Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Victoria

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Updated September 05, 2024

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DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Mornington

4.5

4.5 (773)

$40 and under

Italian

Mornington

About the restaurant

We are a true Italian pizzeria, mozzarella bar, fresh produce store & delicatessen all in one.

Our Name D.O.C. an Italian appellation abbreviated to mean "of controlled origin denomination" is core to our mission. To deliver you, the customer, the true Italian dining experience.

We offer a casual family style communal dining environment.

A private dining experience is available in our unique Produce Room for groups upto 20 to 30.

Let our team of enthusiastic Italians amaze you.

Welcome back to simple Italian food.

Top review

HelenG

Dined 6 days ago

The food at Doc is always amazing. I love it. It’s the best pizza I’ve had anywhere in a long time. We shared a Capricosa and a prawn pizza. Delicious. The music here tends to be a bit too loud. Don’t get me wrong, I think music adds to the vibe. But it was hard to hear my partner speaking at times. Plus it was kind of “clubby” music. Not to everyone’s liking. They pumped up the music to full volume when bringing out a cake for someone. It was intense. No one knew what was going on. Besides that it’s a very busy restaurant with a nice vibe. Must book. It’s annoying that they add 10% surcharge on weekends. Then a credit card surcharge. It’s alot. Especially given a pizza is $32 to start with. For two pizzas and 2 house glasses of wine it was $100!

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Experience

2 Course tasting menu $64

Experience

3 Course tasting menu $72 incl desserts

Pig & Whistle Tavern - Olinda

4.7

4.7 (900)

$41 to $100

British

Olinda

About the restaurant

We are a family owned, traditional English tavern nestled away in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Boasting 16 taps, great wines, an extensive spirit selection and a tried and tested no nonsense menu. There is no doubt that The Piggy will make you feel at home.

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Johannavip

Dined 1 day ago

Fabulous food. I had the veggie dish, it was delicious! Great service & friendly staff

Micawber Tavern

4.3

4.3 (763)

$40 and under

Pub

Belgrave

About the restaurant

An English Tavern located in the Dandenong Ranges, serving warm meals and cold beer. With a fireplace inside and a massive beer garden, we are an all year around venue perfect for all occasions.

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Jenny

Dined 6 days ago

Food was great, fairly noisy inside, we sat outside where they had the plastic awnings and heaters on so it was less noisy, they did have a guy singing inside as well, not a place to go to if you are wanting to sit inside and chat alot 😁 other than that it was a great afternoon.

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Parma Night- every Wednesday!

The Woodhouse Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2622)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Bendigo

About the restaurant

Take it slow… Have a drink to start. Enjoy a cocktail, local wine or craft beer, Share a snack or two in our dedicated Bar.
Smell the delicious smokiness of Bendigo’s only dedicated steakhouse & grill, where we use local redgum on the grill; there’s nothing quite like the flavour of meat cooked over redgum. The natural smoky flavours and aromas created by this unique timber are something truly special. In the finest tradition of steakhouses, we use locally sourced meat and the very best in fresh, regional produce.

Showcasing 350 wines, including 28 by the glass, including some seriously interesting wines curated by our inhouse Sommelier. With local wines taking pride of place, including some intriguing European offerings, plus a supporting cast of spirits, beers and other beverages, including a decent alcohol-free selection. Cocktail drinkers will be impressed with our seasonally curated list.

Our menu is updated seasonally and available on our website.

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Jia

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing venue and fabulous food. Beautiful and intimate setting. Steaks were mouthwatering and all the starters were to die for. I’d definitely go back again and again.

Pancho

4.8

4.8 (402)

$40 and under

Latin American

Ballarat

About the restaurant

A standout intimate Latin American eatery situated on a bustling dining corridor in regional Victoria, focusing on dishing up some of the best Central and South American flavours this side of the globe.
The Pancho experience was created to be fun, exciting and accessible for all. Coupled with friendly and personal service and lively atmosphere your dining experience will take you on a journey to discover some of the best Latin American Eats.

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Jonvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Perfect as always, best restaurant in town by far Jono and Kelly

Coombe Yarra Valley

4.8

4.8 (2452)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Coldstream

About the restaurant

Once the home of Dame Nellie Melba, Coombe - The Melba Estate 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 6 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

Again it was a lovely experience. A beautiful day, beautiful surroundings, lovely atmosphere and excellent food cooked expertly. What we have come to expect but appreciate the consistency of quality hospitality. The Beetroot Sorbet was superb. Some experimental food is just plain weird but this was absolutely first rate in flavout, texture, colour, creaminess and a perfect contribution to the rest of the items in the Eton Mess. Well Done to all concerned.

Merricks General Wine Store

4.7

4.7 (1004)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Merricks

About the restaurant

We are thrilled to have recommenced dining in, for breakfast & lunch, seven days a week from the 29th of October.
Numbers are very limited & for this reason there are a couple of changes to the way we do things.-
BREAKFAST service daily between 8.30am -10:45am.
LUNCH service daily between 12.00pm -3.30pm.
Bookings will be staggered during these service times.
With inside numbers currently so limited & our weather being so unpredictable, some areas outside will be walk in only & unfortunately some will have no ‘plan B’ for inclement weather.
For a short time, as we progress through the roadmap increments, we kindly ask that all bookings be made over the phone. Please ring our friendly staff to make your booking on 03 5989 8088.
All Covid safe operating procedures are in place & will continue to be updated in line with evolving requirements.
*Please note; due to acting within the government roadmap we are only able to accep

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Lynne

Dined 3 days ago

We had an outstanding lunch! The duck was amazing and the brown sugar pavlova with pumpkin sage ice cream was sublime. Together with a great choice of wines, attentive, knowledgeable service and a pleasant ambience we had a very enjoyable visit to Merricks General Store. We'll be back!

Saltwater Phillip Island

4.3

4.3 (1009)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Phillip Island

About the restaurant

Combining a love of the ocean with quality house made local produce, Saltwater caters to a broad range of tastes, balancing craft and comfort. We offer a relaxed atmosphere with food and drinks to match. Paired with 270 degree waterfront views including the Phillip Island Bridge, the eastern entrance and Westernport Bay to the north. All contributing to make Saltwater both a destination venue, and a favourite for locals alike.

OPEN HOURS:
WEDNESDAY: 11:30AM-late
THURSDAY: 11:30AM-late
FRIDAY: 11:30AM-late
SATURDAY: 11:30AM-late
SUNDAY: 11:30AM-late

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Vanessa

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Great service and the food was delicious! Views for days anywhere you sit. Keg room was nice and private, a bit quieter compared to the main seating area.

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4.6

4.6 (952)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Geelong City Center

About the restaurant

Emerge was established in February of 2019. This restaurant focuses on steak and features wagyu, full blood wagyu, 100% grass fed as well as in house dry aged steaks. Emerge can feature up to 10 steaks of various cuts at anyone time. Although a steakhouse Emerge doesn’t leave anyone behind. It really does have something for everyone. Using mainly proteins, vegetables and local artisan suppliers, the simplicity of the menu is naturally driven towards being gluten free. For this reason, Emerge is a popular location for coeliacs to safely dine. Although we refer to Emerge as using simple ingredients flavour is not lacking!

Emerge is a sister venue to the c up-and-coming restaurant Conclude.

Emerge is not fine dining but something special. The atmosphere is warm and friendly yet moody and intimate. Open lunch & dinner Monday- Saturday, book on in and enjoy!

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Michelle

Dined 1 day ago

Beautiful food and a wonderful choice of sides. We were undecided on what steak to order and the advice we received was spot on. Love night

The Petrel Hotel

4.6

4.6 (83)

$41 to $100

Gastro Pub

Geelong West

About the restaurant

Welcome to Geelong's oldest pub the Petrel Hotel!
We are a food focused pub and restaurant offering generous and genuine hospitality from the walls of a historic building.
Head chef Molly Fuge brings local and international flavours together with classic pub dishes like The Petrel Cheeseburger and Lemon Herb Crumbed Snapper + Chips. Glazed Beef Skewers with Mango Chimichurri are already a house staple, Oysters shucked to order with pomegranate granita and a perfect Lamb Rump sits atop heirloom tomatoes, black olive and green beans await you!
Join us in our light filled dining room dressed with paintings and treasures that nod to Australian pubs and county homes. Our grand wooden bar sits at solidly offering a home to wine with a focus on smaller Australian producers with a few international gems nestled between. Ice cold beer taps flow and simple considered cocktails line the bar.
The Petrel Hotel team awaits you to sit, sip, eat and enjoy.

Top review

Ashleigh

Dined 2 days ago

Best pub meal our entire table have had in years! From the chicken schnitzel to the crochets & kids meals - we couldn’t fault anything. We will certainly be back & bravo to the female head chef - you go girl! ✨👏🏻

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