Cuisine: International Buffet
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 4 – 6 NewQuay Promenade Docklands VIC 3008
With a perfect setting overlooking the water at Docklands, the New Quay International Buffet & Bar is sure to impress even the most discerning dinner. The buffet menu features a mouth-watering selections including salads, seafoods, Asian cuisine, Japanese sashimi and sushi, and a good assortment of vegetarian options. This is the perfect place for all occasions to meet for business or pleasure the extensive, relax a drink or two and watch the day pass by in the company of friends!

Cuisine: Modern Australian
Price: $40-$55 Entree & Main
Address: Riverside at Crown, 8 Whiteman Street Southbank VIC 3006
As Crown’s flagship modern Australian restaurant, Number 8 restaurant and wine bar is committed to serving the finest local and seasonal produce, prepared in a stylish yet simple manner. A highlight of Number 8 restaurant and wine bar is its extensive wine list of 888 wines, many of which are displayed in the walk-in cellar.

Cuisine: Thai
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: Shop 6, 346 Belmore Road Balwyn VIC 3104
This is no ordinary Thai eatery, walk in and you will find an elegant restaurant that exudes a warm and friendly ambience. Cool in style yet warm in spirit. The artifacts on the wall will amaze you, with there fine and sophisticated crafting. At One Thai the food is equal to the elegant surroundings, they offer great Thai cuisine with the freshest ingredients possible. All dishes are prepared as needed and not pre-cooked. Try the Crying Calamari.

Orsini - Hawthorn East
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $40-$55 Entree & Main
Address: 205 Camberwell Road Hawthorn East VIC 3122
Cucina Orsini is without doubt a memorable dining experience. Walk into Cucina Orsini and you will be instantly impressed by the ambience, decor & quality of linen and cutlery. More importantly the quality of food and service is exemplary. Matt Whittingham, the chef at Cucina Orsini has a creative ability to produce innovative dishes such as his Marinated Octopus Salad as an entrée, & followed by the Roast Breast of Yarra Valley Chicken is indicative of the quality & innovation at Cucina Orsini.

Cuisine: Italian
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 148-150 Lygon Street Carlton VIC 3053
Pasta Rustica is a hidden gem on Lygon Street, Carlton offering an authentic Italian home style dining experience. Dine inside near the open fireplace set amongst exposed brick walls & rustic charm or choose the extensive alfresco dining area. Be assured of fabulous service mixed with satisfying, hearty meals, lovingly prepared from fresh produce by their passionate chef who takes pride in his cooking. Whether you are after a light snack or a hearty meal, the menu has something for everyone.

Cuisine: Malayasian
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 325 Brunswick St Fitzroy VIC 3065
Situated in the centre of bustling Brunswick Street, Fitzroy for 20 years, Penang Affair is the epitome of a successful restaurant, providing food of a high quality & in particular great service. Walk into Penang Affair & you’re greeted by Ronnie & Peter who provide a friendly atmosphere, like being invited into their own home. Service is second to none, like being in a fine dining establishment. The restaurant is comfortable, warm & relaxing, perfect for enjoying their unique Malaysian cuisine.

Cuisine: Indian/ Modern Australian / International
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: Comfort Inn Dandenong,124-126 Princes Hwy Dandenong VIC 3175
Princes Restaurant & Bar is situated in the Comfort Inn Dandenong & offers flavours from the four corners of the globe; with a modern menu incorporating Indian, Modern Australian & International cuisine created by two highly experienced chefs. Showcasing Melbourne's cultural diversity & the best local produce, a first-class dining experience is assured, with a myriad of tastes to satisfy every palate. All this perfectly complemented by a wine list selected to enhance your dining experience...

Cuisine: Russian
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 119 Wattletree Road Malvern VIC 3144
Rasputin Restaurant has a seating capacity for 180 people and offers a live band that plays Russian, Spanish, Hebrew and Yiddish music, as well as the latest Top 40 songs. A colourful and extravagant floorshow is provided for everyone's entertainment. Rasputin Restaurant is set in a traditional Russian atmosphere and serves up a storm of traditional home made Russian cuisine. A Banquet style menu is on offer with a variety of Russian cold "Zakuski" and 3 additional hot courses.

Cuisine: Chinese
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 395 Victoria Street Richmond VIC 3121
Red Pocket Restaurant is a new & elegant establishment, with a dignified allure where you can embark on a sublime gastronomic tour of Hong Kong. Majestic in layout, you are truly in for an impressive voyage into authentic Chinese cuisine & culture. This latest edition to the barrage of dining venues on Victoria Street, opened on the auspicious day of 08/08/2008, and has exploded into Richmond’s culinary limelight. With a main dining area upstairs, seven private dining rooms & balcony dining..

Cuisine: South East Asian
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 27 McKillop St Melbourne City VIC 3002
The menu of this popular establishment along the Melbourne restaraunt trail has a strong Thai influence with pan-Asian dishes and an exotic lay out. A peaceful courtyard offers intimate dining, while the busy restaurant emphasises the shared dining experience of the east. With an extensive range of tasty asian fare such as the Crispy Pork Belly with Chilli Caramel, Apple Salad and Black Vinegar,Red Spice Road is a treasure amongst the many eateries in this trendy Melbourne area.

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