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Melbourne Modern Australian Restaurants

Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Atria's Festive Lunch Book today!Elevate your afternoon with lunch at Atria. Enjoy sweeping city views and beautifully crafted seasonal dishes—perfect for business, leisure or a quiet festive escape. This limited lunch series runs...
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
New Year's Eve Dinner at LuciFeast Your Way into 2026Enjoy a feast fit for the occasion in the grandeur of Luci with a decadent four-course dinner and optional bottomless drinks to elevate the celebration. Click on more info to book:
Elevating the tea-drinking experience by blending modern and traditional brewing techniques, resulting in an unparalleled fusion of flavours and aromas, head to Oxi Tea Room on Cornell Place in Car...
Auterra

Auterra

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Armadale

12 Chef Hat Award
A Seasonal Share-Style ExperienceBook Now!Experience a bold and seasonal menu at Auterra, where local ingredients shine across playful small plates and refined mains. Highlights include wagyu tartare, Murray cod with native citrus, and duc...
Regale Restaurant

Regale Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:30 PM

Carlton

12 Chef Hat Award
East meets West for a fusion feast at Regale Restaurant on Swanston Street in Carlton. Expect a casual fine dining experience, blending Modern Australian and Asian fusion cuisine in an inviting yet...
Fleet Rooftop Bar

Fleet Rooftop Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Afternoon Tea in the CloudsEvery SaturdayTake your afternoon to new heights – literally! Join us at Fleet Rooftop Bar, on level 22 of the Vibe Hotel for a High Tea experience with one of the best views in Melbourne. Sit back, relax & watc...
Amaru

Amaru

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:45 PM

Armadale

19 Chef Hat Award
Amaru on High Street in Armadale delivers an experience of excitement, intrigue and intimacy. An amalgamation of words loosely translating to ‘a beautiful place’, the open-concept dining room offer...
Beverly Rooftop

Beverly Rooftop

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

South Yarra

Sunset Summer SundazeA summer Sunday ritualJoin us from 3pm on Sundays for skyline views, sounds by Emerson & Friends, Champagne, cocktails and Cali-inspired cuisine as the afternoon drifts into sunset.
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

18 Chef Hat Award
Vue de Monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for more than 20 years, continuing to present beautiful food that not only appeals to a sense of luxury, but also honesty, integrity and an in...
Triim

Triim

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Entrées That ImpressStart with flavourAt Triim, the dining experience begins with entrées that are crafted to delight. From the warmth of traditional minestrone or the soup of the day, to bruschetta piled high with ripe tomatoes, basil...
Attica

Attica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Ripponlea

18 Chef Hat Award
Dining at Attica on Glen Eira Road in Ripponlea is a commitment of time and money – there are beautiful, rare and unique ingredients and eclectic tunes, but most of all there’s Ben Shewry’s innovat...
The Reserve Restaurant

The Reserve Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Richmond

New Year's EveRing in the New Year Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a fresh and indulgent seafood grazing table, roving canapés, and bottomless drinks all night long.
Restaurant Gaea

Restaurant Gaea

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Fitzroy

17 Chef Hat Award
Showcasing Mother Nature through fine food, Restaurant Gaea on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy offers intimate degustation dining in sleek and trendy surroundings. This petit venue, which can accommodat...
Thursdays at Midnight in Paris$30Enjoy Midnight in Paris $30 Thursdays with a delicious house-made pasta or risotto paired with a glass of wine, available 6–8 pm. The perfect way to unwind midweek with great food, great wine and P...
Navi

Navi

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Yarraville

17 Chef Hat Award
Meaning ‘local’ in Cherokee, Navi on Gamon Street in Yarraville is a nod to Chef and owner Julian Hills’ American heritage. From foraging for ingredients to the handmade ceramics and the final dish...
CHRISTMAS LUNCHCHRISTMAS SPECIAL MENU??? Join Us for a Magical Christmas Lunch! ??? This holiday season, treat yourself and your loved ones to a delicious Christmas lunch at Pier 35 Bar and Grill! We’re spreading the festive cheer ...
Pier Port Melbourne

Pier Port Melbourne

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Port Melbourne

Located on the edge of Bay and Beach Streets in Port Melbourne, the Pier is just a stone’s throw from the water. Whether you are after a relaxed meal by the beach, a vibrant bar scene, or a versati...
IDES

IDES

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

17 Chef Hat Award
Elegance and sophistication combine on the plates of IDES in a gastronomic experience well worth journeying out of the city to Smith Street in Collingwood. Previously Attica's pop-up, this now perm...
Elegant Events at La MadonnaHost in style!Elevate your next gathering at La Madonna, where our entire floor at Next Hotel Melbourne offers versatile spaces for private dining, cocktail parties, and corporate events. From the moody Barrel R...
G&T FridaysCelebrating Women in GinJoin us every Friday night from 5 pm for G&T Fridays. We celebrate women in gin by showcasing a different distillery each week + doing G&Ts for $10! Click on more info to book your table: