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1. TOTE Bar & Dining
4.3
Awesome(239)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Moonee Ponds
A contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern-Australian dishes with seasonal eating in mind.Channelling the timeless allure of 1930's design, the interior boasts rich oak panelling, emerald hues, decadent leather and bronze finishes. The space offers three intimate dining areas, known as The Northern Terrace, The Dining Room and The Cellar - our Private Dining Room. The main feature of TOTE is casual dining with premium quality food from well sourced high quality and sustainable produce.It features a contemporary offering from coffee, craft beer and creative cocktails to carefully curated local & imported wines and spirits.The bar itself is modelled to the development’s quintessential roots – the racecourse – and is aptly shaped in an oval form to mirror it.
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2. Lagoon Dining
4.8
Exceptional(525)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Carlton
Booked 5 times today
Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.
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3. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar
4.6
Exceptional(160)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Fitzroy
Booked 2 times today
A fun packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJ's and a private Karaoke room. Serving delicious food that encompasses the dynamic flavours of the region and the vibrant culture of Fitzroy.
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4. Old Man Drew
4.6
Exceptional(240)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Ascot Vale
Booked 3 times today
At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.
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5. Kumo Izakaya
4.5
Awesome(204)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Brunswick
Booked 2 times today
Kumo Izakaya is a hotspot for foodies, offering contemporary Japanese-inspired cuisine. From sashimi to deep-fried dishes, the menu is perfect for sharing with friends. Reviewers love the attentive service, great atmosphere, and the quality and presentation of the food. The restaurant is also praised for its selection of wine, craft beer, and sake to complement the meal.
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6. Maven by Morgan
4.7
Exceptional(105)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Fitzroy
Booked 3 times today
Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.
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7. North&COMMON
4.4
Awesome(300)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • Coburg
Booked 6 times today
Our chefs draw inspiration from their diverse backgrounds to create unique and flavorful dishes that are sure to surprise and delight. With a menu that changes with the seasons, patrons can expect new and exciting selections alongside classical favourites year-round. Our emphasis on quality and flavour provides a dining experience that is both refined and approachable. With an exceptionally varied and deep wine selection, we are sure to help you find just the right beverage to celebrate any occasion (or day of the week) take a journey through our Book of Wine or be guided into our walk-in cellar and take your pick.Set in such a unique space North&COMMON lends itself to a refined yet approachable atmosphere, perfect for those looking for a sophisticated yet casual dining experience without sacrificing quality or flavour. Available Wednesday-Saturday, right here in the heart of Coburg.
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8. Casa Chino
4.7
Exceptional(48)
Price: Moderate
• Peruvian • Brunswick
In an intimate setting, splashed in shades of neon and pastel, Casa Chino celebrates the vibrant entwining of Chinese cuisine with Latin American influences. This 90-seat open-style bar with an alfresco space will offer a collection of Chifa-infused share plates and luminous cocktails.Our specially crafted cocktail program celebrates the quintessential Peruvian spirit, Pisco, with a selection of Pisco sours alongside a curated collection of Victorian and South American wines.Come discover the delectable fusion of Peruvian and Chinese dining in Brunswick.
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9. Bistra
4.9
Exceptional(105)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Carlton
Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.
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10. Royal Oak Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(251)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Fitzroy
Booked 18 times today
The Oak has quickly become the crowd favourite amongst Fitzroy locals. Providing a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy one of our delicious meals and indulge in an array of tasty beverages. By the fire in winter or basking in the sun on Freeman Street. We are your local pub, a place for all to gather and celebrate conviviality
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  • lynette
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Outstanding service from our waiter, excellent recommendations for share platters to start off our lunch, food was tasty, good portions and and great presentation could not fault this venue all in all a very good experience thank you
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    TOTE Bar & DiningPrice: Expensive• Australian• Moonee Ponds
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    4.3
  • Anne
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We were so impressed with everything on our night out at Lagoon. We booked and arrived in good time. The restaurant was very busy but well worth the little wait we had. The maitre d' was efficient and welcoming. We took a little while to make up our minds as everything sounded lovely. Our food was delicious, such good flavours. My husband who notices music more than I do said how perfect the music was to create a good ambience. We really enjoyed our evening and will return. Definitely a special night out - Keat is a brilliant chef!
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    Lagoon DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Carlton
    •
    4.8
  • Karen
    Melbourne •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    they were busy and we had to go ask for coffee and the waitress when she took our order did not ask if we wanted drinks with our lunch
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    Old Man DrewPrice: Moderate• Café• Ascot Vale
    •
    4.6
  • ruby
    Tasmania •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Amazing service. Our experience was very enjoyable. Food and drinks were delicious, very much worth it.
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    Rice Queen Oriental Diner and BarPrice: Expensive• Asian• Fitzroy
    •
    4.6
  • Yvonne
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 11, 2024
    A great night with friends fine good great tastes service pleasant just a bit noisy once full otherwise no complaints. will visit again
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    Kumo IzakayaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Brunswick
    •
    4.5

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