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Australian and contempory dining in Melbourne and suburbs.
--> 95 Exhibition Street / 80 Collins Street Melbourne
Farmer's Daughters provides a 'paddock to plate' experience using local ingredients grown with passion and love all from the Gippsland region wherever absolutely possible, connecting customers to...
--> 89 Albert Street Windsor
You'll find the Windsor Castle nestled in the back streets of Windsor, minutes from the train station and a short stroll from Chapel Street. The pub is a south side icon with its striking lime...
--> 1070 Jacksons Track Jindivick
Jack's at Jindivick is located in Gippsland and set amidst an evocative garden of mature trees and green lawns in the heart of Jindivick. Located on a Victorian Homestead beautifully restored and...
--> 192 Wellington Parade East Melbourne
Nestled in the iconic Pullman Melbourne on the Park in East Melbourne, positioned opposite the leafy Fitzroy Gardens, The Cliveden Bar & Dining is a casual dining experience perfect for post-work...
--> 111 Victoria Avenue Albert Park
The Vincent Hotel in Albert Park delivers an outstanding experience in Bar, Restaurant and Events. Bar, Restaurant,...
--> 26 Commercial Place Eltham
The Common brings a diverse menu that shows off the produce from our local region, predominantly the Yarra Valley wherever possible. From our produce to our wines, we are fortunate to live in...
--> 65 Pettavel Road Waurn Ponds
Named in recognition of the achievements of Mr David Pettavel, a Swiss emigrant and the first vigneron and winemaker in the Geelong region, the modern Pettavel Winery & Restaurant was established in...
--> 25 Bell Street Yarra Glen
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Company is a family owned and operated microbrewery and restaurant, located in Yarra Glen in the Yarra Valley, about an hour from Melbourne, Australia. The Restaurant is...
--> 680 Mt Alexander Rd Moonee Ponds
The rest of Melbourne is finally catching on to a little secret in Moonee Ponds and Ringwood. Smoken Joe's is the best place to find a contemporary cafe menu, fused with Joe's Mediterranean influence...
--> 426 Chapel Street South Yarra
Welcome to Temperance Hotel, your go-to spot on Chapel Street in South Yarra! Kick back and unwind with a cold beer or a glass of wine while enjoying a delicious meal from our enticing...
--> 133 Domain Road South Yarra
Fresh, light hearted and playful - The Millswyn is a neo-French brasserie Melbourne can call its own. Bright and elegant, sleek yet sophisticated, the decor draws heavily on the Nordic propensity...
--> 114 Smith Street Collingwood
Whether you want pub classics with a crafty twist, a cheeky red taken on a Chesterfield by an open fire, a candlelit dinner for two in a leafy atrium, or a special occasion in a...
--> 10/10-18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
St Kilda has been Melbourne's beachside playground for over 160 years. It all began way back when Mr Monash spied the sleek Schooner owned by Sir Thomas Dyke Acland 'Lady of St Kilda' moored in the...
--> 150 Station Street Fairfield
Laviish Restaurant Bar makes a fantastic venue for private dining, functions and parties. When you walk into Laviish you will instantly feel welcomed in a relaxed environment. The attention to...
--> 81 High St Woodend
Ben and Marika Oost and Jana Hatfield have opened The Village Larder, a licensed cafe and food store at 81High St, Woodend. Marika Oost has a wealth of experience culminating in holding the Head...
--> 1 Southbank Boulevard Southbank
Left Bank is a sophisticated contemporary bar, lounge & dining venue. The terrace is undoubtably one of the best Southbank perches for watching the throngs of people in the Southern hemisphere...
--> 114 Russell St Melbourne
Set on Russell St in Melbourne's CBD, Small World Cafe is a small hole-in-the-wall cafe offering great coffee and deli-style lunches such as sandwiches and baguettes along with daily...
--> 10-30 Hoveys Road Barongarook
At Otway Estate we pride ourselves in providing a high level of service and a fine dining experience. We are only too happy to discuss any of the function options with you in further detail. We...
--> 864 Maroondah Highway Coldstream
Since its founding in 1978, Oakridge has been making wine in the Yarra Valley and has evolved to be an outstanding winery, regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and supported by a welcoming...
--> 132 Greville Street Prahran
Nestled in the heart of Greville Street, Palate is forever on the tongue of the true connoisseur. Boasting an awe-inspiring menu of modern Australian flavours laced with international flare, rich...
--> 7 The Boulevard Moonee Ponds
The Boathouse sits on the banks of the Maribyrnong River; a little oasis of gum trees, sloping grass banks, old river terraces, today it belies its industrial past. Its charming Australian decor...
--> 234 Caroline Springs Boulevard Caroline Springs
Indulge your senses at Zephyr. Offering indoor, alfresco, private dining and bar, Zephyr boasts a diverse menu focusing on the best regional seasonal produce, perfectly complemented by wines from...
--> 5 Airfield Rd Traralgon
Terrace Cafe offers a warm and inviting atmosphere we take pride in showcasing the best that Gippsland has to offer. A visual feast of works by local artist Nick Perrin welcomes guests to the...
--> 141 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Nestled in one of Melbourne's iconic laneways (basement Oliver Lane off Flinders Lane), Coda is located in the busiest and most dynamic culinary precinct the city has to offer. A stone's throw away...
--> 1 Lawson Grove South Yarra
Lawson Grove Shop is surrounded by old-school studios and one-bedroom apartments (of the very lovely, high-brow South Yarra variety). It's these single dwellers who hope higher than anyone else...
--> 8 - 10 North Concourse Beaumaris
Citrus at Beaumaris has brought an exciting new culinary experience to the area and with it, a bright and fresh ambience that the restaurant's name signifies. Open for Lunch Monday to Friday &...
--> 66 Flinders Lane Melbourne
A DINING EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER Located at the 'Paris End' of Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Botswana Butchery brings a taste of Australia's and New Zealand's best produce and wine to the dining...
--> 441 Royal Parade Parkville
Curve Restaurant at Vibe Hotel Carlton attracts laid-back brunchers and lingering lunchers. You'll warm to the helpful service, refreshing menu and spirited atmosphere of this Parkville cafe....
--> 472 Bourke st, Melbourne
Hilton Melbourne - Bourke Street Melbourne CBD As the dance of the dining room plays out beneath majestic marble columns, Luci's diners come together over a common love for one of life's most...
--> 375 Forest Road The Basin
The Acorn on Forest Restaurant and Bar is situated on Forest Road in The Basin, Victoria at the foot of the majestic Dandenong Ranges. A cosy venue with a cottage feel, the Acorn On Forest is perfect...
--> All Saints Road Wahgunyah
Terrace Restaurant is an a la carte restaurant adjacent to All Saints Winery's cellar door and overlooks sweeping lawns to the vineyards beyond - no wonder it is North East Victoria's favorite dining...
--> Melbourne
Hog's Breath can be credited with developing and specialising Prime Rib Steaks in Australia, with the boast that there's not a more tender, mouth-watering steak to be found anywhere. To...
--> 58 Lyttleton Street Castlemaine
Located in a historic building in the old part of Castlemaine, Tog's Place is a cafe offering a selection of light options such as salads and sandwiches, and a variety of more substantial dishes...
--> 26 Bell Street Torquay
Located in the surfing capital of Australia, The Surf Rider Owner and Head Chef along with his crew of local staff have created a friendly, vibrant atmosphere within the comfort of a trendy...
--> 123 Collins Street Melbourne
Contemporary Dining Melbourne Featuring open kitchens and five different dining concepts, including Grill, Wok, Sushi, Deli and Patisserie, the priority at Collins Kitchen is offering simple,...
--> 1333 Mornington Flinders Road Main Ridge
Ten Minutes By Tractor Restaurant & Tractor Wine Bar. "This new operation is the best gastronomic outpost to have opened on the Mornington Peninsula in a long time." Chef Stuart Bell provides...
--> 209 Clarendon Street South Melbourne
The Clarendon has created a niche all of its own, with the style and culinary standards of a world class restaurant yet the comfortable, laid back vibe of your local pub, in the heart of South...
--> 9 Chancery Lane Bendigo
The Dispensary, owned by restaurateurs Tim Baxter and Hayden Winch, offers regional and seasonal fare with a slew of ingredients, such as the chorizo sausage, made on the premises. There is wide...
--> 1 Southgate Avenue Southbank
Melba Restaurant on Southbank is located within the Langham Hotel Melbourne. The Melba Restaurant experience is a combination of ingredients - fresh produce, bountiful seafood, a myriad of...
--> 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
Sailors Rest is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as offering a wide range of beverages and desserts to titillate your taste buds. Dine with us for Lunch or Dinner. ...
--> 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
Sailors' Rest is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as offering a wide range of beverages and desserts to titillate your taste buds. We are open 8.30am to late 7 days a...
--> 29a Piper Street Kyneton
Star Anise Bistro, located in the historic Piper Street in Kyneton, offers a collection of flavours and dishes with locally sourced produce where available. Dishes are complimented by local and...
--> 29 Goldies Lane Woodend
Campaspe Country House has an intimate restaurant offering Australian cuisine with a French influence, one of the features being our extensive regional wine list. Our Head Chef - Steffen Jensen's...
--> 300 Smith Street Collingwood
Located in the heart of Collingwood, Saint Crispin's kitchen, run by chefs Joe Grbac and Scott Pickett, prepares a finely considered contemporary menu that's amended daily according to nature's...
--> 795 White Hill Road Red Hill
After two decades of owning and running popular and award-winning Melbourne hospitality businesses, brothers Michael and Tony Lee turned their years of love and knowledge of fine wines into a...
--> 585 Waverley Road Glen Waverley
Zest is the Hospitality student training restaurant at the Holmesglen Waverley campus. The restaurant has a modern atmosphere and is open for lunch and dinner during teaching terms. Student chefs...
--> 485 Collins Street Melbourne
This classy wine bar is luring sophisticates away from the Paris-end of Melbourne's CBD. The cellar bar is an Aladdin's cave, featuring an incredible range of local and imported wines. Negroni,...
--> 1235 High Street Armadale
In the heart of Armadale opposite the stylish Malvern town hall, you will find one of the area's most iconic al a carte restaurants. Giorgios Restaurant is open from morning till late to cater for...
--> 365 La Trobe Street Melbourne
Situated in Melbourne magical city, on the corner of Queen and LaTrobe Street, Blaq is stylish, contemporary, cafe bar restaurant with a unique, warm and friendly ambience From the main restaurant...
--> Wild Dog Winery, Warragul Korumburra Road Warragul
Experience the taste of Gippsland at the newly established Wild Dog Winery Restaurant headed by chef Ed McDowell along side restaurant manager Phil Mammolito. Ed and Phill invite you to experience...
--> 10 Williams Drive Fulham
Raeshaws at Fulham is a 90 seat slow food restaurant, located at an old homestead dating back to the early 1900s at Fulham, west of Sale in Gippsland Victoria Australia. Experience scrumptious...
--> Plunkett Fowles, Cnr Hume Fwy and Lambing Gully Road Avenel
The Plunkett Fowles cellar door is home to our fine wine and fresh produce. Surrounded by vines and overlooking the rugged Strathbogie Ranges, the cellar door offers the perfect ambience for enjoying...
--> 45 New Quay Promenade, Docklands
The opening of the new Harbour Town lured us to the Docklands area and also gave us an excuse to try one of the restaurants along the beautiful New Quay Promenade. Berth is a huge two storey space...
--> 298 Beach Rd Black Rock
298 Beach Road, Black Rock 3192 An Unforgettable Bayside Experience Located in the picturesque Bayside suburb of Black Rock, True South holds prime position as the areas best and biggest...
--> 189 Nelson Place Williamstown
Alexander's is located on the popular strip of Nelson Place, overlooking the Bay & Parklands of Williamstown. Our stunning, Heritage listed building ( Former bank of Australasia ) Features 19th...
--> 30 Jacka Boulevard St Kilda
Stokehouse Precinct, St Kilda Beach Stokehouse - everybody's favourite beach house Stokehouse restaurant bookings are now available three months in advance. The new Stokehouse building,...
--> 209 King Street Melbourne
King's Steak & Seafood Bar is an authentic steak and seafood restaurant located near the corner of Little Bourke Street at 209 King Street, Melbourne. Acclaimed chef Parry serving modern...
--> 669 Maroondah Highway Mitcham
Natalies Restaurant and bar offers a-la-carte dining 7 nights a week and lunch Monday to Friday. Creative cuisine to tantalise every taste bud is offered. The restaurant also offers a buffet...
--> 1500 Midland Highway Creswick
Harvest 383 Restaurant is Novotel Forest Resort Creswick's signature restaurant. Harvest 383 is an elegant space situated on the ground level of the hotel with floor to ceiling windows,...
--> Cnr Pascoe Vale Rd and Somerton Road Roxburgh Park
Situated in the heart of Roxburgh Park, you'll love the ambience here, our sleek modern finish and contemporary furnishings come together to create a great relaxed atmosphere. We cater for...
--> 222 Russell Street Melbourne
Located on level one of Mantra on Russell, Home Kitchen & Bar offers a celebration of modern Australian cuisine. Using fresh local produce Home Kitchen & Bar offers a creative a la carte menu and...
--> 166 Balnarring Road Merricks North
Salix Restaurant at Willow Creek is the ideal place to enjoy the Mornington Peninsula's very best - fine cool-climate wines, seasonal produce and local handmade specialities. With an air of...
--> 97 School Lane Healesville
Outlook Hill Vineyard Restaurant (aka CRU Restaurant) is located on the terrace of Outlook Hill Vineyard. The restaurant has gained a reputation for some of the best food in the Yarra Valley and...
--> 833 Collins St Docklands
Caffe Esc is the newest addition to the Van Haandel stable, and now occupies the ground floor of the ANZ Building at the Future End of Collins Street. Their ever-evolving specials menu promises a...
--> 2905 Gembrook Launching Place Rd Gembrook
Great food, beautiful views, excellent hospitality - this is the Forest Edge experience. If it is a unique, romantic wedding, an unforgettable function or a special dinner or relaxed alfresco...
--> G12 World Trade Centre Melbourne
Byblos Bar and Restaurant combines imaginative Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine with lavish hospitality, luxurious surroundings, and a world-class drink selection. Located by the Melbourne CBD...
--> 13 Ballarat Street Yarraville
The Bank brings delicious modern Australian food and wine to the heart of Yarraville village in a relaxed welcoming and informal atmosphere. Enjoy premium seasonal produce and the best boutique...
--> 113 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
Seamstress Cocktail Bar opened in 2007 in Melbourne's historic Chinatown district, housed in a 120yr-old former textile factory, warehouse and one-time Buddhist monastery. Climb the rickety stairs...
--> Shop 7 / 800 Bourke St Docklands
Located on the picturesque waterfront of the Victoria Harbour, Messini offers modern-Mediterranean food fused with contemporary flavours. Here, husband and wife team Jimmy (Greek) and Jacque...
--> 43 Olinda - Monbulk Rd Olinda
If you enjoy the relaxing and beautiful surroundings of the Dandenong Mountains and would like to have a great meal in a colonial atmosphere, Pie in the Sky is the place for you. Pie In The Sky...
--> 2, 155 Fitzroy Street St Kilda
Fitzrovia is an all-day restaurant on bustling Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, overlooking Albert Park, serving contemporary Australian dishes with an international flavour. Open for breakfast & lunch...
--> 378 High Street Preston
A fantastic funky cafe and gallery, with great food, wonderful atmosphere and exhibiting local artist The Old Fire Station Cafe Gallery is a true Melbourne icon. Located at the meeting point of...
--> 129 Olinda - Monbulk Rd Olinda
Coonara Springs Restaurant is a venue like no other, which overlooks the 4 acres of beautifully manicured 100 year old botanic gardens, and boasts 50km views of the Yarra Valley, which really is...
--> 140 Healesville Yarra Glen Road Healesville
Recently refurbished, Mt Rael Restaurant offers unprecedented views of the valley, modern contemporary food sourced largely from local produce: An intimate, relaxed setting to enjoy...
--> 304 Swanston Street Walk Melbourne
Feeling like a bite to eat? Come and enjoy a light snack, delicious lunch or coffee and cake at our cafe, Mr Tulk. Our licensed cafe, Mr Tulk, is a great place to hang out with friends over coffee...
--> Shop 4, 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank
Overlooking the banks of the Yarra River, World Restaurant and Bar is a renowned meeting place in the heart of Southbank's dining precinct. An exciting combination of food, culture and live music...
--> 688 Bourke St Melbourne
The Mail Exchange Hotel, Melbourne features a 200 seat bistro, stunning central bar & internal courtyard beer garden & TAB kiosk. With its subdued lighting, handcrafted tables, luxurious leather...
--> 253-257 Maroondah Highway Ringwood
The Firehouse is a multi functional cafe/restaurant with elegant lounge spaces and exceptionalproduce focused dining. A multi-funcitonal cafe/restaurant with elegant lounge spaces and exceptional...
--> 59 Napier Street Footscray
The Station Hotel has earned a reputation for serving the best steaks in the west. Premium, locally sourced steaks are elevated with classic cooking techniques, and a range of steak cuts and...
--> 18-38 Siddeley Street Docklands
Perched on the banks of the Yarra River and only minutes walk from the CBD, The Wharf Hotel is superbly located in Melbourne's most recently developed waterfront precinct. The setting for drinking...
--> 23 Bank Place Melbourne
Garnering quite a loyal following from wine lovers, Syracuse is stylish, grand and sophisticated, offering a menu perfectly tailored to compliment the finer drop. Syracuse Wine Bar and Restaurant...
--> Ground Level, 600 Bourke Street Melbourne
Java Grill, located on the ground floor of Bourke Place Melbourne is the perfect place for any group size, offering intimate dining and a private party room. Catering for breakfast meetings is a...
--> 2 Parliament Place East Melbourne
The Commune cafe-bar is a unique dining area in the heart of Melbourne that includes a cafe, patisserie, wine bar function venue and an adjacent courtyard, providing a unique outdoor dining...
--> 384 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Moylans is an underground cafe and restaurant offering a Cheers-like feel with its bare brick walls and dark timber furnishings. However, rather than being a destination for a melancholy post-work...
--> 680-682 Victoria Street Richmond
Fenix is located just two kilometers from the Melbourne CBD in Richmond, one of the city's oldest and most picturesque suburbs. Perched on Melbourne's famous Yarra River, Fenix boasts picture...
--> 16-17, 439 Docklands Drive, Docklands
The James Hotel offers premium casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere and specialises in Modern Australian cuisine with Colonial influence utilising only the freshest and best local...
--> 97 Graham Street Port Melbourne
At The Graham we believe that passion is fuel for the soul and we invite you to come and be inspired by our enduring love affair with great food, luscious wines and lively conversation. An old...
--> Level 3 231 Smith Street Fitzroy
The Panama Dining Room is Smith St's NY style-lofty restaurant, bar and ping-pong stadium. The Panama Dining Room is a large space with a separate though not segregated space set aside for diners...
--> 1321 Malvern Road Malvern
If you're looking for something different, Malvern Vale Hotel could be for you, located on Malvern Road, in between Glenferrie and Tooronga Roads and near the Monash Freeway. The Malvern Vale...
--> 534 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
Wheat Restaurant and Bar's look is undeniably stylish. With a shiny, polished concrete floor flecked with black stone and muted olives, an island bar fronted in rough-stacked sandstone dominates...
--> 124 Main Street Mornington
The Grand Hotel is a heritage listed building and a landmark on the Mornington Peninsula. Built over 100 years ago the Hotel is gracefully restored featuring all the modern comforts. Our...
--> 55, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne
Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing Chef's Menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by...
--> 86 Ford Street Beechworth
Provenance Restaurant is located in the old Bank of Australasia, built in 1856 at the height of the gold rush. The dining rooms still display the grandness of that era with 6m ceilings, ornate...
--> 333 William St Melbourne
Royal Standard Hotel in West Melbourne is a great place to dine or catch up for a drink. Our distinctive venue features a beautiful European style restaurant that has an extensive a la carte menu,...
--> Rydges Melbourne Melbourne
Part classic Aussie restaurant, part modern Melbourne bar, yet completely inspired by the legendary Bossley herself. This chic urban oasis is a nod to her bold opinions and signature style -...
--> 2 Gheringhap Street Geelong
Wonderful menu with a french influence. Beautifully cooked food and excellent service. Very popular. Medium to high prices. Fantastic night out in Geelong. Food was amazing, the band was great,...
--> 2 Gheringhap Street Geelong
Wonderful menu with a french influence. Beautifully cooked food and excellent service. Very popular. Medium to high prices. Fantastic night out in Geelong. Food was amazing, the band was great,...
--> 336 Maroondah highway Healesville
Located in Healesville, in the heart of the Yarra Valley, is Innocent Bystander Winery, where great wine meets great food. The Innocent Bystander bistro incorporates a wood-fired pizzeria,...
--> 280 William Street Melbourne
Set discreetly within the grounds of the former Royal Mint lies The Mint Bar and Restaurant. Designed to complement Melbourne's eclectic weather, come inside and warm up by the open fires, or soak...
--> 4 Stewart Street Richmond
Richmond Rush Cafe is an idyllic cafe set in a bike shop in the heart of Richmond. Its location gives it away as a warehouse style setting however stepping inside and looking at the surroundings...
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