Victoria
In a warehouse-style space clad in warm brick tones, Woodhouse has some of the finest steaks you'll find in regional Victoria – all cooked on a red-gum…
Must-see restaurants in Victoria
Victoria
This renowned cafe in a renovated timber building serves simple food with flair. It prides itself on using organic, low-impact suppliers and products –…
Yarra Valley
Head here to taste Oakridge's acclaimed chardonnay in one of the most stunning cellar door set-ups in the valley (and that's really saying something)…
Melbourne
What was a small cart now has a shop complete with 40 seats, neon, pretty sage-colour tiling and Savignac-inspired posters. Cheap-eats favourite Maker &…
Victorian High Country
Break up your travels with lunch at this fine-dining restaurant at the picturesque Brown Brothers winery. Regarded as one of the region's very best,…
Victoria
Home of the acclaimed Kooyong Estate pinot noir and chardonnay, this stunning Wood Marsh–designed winery resembles the lair of a Bond villain. Its…
Victorian High Country
One of the mountain's best restaurants, Stone's Throw specialises in produce from regional Victoria. The menu is seasonal, but expect the likes of smoked…
Victorian High Country
Set up to train Indigenous youth from the Wadeye community in Australia's Northern Territory, Dumu – translating to 'Pacific black duck' in Bright's local…
Bellarine Peninsula
Run by husband and wife Nick and Hong, this vibrant eatery on the main strip does fragrant Vietnamese salads, hearty bowls of pho, bánh mì and barbecued…
Victoria
The current darling of the Goldfields food scene, this intimate, minimalist 12 seater only opens for a handful of seatings – and it's booked out for…
Victorian High Country
In the historic former Masonic Hall is this relaxed and vibrant art-filled cafe that offers a distinct contemporary point of difference from the rest of…
Victorian High Country
One of the best restaurants for fine dining on the mountain, Summit Ridge does a menu of alpine-inspired modern Australian dishes using local produce,…
Great Ocean Road
Simon and Kara from Bespoke Harvest in Forrest have relocated to Birregurra to set up their new venture along the town's main drag. Its innovative, daily…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
This busy corner restaurant has an all-vegan menu and punk sensibility. Italian dishes like 'beef' ragu on 'cheesy' polenta will have you swearing it's…
Victoria
This cafe-gallery in the 1856 general store has fast attracted a following – people travel far for its gourmet food, using fresh local produce only, and…
Melbourne
The ironbark charcoal grill at George Calombaris’ northern outpost works overtime as long-time staff serve and chat with ease. The slow-roasted lamb…
Victorian High Country
This French-style cellar door specialises in shiraz, marsanne and durif wines crafted from historic well-established vines, and the relaxed bistro is also…
Great Ocean Road
From the same family that ran Kosta – a much-loved Lorne restaurant – comes this smart taverna that occupies the same location where it all started in…
Bellarine Peninsula
The oldest and most renowned winery on the Bellarine is this world-class outfit that produces some wonderful cool-climate reds and whites, as well as a…
Victoria
In the township of Tinamba, 10km west of Maffra, this classy restaurant is well known for its delectable menu using regional, seasonal produce. Its dining…
Melbourne
This contemporary Southeast Asian laneway restaurant sits in a former car park. It's slick, with metal scaffolding, raw brick, a long communal table and…
Melbourne
The newest branch of Melbourne's favourite pasticceria chain occupies sleek, central digs right near Flinders St Station. Try not to drool as you walk…
Melbourne Region
The Bluebeanies take their coffee seriously, offering a weekly rotating single-origin coffee alongside a crowd-pleasing menu of breakfast dishes, light…
Great Ocean Road
In the old post office is this seafront cottage cafe with wooden floorboards, art on the walls, an open fireplace and a vintage record player spinning…
Victoria
Its name references the sun-kissed Tuscan island, and Bistro Elba's menu reflects this Mediterranean inspiration. Stylishly casual, it's one of Sorrento's…
Victoria
Eating here is like taking a culinary tour of the Mediterranean – Greek, Lebanese and North African dishes all get a run with subtle flavours. The decor…
Melbourne Region
Built as a residence in the 1890s and operating as a teahouse and restaurant since the 1930s, this is undoubtedly the best dining destination in the…
Victoria
Miss Amelie's elegant dining room is easily Albury Wodonga's classiest place to eat, and the menu and service also don't disappoint. Mains could include…
Melbourne
Seating 25 people, chef Julian Hills serves an eight-course tasting menu (five courses for $85 on Wednesday and Thursday), expertly prepared using local…
Victorian High Country
Housed in a former Masonic hall, Templar Lodge is a showcase for well-known Victorian chef Emma Handley. Secure a table on the verandah and feast on…
Victorian High Country
Deconstructed sushi and vegan doughnuts are definitely items you once couldn't order in Yackandandah, but those days are gone since the arrival of this…
Melbourne
The original of four locations, Gensuke only does one thing and does it extraordinarily well: tonkotsu (pork broth) ramen. Choose from four types – …
Victoria
Not your usual country bakery, here it's all about hand-rolled croissants baked with Belgian butter, among other mind-blowing sugary pastries. Its pies…
Melbourne Region
Refined cooking, expert wine matches and a laid-back ambience make Midnight Starling a destination restaurant for Melbourne's foodies, who dominate the…
Melbourne
This plant-based cafe (eggs and feta are on the menu, but a lot is vegan) on the cusp of Richmond is centred on happiness – the joy that comes from seeing…
Victoria
While the Bridge earned respect as a live-music venue, its new owners have added quality food to the mix, bringing in chefs from the highly regarded…
Bellarine Peninsula
With beautiful water views that stretch as far as the You Yangs and Melbourne's skyline, Jack Rabbit is undoubtedly one of Victoria's most scenic wineries…
Yarra Valley
One of the area’s culinary showstoppers, historic Healesville Hotel is split into a formal dining room and a casual front bar – the same delicious Mod Oz…
Victoria
With a sublime harbourside location and the freshest local seafood, Wildfish is earning a well-deserved reputation for good food. By day it does crumbed…
Victorian High Country
A vibrant, art-filled cafe run by a friendly owner, Milch does a good menu of breakfast rolls, house-baked breads and slow-cooked meats. Its bar is lined…
