BRIGHT FINE DINING Take advantage of our Courtesy car for drop offs and pick ups at any of our local Restaurants. While in Bright be tempted to try some of our restaurants noteworthy signature dishes all using quality local produce such as local trout, rabbit, goat, kangaroo, olives, walnuts, chestnuts etc. Try unusual dishes from our Italian and French restaurants as well. Simone's Restaurant (book 4 weeks+ in advance) - 98 Gavan St , Bright (Great Alpine Rd) Ph: 5755 2266 A 2009 Chef's Hat awarded restaurant - Age Good Food Guide two chef's hats White tablecloth, licensed, and BYO (wine only $16 corkage) Chefs Hat awards Age Good Food Guide Closed Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays bookings essential - book 4 weeks in advance by phone - not email As this is an authentic Italian slow cooking restaurant, you must try the Italian rather than the Australian style meat dishes. Vegetable dishes are a speciality. A favourite with the locals for special occasions (it is the most expensive restaurant in town). Simone's has been awarded the Melbourne Age Good Food Guide Chef's Hats for a number of years now. Set in a lovely historic building. Try their warm winter antipasto plate to share between 2 - you won't be disappointed. Villa Gusto (Italian) Chefs Hat WINNER 2011 Ph: (03) 5756 2000; 630 Buckland Valley Rd, Bright 3741 www.villagusto.com.au Open: Dinner; Licensed; Seats inside 22; Private room Yes Set 5 course degustation menu 6 nights, closed for dinner Sundays (Not BYO) Bookings essential
Will be open for lunch on Sundays, the cost is $35 for an Italian styled relaxed lunch served between 12pm & 2pm. Bookings required (10 minutes from Bright in the Buckland Valley)
Bright taxi Service ph (03) 8667 3371 mobile 0447 030 600 and email alpinecarrental@hotmail.com
Sole e Luna (Great Alpine Rd ) diagonally opposite Bright Brewery Italian Ph: 5750 1861 Bookings essential Licensed (no BYO) Opening times: Mon - Sat - 5:30pm-late "Born and bought up in Myrtleford, Victoria, Frank has worked as chef for over 12 years. He spent 6 years in Melbourne and the last 7 years working for celebrity chef's in London, names including Antonio Carluccio, where Jamie Oliver was trained and Aldo Zilli where he ran 3 restaurants for him in the heart of Soho. Whilst travelling in Italy he found the name Sole e Luna meaning the sun and the moon and decided on it as a name for his restaurant. Frank comes from a Mediterranean background, his father being Spanish and his mum Italian and his culinary skills have been highly influenced throughout his travels in Europe and London. He creates modern Italian dishes with his own flare! Frank whilst working in London and they decided to return to Australia to follow his dreams and create Sole e Luna. Sit back, relax and enjoy the culinary experience at Sole e Luna. Buon appe |
CONTEMPORARY STYLE RESTAURANTS Liquid Am-Bar - casual inside and outside dining, contemporary decor, licensed (no BYO). 8 Anderson St, Bright Ph: 5755 2318 email: woody01@bigpond.net.au Lawler's Restaurant - relaxed inside and outside dining, contemporary decor, licensed (Licenced - no BYO ) usually also open on a Sunday. Often closed in winter due to school bus bookings. Children's menus included NOTE: Large screen TV in restaurant displays football during your meal 100 Gavan St (Gr Alpine Rd) Ph: 5750 1304 email: contact@coachhousebright.com.au The Butter Factory Myrtleford - inside and outside dining , views of Mt Buffalo, licensed 5752 2300 email infor@thebutterfactory.com.au breakfast. lunch and dinner. Tue-Wed 8am-6pm, Thu-Sun 8am-11pm On the left hand side on the outskirts of Myrtleford coming from Bright (Great Alpine Rd) The flavour-loving locals of Myrtleford can be found digesting their days away at this foodies' hangout, where Naomi Ingleton cooks up an ever-changing menu of dishes inspired by the local produce from which it is made. The Myrtleford Butter Factory serves fresh and fine meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering a different menu every day. Naomi Ingleton dubs her Mediterranean-inspired fare "regional cuisine" and has strong permaculture ethos, with many of the vegetables used coming from the factory's own garden. Built in 1935, the historic butter factory building maintains some original features such as the tiled floor and outside facade, but within its walls, a modern renovation makes for a professional but relaxed atmosphere. |
FAMILY AND CASUAL RESTAURANTS Boynton's Winery Cafe occasional dinners only - see What's On closed from end May throughout winter Set in the terraced garden of the winery with great views to Mt Buffalo/ Tapas menu Breakfast (Big Breckie Sundays and Mondays - phone to check first) Feb & March Beer and Tapas Friday nights Ph 5756 2368 Great Alpine Rd on RHS as going from Bright to Myrtlefgord - about 6 minutes. Il Centro Pizza and Pasta closed Sunday and Monday (5750 1228 pizza and pasta dine in and take away) Inexpensive pizza/pasta/ veal and chicken parma in new contemporary surroundings. Efficient service. BYO only Corner of Gavan St and Anderson St opposite 92 on Gavan.Very popular with the locals so phone to book. Back to Basics (mainly open as a cafe for lunch) Gavan St/Great Alpine Rd Bright Home style cooking. Lunch and some breakfasts only..Brewed coffee. |
ASIAN CASUAL RESTAURANT & TAKE AWAYS Bright Chinese Restaurant BYO only open 7 nights 108 Gavan St, Bright (Gr. Alpine Rd) Ph 5750 1155. Popular with the locals. New Asian Restaurant to Open in August - More details to follow when available HOTELS in Bright and Surrounds Both hotels - The Star and The Alpine - have good menus and good chefs. The dining area of The Alpine is more upmarket with The Star more of a family hotel. Alpine Hotel 7-9 Anderson St 5755 1366 The Star Hotel 91 Gavan St (Gr Alpine Rd) Ph: 5755 1277 Porepunkah Hotel/ Motel - 13 Nicholson St, Porepunkah ph: 5756 2391 Harrietville - Snowline Hotel 237 Great Alpine Road, Ph: 57592524 Harrietville - Harrietville Hotel/ Motel 169 Great Alpine Road, Ph: 57592525 |
TAKE AWAYS Roksalt Gourmet Fish and Chippery Great grilled fish, tampura batter, hand cut potatoes and salads. Shop 4 Camp St, Bright Ph: 57551515 Il Centro Pizza and Pasta closed Sundays and Mondays Efficient with great priced meals. Dine in or take away. BYO only 94 Gavan St, Bright Ph: 5750 1228 Bright Chinese Restaurant open 7 nights to 8pm 108 Gavan St, Bright (Gr. Alpine Rd) Ph 5750 1155. Popular with the locals. Bright Take Away - battered and crumbed fish etc 30 Ireland St Ph: 5750 1400. Also hire out DVD's Park Inn Take Away & Video Hire - Fish and Chips, etc 2 Delaney Ave (Gr. Alpine Rd) Ph: 5755 1309 head out along Great Alpine Rd towards Hotham - just past the bridge in Bright on the RH side. Also hires DVD's Subway Bright 78 Gavan St (Gr. Alpine Rd) Ph: 5755 5177 Also see under restaurants Il Centro, Cafe Ciaro, Bright Chinese Restaurant |
CAFES The Grape and Grain Shop 3/104 Gavan St Bright - opposite the Visitor Centre and Bright Brewery A very trendy setting opposite the Visitor Information Centre and Bright Brewery Very reasonably priced. Boynton's Winery Cafe Great Alpine Rd about 10 minutes from Bright (RHS) heading towards Myrtleford. I suggest a tapas lunch at Boynton's Winery (great views and a beautiful setting to unwind) Café open Sat - Mon (9.30am - 3pm), Thurs & Fri (11am - 3pm), closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays. . Breakfast Sat, Sun and Mon with Big Brekkie $12pp (closed from May throughout winter) Jackie's Tea Room & Eatery Good value Shop 1, 6 Ireland St Ph: 5750 1303 Licensed Serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Try their hot chocolate which is a thick chocolate sometimes needing a spoon. Cost is $4 but takes ages to consume so you can take a book or go for a chat without finishing too quickly. Great food and great ambience. Also try any of their soups and their ploughman's lunch which is excellent value. Happy Spud -well priced casual meals 13 Ireland St, Bright Ph: 5755 2077 Great value for an inexpensive meal - our favourite is the curried sausages and large baked potato. Great for morning winter sun. There is also a fireplace in the back room. Average ambience but great food. The Riverdeck Cafe - great view of the park and river Front of Alpine Information Centre Great Alpine Rd, Bright - to the rear of the Information Centre overlooking the river. Modern cafe, with a deck overlooking the river and attached to the Visitors Information Centre. Try their pasta. Foccacia's, big breakfast, pancakes etc from a wide menu. Great for kids as good distance between tables as well as an outside deck. Food, Wine Friends - good ambience for coffee and light meals, popular with locals 2/6 Ireland St, Bright - Ph: 5750 1312 Beanz of Bright - trendy with great ambience 103 Gavan St - Ph: 5750 1200 Back to Basics (mainly open as a cafe for lunch) 93 Gavan St/Great Alpine Rd Bright Home style cooking, Lunch and some breakfasts. Brewed coffee. Huge sandwiches are their specialty. The Sweet Retreat 4 Barnard St, Bright Try their hot chocolate and tempt yourself with chocolates made on site. |