Melbourne - Yarra Valley Restaurants

Yarra Valley Restaurants

Yarra Valley, in Melbourne Victoria is one of the most picturesque locations in the state. So when you visit a restaurant in the Yarra wine region, it's no surprise that you'll get, not only a great meal, but a great experience to rival any Melbourne restaurant.

Many of the Yarra Valley wineries with sweeping views of the valley and Dandenong Ranges take full advantage of their location by also providing a restaurant and sumptuous menus. Many are family-owned and offer great service, as well as a relaxing way to while away the afternoon. Do a little wine tasting, and take a wine and vineyard tour as well.

For lunch or dinner with a difference, try one of the restored hotels in the Yarra Valley region. Wellers of Kangaroo Ground is a stunning, renovated building established in 1872. Located on the valley's fringe, Wellers is also home to some great live music.

Healesville Hotel is another restored hotel from 1910 with award-winning dining and three restaurant options: the dining room, the bistro or the café. Whatever you feel like, Healesville Hotel provides.

For an experience as well as a meal, try Yering Station, where Victoria's first vineyard was established. Make a day of it, as Yering Station also provides wine tours, farmers' markets, a produce shop and accommodation. And of course the restaurant with alfresco dining provides stunning views across the vineyard.

Yarra Valley is the home of the Food Trail - a driving tour of over 100 produce outlets - award-winning wine and great festivals, like the Grape Grazing Festival. So check it out - you might stay longer than you expect.