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Diners' Choice: Australian restaurants in Victoria

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Australian cuisine in Victoria? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.6
4.6 (291)
$A40 and under
Australian
Fairhaven
About the restaurant
The Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club is situated at 370 Great Ocean Road Fairhaven.
The restaurant and bar are sitting on the sand dunes with stunning ocean views down the coast to Lorne.
The restaurant is a casual dining experience and operates from late December through to Easter. Please see hours of operation.

Top review
Alex
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food our guests were very happy and views of beach sensational
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4.8
4.8 (694)
$A41 to $A100
Australian
Milawa
About the restaurant
131 years of wine making excellence, paired with seriously good food. Showcasing freshly picked produce from our kitchen garden and pantry preserves, accompanied by premium local suppliers and sustainably sourced native produce, meats and seafood.

Our seasonal menu caters for light lunches, shared feasts with friends and family, or a 5-course wine and food experience.

Full table service either inside or outside, bookings are essential as tables are in high demand.

Top review
Trish
Dined 3 days ago
Good service, good food, good wine pairing and welcoming to children……overall a top spot for a celebration lunch.
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4.7
4.7 (74)
$A41 to $A100
Australian
Mornington
About the restaurant
Experience the charm of Mr Vincenzo’s, Mornington’s destination for Italian cuisine and vibrant dining.

Nestled on the Esplanade – just off Main St – with stunning views of Mornington Park and the bay, Mr Vincenzo’s offers a unique blend of traditional Italian flavours and contemporary flair.

Step inside and be transported to a 1970s coastal retreat with our distinctive decor, including wine-bottle-green floors, cork accents, and sunny waffle-yellow walls. Vintage photos of Napolitano beach scenes add a touch of nostalgia, celebrating the rich Italian heritage that inspires our culinary delights.

Top review
Katie
Dined 3 days ago
Equal to the best Italian food I have experienced. Classics with innovative twists but absolute respect to quality ingredients and classic flavours. Highly recommended and can’t wait to return. Homemade pasta outstanding. Excellent service. We sat at the bar so it was fun to see the chefs at work.
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4.6
4.6 (158)
$A101 and over
Australian
Wahgunyah
About the restaurant
Modern destination dining with a menu inspired by family recipes and childhood memories, plus the best local and Estate produce. Enjoy heritage wines from All Saints Estate, including our rarest back vintages and famous Muscats, alongside international icons from the old world and new.
Top review
Mandy
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
This is one of our most favourite venues to dine at when we have visitors to our region. You are always made to feel welcomed and incredibly well looked after. The level of food in both taste and presentation is exquisite. Highly recommend, you’re mad if you don’t go!
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4.6
4.6 (332)
$A40 and under
Australian
Marcus Hill
About the restaurant
Bellarine Peninsula's Van Loon's is a favourite amongst locals, visitors and foodies for its modern and fresh take on Australian cuisine, served in its picturesque restaurant surroundings. Indoor & alfresco seating available for reservations as well as a large garden seating area available for walk-ins. Can't find a table? Contact the cafe directly to assist.
Some of Van Loon's specialty/popular dishes include the fish and chips, VLC Big breakfast, and Buddha Bowl as well as vegetarian, plant based and Gluten free options.
Van Loon's house made scones, served with jam and cream or perhaps Vanilla slice is the perfect dessert with which to finish your meal.
Please note there is a 10% surcharge on weekends and 20% surcharge on public holidays.

Top review
Hao-Ning
Dined 6 days ago
It was perfect. Great service and great food. Will definitely visit again.
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4.5
4.5 (386)
$A40 and under
Australian
Launching Place
About the restaurant
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Yarra Valley, the Home Hotel stands as a testament to the rich history and warm hospitality of this region. Established in the mid-1800s, this iconic locally owned pub has recently undergone a stunning renovation, making it the ideal destination for families, locals and travellers alike.
Top review
Ann-Marie
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed our lunch at venue. My husband ordered a small size of Fish and Chips which was large and I ordered the small serve of Lamb Soulder which was lovely. It was served on a masked bean puree which was delicious.
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4.7
4.7 (333)
$A41 to $A100
Australian
Anglesea
About the restaurant
Perched on the rugged coastline of Australia’s iconic Great Ocean Road is a sleepy beach side town with a new kid on the block. A 70’s beach shack has been given a new lease on life and is serving up great food and vibes in a picturesque location.

All bookings of 8 or more are required to be on our Chef Selection menu $65pp kids under 12 exempt, dietaries catered for.

Garden tables are outside & are subject to weather.

Top review
Elsie
Dined 1 day ago
Consistently great atmosphere and great service, one of my favourite spots on the surf coast.
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4.7
4.7 (63)
$A41 to $A100
Australian
Olinda
About the restaurant
A cozy log cabin with large open fire situated in the heart of the Dandenong’s, Kelly's is the perfect place for any occasion.

Whether it's having a nice warm meal in front of the fire or a nice cold beer on a hot summers day. We have a large selection of Australian craft beers on tap and a wonderful wine list to match made up with some amazing local wines.

Kelly's is well known for our steaks, burgers and parmas, however we have so many more options to choose from including some vegan and vegetarian options, as well as our wholly home made dessert menu.

Top review
Aaron
Dined 3 days ago
Very nice place to eat, good atmosphere, good service, good pricing and lovely food will definitely go again.
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4.7
4.7 (153)
$A41 to $A100
Australian
Port Fairy
About the restaurant
The Merrijig Kitchen is housed in the historic Merrijig Inn {1842), known as Victoria's oldest Inn. Situated across from the Port Fairy wharf, in the heart of gorgeous Port Fairy.
We are HIGH on atmosphere and write our menu daily, after Tanya chats with our fish monger, veggie growers, local butcher and any of our wonderful local gardeners who may pop in with their backgarden produce.
We spend a lot of time on our drinks program, offering our local Henty wine region producers, smattered between regional and international producers adhering to organic and biodynamic practises.
We love a bespoke cocktail, which we make inspired by our garden and of course, offer local artisan beer on tap.
Pop in, we'd love to see you whilst you are enjoying Port Fairy!

Top review
Kerrie
Dined 1 day ago
Love the menu using local produce, delicious food. A great beverage list too! The staff were very friendly.
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4.3
4.3 (291)
$A41 to $A100
Australian
Bendigo
About the restaurant
Welcome to Cellar Door at Balgownie Bendigo.

We are located at Balgownie Estate in Maiden Gully. Balgownie Estate is Bendigo’s oldest commercial Vineyard. We have been producing award winning wines from our first vintage back in 1972. Today you can visit our restaurant and cellar door and taste from our extensive selection of wines made from hand harvested fruit grown on their beautiful old vines that are now over 50 years old.

Whilst here, take the opportunity to, dine in our restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Our menus feature contemporary Seasonal Australian Cuisine, sourced from premium local suppliers. For Breakfast enjoy a romantic Champagne Breakfast (our version of it anyway…!)

Top review
Melissa
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
The day was perfect. Michael and his knowledge of wine was amazing. We had a great day
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