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Melbourne Restaurants With Fully Licensed

Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Lunch at Miss Mi3-courses + Xmas cocktailLocated in the heart of the CBD, Miss Mi Melbourne is serving up a vibrant Christmas Day dining experience. Indulge in a feast that celebrates bold Southeast Asian inspiration and Chef Migo Razon's...
Christmas Day LunchIndulgent 5-course feastJoin us this Christmas Day for a spectacular five-course menu. An indulgent Italian-inspired feast including seafood & antipasto sharing platter on arrival, choice of mains with sides and a decaden...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Akaiito Lunch MenuVisit Us Today!Akaiito Lunch menu! For the first time since 2020, Akaiito welcomes you back for lunch. Indulge in a seasonal 2-course $55 or 3-course $68 menu, featuring refined dishes crafted with the freshest i...
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Discover the quintessential Melbourne Italian dining experience at Il Bacaro on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Executive Chef David Dellai offers a simple yet refined approach to V...
Auterra

Auterra

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Fleet Rooftop Bar

Fleet Rooftop Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
Plant-based modern Sichuan cuisine is what awaits Collingwood diners at Shu Restaurant on Johnson Street. Named after owner and Chef, Shu Liu, chill out in fun and funky surrounds of neon lighting,...
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
$39 Wagyu WednesdayEvery Wednesday from 5pmExperience Pincho Disco’s flame-grilled Wagyu Steak Night every Wednesday. The Menu – $39pp Flame-grilled Wagyu Rump Steak served with Chimichurri South American slaw Triple-cooked potat...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

13 Chef Hat Award
A Diwali Celebration at ISHFestive TouchCelebrate Diwali with an elevated dining experience at ISH Fitzroy. Indulge in a modern Indian menu, paired with curated cocktails and premium wines, all set within an elegant atmosphere that captu...
Regale Restaurant

Regale Restaurant

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

Carlton

12 Chef Hat Award
Monday Grill Night at Regale start from $49Every Monday NightMonday Grill Night at Regale with premium cuts grilled to perfection, paired with indulgent sides, sauces and unlimited shared table treats. Main $49 - grilled sliced chicken Maryland; salmon fille...
The Fitzroy Beer Garden

The Fitzroy Beer Garden

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Fitzroy

Happy Hour at The Fitzroy Beer Garden!5pm-7pm WeekdaysUnwind at The Fitzroy Beer Garden with our unbeatable Happy Hour, running Monday to Friday from 5pm to 7pm. Sip on $7 wines, $9 pints and spirits, or treat yourself to 2 for $35 signature cocktails...
Bo Gurks

Bo Gurks

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Edithvale

Bo Gurks – A Beer-Lover’s Origin StoryWhere good beer meets matBo Gurks was born from a pub chat between lifelong friends backpacking through Europe. The setting? An Irish pub serving Thai food outside London’s Pentonville prison—where Bo Gurks wandered in and...
The Belgrave Hotel

The Belgrave Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Belgrave

FAWLTY TOWERS 20TH OCTOBER Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is the longest running Fawlty Towers show of any kind worldwide! Allow Basil, Sybil and Manuel to serve up chaos as you are treated to a delicious 70s-style, 3-c...
Izakaya Miyazaki

Izakaya Miyazaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

An Authentic Izakaya ExperienceShare the izakaya wayStep into Izakaya Miyazaki and discover the warmth and vibrancy of Japanese izakaya dining. Share plates of fresh sashimi, grilled skewers and seasonal specials, all crafted to pair perfectly with ...
Beverly Rooftop

Beverly Rooftop

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

South Yarra

Melbourne Cup Long LunchElevate Melbourne CupPrepare for a curated journey as Beverly partners with G.H. Mumm to defy the ordinary this Melbourne Cup. Join us on November 4th for a luxurious four-course shared lunch at Beverly Rooftop in Sout...
Breakfast Done RightSaturday to MondayStart your day right at Baci in Brisbane, serving up a vibrant breakfast menu from 7 am–3 pm every Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Public Holidays. From classic and raisin toast to French toast, pancake...
Bottomless Weekends Brunch Unlimited drinksJust $59 per person includes endless drinks and your choice of a dish. Prepay and save – no 15% weekend surcharge!
The Boot Factory

The Boot Factory

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Coburg

The Boot Factory After Dark: Harper & Sole ShinesOpen November 28Harper & Sole is a celebration of authentic flavour and shared moments - a dining experience nestled inside Coburg’s familiar Boot Factory café, reimagined by night.
Amaru

Amaru

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Steak Night On Thursday Available till October 31Indulge in a quintessential Parisian dining experience with our Steak Night. Sourced from grass-fed cattle for superior flavour and tenderness, our prime striploin is seared to perfection and serve...