Must-see restaurants in Victorian High Country

  • Chrismont

    Victorian High Country

    This Italian-centric winery within a modern, architecturally designed space with magnificent views offers free tastings of its Italian varietals including…

  • Provenance

    Victorian High Country

    In an 1856 bank building, Provenance has elegant but contemporary fine dining. Under the guidance of local chef Michael Ryan, the innovative menu features…

  • Mountain View Hotel

    Victorian High Country

    Smarter than your average country pub, this gastropub is definitely worth a look for its craft beers, quality menu and stellar beer garden. It has a few…

  • Feathertop Winery

    Victorian High Country

    This winery-cafe-restaurant in Porepunkah, only 10km from Bright, is an essential stop along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. There's a cellar door…

  • Terrace Restaurant

    Victorian High Country

    One of the region's best restaurants, this classy bistro serves inventive and modern seasonal European cuisine, overlooking the stately grounds of All…

  • Reed & Co

    Victorian High Country

    Combining a gin distillery with delicious wood-fired food, Reed & Co is an essential Victorian High Country destination. Native Australian bush botanicals…

  • Harrietville Snowline Hotel

    Victorian High Country

    A welcome sight after the hair-raising drive down from Mt Hotham, this 100-year-old pub successfully combines historical character with a cool, modern fit…

  • Mansfield Regional Produce Store

    Victorian High Country

    Wildly popular with Mansfield folk for breakfast and brunch is this rustic store-cafe with mismatched furniture and an array of local produce and wine…

  • Mansfield Coffee Merchant

    Victorian High Country

    This roaster set-up within a cavernous, modern space is the place for coffee lovers. It also does contemporary fare such as Bircher muesli, chilli…

  • Patricia's Table

    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,…

  • Stone's Throw

    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…

  • Dumu Balcony Cafe

    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…

  • Hub 62

    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…

  • Summit Ridge

    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,…

  • Jones Winery Restaurant

    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…

  • Templar Lodge

    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…

  • Saint Monday

    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…

  • Milch Café

    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…

  • Parker Pies

    Victorian High Country

    If you think a pie is just a pie, this award-winning local institution might change your mind. Try the gourmet pastries – emu, venison, crocodile, buffalo…

  • Ginger Baker

    Victorian High Country

    This rightfully popular cafe within a cute rustic weatherboard cottage opens up to an expansive garden with seating overlooking the river. Locally roasted…

  • Stockpot

    Victorian High Country

    This unassuming restaurant may not look appealing from the outside, but its globally inspired menu is a Mt Beauty culinary highlight. Choices include…

  • Press Room

    Victorian High Country

    Originally the location of Beechworth's historic printing press, the Press Room is now a stylish and cosy Spanish tapas and wine bar. Seasonal menu…

  • Black Cockatoo

    Victorian High Country

    Only open in winter, Black Cockatoo is the best restaurant on the mountain, doing shared plates in its architecturally designed space. Expect dishes such…

  • Pickled Sisters Café

    Victorian High Country

    Attached to the Cofield winery, this popular little eatery does some interesting dishes such as honey-and-muscat-glazed confit duck, and twice-baked…

  • Ironbark Bistro & Tavern

    Victorian High Country

    In an 1874 building, the Ironbark has more of a homely cafe feel than your usual country pub, but it's the best spot for a beer in town – featuring…

  • Milawa Cheese Company

    Victorian High Country

    From humble origins, the Milawa Cheese Company now produces a mouth-watering array of cheeses to sample or buy. It excels at soft farmhouse brie (from…

  • Tomahawks

    Victorian High Country

    Tomahawks does a menu of urban fare from Korean sticky fried chicken and dukkah-rubbed lamb with Middle Eastern eggplant, to a stonking wagyu cheeseburger…

  • Huski Kitchen

    Victorian High Country

    Given a classy makeover for the 2019 winter sports season, Huski Kitchen's interesting breakfasts and lunches could include bacon and egg rolls and a…

  • Grant St Grocer

    Victorian High Country

    Located 25km west of Eildon in the rural town of Alexandra, Grant St Grocer is a versatile combination of breakfast and lunch cafe, provedore for local…

  • Cafe Fez

    Victorian High Country

    Located within the Red Ramia emporium is this cafe doing Middle Eastern–inspired dishes, including its breakfast tagine with fava beans, baked eggs and…

  • Snowpony

    Victorian High Country

    Hearty Latin American flavours feature at one of Mt Buller's most versatile restaurants. Kick off with the eggy delights of a breakfast burrito or huevos…

  • Lupo's Kiln Cafe

    Victorian High Country

    Housed in a former tobacco kiln, Lupo's Kiln Cafe offers a good selection of Italian-influenced snacks and mains, many of them harnessing fresh…

  • Bos Taurus

    Victorian High Country

    A must for carnivores is this steakhouse specialising in premium pasture-fed chargrilled Angus fillets cut to size. The upper deck is a wonderful spot to…

  • Walker Bros Wine Bar & Bistro

    Victorian High Country

    Take 13 steps down to this atmospheric underground wine cellar and bistro where diners cram in to feast on local-produce plates or dishes ranging from…

  • General

    Victorian High Country

    The ever-reliable ‘Genny’ is a popular watering hole with some good local beers and amazing views from its outdoor deck. There's a menu of pizzas, burgers…

  • Ripe@Buller Wines

    Victorian High Country

    One of Rutherglen's newest vineyard restaurants, Ripe overlooks the heritage of the century-old Calliope vineyard and offers a concise menu of bistro…

  • Tuileries Restaurant & Cafe

    Victorian High Country

    The bright courtyard cafe is a fine place for breakfast or lunch, and in the evening the fine-dining restaurant produces superb Mediterranean-influenced…

  • Check Out 7

    Victorian High Country

    Check Out 7's super-sized toasted sandwiches are famous around these parts, and the chicken, cheese and avocado version is a portable meal for one. Brunch…

  • Old Factory

    Victorian High Country

    Low and slow American-style barbecue is the hero at the Old Factory, all partnered with local wines and one of the High Country's best selection of…

  • King River Cafe

    Victorian High Country

    It’s worth a stop for a coffee or light meal at this unassuming but inviting cafe in an old general store in Oxley. It serves scrumptious lunches that…