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Elm Dining

98 Gavan St, Bright VIC 3741, Australia

Recommended by 41 people

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98 Gavan St, Bright VIC 3741, Australia

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+61 3 4705 8000
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Elm Dining

Elm Dining brings inventive regional tasting menus to a historic doctor's residence in Bright. Locals book the porch as the sun dips over the hills, settling in for a multi-course sequence driven by local Victorian produce. Expect warm house sourdough paired with smoked butter, followed by Murray River cod and eye fillet. Wine pairings spotlight regional bottles with ease, right down to a finish of white chocolate and miso mousse.

  • Regional Degustation: Multi-course menus paired with regional Victorian pours, moving from house sourdough to Murray River cod.
  • Porch & Verandah Dining: Evenings on the deck or verandah offer relaxed outdoor seating framed by the alpine landscape.
  • Heritage Doctor's Residence: A historic doctor’s surgery reimagined with private dining rooms for family milestones and small parties.
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Why Dine at Elm Dining

Six distinct reasons to choose Elm Dining for your next culinary occasion in Bright.

  • Unforgettable Milestone Celebrations

    Guests receive attentive, celebratory hospitality tailored for milestones, including thoughtful personalized table touches that make celebrations memorable.

    The excellent service continued through the evening, and was the best I have experienced at any restaurant in Australia or overseas in all my 62 years!

    Louise McDonough

  • Atmospheric Heritage Setting

    Dinners unfold within a charming historic converted doctor's surgery, providing an elevated and characterful neoclassical dining atmosphere.

    From the minute we entered the converted doctors premises we were welcomed as if we were part of the family

    Paul Fraser

  • Curated Multi-Course Tasting Menus

    Multi-course chef's tasting menus deliver an effortless progression of innovative dishes without requiring diners to make individual meal choices.

    Both times we had the chefs selection (6 course meal) with wine pairing.

    Ben Macpherson-Cramp

  • Sommelier-Guided Local Wine Pairings

    Knowledgeable resident staff expertly match local and regional Victorian wines to complement every stage of the menu.

    Cass looked after us and paired the wines with each course, introducing each wine and her reason for selecting it. A focus was on local wines.

    Anne Elliott

  • Private Dining for Group Gatherings

    Groups enjoy dedicated private dining spaces supported by structured set menus that ensure seamless and coordinated hospitality.

    Effectively a private room for our group of 6. House rules are groups of 6 or more must choose from one of 2 set menus. That worked OK and provided a good cross section of the restaurants offering.

    Mark Emery

  • Seamless Shared Celebrations

    Coordinated tasting formats and attentive staff create a relaxed communal atmosphere where families and parties can celebrate together effortlessly.

    We celebrated the occasion with 20 family members in a private room, and were delighted with the degustation menu, the quality and diversity of the food.

    Anne Elliott

Signature courses and curated culinary highlights at Elm Dining

  • Chef's selection degustation

    Both times we had the “Chef’s Selection” from the menu and every one of the dishes we enjoyed and it was plentiful.

    Brian Xerri

  • House bread and butter

    the bread with house butter was perfect — simple but done exceptionally well

    Jodi James

  • Eye fillet

    eye fillet is also great

    BeeYan & King

  • Markwood mushroom medley

    The Markwood mushroom medley was sensational and easily one of the standout dishes of the night.

    Jodi James

Other favorites

Standout sides and desserts to complete your experience

  • White chocolate and miso mousse

    the white chocolate and miso mousse was incredible and a perfect way to finish the meal

    Jodi James

  • Warm farro salad

    The warm farro salad is a standout and absolutely worth ordering.

    APK

  • Roast potatoes

    The roast potatoes were scrumptious with the delicate sauce

    Verica Juric

  • Coconut parfait with kafir lime

    the coconut parfait with kafir lime in in my top 5 deserts I’ve ever had

    Lachlan Sturt

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and hospitable details that elevate dining in Bright.

  • Celebration Touches & Surprises

    Birthday celebrations are welcomed with personal acknowledgement upon arrival and thoughtful touches like surprise candlelit chocolate treats.

  • Complimentary Finishers & Palate Cleansers

    Guests on multi-course tasting menus are treated to palate cleansers and complimentary finishers like lemon meringue, white chocolate fudge, and nougat.

  • Dedicated Wine Storytelling & Course Guidance

    Every dish and local wine pairing is thoroughly explained with enthusiastic background on selections by the resident sommelier and floor staff.

  • Attentive Dietary & Coeliac Care

    Strict dietary needs such as coeliac requirements are seamlessly catered for across multi-course menus without compromising quality or presentation.

Before you head over

Planning tips for reservations, seating, and menus at Elm Dining

  • Group Set Menu Rules

    Parties of six or more must dine from one of two designated set menus. Bookings also secure private room dining for larger parties, making it advisable to confirm group size and set menu preferences well ahead of time.

  • Seating Preferences & Alpine Weather

    Outdoor verandah and deck tables offer a relaxed setting in the afternoon and evening, but alpine weather can shift quickly. Request an indoor table when reserving if you prefer to avoid potential cold breezes near entryways.

  • Degustation & Dietary Needs

    The kitchen accommodates specific dietary requirements—such as Coeliac dining—with tailored course adjustments, provided you give advance notice when booking the degustation.

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