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Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Yarra Glen

Truffle
Season

Truffle Dinner

4-Course Dinner

Celebrate truffle season at its peak with Balgownie’s Truffle Dinner. Back for another year and always a crowd favourite, this special evening kicks off with Cuvée and canapés on arrival, followed ... 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
Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Japanese   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
20 Mar -
20 Jun

The Soul Behind the Bottle

A Story in Every Glass

A selection of wine comes from a small, family-run vineyard in Yamanashi, where a husband and wife care for each vine with patience and dedication. To them, the vines are like family. Much like our... more
Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Japanese   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
22 May -
30 Jun

Crafted for Celebration

Book Now!

Delve into an intimate dining journey through a seasonal multi-course menu — an edible canvas of pristine seafood premium meats, and organic vegetables from our own farm. Build each hand roll guide... more
15 Jun -
31 Aug

Steak & Frites Night at The Dining Room

Avail. All Winter Mondays

Join us every Monday evening at The Dining Room. Enjoy Sher Wagyu with black garlic, frites and seasonal salads, paired with a glass of 2019 De Vasari Chianti Riserva DOCG for $60 per person. Wheth... 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
Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door

Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Moorooduc

12 Chef Hat Award
8 Apr -
30 Jun

Taste the Barmah Park Experience

Discover our wines

Step into our rustic cellar door and explore the very best of our Arthurs Seat and Lighthouse labels. With three guided tasting experiences to choose from, discover everything from elegant Chardonn... more
Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door

Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Moorooduc

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
in
July

Christmas in July

Bookings now open!

Our favourite weekend of the year returns this July! The restaurant will be transformed into a festive winter setting, complete with twinkling lights, cosy decorations, roaring fire & plenty of Chr... more
Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door

Barmah Park Restaurant & Cellar Door

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Moorooduc

12 Chef Hat Award
8 Apr -
31 Aug

Group Dining Among the Vines

Book your group table

Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and enjoy a group dining experience in our spacious restaurant overlooking the rolling vineyards by our open fire as the weather starts to cool. For group... 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 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
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
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
Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Yarra Glen

1 Apr -
30 Sep

Winery Retreat Package

Over $450 Worth of Extras

A two-night winery escape designed for slowing down. Long lunches, good wine, a spa moment to reset, and late afternoons that drift into evening. And the best part? The extras are already included.... more
Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Yarra Glen

3
Oct

Four Pillars x Balgownie Estate

4-Course Gin Dinner

Gin lovers and foodies, our Four Pillars gin dining experience returns in 2026 with a fresh line-up of gins, flavours and a delicious new menu. The evening begins with canapés and a Four Pillars gi... more
Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Yarra Glen

7
Nov

Spring Grazing and Gazing

Star Gazing & Dinner

Join us this Spring for a special edition of Grazing and Gazing – an unforgettable evening of fine food and stargazing at Balgownie Estate, in collaboration with the Astronomical Society of Victori... more
Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Yarra Valley Restaurant 1309

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Yarra Glen

24
Dec

Christmas Eve Dinner

4-Course Dinner

Celebrate the night before Christmas with a sharing festive 4-course feast to enjoy with friends and family at Balgownie Estate. Our Christmas Eve dinner begins with a spread of festive starters an... more