoked BBQ meats, artisan burgers, fresh salads and wood-fired flavou... more
TUCKA @ Maffco

TUCKA @ Maffco

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Maffra

12 Chef Hat Award
20 Feb -
20 May

Chargrilled Zucchini with Pine Nut Crunch

Summer on a Plate

At TUCKA @ Maffco, enjoy our seasonal bounty of zucchini, chargrilled to perfection and paired with creamy minted yogurt, tangy sumac, and toasted pine nuts. This fresh, vibrant dish celebrates loc... more
TUCKA @ Maffco

TUCKA @ Maffco

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Maffra

12 Chef Hat Award
20 Feb -
20 May

A Nordic Winter Celebration

Annual Viking Dinner

Our annual Viking Dinner returns this winter, bringing a bold and hearty feast inspired by Nordic tradition. Expect generous shared platters, robust flavours and a lively atmosphere perfect for gat... more
TUCKA @ Maffco

TUCKA @ Maffco

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Maffra

12 Chef Hat Award
1 Mar -
31 May

Benbullen x TUCKA

Dry Aged by Benbullen

Dry Aged by Benbullen x TUCKA at Maffco returns this March, celebrating premium Benbullen Speckle Park beef. This exclusive dinner showcases expertly dry aged cuts, thoughtfully prepared to highlig... 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
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
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
18 Mar -
28 Nov

Pour Decisions

Wine Tasting Evening

Join us on Friday 3rd & 24th of April to explore five new wine varietals, paired with 5 unique snacks! Available twice a month with a new selection to discover. more
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
18
Apr

William Downie Wine Lunch

Pinot Noir wine Lunch

Join us on April 18th at 12pm to meet William Downie, specializing in Pinot Noir, presenting 4 wines, expertly matched with a 4 course lunch. Enjoy a long lunch, while chatting with the winemaker .... more
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
23
Apr

Paint n' Sip

Creativity, wine & vibes

Join us on the 23rd April from 7pm-9:30pm, for an evening of creativity, great wine and good company. Your ticket will include: A glass of bubbles on arrival Delicious small bites throughout the... more
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
3
May

Sip in Sunday

Brunch at Neeri Nuff

Join us for our very first Sunday brunch on the 3rd of May. Where slow mornings meet good company, thoughtful dishes, and something lovely in your glass. Settle in, sip, and savour the start of you... more
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
10
May

Mothers Day High Tea

Tables from 12:30pm

Treat the special lady in your life to a unique and thoughtful high tea this Mothers Day. Featuring a new small bites menu, an extensive wine list and seasonal cocktails. more
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
10
May

Mother's Day Brunch

Tables from 10am

Treat the special lady in your life to brunch this Mother's Day! Enjoy a seasonal brunch menu, signature cocktails and fabulous wines. more
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
23
May

A Taste of Paramoor

Wine Tasting Lunch

Join us for a long, relaxed lunch, meet the maker, and experience a philosophy where passion and quality come before quantity. Discover the beauty of cool-climate winemaking at its finest. Enjoy a... 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
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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