Featured Restaurant Prahran Hotel Prahran There's a nice, opulent atmosphere at the Prahran Hotel. The menu changes regularly but could include hot and sour squid salad, and the fabulous porterhouse steak with garlic mash and huge onion rings. more

Highlights Queensberry Hotel Carlton On the edge of Carlton, and close to Melbourne Central, the Queensberry Hotel combines old-school Melbourne style, in its heritage-listed facade, with modern cool, in its mood-lit, lounge-padded set of intimate rooms and courtyard nooks. more Joe's Garage Fitzroy This bustling restaurant is usually full, although it's only a short wait at the bar for a table. more Tulkys Cafe & Bar Mooroolbark Known for its support of live music and as a local meeting point, Tulky's is a newish addition to the area, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner and doubling as a bar come evening. more Waterside Hotel Melbourne Breathing with history, this key Melbourne establishment has stood the test of time nicely, continuing to provide a multi-purpose venue that meets the needs of avid pub-goers, lounge loafers and formal diners. more