Best Fun Restaurants in Balnarring

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BallaratBaysideBellarine PeninsulaCardiniaCentral VictoriaEastern Suburbs

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AbbotsfordAlbert ParkAlphingtonAngleseaArmadaleAscot Vale

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1. Merricks Store

4.7

Exceptional(1078)

££££Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Merricks

Booked 24 times today

The Merricks Store is open every day 8.30am - 5pm.Our talented kitchen team turn the very best of fresh, seasonal ingredients into the most delicious seasonal-inspired country cuisine.Enjoy breakfast or a long lunch by the fire or on one of our decks. Select from an extensive range of local wines as well as local beers and cider.BREAKFAST 8:30am - 11amLUNCH 12pm - 3:30pmWith the exception of events & our food truck, our bistro is not open for dinner.Please see our website for more details.

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2. The Somers General

4.8

Exceptional(338)

££££Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Somers

Booked 9 times today

Serving dine-in, takeaway food, drinks, MUBBLE ice cream and the general store is open for your pantry + home essentials.Please note walk ins are welcome as only 60% of the cafe is available to be reserved, if we are fullly booked online we can still accommodate you when you walk in.

3. Funghi E Tartufo

4.4

Awesome(112)

££££Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Melbourne CBD

Booked 30 times today

Funghi e Tartufo' - Italian plant based restaurantWho ever said that to eat vegan and earth friendly food you need to renounce the delicacies of traditional Italian cuisine?Our Chef Alessandra D'Angelo moved to Australia from Sicily in 2009 and she has been working incessantly on vegetarian and vegan recipes since then.At Funghi e Tartufo, she have turned plant-based food into something so delicious that you won't desire anything else!In a converted 19th century warehouse in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Funghi e Tartufo – meaning Mushrooms and Truffle in honour of their signature dish – will offer you a unique experience leaving you breathless.The inspiration is traditional Italian and the vision is a modern and earth friendly way to marry deliciousness with plant based food.

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4. The Epicurean Red Hill

4.3

Awesome(756)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Red Hill

Booked 19 times today

Our Team is excited to welcome you to The Shed Restaurant. Reservations are essential via the above booking portal. Credit card details are required at the time of booking for large groups however no funds are taken prior to your reservation. A $40 no-show fee is charged only without sufficient notice period of 12hrs. Whilst we love them, we cannot accomodate bookings for pets. Bookings of 2 - 7 can enjoy our a la carte menu offering.Bookings of 8+ adult guests are required to dine on our Feasting Menu $84pp. Our Chefs cater to all preferences and dietary requirements wherever possible, please alert your waitstaff on arrival. Note for all tables confirmed on an a la carte basis will unusually receive longer than normal service times.Please include Children in your total number of guests when making a booking and leave a note for the restaurant when completing your reservation. Childrens menu is available.A 10% surcharge applies on weekends / 20% on public holidays.

5. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1058)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 71 times today

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

6. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3263)

££££Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 106 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.

7. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(730)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 59 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.

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8. St Andrews Beach Brewery

4.4

Awesome(1248)

££££Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Fingal

Booked 10 times today

The story of St Andrews Beach Brewery dates back to the early 2000’s, when our Co-founder Andrew Purchase built the racetrack on the property for the royal family of Australian horse racing – the Freedman Brothers. When the property became available in 2015, Andrew and Michael Freedman saw an opportunity that was too good to miss. With the infrastructure in place and with a story like no other, Andrew, Michael and their passionate team of co-owners set about turning the former stables into a truly unique brewery.Before you book a stable in our one of a kind refurbished stables, please note the following; Stable bookings can seat groups from 5-36 and for a maximum of 3 hours. If you are unable to book at your preferred time all of our reserved seating is booked. We leave tables unreserved in our beer garden and parts of inside for groups of less than 5 people and walk-ins. If you're wanting to make a reservation for 36+ people, please visit our webpage.

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9. The Rocks Mornington

4.5

Awesome(1500)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Mornington

Booked 51 times today

For all reservations please head to our website. www.therocksmornington.com.au. The Rocks Mornington, sitting on Mornington's waterfront, is a vibrant waterside eatery specializing in tantalizingly fresh seafood dishes.

10. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1920)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 21 times today

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

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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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Troy
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding as always Our waiter was excellent and very friendly. Food was exceptional. We had the pork and chicken, carrots as a side dish.
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Merricks StorePrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Merricks
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4.7
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Rebecca
Pittsburgh •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great ambience with a good selection of food and drinks.
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The Epicurean Red HillPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Red Hill
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4.3
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Lou
Melbourne •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great find and our new regular when down this way...Charlotte in particular was superb with tending to our every request...Food Superb - especially the eggs bene toastie and the brekky Burger 😋
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The Somers GeneralPrice: Moderate• Cafe Dining• Somers
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4.8
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Bree
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
The food was incredible. Vegan calamari, the mushroom pappardelle and the cheesecake. Highly recommended.
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Funghi E TartufoPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Melbourne CBD
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4.4

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