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Elm Dining, Bright, AU-VIC

Elm Dining

4.8
4.8
335 Reviews
$101 and over
Australian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Welcome to Elm, home to a truly special dining experience in Bright, Victoria. 

At Elm, you are made welcome and treated like one of the family.  

Channeling the inspiration of Head Monica Melendez, the Elm kitchen offers a “made with love” seasonal menu where the best produce of the region is the local hero. To add to that, our front-of-house team deliver a simple, stylish experience with warmth.  

To round out the evening, Sommelier, Cassandra Schnurr recommend perfectly matched wines from our extensive cellar from both local and international wineries.

Please note a 15% surcharge applies on Public Holidays.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Monica Melendez
  • Catering
    Welcome to Elm, home to a truly special dining experience in Bright, Victoria. <br /><br />Channeling the inspiration of Head Chef Monica Melendez, the Elm kitchen offers a “made with love” seasonal menu where the best produce of the region is the local hero. To add to that, our front-of-house team deliver a simple, stylish experience with warmth.  
  • Neighborhood
    Bright
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Local Taxi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

What 335 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Victoria

    Romantic

  • Victoria

    Australian

  • Hume

    Best Overall

  • Hume

    Best Food

  • Hume

    Best Service

  • Hume

    Best Ambiance

  • Hume

    Best Value

  • Hume

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Hume

    Great for fine wines

  • Hume

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elm Dining offers an exquisite dining experience with "excellent food and service," set in a "beautiful and charming" atmosphere. The menu features "innovative dishes," and the staff is "knowledgeable and attentive." Guests highlight the restaurant's ability to cater to special occasions, making it a "memorable" choice for fine dining in Bright.
335 Reviews
  1. Harry VIP

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the greeting when we arrived we were pampered without any over the top "shmultz" , just plain good manners, smiles and an obvious knowledge about the cuisine and wine. We will be back without a doubt and bring friends so they can share in the joy..Harry and Donna
    Elm DiningResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Harry and Donna. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We love to hear that our diners enjoyed their whole dining experience with us. It’s fantastic to know that you felt pampered in just the right way, and we really appreciate your kind comments about our team, which we'll be sure to share with them. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back for another memorable meal. The Elm Dining Team.

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  2. Anne Marie

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience of the dining in the beautiful restaurant with a beautiful view Food was delicious and very well presented Waiter was fantastic and very knowledgeable with menu and wine Loved loved loved the night we will be back
    Elm DiningResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Anne Marie. Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful experience with us. We're so glad you enjoyed everything we have to offer – our team will be delighted to hear your kind words. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic evening soon. The Elm Dining Team.

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  3. Heather

    Victoria3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely helpful in identifying coeliac issues and assisting me
    Elm DiningResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Heather. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so glad we could assist you with your dietary requirements and ensure you had a safe and enjoyable experience. We take great care in accommodating all our guests' needs, and it's wonderful to hear that you felt well taken care of. We hope to welcome you back soon! The Elm Dining Team.

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  4. Caz

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, some of the best steak I have ever had. Delicious mocktails. 2 x children were catered for by sister restaurant's kids menu. Lovely and accommodating service. Great atmosphere. Couldn't be happier. Thanks for the special experience and for helping make wonderful memories for our mum's birthday!
    Elm DiningResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Caz. Thank you so much for your review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, mocktails, and the overall experience. It's wonderful to know that we could help make your mum’s birthday special. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon. Thanks again for choosing us! The Elm Dining Team.

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  5. David

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and outstanding service made our wedding anniversary memorable and special
    Elm DiningResponded on March 20, 2025
    Hi David. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate such a special occasion! We’re honoured to have been a part of your wedding anniversary and are thrilled to hear that both the food and service made the day memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more celebrations in the future! The Elm Dining Team.

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  6. Bronwyn

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are local to the area but not in Bright. We have been trying to get to Elm Dining for a long time but it never seems to work out. Finally we made it and we were not disappointed. We are disappointed now that it took so long! We will be back.
    Elm DiningResponded on March 20, 2025
    Hi Bronwyn. Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad you finally made it to Elm Dining and that it lived up to your expectations. It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us, and we completely understand the excitement of discovering a great spot close to home. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon—hopefully it won’t take as long next time! The Elm Dining Team.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful night, the staff are fantastic. Beautiful food & wine.
    Elm DiningResponded on March 7, 2025
    Hi There. Thank you so much for your review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful night with us. Our team will be delighted to know that you enjoyed the food, wine, and the service. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience. The Elm Dining Team.

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  8. Robert

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was great, staff could not have done any better. Well worth a visit.

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  9. Patrick

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very good menu. The food was beautifully cooked and presented. Very efficient and friendly waitress. Sad we only discovered this restaurant on our last night in Bright. Delicious!

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  10. Meredith VIP

    Victoria24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful! Service is excellent, menu is incredible and ambience is perfect
    Elm DiningResponded on February 17, 2025
    Hi Meredith. Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It’s always our goal to provide excellent service, delicious dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere, so we’re glad to know we hit the mark. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! The Elm Dining Team.

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Elm Dining is rated 4.8 stars by 335 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Elm Dining

98 Gavan Street, Bright, AU-VIC 3741

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bright
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Local Taxi
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Monica Melendez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Welcome to Elm, home to a truly special dining experience in Bright, Victoria. <br /><br />Channeling the inspiration of Head Chef Monica Melendez, the Elm kitchen offers a “made with love” seasonal menu where the best produce of the region is the local hero. To add to that, our front-of-house team deliver a simple, stylish experience with warmth.  
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