Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Victoria

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Victoria? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Loins

4.9

4.9 (24)

$41 to $100

Steak

Harrietville

About the restaurant

A hidden gem, located in the heart of Hotham Heights, Sir Loins offers a relaxed and casual atmosphere, with flashy cocktails and A grade steaks.

Come and see us for a perfectly cooked steak and a couple drinks that wont break the bank!

Top review

Ngaire

Dined on 31 Aug 2024

Chicken skewers were scrumptious, steak cooked to perfection, tasty, served with blue cheese sauce. Quality food! Lovely staff.

Coombe Yarra Valley

4.8

4.8 (2508)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Coldstream

About the restaurant

Once the home of Dame Nellie Melba, Coombe Yarra Valley is a property with an unrivalled provenance. Seven acres of stunning gardens and beautifully appointed facilities in the restored motor house and clock tower offer a truly unique gourmet and cultural experience.

Located within the restored motor house and historic clock tower and under the helm of Chef Neil Cunningham, our restaurant serves Contemporary Modern Australian a la carte menu options.

An inspiring selection of seasonal and estate grown produce is on offer for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea 5 days a week.

The restaurant is modern, spacious yet intimate and overlooks the landscaped market-style courtyard of the beautifully restored facilities. The view from the conservatory is of the Coombe cottage garden ‘avenue’ and gives glimpses of the oldest swimming pool in Victoria.

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Bruce

Dined 3 days ago

Very pleasant and relaxed with excellent food and service.

La Maison Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (893)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Gateway Island

About the restaurant

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We look forward to meeting you soon.

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Top review

Paige

Dined 1 day ago

Love La Maison! Food and service were amazing. Highly recommend.

Brown Brothers Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (690)

$41 to $100

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

Rebecca

Dined 2 days ago

Spoiled myself with an early Xmas gift of the slow lunch. Was beautiful and not too heavy for the amount of dishes you have. Thanks for the friendly service.

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Experience

The Slow Lunch

Experience

Three Course Set Menu

Cognoscenti Food & Wine

4.8

4.8 (586)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Belgrave

About the restaurant

Cognoscenti is a cosy neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar nestled in the Dandenong Ranges, 50 minutes from the CBD.

Dine with us and be treated to exquisite food and intimate service, while exploring our carefully curated selection of local and international wines. We are passionate about cooking with local, seasonal produce in our wood-fired oven; celebrating the simplicity of each ingredient.

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Angie

Dined 7 days ago

We dined here for an early dinner starting with a dozen fresh oysters & a glass of Prosecco for golden hour. It was a lovely evening so we sat out side in the court yard & had our oysters, then got escorted to our table when our entrees were ready. It was a lovely way to start the evening. Then we shared the duck liver parfait, prawns & a tomato salad. For mains we couldn’t decide so we ended up sharing the pork belly & the barramundi which were both Devine! After all this food we had to share the basque cheese cake to top off a wonderful evening.

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4.7

4.7 (1205)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Tinamba

About the restaurant

Simon and Tania Johnson have owned Tinamba Hotel since October 2020 and feel honoured to be the custodians of the hotel’s proud heritage as they build upon a vision from previous owners, Brad Neilson, Damien Gannon, the Schoenmaeker and Whelan families.

Using the finest, locally grown fresh produce from local suppliers and working with the most talented chefs in the region is what the Johnsons believe sets Tinamba Hotel apart. The signature dishes deliver a truly memorable experience, served in a setting famously known as Gippsland’s favourite destination dining venue.

From the first-class dining experience within the dining room, lounge and conservatory, to the relaxed atmosphere in the Amba Bar and on the outdoor veranda, Simon, Tania and the Tinamba Hotel team provide the finest example of country hospitality for local and visiting customers alike.

Welcome to your Gippsland local. The award-winning Tinamba Hotel.

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Trish

Dined 6 days ago

Great lunch in a beautiful pub. Staff were very helpful. Just a delightful experience.

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Experience

Chefs 6 Course Tasting Menu

4.6

4.6 (897)

$40 and under

Pan-Asian

Geelong City Center

About the restaurant

frankie. Bar and Eatery.

A premier Geelong venue specialising in cuisine from all parts of Asia (Pan-Asian-Fusion), a killer cocktail menu and unique local wine list.

Our strikingly beautiful and large venue spaces are all sophisticated, elegant arrangements of banquet seating, booths and soft, comfortable chairs. We have two stunning levels, both available for private functions (big or small) or casual dining and drink experiences.

Check our website or socials for further information.

Most reservations have a 2 hour time limit.

We do not have high-chairs, so please send a note with your booking if you need space for a pram.
Table decorations and your own cake are welcomed!

We cant wait to see you!

Team frankie.

Top review

Ross

Dined 4 days ago

Truly outstanding in every aspect! Every dish was packed full of flavour and absolutely delicious. We tried so many things. The wait staff were super attentive and made our time really enjoyable. Probably the best service we’ve ever had! The cocktails are next level amazing. The venue itself is gorgeous. Genuinely nothing I can’t fault. I cant wait to go back!!

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Experience

Bottomless Lunch

OUEST FRANCE BISTRO

4.6

4.6 (182)

$41 to $100

French

Mornington

About the restaurant

Retro and cosy Design, with flashy red carpet, hanging plants in the patio for a true Paris Boheme atmospher. Golden mirror, artistic wall paper in a dark a moody atmosphere for the inside.
Ouest ( west ) France Bistro, has opened their door on the 14 of July 2022. Run by 2 French Brothers Oscar (chef) and Cesar ( ex : France soir ) from Brittany. After 1 year the restaurant have put himself as a must go of the peninsula.
The 32 seats tiny restaurant is welcoming you in a elegant and tasteful Design, mixing the atmosphere of the patio and the room for you to experience the ambience of a bustling French bistro in the heart of Mornington.
For the food, don’t look for to complicated, the small menu featured the classic of French brasseries dishes revisited with brio for a traditional hearty and tasty French cuisine, On the board of special find few seasonal and creative dishes take place.
Wine list focusing on diversity of French grapes and wine making from organic small producer.

Top review

Kim

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Today was my second time dining at Ouest France Bistro and it confirmed this is a great restaurant! Georgie was the perfect host, making our experience both personal and friendly. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was quaint and relaxed. We will definitely be back soon. Merci!!

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Popular dish

Creme Brulee

Chop Chop Asian Kitchen+Bar

4.4

4.4 (891)

$40 and under

Asian

Bright

About the restaurant

CHOP CHOP

Modern Asian street food.

What once was 'Dr Mauve' has been given a gentle tickle to elevate the O.G space to Bright status.
Eat, drink, lol.
All of the things xx

Top review

Bernadette

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Food is a lovely combination of Asian flavours we thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered also good size portions

Tanswell's Hotel

4.3

4.3 (192)

$40 and under

Australian

Beechworth

About the restaurant

Tanswell's Commercial Hotel Beechworth, built in 1853 during the Gold Rush, is situated in the heart of the exquisite Victorian high country. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the original old world decor. Our locally procured produce will tantalise the taste buds and is complimented by superb local wines and beer. Our evolving seasonal menu, including food cooked over fire and high quality pub style meals offers a dining experience like no other. With open fires in winter and shady outdoor spaces in the warmer months the unique experience Tanswell's hotel offers you will see you return all year round.

Top review

Lachlan

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

The food is always great and I love the old atmosphere in the whole building. You’ll always find some live music here too- from full heavy bands to bluegrass and country duos. Having a beer on the top verandah is a great way to watch the town.

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Experience

NYE BBQ

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