Date Night Restaurants

Java Spice

Address: 17-21 Beveridge St, Swan Hill, 3585
Java Spice
$$ Recommended New Editor's Pick Private Room View Outdoor Seating
Java Spice is much like an Oasis in the Mallee. Almost a South East Asian Village. Imported teak buildings & Balinese Huts set in a tropical garden. Our food is Thai & Balinese of superb quality. We pride ourselves on providing great service in a relaxed yet classy environment.

Mollie's Bar & Diner

Address: 103-105 Smith Street, Fitzroy, 3065
Mollie's Bar & Diner
$ Top 10 Recommended New Editor's Pick
Mollie's Bar and Diner is serving parmas, burgers, pizzas, fish & chips. Mollie’s is named after Chris’ (Owner) Mum and our philosophy is simple – All food is prepared fresh and is served with the same love and attention Mollie served food to her eight sons and seven daughters. Mollie’s is a very relaxed, canteen style bar and dining experience. With lots of chat in the main dining room with silent movies playing on the big screen accompanied by warm service coming with a touch of “sass”. Mollies has a unique sun sprayed or heated outdoor roof terrace, incorporating a …

The General Food Store

Address: 377 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald, 3782
The General Food Store
$$$
The General Food Store bring you French Nights, a pop-up restaurant celebrating our favourite French dishes.

Pho 55

Address: 55 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern, 3144
Pho 55
$$
Pho 55 serves authentic Vietnamese food in the heart of Malvern. Pho 55 is an exceptionally clean & modern environment, consistently striving to provide fast & friendly service to our customers. Pho 55 welcome the community, family & friends to enjoy delicious Vietnamese dining, made with fresh ingredients & aromatic herbs & spices grown from our very own garden with love. We offer quick and easy takeaway as well as dine in. Our menu offers an extensive range of enticing entrees, mains & desserts, suitable for a wide range of paletes & catering for dietary needs.

Drift House

Address: 96 Gipps St, Port Fairy, 3284
Drift House
$$$
Modern Australian dining inspired by the rustic dishes of Spain. The food is backed up by our exceptional wine list – a virtual cellar door tour across western Victoria – with many drops available by the glass. A typical evening at Drift House begins in the lounge. The Drift House team is on duty from 6pm serving a carefully curated range of interesting aperitifs, cocktails and local wines, plus delicious pre-dinner snacks. Drift House is for adults only

Mexican Street Food

Address: 81 High St, Northcote, 3070
$$
After travelling through Central Mexico and the Yucatan, we wanted to bring some of the fresh flavours we tasted on the street back home.

Star Hotel Echuca

Address: 45 Murray Esplanade, Echuca, VIC 3564

Open Studio Bar & Creperie

Address: 204 High St, Northcote, VIC 3088
Open Studio Bar & Creperie
$
The spiritual home of many of Melbourne’s poets, musicians, and live performers, Open Studio is a Northcote bar, creperie, and live music venue. Tap beer, craft beers, cocktails, coffee, and delicious sweet and savoury crepe meals are now being served! Thursday to Saturday 5 pm -11 pm and Sunday Hair of the Dog Brunches. Currently, there is no live music at the venue with the COVID-19 restrictions. We hope to bring live acts for dining as we re-open and re-invent our bar and restaurant.

Bendi Diner

Address: 125 Johnston St, Collingwood, VIC 3066
Bendi Diner
$$
Food - Booze - Gigs Situated in the heart of Collingwood **STRICTLY 18+** KITCHEN OPEN THU - SUN 5:00-9:00pm BAR & BEER GARDEN OPEN TILL LATE! Please note: we will be adhering to the Covid-19 vaccination directions as mandated by the Victorian Government. In line with the Victorian Roadmap, all guests will be required to show certification that they are fully vaccinated to enter the venue. Due to current COVID-Safe guidelines, we are operating under reduced capacity and have time and group size limits for bookings. There are three dining areas with a time allocation of 2 hours: - Beer …

Rising Sun Hotel Richmond

Address: 395 Swan St, Richmond, VIC 3121
Rising Sun Hotel Richmond
$$
The Rising Sun Richmond has a traditional Australian style. Accompanied with a lovely restaurant, events, functions, covered rooftop beer garden, a large TAB for gambling, bottle shop until 1:00 AM and meals available seven days in Richmond Melbourne from 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM. The Rising Sun Richmond was established in the mid 1800’s. Having celebrated the 150th year as a licensed hotel last year. Similarly, celebrating 20 years as our home since the hotel was purchased in 2000. With a new 20 year lease recently signed, this pub and the Riser community family aren’t going anywhere.

Drums Hotel

Address: 613 Sydney Rd, Coburg, VIC 3058
Drums Hotel
$$
A cozy pub in the center of Coburg boasting a delicious menu and the best staff in town. With large LCD TV screens always playing the latest games and local beer on tap. Come for the giant parmas, stay for the home made vanilla slices the size of a house brick.

Korona Csarda

Address: 760 Boronia Rd, Wantirna, VIC 3152
Korona Csarda
$$
Founded in 2009 by a couple seeking to bring the authentic flavours of Hungary to Melbourne, the Korona Csárda has become a favourite of Melbourne’s Hungarian community as well as a spot for those with a taste for Easter European flavours. Our restaurant offers authentic Hungarian recipes, prepared in the time-honoured traditions of the Hungarian kitchen… by Hungarian and Transylvanian chefs. Combining the bedrock dishes of many generations with the Australian taste for hearty eating, the Korona Csarda serves the perfect blend of both. Mission Statement “To delight customers in a way providing authentic Hungarian cuisine and outstanding concierge service”

Mis Pizza & Panuozzo Bar

Address: 156 Chapel, Windsor, VIC 3181
Mis Pizza & Panuozzo Bar
$$
Made in South, aka MIS, established here in Melbourne is Australia’s first ever Panuozzo bar. It’s brought to you by two good friends: Antonio and Luca. Both originally from south Italy, they met here on Chapel Street just over eight years ago. They had the brilliant idea to get together and create a place which not only serves great Southern Italian food, but also embraces Chapel Street’s night life by offering a great selection of drinks and cocktails and regularly hosting DJs. The whole team at MIS creates a fun and unforgettable experience with positive vibes. The specialty dish, the …

Rick's Place

Address: 507 Macaulay Rd, Kensington, VIC 3031
Rick's Place
$$$
We are an Italian/Modern Australian Seafood restaurant with a wide choice of vegetarian meals along with vegan options, we are a cocktail and wine Bar, we stock non alcoholic spirits, wine and beer for non drinkers.

Le Feu Mornington

Address: 10 Blake St, Mornington, VIC 3931
Le Feu Mornington
$$
French-Vietnamese & fully gluten free. For group bookings over 10 guests, please call us on 0481 994 997

Horn and Hoof

Address: 50 Newquay Promenade, Docklands, 3008
Horn and Hoof
$$$
AN ODE TO EUROPEAN HERITAGE DOCKLANDS RESTAURANTS Our food speaks a language, one of the age-old traditions, forage from European forests, and cooking methods that have been passed down generations. Our menu doesn’t just fill you up; it tells a story, one plate at a time. While forests dominate much of the world’s landscape, they offer more than just greenery. They provide ingredients full of depth, flavour, and history. We blend these age-old ingredients with modern European techniques to serve you meals that are authentic, delightful, and purely European.

Mellisa Oakleigh

Address: 5 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh, 3166
Mellisa Oakleigh
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Experience the Essence of Greece: Where Tradition Meets Innovation at Melissa Cafe, the Heart of Oakleigh’s Culinary Scene.

El Sabor Mexican Restaurant

Address: 500 Victoria St, North Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3051
El Sabor Mexican Restaurant
$$
"El Sabor means ‘The Taste‘ and it’s North Melbourne’s Mexican restaurant. We are proud to introduce an authentic Mexican cuisine prepared by our head chefs. Mexican food has evolved over many hundreds of years, combining a vast array of ingredients, flavors and cooking methods. Mexican food has diverse influences- from the early Mayan Indians to the Spanish, French, West Africans and Portuguese Cuisines. Authentic Mexican Cuisine

PUBCHA

Address: 88 Smith St, Collingwood, 3066
PUBCHA
$$
Established in the heart of Collingwood, Victoria, PUBCHA provides a unique atmosphere with Korean-style street food, meals and drinks.

Gypsy Bar

Address: 620 High St, Echuca, VIC 3564
Gypsy Bar
$$
Gypsy Bar is a local bar located in the beautiful port area of Echuca, boasting regular live music along with a great atmosphere every Friday through till Sunday. Perfect intimate sit down, table service venue for drinks with friends, parties or events. Specialising in cocktails however we also have an exceptional list of beers, wines & spirits to suit everyones taste. Warm fires and heaters in Winter, cool in Summer with a refreshing drink and cooling system. Hungry? Bru Burger next door have an expansive list of American style burgers and fries to pair with your cocktails from our bar.