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Pasta di Puglia

Pasta di Puglia

Italian   $$$$$

Aireys Inlet

Italy's
National
Day

Sense-ational Aireys Festival

Puglia style aperitivo

Puglia style aperitivo for the sense-ational festival in airesy inlet more
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
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
12 May -
31 Aug

10 Course Vegan Degustation at Shu Restaurant

Book now!

Embark on an extraordinary plant-based journey at Shu Restaurant! Immerse yourself in a refined 10-course vegan degustation inspired by the bold depth and spice of contemporary Sichuan cuisine. Sho... 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
Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
28
May

Five-course wine dinner celebrating Pook Road Vineyard

Thursday 28 May 2026

Join us at Alium Dining for an exclusive wine dinner in collaboration with Pook Road Vineyard. On Thursday 23 April 2026, we invite you to settle in for an evening that celebrates bold wines and th... 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
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 27

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
15 Jan 26 -
20 Feb 27

Late Night Happy Hour

8-9pm, Thurs - Sat

Celebrate Late Night Happy Hour with Latin-inspired cocktails for $15, plus $8 Mexican beers and $8 South American wines. Available upstairs at Pincho Up. more
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
7 Feb 26 -
2 Jan 27

Brunch in the Sky

Elevate Every Saturday

Indulge 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. more
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
11-20
May

Iconic Releases: Henschke

Wine Dinner Series

This exclusive dinner brings together one of Australia’s most revered wine families and a rare collection of single vineyard wines. more
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
11 May 26 -
28 Feb 27

A Seat in the Sky

From 6.00pm

With a focus on terroir, technique and exceptional Australian produce, Atria offers a respectful connection to place and considered understanding of Victoria's seasons. Presenting panoramic views f... more
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
21 Apr -
30 Jun

EOFY Offer

Complimentary extras!

Book a table of 5 or more guests with the Choose Mi menus to enjoy a complimentary* glass of sparkling per person on arrival and chocolate petit fours served alongside your desserts. Our Choose Mi ... more
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
21 Apr -
31 Jul

Fun New Group Dining Experience in Melbourne

One-for-All

One-for-All brings bold Southeast Asian flavours to the table with three interactive options. Select one experience or try them all. Craft your own cocktail, share a slow-cooked lamb shoulder massa... more
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
21 Apr -
31 Dec

Express Lunch

Only $42pp

Miss Mi is offering the best express lunch in Melbourne CBD. Our restaurant is conveniently located across from Southern Cross Station, the ideal spot to meet with colleagues or friends for lunch o... more
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
5 May -
26 Sep

Sports Special - 13* Pints of Miss Mi Draught

All day at Miss Mi Bar

Heading to Marvel Stadium for a game? Miss Mi bar is only 500m from the action, and we have discounted $13* pints of Miss Mi Draught for your pre-game sessions. Grab a tasty pint, available all sea... more