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15 of Victoria’s best places to eat and drink on the waterfront

Make the most of the warmer weather with a sunny perch overlooking some sparkling water views. From bayside to riverside, here are some of the best.

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Waterside drinking and dining spots in Melbourne - The Terrace at Victoria by Farmer's Daughters Supplied to Good Food, Jan 11, 2022 Credit Paul Vella
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Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters has the most scenic terrace in town

  • Besha Rodell
The deck at Sebastian is a great way to enjoy Williamstown beach.
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Williamstown’s seaside diner Sebastian Beach Grill and Bar is a total trip

  • Gemima Cody
Stokehouse Melbourne.
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Unbeatable views across St Kilda beach at Stokehouse

  • Gemima Cody
21/11/18 The new interior at Captain Baxter. Photograph by Chris Hopkins
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Beachside bar and restaurant revelry at Captain Baxter

  • Gemima Cody
Dining room with a view: the upstairs restaurant overlooks Half Moon Bay.
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Seafood with a view of Half Moon Bay at Cerberus Beach House

  • Dani Valent
Studley Park Boathouse

Get on deck the refurbed Studley Park Boathouse

  • Dani Valent
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The beach-facing dining room of Donovans.

Shoreside chic at St Kilda institution Donovans

  • Dani Valent
The pontoon bar is decked out in greenery over two storeys and highlights Victorian producers across its menu.

Floating bar Yarra Botanica features all-Victorian drinks and local food

  • Emma Breheny
Elwood Bathers

There’s not a bad seat in the house at beachside Elwood Bathers

  • Dani Valent
Inside Totti’s at the Lorne Hotel.
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Puffy bread, pizza and coastal views at Merivale’s at the Lorne Hotel

  • Besha Rodell
Prawn 'toasts' in Chinese doughnuts and smashed cucumber salad.
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St Kilda sunsets and fun Cantonese food at the Espy’s Mya Tiger

  • Gemima Cody
Arbory Afloat is about to return with a Mexican look and menu for spring and summer.

Arbory Afloat brings Mexico to the Yarra

  • Emma Breheny
Bistro Guillaume

A slice of Paris on the Yarra at Bistro Guillaume

  • Dani Valent
Taxi Kitchen

Gaze at Melbourne’s sparkling arts precinct and the Yarra from Taxi Kitchen

Sardine eatery in Paynesville
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Sustainable seafood by the glittering Gippsland Lakes at Sardine

  • Gemima Cody

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/15-of-victoria-s-best-restaurants-and-bars-with-a-water-view-20230913-p5e4ca.html