Gold Award Winners
Congratulations to the Entertainment™ Gold Award Winners from the 2010 | 2011 edition! These businesses were chosen by the most important critics - their customers.
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Fine Dining
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Winners:
De Bortoli Winery
The Strand
The Point
Balzari
Taxi Dining Room
Finalists:
Nobu
Vin Cellar
The Grand Hotel Richmond
Avanti at Witchmount Estate
Esposito at Toofey's |
Contemporary Dining
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Winner:
Red Spice Road
Finalists:
Estivo
Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder
Vivace |
Cafe and Bistro Dining
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Winner:
Vegie Bar
Finalists:
The Groove Train
Main Street
Beachcomber Cafe |
Casual Restaurant and Family Dining
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Winner:
Smoken' Joe's
Finalists:
Spaghetti Tree
European Bier Cafe
The Skinny Dog |
Informal Dining and Takeaway
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Winner:
Grill'd
Finalists:
Schnitz
Sushi Sushi
Laurent |
Activities
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Winner:
Zoos Victoria
Finalists:
Palace Cinemas
Melbourne Aquarium
Puffing Billy |
Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the Entertainment™ Hall of Fame Winners! These restaurants have won at least three Entertainment™ Gold Awards, and represent the best in their field.
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Fine and Contemporary Dining
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Enjoy fine dining at this Williamstown restaurant overlooking Melbourne’s newest marina, with waterfront and City skyline views. Choose from the freshest of seafood dishes or perhaps the succulent eye fillet or pre-order their seafood platter for two. Fully licensed. Open for lunch Sunday to Friday and for dinner Monday to Saturday, with Sunday evenings during daylight savings. Bookings strongly sugg. |
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Dining in Melbourne can be a fabulous experience, especially aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. As it cruises the scenic streets of Melbourne you can enjoy fine cuisine and drink the very best Australian wines in this all-inclusive package. The atmosphere is cosy, the service friendly and the décor as inviting as the colonial period it reflects. To dine in the Colonial Tramcar is to dine in luxury. Open nightly for dinner. Book early to avoid disappointment. |
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These sophisticated restaurants serve some of Melbourne’s finest Italian cuisine in casually elegant surroundings. The stylish design exudes a warm and vibrant ambience. The wonderful food, excellent wine list and professional service ensure they provide the city and eastern suburbs diners with a sophisticated choice. Open Monday to Friday for lunch and Monday to Saturday for dinner in the City. Open for lunch Monday to Saturday and dinner nightly at Camberwell. |
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Professional staff and a polished, classy atmosphere await you at Mercer’s – the perfect venue for intimate occasions, business meetings or just relaxing with friends. With flair and imagination, Mercer’s provides modern Australian cuisine using fresh local produce and exotic tastes and flavours from around the world. Awarded Winner, Best Restaurant 2001, by American Express and the recipient of an Age Good Food Guide chef’s hat in 2011. Fully licensed, with an extensive wine list of over 300 labels. Minimum cover charge applies. |
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Pettavel Winery & Restaurant is a ‘must-see’ destination for food and wine lovers searching for a truly unique fine dining experience. A five course long lunch menu is offered each weekday, alongside their range of estate-grown Evening Star, Platina and Southern Émigré wines, available to taste and purchase at the cellar door. Pettavel’s decadent food and wine experience, sophisticated décor and sweeping vineyard views make it a stunning venue for weddings and private functions. The region’s only establishment to retain “One Hat” from The Age Good Food Guide for eight consecutive years since 2003. Only 45 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD via the Geelong Ring Road. Fully licensed. Bookings essential. |
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Take in the outstanding views of Port Phillip Bay at this popular beachfront restaurant. The modern Australian menu has something for everyone, including steak, pasta, seafood and more. Enjoy a leisurely meal overlooking the water or simply relax in the bar with friends over a few drinks. Fully licensed and open for lunch and dinner daily. |
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Cafe and Bistro Dining
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One of Melbourne’s most famous ‘icon’ cafés! Situated in the heart of Chapel Street action. Modern Mediterranean-style café with inside dining available or alfresco where you can watch the colourful Chapel Street crowd Indulge in a fantastic selection of well-priced café meals and enjoy the attentive and friendly service. Fully licensed, with a good selection of national wines. Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
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Casual Restaurant Family Dining
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Stylish meals area, atrium and beer garden. Exciting menu including pasta, seafood, steaks and wok-tossed noodle dishes. Sports bar with pool tables, pub TAB and big screen display for all major sporting events. Bistro open daily for lunch and dinner and every afternoon for drinks. |
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All your favourite sweet and savoury pancakes and crêpes. Steak, chicken, fish and salads are also on the menu. Kitchen open until late 7 days a week. Doncaster store open 24 hours. Lunch and early dinner menu available Monday to Friday until 7pm. |
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Fast, fresh, friendly. “Fresh Mex”. Frozen Margaritas. Frosty Coronas. Fabulous food. Fully licensed. Check with each restaurant for lunch and dinner hours. Catering available. Children’s menu. |
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“Everyone looks forward to Friday’s”. Friendly service and a varied menu, with something for everyone! Delicious desserts that will make you go back again and again. More than 500 alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails prepared by award winning bartenders. Perfect place for a business lunch, family dinner, corporate function, or that special dinner for two. Fully licensed and open daily from midday until late. |
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Informal Dining and Takeaway
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Prepared to the Colonel’s secret recipe. Take home a pack tonight. Burgers available in regular or Zinger flavour. Fast drive through service. |
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Nando’s restaurants provide delicious Portuguese flame-grilled peri-peri chicken with a fast, casual dining experience. All chickens are trimmed of excess fat and flame-grilled to perfection. Marinated for 24 hours in traditional Portuguese sauce. Choice of ‘Lemon and Herb’ or ‘Peri-Peri’ (chilli based sauce). Choose your sides from spicy rice, flame-grilled corn, fresh coleslaw or cholesterol-free old style chips. Choose Nando’s catering to delight your guests. |
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Activities
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