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Bella Restaurant (03) 9760 3355, The Sebel Lodge Yarra Valley, Heritage Ave, Chirnside Park - A 'correct' establishment on the outer reaches of Melbourne's suburban sprawl

Bella Vedere 5962 6161, Badger's Brook Vineyard, 874 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream - Gary Cooper's latest Yarra Valley enterprise is this rustic winery cafe at Badger's Creek Vineyard.

Bell Tavern (03) 9754 2222, 1645 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave

Bianchet Winery (03) 9739 1779, 187 Victoria Rd, Lilydale

Cooks Corner Cafe (03) 9752 1380, 2 Kallista-Emerald Rd, Kallista

Coonara Springs (03) 9751 1043, 127 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda - Coonara Springs seems to pride itself on its dagginess and the views from the rear (book a back table) are priceless.

Credo Restaurant (03) 9751 1844, 543 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda - A surpringly tasteful, modern addition to the faux-Tyrolia mountains, Dandenongs dining scene.

Eleonore's at Chateau Yering (03) 9237 3333, , 42 Melba Hwy, Yering - A great place to take you back in time to an era of gracious country dining but without the stuffiness.

Immerse Olinda (03) 9751 0466, , NULL, 17-19 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda

India Gate 9754 1622, , Shop 3, 1644 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave

Johnathon's Art Gallery (03) 9737 6677, 17 Paynes Rd, Chirnside Park

Kallista Tea Rooms & Pantry 9755 2659, 103 Monbulk Rd, Kallista

Kellybrook (03) 9722 1304, Winery Restaurant, Fulford Rd, Wonga Park - One of the oldest wineries in the Yarra Valley, set amidst beautiful rambling gardens, vineyards and apple orchards.

Kelly's Bar and Kitchen (03) 9751 1056, , Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda - Situated in a century old log cabin Kelly's is popular amongst locals and visitors to Olinda

Lady Hawke Cafe (03) 9751 1104, 1365 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Mount Dandenong - The cafe of a B & B in the Dandenongs with terrific Middle Eastern flavoured food. Very reasonable prices. BYO.

Lillypilly Cafe And Wine Bar (03) 9751 2330, Shop 4, 1526 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda

Lilydale Herb Farm (03) 9739 6899, , 61 Mangans Rd, Lilydale - Set in a charming cottage at the rear of the Lilydale Herb Farm the restaurant is enhanced by the cottage gardens which encircle it.

Micawber Tavern (03) 9754 8660, Monbulk Rd, Belgrave

Oakridge Winery Cafe (03) 9739 1920, 864 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream - A pleasant modern cafe with great views set in the heart of the Yarra Valley.

Pig & Whistle Tavern (03) 9751 2366, 1429 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda

Raffaele's (03) 9735 2121, 20-22 Castella St, Lilydale - Offers wood fired pizzas as well as all the usual (Italian) suspects.

Rangesat Olinda Cafe Bar (03) 9751 2133, 5 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda - A popular locals' restaurant and bar, open through breakfast to late suppers.

Red Shed Cafe 5964 9022, 24 Medhurst Rd, Gruyere

Reel Cafe (03) 9754 1055, 1628 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave

Ripe (03) 9755 2100, 376 Mount Dandenong Rd, Sassafras - Serving one of the best breakfasts in Victoria, Ripe is a far cry from the Devonshire tea venues - funky and functional, this is Melbourne goes to the mountains.

Rochford Wines (03) 5962 2119, Maroondah Hwy cnr Hill Rd, Coldstream - This winery restaurant, a fine and stylish space, offers food almost entirely sourced from local producers.

Rustic Charm (03) 5964 3694, , Wild Cattle Creek Vineyard, 473 Warburton Hwy, Wandin North - Scott and Jeynelle Forrest have moved from their charming rustic location to a large modern complex at the Wild Cattle Creek Vineyard

Savera Indian 9737 6601, , 6/238 Main St, Lilydale

Stones Of The Yarra Valley (03) 9739 0900, 14 St Huberts Rd, Coldstream

Sweetwater (03) 9237 3333, , Melba Hwy, Yering - With spectacular views of the Yarra Valley, Chateau Yering's more relaxed cafe style eatery provides wonderful surroundings and good cafe food.

Thai Chaiyo Restaurant (03) 9723 1889, 24a/16-18 Hewish Rd, Croydon

Vines At Helen's Hill (03) 9739 0222, , 16 Ingram Rd, Coldstream

Wild Oak Cafe Restaurant & Bar (03) 9751 2033, 232 Ridge Rd, Olinda - With its bare wooden floor, windows on three sides, simple furnishings and high ceiling Wild Oak Cafe has something of the feeling of a hill station.

Woods Sherbrooke (03) 9755 2131, 21 Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke - The tables in the long room in this one-time bush hut is set with white cloths onto which are served straight forward bistro meals.

Yarra Restaurant (03) 9760 3300, The Heritage Golf & Country Club, Heritage Ave, Chirnside Park