Mother's Day Weekend @ Docklands: Dining offers, Shopping & family fun

It's time to spoil your Mum this weekend and the best place to do it is at Docklands.

Mothers Day dining offers:

Docklands restaurants are offering some great deals this Sunday.

Every Mum receives a complimentary glass of sparkling wine at selected Docklands restaurants.

PLUS Free Family Portrait giveaways. The gift voucher includes a fantastic portrait experience based on your lifestyle, wardrobe assistance, a fun photo session and viewing of your images and a complimentary 8x10" desk portrait. Valued at $350, from Port Melbourne Photography. (limited stock avail)

Participating restaurants:
Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
Butchers Grill
Fish Seafood Grill
Livebait
Mecca Bah
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill
Steakhouse
Yum Cha Dragon

Visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au for a full list of Mothers Day Lunch options

Girls Day out Shopping:
Harbour Town & Sunday Market

After lunch, treat Mum to a shopping spree. She can shop til she drops at Harbour Town, the home of discount brands & labels. Mum can also pick up a fantastic bargain at the Docklands Sunday Market. There's hand made arts & crafts, jewellery, furniture, antiques and more.

For info visit www.waterfrontcity.com.au

Glow Golf
The day would not be complete without a round of glow-in-the-dark mini golf with the kids. Glow Golf has a great Mothers Day special running Sunday - All Mum's play free with a paying child. Glow Golf is located at Level 1, 35 Star Crescent, Harbour Town.

Go to www.glowgolf.com.au for more information

Ice Skating at Icehouse:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
After the long day, relax to a soundtrack of laid-back Rhythm & Blues music while cruising the ice at your own pace. With a gourmet café and bar overlooking the ice, the Icehouse is the perfect place to make the most of your Sunday night.

Visit www.icehouse.com.au for more details

Docklands Flathead Festival : 15th - 21st March 2010

Melbourne's fish and chip enthusiasts will love the Flathead Festival, in conjunction with the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, at Docklands. Docklands presents a tempting selection of waterfront restaurants, cafes and bars offering a range of cuisines including Japanese, Indian, Italian and Greek, to mention just a few.

Visit the restaurants to discover their individual variation on traditional fish and chips fitting with their custom cuisine. Or be tempted by the deliciously familiar fish and chips we all love, available at a number of eateries.

Participating restaurants:
Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria - Baramundi fritto served on panzanella salad with parsnip chips and gremolata aioli $29.00
BlueFire Churrascaria Grill - BlueFire spiced whole flounder on a sweet corn chili salsa with battered plantain chips $28.00
Butchers Grill - Roasted blue eye fillet with a charred pepper, artichoke & feta salad and toasted pita chips $30.00
Fish Seafood Grill - Grilled barramundi fillet on a Mediterranean salad with herb polenta chips and a garlic aioli $29.00
Livebait - Chili & coriander crusted rockling fillet with wakame seaweed salad, tempura vegetable chips and wasabi lime mayonnaise $34.00
Mecca Bah - Char-grilled swordfish fillet with Moroccan spices served on minted couscous salad with egg plant chips $24.00
Rivers Restaurant Cruises & Boat Charters - Pan fried rockling fillets over tomato & olive risotto with a chive veloute and sweet potato chips
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill - Semolina crusted baby snapper fillets on crisp potato wedges with feta and a fennel, olive & caper salsa $28.00
Steakhouse - Poppy seed battered red emperor fillets served with a barbeque garlic tartar, sweet pickle and baked potato chips $30.00
Yum Cha Dragon - Lightly battered salt & pepper rockling fillets on fried noodles, vegetables and oyster sauce with onion chips $28.00

For a day out on the weekend, visit Docklands on Saturday 20th or Sunday 21st to take advantage of the free music and family entertainment that will bring the waterfront to life - including cooking demonstrations, jumping castles, face painting and more.

For more information visit: http://www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au/promos/flathead-festival.html - Or click here to download the brochure.

Super Tuesday at Docklands PLUS kids eat for free!

Reminder: Tomorrow is Super Tuesday at Docklands and another chance for you to save while you dine at a variety of restaurants. How does it work? Simple, all you have to do is order a minimum of main + dessert, you will automatically receive 50% off your food bill.

BONUS: The popular dining offer has improved. Now every day can be Super Tuesday when you sign up to become a Rivers Platinum Club member.

That's right, simply apply to be a member (for free!) and you can save 50% off lunch EVERY DAY and dinner every Tuesday. Yes, really! To sign up online visit: http://www.rivers.net.au/platinumclub.htm

BONUS: Kids up to 12 years old can now eat for free at participating restaurants. Valid Monday to Thursday for lunch and dinner - 1 free kids meal is available per paying adult. Additional children are 50% off regular price kids menu.

Conditions: 1 free kids meal per paying adult. Additional children at 50% off regular price kids menu price. Kids are aged up to 12 years. Not valid on public holidays or special event days (such as Christmas Day, Mothers / Fathers Day, NYE, Valentine's Day) Valid with other offers.

Terms & Conditions
Super Tuesday not valid for groups over 15 people or with any other offer, event or discount. Excludes ‘Pasta Mista’. Not valid on take away menu.

Half-price cocktails, $15 pizza & pasta and kids eat free

At Docklands there are plenty of money-saving dining options for the whole family to enjoy. To take advantage of the latest offers, see below:

Happy Hour: Half-price cocktails all day, every day!

Now is the time to take full advantage of half price cocktails at Docklands. Happy Hour is available all day every day, so you can set your own hour to sip yummy $9 cocktails (normally $18 each). Click the links below for participating Docklands restaurants:

• Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria - Italian
• BlueFire Churrascaria Grill - South American
• Butchers Grill - Meat & Wine
• Fish Seafood Grill - Seafood
• Hot Chocolate Cafe - Casual Dining
• Livebait - Seafood
• Mecca Bah - Middle Eastern
• Saganaki - Modern Greek
• Steakhouse - Steaks / Modern Australian
• Yum Cha Dragon - Chinese

For other participating restaurant locations around Melbourne click here.

$15 Pizza & Pasta Sunday at Bellissimo

You can enjoy a yummy lunch without breaking the bank at Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria. Choose a main size pizza, pasta or risotti and pay just $15. Click here for terms & conditions.

Visit: www.bellissimo.net.au

Kids eat for free!

Kids up to 12 years old can now eat for free at participating restaurants. Valid Monday to Thursday for lunch and dinner - 1 free kids meal is available per paying adult. Additional children are 50% off regular price kids menu. Click here for conditions and participating restaurants.

SUPER TUESDAY - Also, don't forget this great offer which allows to save up to 50% your lunch or dinner every Tuesday. Sign up for Rivers Platinum Club and EVERY DAY could be Super Tuesday - click here for details.

Don't forget tomorrow is $15 Pizza & Pasta Day at Bellissimo!

Don't forget Bellissimo's weekly $15 Pizza & Pasta Day continues this Sunday.

You can enjoy a yummy lunch without breaking the bank at Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria. Choose a main size pizza, pasta or risotti and pay just $15 *

Visit: www.bellissimo.net.au

*Valid: All day Sunday
Includes all Pizza, Pasta & Risotti dishes (except Pasta Mista)
Not valid with any other, event or discount
Not valid on take-away menu

Kids eat free at Docklands restaurants

Just launched is this fantastic new dining offer! Kids up to 12 years old can now eat for free at participating restaurants.

Valid Monday to Thursday for lunch and dinner - 1 free kids meal is available per paying adult. Additional children are 50% off regular price kids menu.

Conditions: 1 free kids meal per paying adult. Additional children at 50% off regular price kids menu price. Kids are aged up to 12 years. Not valid on public holidays or special event days (such as Christmas Day, Mothers / Fathers Day, NYE, Valentine's Day) Valid with other offers.

Participating restaurants:
Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
Butchers Grill Docklands & CBD
Fish Seafood Grill
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill
Steakhouse Docklands & Port Melbourne
Yum Cha Dragon
Livebait
Mecca Bah

For more information visit: http://www.rivers.net.au

CLOSED: Win tickets to Australian Open 2010 - extended!

** This competition has now closed. **

As one of the major sponsors of the Australian Open 2010, Jacob’s Creek is offering you two chances to win tickets to Melbourne’s hottest sporting event.

Two Ways to Win:

Hisense Arena Tickets: Simply purchase a glass or bottle of Jacob’s Creek wine the next time that you dine at any of participating restaurants (see below), and place a business card into the specially marked container located at each venue. Limit of one entry per person per day.

Prize: Individuals named on the first business card drawn at each venue will win two tickets to the Australian Open 2010 at Hisense arena. We have extended this draw - winners will now be drawn after lunch service on 16/1/10. Tickets may be used for either the 20th or 21st January 2010. Click here for full terms & conditions.

Men’s Final Tickets: Win tickets to the Men’s final of the Australian open, valued at $1,000. SMS the codeword and your details to 1991 TRUE (1991 8783) You can find the codeword and competition details at the participating restaurants below. Entries close11.59pm AEDST on 28/1/10. Click here for full terms & conditions.

Participating restaurants:

• BlueFire, Docklands
• Bellissimo, Docklands
• Windows on the Bay, Mordialloc
• Livebait, Docklands
• Mecca Bah, Docklands
• Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill, Docklands
• Fish Seafood Grill, Docklands
• Yum Cha Dragon, Docklands
• Butchers Grill - Melbourne CBD & Docklands
• Steakhouse - Melbourne CBD & Docklands

This weekend: Finish your shopping at Harbour Town or Sunday Market & have a cheap bite at Bellissimo

Finish your Christmas shopping at Harbour Town this weekend. There is a wide range of stores to choose from and throughout next week there is extended trading hours - click here to read more.

Meanwhile you might just pick yourself up a bargain at the Docklands Sunday Market at Waterfront City Piazza. Located just off of Docklands Rd, near the corner of Doepel Way, you can find everything from arts to antiques, books to beauty. It opens from 10am to 5pm.

For more information visit: www.docklandsundaymarket.com.au

You can also enjoy a yummy lunch without breaking the bank at Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria. On Sunday it's their weekly $15 Pizza and Pasta Day. Choose a main size pizza, pasta or risotti and pay just $15 *

Visit: www.bellissimo.net.au

*Valid: All day Sunday
Includes all Pizza, Pasta & Risotti dishes (except Pasta Mista)
Not valid with any other, event or discount
Not valid on take-away menu

Summer Serve dining promotion: 11 Jan - 28 Feb 2010

The Australian Open is heading to town and many of the city’s eclectic restaurants, bars and cafés are set to offer you a grander slam for your buck.

Get ready for a greater taste of Melbourne with Summer Serve’s special offers on city dining. There’s no better time to savour all that Melbourne has to offer, including a myriad of quality food establishments and diverse cuisines prepared from the freshest of produce. Mention "Summer Serve" at any of the participating venues from 11 January to 28 February 2010, and receive two entrées for the price of one. Conditions apply.

Participating venues:

Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
- Experience warm hospitality along with traditional Italian cuisine at Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria.

BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
- With absolute river frontage, stunning views and an impressive range of menu choices, BlueFire Churrascaria will excite, invigorate and surprise.

Butchers Grill, Meat & Wine Room
- “Sharing Your Passion for Quality Meat and Wine” Butchers Grill boasts a Mediterranean style menu full of quality Victorian meat.

Butchers Grill, Meat & Wine Cellar

Nearly everything on the menu is cooked over an open grill, which means a healthier meal for diners.

Fish Seafood Grill
- Fish Seafood Grill is bound to impress lovers of fresh seafood in a smart casual venue with floor to ceiling views of the harbour.

Livebait
- With panoramic views of the CBD and Victoria Harbour, Livebait sets the tone for contemporary seafood restaurants.

Mecca Bah
- Enter Mecca Bah and you will feel like you have stepped into a Moroccan eating house albeit with a uniquely Melbourne twist.

Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill
- Saganaki offers modern Greek cuisine right on the water at NewQuay Docklands.

Steakhouse
- As the name suggests – Steakhouse is all about the steak.

Yum Cha Dragon Chinese BBQ & Restaurant
- Yum Cha Dragon is located along the waterfront and specialises in the lively and social "yum cha" style dining.

Terms and conditions:
Patrons must quote ‘Summer Serve’ when ordering to redeem two entrees for the price of one. Summer Serve offers are valid from 11 January to 28 February 2010 only. Additional conditions may apply at individual events. Please check thatsmelbourne.com.au or contact participating venues directly for full redemption details. Summer Serves are for entrée sizes only, and are not available in conjunction with any other offer, discount, deal or promotion. Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment. While every effort has been made to present accurate information at the time of going to print, City of Melbourne takes no responsibility for errors or changes made to the promotion by individual participating partners, including their withdrawal from this promotion.

It'll be Super Tuesday every day when you sign up for Rivers Platinum Club - for free!

It's super news for all you Super Tuesday fans out there. The popular dining offer has been extended to next year with a fantastic bonus - every day can be Super Tuesday when you sign up to become a Rivers Platinum Club member.

That's right, simply apply to be a member (for free!) and you can save 50% off lunch EVERY DAY and dinner every Tuesday. Yes, really!

To sign up online visit: http://www.rivers.net.au/platinumclub.htm

Participating “Super Tuesday Every Day” restaurants:
Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
Butchers Grill Docklands & CBD
Fish Seafood Grill
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill
Steakhouse Docklands & Port Melbourne
Yum Cha Dragon
Windows on the Bay

Begins 2nd January 2010 - apply now!

Conditions: Regular Super Tuesday terms & conditions apply. To receive discount, customer must present their Rivers Platinum Club Card or sign up to receive a membership at the restaurant. Excludes public holidays. Not valid during December. Offer also applies to existing Rivers Platinum Club members.

NOTE: The "Super Tuesday Every Day" offer will start from 2nd January 2010 and will continue until further notice. Updates will be made available online.

Super Tuesday reminder: Save 50% off your lunch or dinner bill

Reminder: Tomorrow is Super Tuesday at Docklands and another chance for you to save while you dine at a variety of restaurants.

How does it work? Simple, all you have to do is order a minimum of main + dessert, you will automatically receive 50% off your food bill.

Available for lunch and dinner every Tuesday, why not try out this deal at Mecca Bah for some some tasty Moroccan and Middle Eastern dishes.

Other yummy options include Chinese, Italian and Greek. Or alternatively, click here for a full list of participating restaurants.




Terms & Conditions
Super Tuesday not valid for groups over 15 people or with any other offer, event or discount. Excludes ‘Pasta Mista’. Not valid on take away menu.

This weekend: Designers' House fashion show, Christmas lights, market & $15 pizzas

This weekend, get a jump on this summer’s hottest looks with a FREE fashion show from the stylish folks at Designers’ House. They are hosting two fashion parades on Sunday 13th December at Harbour Town Shopping Centre. Come on down at 1pm to catch all the bikini action. There will be music, models and all the latest summer styles for men, women and children from labels such as JETS, ML Denim, Rosemin, Little Joe and Modern Lovers.

Where: Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Ground Level (opposite The Coffee Club)
When: Sunday, 13th December 2009 from 1pm
What: Designer’s House Summer Fashion Parade – two presentations
Cost: FREE

For more information on Designers’ House, visit: http://www.thedesignershouse.com.au or phone (03) 9670 8118

Lighting up Docklands with a mesmerising show of Christmas lights will be the 'Follow the lights to the Harbour' display. As part of the City of Melbourne Christmas campaign, the display can be seen on boats and yachts as they light up Victoria Harbour. A definite sight to behold, you can catch the display from this Sunday 13th until 20th December.

While you're at Docklands, check out the bargains on offer at Docklands Market at Waterfront City Piazza. Located just off of Docklands Rd, near the corner of Doepel Way, you can find everything from arts to antiques, books to beauty. It opens from 10am to 5pm.

For more information visit: www.docklandsundaymarket.com.au

You can also enjoy a delicious lunch without breaking the bank at Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria. On Sunday it's their weekly $15 Pizza and Pasta Day. Choose a main size pizza, pasta or risotti and pay just $15 *

Visit: www.bellissimo.net.au

Enjoy your weekend!

*Valid: All day Sunday
Includes all Pizza, Pasta & Risotti dishes (except Pasta Mista)
Not valid with any other, event or discount
Not valid on take-away menu

Celebrate the festive season with a Christmas cocktail at Docklands!

You know what they say, Christmas is the season of drinking giving. So give yourself some festive cheer this month with a specially-themed Christmas cocktail.

Celebrate the season with a drink after work or indulge in one of the deliciously-themed cocktails over dinner. Available for the special Christmas price of $14 each* at a range of Docklands restaurants (see list below). Come and try one today!

Available at each restaurant below:
Prancer: Cointreau, chambord with a squeeze of lemon and a splash of cranberry Juice over ice
The Santa Rock: Frangelico, strawberry liqueur, baileys with a splash of milk and a strawberry kiss
Mistletoe: Midori, strawberry liqueur, mango liqueur, passionfruit pulp with a splash of lemonade over ice

Bellissimo:

Bella Xmas: Campari with fresh lime, fine sugar topped with lemonade and a lime wedge, over ice
Buon Natale: Aperol with a splash of apple juice, fresh lime and mint aroma over ice

Butchers Grill: (Also available at Butchers Grill, CBD)

Jingle Bell Rock: Jose cuervo tequila, chambord with a squeeze of lemon juice over ice
Silent Night: Vodka, frangelico mixed with fresh lime and fine sugar over ice

Fish Seafood Grill:

Xmas Stocking: Midori topped with bubbles and a strawberry kiss
Snow Globe: Midori, mango liqueur, strawberry liqueur with a splash of tropical juices and a citrus wheel over ice

Yum Cha Dragon:

Oriental Sled: Vanilla vodka, vanilla liqueur splash of apple juice and a lemon wedge over ice
Muthi Santa: Frangelico with fresh lime, fine sugar and mint aroma over ice

BlueFire:

Xmas Present: Jose cuervo tequila, chambord, a squeeze of lemon juice with a lemon wheel over ice
Three Wise Men: Mango liqueur, passionfruit Liqueur, chambord and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over ice

Steak House NewQuay: (Also available at Steak House, Pier 35)

White Snow: Frangelico, cointreau, fresh lime & lemon, fine sugar and mint aroma over ice
Fat Santa: Cuervo tequila, cointreau, fine sugar and fresh lime over ice

Saganaki:

Greek Xmas: Zuess Classico, blue curaco, topped with lemonade and a lemon wheel over ice
Xmas Love: Metaxa five star, cointreau fresh lime wedges topped with ginger ale over ice

Mecca Bah:

Xmas Joy: Mango liqueur, passionfruit liqueur, chambord, squeeze fresh lemon juice over ice
Xmas Passion: Frangelico accompanied with muddled fresh lime and fine sugar

Live Bait:

Xmas Spirit: Remy brandy, cointreau accompanied by muddled fresh lime and fine sugar, topped with ginger ale over ice
Father Xmas: Campari accompanied by muddled fresh lime and fine sugar, topped with lemonade and mint aroma over ice

*Please note: All the regular 'Happy Hour' cocktails are still priced at $9 each (normally $18).

Super Tuesday: Book now for lunch or dinner tomorrow!

Tomorrow is Super Tuesday at Docklands which means you can save big on either lunch or dinner (or both!) at a selection of Docklands restaurants.

How does it work? Simple, all you have to do is order a minimum of main + dessert, you will automatically receive 50% off your food bill.

Available for lunch and dinner every Tuesday, why not try out this deal at Bellissimo for some some fantastic Italian dishes.

Other yummy options include Chinese, Moroccan and Greek. Or alternatively, click here for a full list of participating restaurants.




Terms & Conditions
Super Tuesday not valid for groups over 15 people or with any other offer, event or discount. Excludes ‘Pasta Mista’. Not valid on take away menu.

Super Tuesday Alert: Book now for lunch or dinner

Super Tuesday is quickly becoming a popular way to dine at Docklands. In the lead-up to the holiday season, save your money by booking lunch or dinner at any of the various restaurants located at Docklands.

How does it work? Simple, all you have to do is order a minimum of main and dessert at any participating restaurant, and you will automatically receive 50% off your food bill.

Available for lunch and dinner every Tuesday, why not try out this deal at BlueFire Churrascaria Grill for skewered favourites including seafood, calamari, chicken, lamb, beef and pork.

Other yummy options include Italian, Moroccan and Greek. Or alternatively, click here for a full list of participating restaurants.




Terms & Conditions
Super Tuesday not valid for groups over 15 people or with any other offer, event or discount. Excludes ‘Pasta Mista’. Not valid on take away menu.

Split your lunch or dinner bill at Docklands with Super Tuesday

Looking for somewhere affordable to have lunch or dinner tomorrow? Then Super Tuesday at Docklands may just be the answer.

How does it work? Simple, all you have to do is order a minimum of main + dessert at any participating restaurant, and you will automatically receive 50% off your food bill.

Available for lunch and dinner every Tuesday, why not try out this deal at Livebait for some tasty seafood dishes.

Other yummy options include Italian, Moroccan and Greek. Or alternatively, click here for a full list of participating restaurants.




Terms & Conditions
Super Tuesday not valid for groups over 15 people or with any other offer, event or discount. Excludes ‘Pasta Mista’. Not valid on take away menu.

This weekend: Visit Sunday Market and grab a $15 pizza/pasta at Bellissimo

Every Sunday it's all about the bargains at Docklands. Begin with lunch at Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria, where they offer their weekly $15 Pizza and Pasta Day.

Choose a main size pizza, pasta or risotti and pay just $15 *

Visit: www.bellissimo.net.au

Afterwards, mosey on over to the Docklands Market iat Waterfront City Piazza. Located just off of Docklands Rd, near the corner of Doepel Way. You can find everything from arts to antiques, books to beauty. It opens from 10am to 5pm.

For more information visit: www.docklandsundaymarket.com.au

*Valid: All day Sunday
Includes all Pizza, Pasta & Risotti dishes (except Pasta Mista)
Not valid with any other, event or discount
Not valid on take-away menu

Super Tuesday alert: Order main + dessert and save 50% off bill

Tomorrow marks another Super Tuesday at Docklands. Every week, you can save big on either lunch or dinner (or both!) at a variety of Docklands restaurants.

How does it work? Simple, all you have to do is order a minimum of main + dessert, you will automatically receive 50% off your food bill.

Available for lunch and dinner every Tuesday, why not try out this deal at Butchers Grill for some some delicious hearty meat dishes?

Other yummy options include Italian, Moroccan and Greek. Or alternatively, click here for a full list of participating restaurants.




Terms & Conditions
Super Tuesday not valid for groups over 15 people or with any other offer, event or discount. Excludes ‘Pasta Mista’. Not valid on take away menu.

This weekend: Grab a $15 pizza or pasta at Bellissimo; hunt down a bargain at Sunday Market

Every Sunday it's all about the bargains at Docklands. Begin with lunch at Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria, where they offer their weekly $15 Pizza and Pasta Day.

Choose a main size Pizza, Pasta or Risotti and pay just $15 *

Visit: www.bellissimo.net.au

Afterwards, mosey on over to the Docklands Market iat Waterfront City Piazza. Located just off of Docklands Rd, near the corner of Doepel Way. You can find everything from arts to antiques, books to beauty. It opens from 10am to 5pm.

For more information visit: www.docklandsundaymarket.com.au

Please note: The Car Fair at Docklands has been cancelled until further notice.

*Valid: All day Sunday
Includes all Pizza, Pasta & Risotti dishes (except Pasta Mista)
Not valid with any other, event or discount
Not valid on take-away menu

Butchers Grill turns 1 - have a glass of bubbly to celebrate!

Butchers Grill is turning 1 and you can help them celebrate by toasting with a complimentary glass of bubbly.

Reserve a table for Friday 20th November and you and your guests can mark this special occasion with free sparkling. Valid only at CBD restaurant with any food purchase.

So what are you waiting for? Click here to book your table at Butchers Grill, Bourke Street Melbourne location.