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Elm Dining, Bright, AU-VIC

Elm Dining

4.8
4.8
333 Reviews
$A101 and over
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Welcome to Elm, home to a truly special dining experience in Bright, Victoria. 

At Elm, you are made welcome and treated like one of the family.  

Channeling the inspiration of Head Monica Melendez, the Elm kitchen offers a “made with love” seasonal menu where the best produce of the region is the local hero. To add to that, our front-of-house team deliver a simple, stylish experience with warmth.  

To round out the evening, Sommelier, Cassandra Schnurr recommend perfectly matched wines from our extensive cellar from both local and international wineries.

Please note a 15% surcharge applies on Public Holidays.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Monica Melendez
  • Catering
    Welcome to Elm, home to a truly special dining experience in Bright, Victoria. <br /><br />Channeling the inspiration of Head Chef Monica Melendez, the Elm kitchen offers a “made with love” seasonal menu where the best produce of the region is the local hero. To add to that, our front-of-house team deliver a simple, stylish experience with warmth.  
  • Area
    Bright
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Local Taxi
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 333 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Victoria

    Romantic

  • Victoria

    Australian

  • Hume

    Best Overall

  • Hume

    Best Food

  • Hume

    Best Service

  • Hume

    Best Ambience

  • Hume

    Best Value

  • Hume

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Hume

    Great for fine wines

  • Hume

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elm Dining offers an exceptional culinary experience in a beautiful setting. With "excellent food and service," patrons rave about the "perfect ambience" and "attentive staff." The "carefully curated menu" features "innovative and beautifully presented dishes." Ideal for special occasions, this fine dining gem in Bright is "highly recommended" by guests.
333 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Victoria2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely helpful in identifying coeliac issues and assisting me

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  2. Caz

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, some of the best steak I have ever had. Delicious mocktails. 2 x children were catered for by sister restaurant's kids menu. Lovely and accommodating service. Great atmosphere. Couldn't be happier. Thanks for the special experience and for helping make wonderful memories for our mum's birthday!

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  3. David

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and outstanding service made our wedding anniversary memorable and special
    Elm DiningResponded 7 days ago
    Hi David. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate such a special occasion! We’re honoured to have been a part of your wedding anniversary and are thrilled to hear that both the food and service made the day memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more celebrations in the future! The Elm Dining Team.

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  4. Bronwyn

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are local to the area but not in Bright. We have been trying to get to Elm Dining for a long time but it never seems to work out. Finally we made it and we were not disappointed. We are disappointed now that it took so long! We will be back.
    Elm DiningResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Bronwyn. Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad you finally made it to Elm Dining and that it lived up to your expectations. It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us, and we completely understand the excitement of discovering a great spot close to home. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon—hopefully it won’t take as long next time! The Elm Dining Team.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful night, the staff are fantastic. Beautiful food & wine.
    Elm DiningResponded on 7 March 2025
    Hi There. Thank you so much for your review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful night with us. Our team will be delighted to know that you enjoyed the food, wine, and the service. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience. The Elm Dining Team.

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  6. Robert

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was great, staff could not have done any better. Well worth a visit.

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  7. Patrick

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very good menu. The food was beautifully cooked and presented. Very efficient and friendly waitress. Sad we only discovered this restaurant on our last night in Bright. Delicious!

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  8. Meredith VIP

    Victoria24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful! Service is excellent, menu is incredible and ambience is perfect
    Elm DiningResponded on 17 February 2025
    Hi Meredith. Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It’s always our goal to provide excellent service, delicious dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere, so we’re glad to know we hit the mark. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! The Elm Dining Team.

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  9. Kerrie

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful experience in all ways. Congratulations to all involved.

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  10. Peter

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Elm Dining is an excellent restaurant with great attention to the preparation of food from a small but carefully curated menu, including the choice of ingredients and the manner in which they were assembled and presented. Our waiter Gisela was quite wonderful and engaging. She carefully explained the choices on the menu and at all times was attentive to our needs. This is a restaurant that we would be happy to recommend to anyone wishing to experience fine dining in a beautiful old home in an area of stunning beauty. And, Gisela’s thoughtfulness to present my wife with a birthday cake and an added sparkler was a brilliant way to conclude our evening.
    Elm DiningResponded on 14 January 2025
    Hi Peter. Thank you so much for your generous feedback and kind review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the thoughtfully curated menu and that Gisela’s service enhanced your experience. We take great pride in both the quality of our dishes and the personal attention we offer to each guest, so it’s gratifying to know that both exceeded your expectations. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with Gisela - she will be so pleased to hear that her attentive service helped make your wife’s birthday celebration truly memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you back in the future! The Elm Dining Team.

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Elm Dining is rated 4.8 stars by 333 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Elm Dining

98 Gavan Street, Bright, AU-VIC 3741

Additional information

  • Area
    Bright
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Local Taxi
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Monica Melendez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Welcome to Elm, home to a truly special dining experience in Bright, Victoria. <br /><br />Channeling the inspiration of Head Chef Monica Melendez, the Elm kitchen offers a “made with love” seasonal menu where the best produce of the region is the local hero. To add to that, our front-of-house team deliver a simple, stylish experience with warmth.  
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