Seven out of 10 Victorians want a ban on smoking in alfresco areas, says anti-smoking organization Quit Victoria, and they may get in a blanket ban to smoking in public areas.

In its Web site, Quit Victoria described itself as "dedicated to eliminating the pain, illness and suffering caused by tobacco."

The Herald Sun reported VicHealth has reportedly called for the ban in outdoor dining smoking in a report to Health Minister David Davis.

This came after Premier Ted Baillieu said he would take advice on smoking in alfresco dining areas from VicHealth.

Smoking bans have been implemented at playgrounds and sports centres courtesy of various council ordinances, but outdoor dining areas have skipped the bans due to opposition from traders and smokers.

In an interview with the Sun, Shane McIntyre, owner of Gluttony cafe in Smith Street, Collingwood, expressed opposition to the proposed ban, and said smoking was still legal and people should have a choice.

However, lobbyists are persistent on the ban, and the City of Melbourne is considering a plan to make the Bourke St Mall smoke-free, according to the Sun.

Quit Victoria executive director Fiona Sharkie said Victoria should take after Queensland and introduce a ban in smoking in outdoor dining areas throughout the state.

"Our research shows that around seven out of 10 Victorians want a ban on smoking in alfresco areas and are also very supportive of a ban in pub beer gardens if there is a designated smoking area," she said.

The Municipal Association of Victoria has the same views as Quit Victoria, and it is urging the Government to extend the ban to beaches, sports grounds and outside school entrances.