Yarra Valley's first exclusive four-seater restaurant takes you on a gastronomic journey behind the emerald curtain with celebrated chef, Joel Alderdice.
Hidden behind the bustling ambience of Cavanagh's Whisky and Alehouse
Emerald City invites you to a front-row reservation for a unique and intimate dining experience through the region’s finest seasonal produce.
A private dining experience that transcends the ordinary
The menu features finely executed, unpretentious dishes blending modern cuisines. Our 10-12 course tasting menu changes daily to celebrate the essence of each season and the bounty of local ingredients.
From the moment you're seated at the 350-year-old Tasmanian Myrtle bench beneath the captivating glow of our custom emerald chandelier, prepare to embark on a guided exploration of colour, texture, and taste.
It started with
a beer
where an idea formed
and Emerald City emerged.
There’s no place like home
Emerald City blurs the line between diner and host, making every visit a homecoming where guests are welcomed as part of our family.
Emerald City
Behind the mysterious dark green curtain lies Emerald City, a four-seater hidden restaurant where magic unfolds and guests are treated to a technicolour journey through the region's seasonal produce.
Cavanagh’s Whisky & Alehouse
Cavanagh’s is a cherished local institution. Since opening in 2022, it has become a place where stories are shared, laughter echoes off the walls, and friendships blossom. Beyond being a bar and restaurant, Cavanagh’s is where the spirit of community thrives.
Our tasting menu
Our menu begins with a tempting selection of intensely flavoured fast snacks featuring a mix of textures and temperatures.
Tempura unearthed mushrooms pave the way to four savoury courses showcasing the finest local ingredients, including succulent Wagyu beef, freshly harvested Timbara farm vegetables, and Buxton trout.
A seasonal palate cleanser precedes the grand finale – a main dessert course followed by petit fours.
We also have a plant-based tasting menu available if requested at the time of booking.
We believe in the beauty of spontaneity and the thrill of the unknown. Our menu is ever-evolving, inspired by the moment and guided by our passion for creativity and innovation.
Sample Menu Aug 2024
Puffed Sorghum
Apple, macadamia jam, daikon Stone and Crow Halloumi, whisky honey Cucumber, whipped egg, YarraValley salmon roe Kangaroo and rosemary skewer
Pork cheek, black garlic, daikon, salvia Wagyu beef scotch marble score 9 Washed rind, grilled dates
Jasmine rice cream, koji caramel, macadamia
Emerald sphere
Our tasting menu changes daily so come with an open mind and a hearty appetite.
Our Local Yarra Valley Providers
Opening hours and bookings
Pull back the curtain at Emerald City and join us to reveal the mystery within
Lunch
Saturdays and Sundays Sittings at 1pm
Dinner
Wednesday to Sunday Sittings at 6pm and 8:15pm
Bookings are essential and must be for 2 or 4 people. For private events and larger groups, please contact us. Our set menu prices range between $150 to $175 per head (excluding drinks).
Brendan and Joel meticulously craft Emerald City's drink selection, offering three distinct beverage pairings to complement your dining experience.
Choose from a non-alcoholic pairing, a whiskey pairing, or Emerald City's signature pairing, which includes a carefully curated selection of wines, cocktails, and spirits.
We have an extensive drinks list from the back bar and beer fridge at Cavanagh's and wines from the esteemed Barrique Wine Store, who have graciously entrusted us with a key to the shop.
