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Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Victoria

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Victoria? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. 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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The Whiskery
4.8
4.8 (790)
$41 to $100
Wine Bar
Geelong City Center
About the restaurant
The Whiskery is the cellar door for Bellarine Distillery. The Whiskery is an 18 years plus only venue .Babies under 12 months are an exception. The original farm shed has been renovated and is a rustic and inviting space to have a yarn over a cocktail, gin or whisky with friends.
During warmer days the gardens and decks provide a relaxing environment and during the colder months a spot beside the fire is most enticing.
Primarily our own Gins are on offer for consumption and sale, with the Whisky being available in due course - STAY TUNED. We also have a wider selection of whiskies also available for tasting. For those who wish to have an alternative to Gin or Whisky ( why? ) we do have a few of the local wines , beers and ciders available plus some soft options for the drivers.
We have a limited food menu which includes a couple of simple pizzas and cheese & produce platters .
Please note bookings are for 2 hr blocks.
Top review
Peter
Dined 3 days ago
Great day dining in the garden. As usual, excellent service. It’s always good to share platters and boards with family.
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Sir Paz Estate - Yarra Valley
4.9
4.9 (225)
$40 and under
Winery
Yarra Valley
About the restaurant
Discover the enchanting experience at Sir Paz Estate's Restaurant & Cellar Door, where the tranquil Mediterranean atmosphere meets breathtaking views of our vineyard and the picturesque Yarra Valley. Join us for a guided wine tasting at the Cellar Door, or savour our exquisite à la carte Woodfire Lunch Menu in our award-winning restaurant.

For groups of 10 or more, please reach out to reservations@sirpaz.com to book your experience.

Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
**Restaurant Menu: 12 PM - 3 PM (2-hour sittings, reservation required)
**Cellar Door Snack Menu: 10:30 AM - 5 PM (enjoy all-day wine tastings, no reservation needed—walk-ins welcome)

Come and immerse yourself in a delightful culinary journey!
Top review
Samantha
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
Great staff, great food & wine , beautiful views of the valley
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Bank Street Wood Fired Pizza & Garden
4.9
4.9 (122)
$40 and under
Pizzeria
Avenel
About the restaurant
Many things delicious, fresh and regional. Food for pizza lovers served in the beautiful country town of Avenel.
Top review
Dale
Dined today
Amazing food, amazing service, and given this financial climate very well priced. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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Nevedya
4.9
4.9 (288)
$41 to $100
South Indian
Upwey
About the restaurant
Nevedya is Food for the Spirit, an organic plant-focussed restaurant & cafe in the Dandenong Ranges outside Melbourne. We serve wholefood vegetarian and vegan world cuisine with flavours from India, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and beyond. Our ingredients are healthy, ethical, organic, seasonal and showcase produce from local farms and growers.

Run by husband and wife duo Daniel and Shakti, it is an experience to bring you back to your true self. The food is a cleansing experience of reconnecting to nourishment at its untainted roots.

All the food is designed and created by female head chef Shakti Iyer with intention to nurture, transform and heal.

Inspired by Indian restaurants, Ayurveda and our travels throughout the world expect to taste our famous Ayurvedic khichadi, Sri Lankan masala dosa, world fusion tapas, plant-based all day breakfasts and our amazing organic and healthy desserts!
Top review
Greg
Dined 2 days ago
delicious range of vegetarian and vegan options beautifully presented in a lovely tranquil garden setting. We loved the attention to detail and the range of seating options. The service was warm and responsive. we couldn't fault this place in any way. Thanks for deftly managing a memorable occasion for us.
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Black Cat Truffles By Liam Downes
5.0
5 (112)
$101 and over
Modern Australian
Wattle Flat
About the restaurant

Discover Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes, an idyllic farm in Victoria's central highlands, a short 15-minute drive from Ballarat's CBD. Specialising in Black Perigord truffles in winter and tuber aestivum in summer, our sensory journey includes truffle experiences and cuisine by chef Liam Downes in our 24-seat restaurant and gardens.
Whether for a Friday long lunch or a three-hour truffle experience with a chef's degustation, our offerings cater to diverse preferences. Emphasizing a farm-to-plate philosophy, we prioritize ingredient sourcing from our farm and the local landscape. Join us for a culinary adventure, delighting in the freshest flavours of the season.
Our commitment to sustainability and local partnerships ensures each dish reflects the region. The lush landscapes surrounding our farm contribute to a truly immersive experience, inviting you to connect with nature and indulge in truffle-infused creations.
Top review
Barry
Dined 1 day ago
Food was amazing service was fantastic and atmosphere relaxing. We have been there several times and have thoroughly enjoy it each time.
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Sir Loins
4.9
4.9 (1031)
$41 to $100
Steakhouse
Bright
About the restaurant
Sir Loins bar and grill is an underground, New York style steakhouse.

A hidden gem, located in the heart of Bright, 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
Irene
Dined 2 days ago
Very pleasant experience and will definitely return
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Posh Plonk on Main
4.9
4.9 (73)
$40 and under
Wine Bar
Chiltern
About the restaurant
Breakfast and Lunch offerings.
Situated between the well-known food and wine regions of Beechworth, King Valley and Rutherglen, Posh Plonk on Main is located in the beautiful historical town of Chiltern. A family destination featuring our Posh Plonk Cellar Door, Restaurant and function space showcasing our regions finest produce and charm by way of indulgent pizza, platters, plates and pours.

Come in and try our amazing seasonal menu, plan your next event or just pop in for a beverage. Keep the little kids (and big kids) occupied with a game of crochet or giant Jenga.
Top review
Suzie
Dined 6 days ago
Great food, fabulous coffee and really nice service!! Loved our brekkie here for my husband's birthday thank you!! We will be back.
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Morning Sun Vineyard
4.8
4.8 (21)
$41 to $100
Winery
Main Ridge
About the restaurant
An intimate and beautiful family-owned Mornington Peninsula winery and restaurant with vineyard views in the heart of premium wine country. Wine and olive oil grown on site, served with Italian-inspired share plates. Sunny terrace in fine weather, cosy cellar room when it’s cold. Estate wines and barbecued quail are specialties. Lunch dishes change seasonally, estate-grown wine tasting all year round.
Top review
Keith
Dined today
A delightful family meal in the open overlooking the vineyard and on a sunny day . The "let us serve you" option was chosen and we enjoyed the variety of plates that came through at suitable times. The wine (a white wine blend from the vineyards offerings) was excellent. Sitting outside enabled us to enjoy the ambience of the vineyard and the whole experience.
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Bird Rock
4.6
4.6 (252)
$40 and under
Asian
Torquay
About the restaurant
Bird Rock is a family-friendly, community feel restaurant and bar which has been a local hangout in Jan Juc for generations. Offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, our dumplings and bao are a crowd favourite. Along with this, our extensive cocktail menu and local beer selection perfectly suits our outdoor dining, lively nightlife, and Jan Juc's beach and surf culture.
Top review
Jim
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
We are Torquay locals, but we need to venture over to Jan Juc more often! This was our second time at Bird Rock, and we'll be back more often - it is so good in all aspects. It was a reasonably quite evening, but the Venue great, the Staff are the best, and the food is delicious - all in all, you couldn't complain, and you couldn't go past this Venue. It's also about the location - Juc is so much the Beachy vibe, and still has that feel, more nowadays than Torquay. Thanks to the young guys on Staff, who are the best !
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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.
Top review
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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