Discover your new local bistro in Albert Park at Omen on Victoria Avenue. The brainchild of three hospitality veterans – Declan, Pierre and Dean – this Melbourne dining destination delivers wood-fire cooking, along with sustainable, head-to-toe cuisine in a relaxed and playful environment, ideal for enjoying the best of wine and food. Take a seat at the Tasmanian oak bar that spans the length of the venue and pair a glass of Pinot Gris with small plates of chicken liver parfait and a brioche doughnut, before larger plates of butter-poached coral trout, new potatoes and tartare. Perhaps slow-cooked honey pig cheeks, seasonal vegetables and a side of mash and gravy hit the mark, or eye fillet, a side salad and condiments; before finishing sweetly with rhubarb cake and custard cream.

Eat, drink and socialise at late night Korean restaurant and bar, Golmokgil on Waratah Place in East Melbourne. Tucked away in Chinatown and spread over two floors, each with a different vibe, choose to settle in at a wooden booth, or dine at round tables surrounded by timber walls decorated with an eclectic mix of artwork and twinkling fairy lights. Expect comforting hot pots, stews, fried dishes and much more on a menu sure to tempt all tastes; perhaps start your culinary adventure with kimchi soup and tuna, or a seafood and green onion pancake. For the main, try Korean army stew with ham, sausage, beans, cheese, tofu, ramen and veggies; devour stir-fried teriyaki beef and Udon noodles, or Korean fried chicken with soy and honey sauce and steamed rice, washed down with a glass of soju.

Discover a charming, renovated venue offering delicious pub meals, local beer, cider and cocktails at The Belgrave Hotel on Burwood Highway in Belgrave. Just a stone's throw from Puffing Billy Train Station, this Melbourne dining destination is ready to welcome you with warm hospitality, a beautiful fire to keep the chill at bay and a family-friendly vibe. Start a memorable meal with tempura prawns, rocket, Spanish onion and chipotle, or chicken winglets with Korean BBQ sauce; before mains such as chicken parma topped with ham, Napoli sauce, mozzarella, served with chips and salad, or lamb and rosemary sausages, with mashed potato and gravy. Burger lovers can wrap their hands around slow-cooked beef, smoky bacon, fried egg, American cheese, tomato, cos lettuce, Belgrave sauce and chips.

Those seeking the world's best flavoured French fries head to Potato Corner on Linden Tree Way in Cranbourne North. Established in 1992 by a team of spud enthusiasts, Potato Corner has stamped its mark on the marketplace as a leader in flavoured fries, signature fried chicken and burgers sure to appease all hunger cravings. Now a firm Aussie fast-food favourite, chow down on fully loaded fries topped with truffled mayonnaise and pulled chicken, or chipotle mayo and chorizo bits; before wrapping your hands around a big cheese chicken burger with cheese, mayo, tomato sauce, lettuce, onion and a squeeze of cheese sauce. Perhaps pick up a family meal deal and feed the tribe with chicken, wings, fries, dips and drinks, or a chicken and burger pack, for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Discover authentic Indonesian cuisine in the heart of Carlton at Kantin on Lygon Street. Expect a heart-warming flavour safari, laid-back vibes and an atmosphere buzzing with taste excitement at this Melbourne eatery, where a bright yellow façade and awning greet diners carrying through to an interior of trailing greenery, blond wood furniture and black stools. Pair an ice-cold Bintang beer with house special corn fritters, served with tomato salsa and chilli, or satay chicken skewers and peanut sauce; before finger-lickin' good beef ribs with chilli and caramel dip. Seafood lovers opt for spicy grilled whole fish with turmeric rice and steamed vegetables, or prawns in Manado spices and coconut gravy; or perhaps chicken curry, vegetables, fried wonton skins and noodles hit the mark.

Those seeking authentic Greek fare in Maidstone, follow tantalising aromas down Hampstead Road to find The Naughty Greek Restaurant. Family-owned with more than 25 years' experience, this Melbourne restaurant greets diners with polished concrete floors, white subway tiles and an open kitchen giving glimpses of Chefs at work in the kitchen. Start your Greek feast with char-grilled octopus, lemon, olive oil and oregano dressing or fried whitebait; before devouring lamb and chicken skewers, chips, salad, tzatziki and pita. Perhaps a Greek steak hits the mark – tender T-bone served with char-grilled greens - or chow down on a street burger with a beef patty, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and pickles. Sweet tooths finish with Biscoff iced parfait with a housemade Belgian caramel-flavoured biscuit.

Omakase Kobayashi on Burnley Street in Richmond is a pop-up restaurant and catering service delivering an intimate and personalised dining experience. Chef Maro Kobayashi brings his expertise from both Japanese and Italian Michelin-starred restaurants to create cuisine with a touch of both cultures, made using fresh quality Australian ingredients. Expect a 10-course menu with likes of prawn ganmodoki and ora King salmon with yuba, chives and dashi to start; before wild kingfish sashimi and yuzu salsa verde. Move on to larger plates like crayfish, eggplant and tosazu jelly, followed by abalone and shio kombu chawanmushi and duck and mushroom rice; don't forget to ask about catering for your next celebration or corporate event, or simply treat family and friends to the omakase experience.

Immerse yourself in a fire grill experience like no other at Friends of Fire on Bourke Street in Docklands. Located in Marvel Stadium Square on the ground level, expect a stylised, modern vibe at this American-inspired Melbourne dining destination with copper piping, individual grill stations and geometric patterned flooring. Say howdy to starters like a lobster brioche roll and gribiche sauce, or Maryland crab cakes, fresh herbs and smoked onion remoulade; before devouring wood-fired pork ribs, peach tea BBQ sauce and sides of baked mac and cheese and charred green beans. Steak lovers chow down on dry-aged rib eye on the bone, with chimichurri sauce, baked potato and a blue cheese wedge salad; finish decadently with a vanilla ice cream sundae and salted hot chocolate fudge sauce.