Farmer's Daughters

Forget the standard farm-to-table tropes—Farmer’s Daughters is a masterclass in regional terroir. This three-level Exhibition Street stunner is an unapologetic love letter to Gippsland’s lush produce, transforming fresh, locally sourced fare into a deeply authentic culinary journey. Downstairs in the buzzy Deli, the after-work crowd leans into shared plates and an impossibly good house-made soda bread—seriously, order a second round. Upstairs? An immersive degustation where the open kitchen commands the room. Discerning regulars constantly flag the campfire-kissed steak hit with native mountain pepper sauce and a wildly balanced toasted milk panna cotta. The crew working the floor actually know their food geography, dropping origin details while pouring from a razor-sharp, terroir-driven wine list. Grab a counter seat right by the pass, start with a creative cocktail, and let the kitchen dictate the pace.