Restaurant
Farmer's Daughters
95 Exhibition Street, 80 Collins Precinct, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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95 Exhibition Street, 80 Collins Precinct, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Book NowAbout Farmer's Daughters
Farmer’s Daughters roots every plate in the pastures and coast of Gippsland—a clean break from standard CBD dining rooms. Downstairs, the deli handles casual catchups over share plates and warm slabs of house soda bread with cultured butter; tables routinely order a second basket before the mains land. Upstairs shifts to an open hearth over wood embers, searing cuts of Bass Strait beef served with mountain pepper alongside the day's coastal catch. Floor staff trace the provenance of every pour down to the grower, relaxed and clued-in. Stools along the pass put you right in front of the flame.
- Gippsland Terroir on the Fire: Wood-fire cooking spotlights regional Victorian producers, from Bass Strait beef to Lakes Entrance seafood.
- Signature Soda Bread: A house-baked, dense loaf served warm with cultured regional butter—a staple guests frequently double down on.
- Front-Row Pass Dining: Counter seating puts solo diners and duos right in front of the kitchen team and wood-fired hearth.
- Provenance Storytelling & Sips: Service staff pair courses with regional Victorian bottles while sharing the agricultural origins of every dish.
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Why Diners Choose Farmer's Daughters
Discover how Gippsland provenance, dual dining formats, and warm hospitality come together—reserve your table today.
Regional Storytelling & Terroir
Menus are deeply grounded in hyper-local Victorian agriculture, with waitstaff delivering detailed provenance narratives across seasonal dishes and paired regional wines.
The explanation of the various regions for the product was informative and the staff knew the information well.
Adhitya Suvarna (Addy) Immersive Open-Kitchen Pass
Guests seated along the open kitchen pass experience front-row culinary theatre, watching chefs masterfully prepare dishes over open fire with precision.
Watching the chefs work with such precision and care gave us an even greater appreciation for the skill behind every plate.
Lynne Cowan Attentive Milestone Celebrations
Milestone birthdays and shared occasions receive genuine, detail-oriented hospitality, complete with thoughtful personalised touches from the moment guests arrive.
They had also noted that it was a birthday booking, which made us feel very well looked after.
小鉢マコト Tailored Group Degustations
Groups celebrating together enjoy seamless multi-course tasting menus complemented by tailored regional wine flights that elevate special events.
We celebrated a birthday, and it truly could not have been a more perfect evening.
M Rosemergy Flexible Multi-Tiered Spaces
A distinct multi-level layout allows diners to choose between casual à la carte sharing in the ground-floor deli or structured multi-course dining upstairs.
stayed at the Deli because we wanted freedom to choose ala carte vs the second floor that requires getting a tasting menu.
Joanne Albiso Signature House Soda Bread
The kitchen's dense, freshly baked Irish-style soda bread paired with farm-cultured butter serves as a signature anchor across every dining format.
The soda bread doesn’t look like much, but it was absolutely delicious and the butter alone was good enough to eat by itself.
Joey Tong
Most popular items
Signature dishes and menu experiences celebrating Gippsland regional provenance
House Soda Bread
The soda bread doesn’t look like much, but it was absolutely delicious and the butter alone was good enough to eat by itself.
Joey Tong Bass Strait Steak
Superbly cooked steak with a camp fire flavour that sang with the (native) mountain pepper sauce.
Stevogeo Gippsland Getaway Degustation
As it was a special occasion, we indulged with the Gippsland getaway menu. Every course was beautiful and well explained on arrival at the table.
Laurence Meehan Panna Cotta
Happy I saved myself for the panna cotta dessert with the poached figs and toasted milk flavours.
Stevogeo
Other favorites
Thoughtful drinks, regional sides, and desserts that complete the table beyond the signature wood-fired mains.
Toasted Milk Panna Cotta
Happy I saved myself for the panna cotta dessert with the poached figs and toasted milk flavours.
Stevogeo Gippy Slippy Cocktail
We started with some lovely cocktails - the Gippy Slippy gin-based cocktail and a classic Negroni both were great.
Matthew T Roasted Carrot with Tofu Creme
The roasted carrot infused with tofu creme with tomato & miso was so citrusy and refreshing!
Ursula June Koh Tomato, Peach, and Mozzarella Salad
The tomato, peach, and mozzarella salad was the perfect refreshing side, juicy and well-balanced alongside the richer dishes.
Joey Tong
Beyond the menu
From fireside kitchen interaction to custom regional pairings and celebratory surprises, discover the thoughtful hospitality waiting at Farmer's Daughters—book your table now.
Interactive Kitchen Pass Dining
Diners seated at the kitchen pass or counter enjoy close-up views of the kitchen team at work, with staff and chefs readily sharing ingredient geography and preparation techniques throughout the meal.
Thoughtful Milestone Recognition
Milestone occasions receive thoughtful personal gestures from the floor team, including advance recognition of birthday bookings, celebratory candles, and surprise house dessert courses.
Personalized Regional Wine Pairings
Beverage staff deliver engaging provenance storytelling behind each pour, warmly accommodating different pairing selections across diners at the same table.
Adaptive Pre-Theater Pacing
Guests dining on strict time constraints before theater performances or ceremonies receive smoothly accelerated course pacing that keeps the meal relaxed and on schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between dining in the Deli and the Restaurant upstairs?
Farmer's Daughters operates different dining formats across levels. The ground-floor Deli offers a more casual setting with à la carte selections and sharing set menus, whereas the first-floor Restaurant space serves structured degustation and prix fixe menus.
Do you need to book a table in advance?
Yes, bookings can be made in advance, which is helpful during busy dinner and Friday periods. Limited counter walk-in space may also be accommodated for smaller parties.
What dishes are considered must-orders?
The house-baked soda bread served with regional butter is widely praised and frequently ordered across all menus. Other customer favourites include open-fire cooked steaks, seasonal trout, and house desserts like the panna cotta.
Can the kitchen accommodate dietary preferences and vegetarian diets?
Yes, the kitchen can accommodate dietary preferences and requirements when requested, and the venue offers vegetarian food options alongside its regional produce menu.
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