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Where to Eat in Melbourne
Where to Eat in Melbourne
--> Australia
There are food guides and then there is the Good Food Guide.. the pinacle of guides. Whether its the Good Food Online or APP, both have you covered for Eating out, Recipes, Tips & advice and...
Elevate your Werribee Park experience by indulging in a Heritage High Tea at The Refectory Parlour Cafe, thoughtfully crafted by Award Winning Bursaria Fine Catering. You'll be treated to a...
--> One Eleven Spring Street, 111 Spring Street Melbourne
Afternoon Tea at The Windsor takes place Wednesday's to Friday's with two seatings daily at 12pm and 2pm. No visit to Melbourne is complete without tea at Melbourne's grand hotel The Windsor,...
--> GK Tapas Bar & Restaurant | Moonee Ponds, 14 Margaret St, Moonee Ponds
Enjoy some of the finer things in life as you indulge in a decadent high tea in Moonee Ponds. Be treated to a glass of Prosecco on arrival followed by a three tier selection of sweet and savoury...
--> Australia
Ready-made meals have changed the way Australians eat at home, offering fresh, convenient meal options delivered straight to the door without the shopping, chopping or daily dinner stress. Best...
--> The Q Train, 2-10 Station Street Drysdale
--> When: Friday 16th October 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026
Swerve your way through the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula as you dine on the iconic Q Train on the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff. Dining Experience - Q...
--> Departs: Grand Hyatt Hotel Melbourne
Discover the delicious wines and food of the Yarra Valley on a full-day tasting tour from Melbourne. Enjoy a guided tour of Domaine Chandon followed by a two-course lunch and glass of wine at...
--> Australia
YES Chef Air Fry Meals are made for convenience without compromising on flavour. With no chopping, no preparation and no mess, chef-prepared meals go from fridge to table in just minutes. Whether...
--> Sailors Rest, 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
--> When: Saturday 26th September 2026
Grand Final day is sorted at Sailors' Rest! Join us on Saturday 26 September as we show the AFL Grand Final live & loud on the Rooftop. Grab your mates, settle in with something cold and catch all...
--> Arbory Bar & Eatery, 1 Flinders Walk, Melbourne
--> When: Monday 31st August 2026 - Sunday 6th June 2027
Afloat is Melbourne's seasonal floating bar and restaurant on the Yarra River (Birrarung), beside Flinders Street Station at 2 Flinders Walk. Rebuilt around a different destination each summer, the...
--> Victoria
Victoria's finest pubs, hotels and hospitality professionals have been recognised at the 2026 Australian Hotels Association (Victoria) State Awards for Excellence, celebrating outstanding venues,...
--> Australia
Ready-made meals delivered to your door have become one of Australia's fastest-growing food trends, making it easier than ever to enjoy delicious meals without the time and effort of shopping,...
--> P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub | Southbank, Shop G14-16, Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct Southbank
--> When: Friday 25th December 2026
Join us at P.J.O'Brien's Melbourne on Southbank this Festive Season for a lovely Christmas Day Lunch. 25 December, 12.30pm. 3 Course Christmas Lunch $105 per person / Kids 2 Course Menu $35...
--> Cookie | Thai Restaurant & Bar, 1/252 Swanson Street Melbourne
Hey Melbourne - We're bringing back The Long Lunch! The Long Lunch Round up your work mates, keep the laptops in the office, and leave the boss to take care of the bill. We've got your...
--> 75 Reid Street, 75 Reid St Fitzroy North
--> When: Friday 2nd October 2026
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is an immersive theatrical cocktail experience held at 75 Reid St in Fitzroy North, where classic works by Edgar Allan Poe are brought to life through live storytelling,...
--> Poke the Bear Cafe, 2A Mitchell St, Northcote
Frida Crouton's Final Course is a new interactive dining experience @ Poke the Bear Cafe in Northcote. Following the death of the famous chef Frida Crouton, you have been summoned to her final...
--> Melbourne Central, Corner Lonsdale Street and La Trobe Street Melbourne
Garfield has finally found his perfect home in Melbourne, with the world's most famous lasagne-loving cat inspiring Australia's first I Hate Mondays Lasagne Bar, now open for a limited time at...
--> 14 Margaret St, Moonee Ponds
GK Tapas Bar & Restaurant brings Spain's fire to Melbourne's dining scene with a local twist. We fuse traditional Spanish flavours with locally sourced and native Australian ingredients to create...
--> Allegro Restaurant, Level 1, 205 Collins Street Melbourne
From 4 August, Executive Chef Apoorva Kunte unveils a bold new menu inspired by the elemental themes of Fire & Water, where heat, spice, cooling textures and luxurious creaminess come together in a...
--> Cuthberts 939 historic restaurant tram 100 Gillies Street North, Lake Wendouree
--> When: Sunday 15th March 2026 - Sunday 27th September 2026
Discover a nostalgic dining experience unlike any other as a lovingly restored heritage tram glides along the shores of Lake Wendouree. High Tea aboard Cuthbert's 939 blends old-world elegance with...
--> Queen Victoria Market, Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street Melbourne
--> When: Monday 2nd November 2026
Travel the world by dumpling at the delicious Melbourne International Dumpling Festival and find out which country has the best dumpling in the world. This is the only culinary-packed festival...
--> P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub | Southbank, Shop G14-16, Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct Southbank
@ P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub at Southbank. Monday to Friday - 4-7pm, Selected pints and glasses of wine $11 Slainte! ...
--> CherryHill Orchards, 739 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream
--> When: Monday 9th November 2026 - Thursday 31st December 2026
Our beautiful Coldstream orchard is our newest orchard now celebrating its fourth season. Coldstream is a slightly larger orchard with a big open picnic area modern cafe and tasting space and a...
--> Sailors Rest, 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
--> When: Friday 2nd October 2026
Set Sail into October! We're welcoming October with a Friday night full of great wine, live tunes, and even better vibes. Fringe Societe FREE Tastings Join us in the Lounge Bar as Fringe...
--> The Meat & Wine Co. | Melbourne, 88 Collins Street Melbourne
Melbourne diners can enjoy a steakhouse lunch for two in the heart of the CBD, combining quality meats, carefully prepared dishes and drinks in a distinctive city setting. Premium Steakhouse...
--> Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street Carlton
--> When: Friday 27th November 2026 - Sunday 29th November 2026
The Little Food Market: A culinary adventure like no other. The Little Food Market is here to celebrate the original; the high quality; and the vision of Australian tastemakers. The Little...
--> Melbourne
We found 3 First Nations food experiences in Melbourne Indigenous Australians lived on bush tucker for more than 80,000 years. Local recipes are enriched with native ingredients and their demand...
--> Australia
--> When: Wednesday 7th July 2027
Wednesday 7th July 2027 As if we need a reason to eat more chocolate... Get your friends and family together to celebrate the best day of the year! World Chocolate Day (also called...
--> Cuthberts 939 historic restaurant tram 100 Gillies Street North, Lake Wendouree
--> When: Sunday 15th March 2026 - Sunday 27th September 2026
Step aboard a beautifully restored 1940s tram and enjoy one of Ballarat's most unique dining experiences. High Tea on Cuthbert's 939 Vintage Tram combines heritage charm, scenic lakeside views and a...
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