Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Emerald

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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BallaratBaysideBellarine PeninsulaCardiniaCentral VictoriaEastern Suburbs

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AbbotsfordAlbert ParkAlphingtonAngleseaArmadaleAscot Vale

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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1. Yugen Dining

4.6

Exceptional(508)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 31 times today

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

2. Pure South Dining

4.4

Awesome(76)

££££Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 31 times today

Pure South Dining is founded on philosophy of Ethical, Sustainable and Provenance driven produce, championing Tasmanian farmers, fishermen and small producers. The best in season produce is flown from the islands of King, Flinders & Tasmanian directly to our Southbank kitchen. Pure South Dining offers our guests two dining options to suite any occasion. The ground floor Pure South Kitchen is our casual riverside bistro offering classics from morning till late. Enjoy our Tassie produce without the fuss, while you look out to the Southbank promenade, sipping cocktails with friends. Ascend the stairs to the Pure South Dining Room, for a modern fine dining experience, with stunning views of the Yarra River & Melbourne's skyline. Dine a la carte, or embark on a culinary journey with our six-course tasting menu. Our in house sommelier is on hand to guide you through our extensive wine list, with over 400 bottles highlighting Tassie Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.

3. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3265)

££££Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 75 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

4. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1059)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 63 times today

Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.

5. Cha Ching

4.4

Awesome(464)

££££Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 37 times today

Cha Ching is an Asian fusion concept restaurant where customer enjoys variety of Asian dishes on a table with Asian spiced drinks and cocktail for an affordable per dinner and lunch.Synonymous with luck in Chinese culture, Cha Ching is a project three years in the making, from Owner & Head Chef Ken Leung.From working in Hong Kong’s Michelin Star St George Restaurant in 2012 to experience in kitchens across Melbourne’s elite food scene, Ken’s hospitality experience spans over 15 years.The result? Cha Ching’s menu is an homage to Asian cuisine, emboldened by the multiculturalism of Melbourne.Street food with finesse and re-imagined traditional cuisine, every dish pops with vibrancy and colour!

6. Lulu Dining

4.4

Awesome(41)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Malvern

Booked 8 times today

Lulu is a neighbourhood restaurant.We offer daily hand made pasta and pizza with simplicity and quality at the core. We have a considered wine offering that is focused on Italian varieties. We want to be a venue which can be visited multiple times a week a snack and wine, birthday lunch or dinner. We operate Wednesday to Sunday, featuring pizza, pasta and snacks all designed to share. Our opening hours are:Wednesday: 5pm - 10pmThursday: 5pm - 10pm Friday Lunch: 12pm - 4pmFriday Dinner: 5pm - 10pmSaturday Lunch: 12pm - 4pmSaturday Lunch: 5pm - 10pmSunday Lunch: 12pm - 5pmWhilst reservations are recommended, we will always have some tables put aside for walk ins

7. Lagoon Dining

4.8

Exceptional(539)

££££Price: Expensive

• Asian • Carlton

Booked 9 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.

8. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(730)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 90 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

9. Atlas Dining

4.7

Exceptional(153)

££££Price: Expensive

• Global, International • South Yarra

Booked 2 times today

In case you haven't travelled with us before, let us introduce ourselves. We are a fine dining restaurant located in the heart of South Yarra.We first opened our doors in 2016, when a then, 22-year-old Charlie Carrington, decided to create a restaurant that changed cuisine every few months. Dubbed the most "Ambitious Restaurant Opening" of the year, Atlas Dining quickly rose to cult status. Within a month, Charlie became the youngest Australian chef to be awarded a Chef's Hat.Eight years on, and (now) 25 cuisines later, Atlas Dining continues to be one of the most unique restaurants around.We offer affordable fine dining, but most importantly, an unforgettable experience that helps guests' tastebuds travel the world.

A photo of Hochi Mama Richmond restaurant

10. Hochi Mama Richmond

4.7

Exceptional(1177)

££££Price: Expensive

• Asian • Richmond

Booked 42 times today

After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond! Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original! We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’! The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!

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From verified diners like you

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Richard
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
A great place to meet friends and have great food with a view. Excellent breakfast options and coffee was very good too.
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Pure South DiningPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Southbank
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4.4
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Jo
Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A great location for catching up with friends after work. A fun vibe and super yummy food.
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Cha ChingPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Amanda
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We loved the food and ambiance at HoChi Mama with great service
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Glenn
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Grazia is a go to for lunch or dinner. Food is superb service is amazing and the ambiance is relaxing.
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Grazia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glen Iris
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Ambience is amazing the way the whole restaurant layout has been done is next to none. Service was 10/10 and the food is on the pricy side but worth it. Will be coming back again to try the different options such as the chefs special menu or the sushi. Overall experience was amazing.
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Yugen DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• South Yarra
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4.6

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