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Melbourne CBD Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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Oyster and Sparkling wine golden hoursTUE to FRI 4-6PMFreshly shucked seasonal oyster at $3 and our famous Midnight Cuvée sparkling wine for only $10 a glass !
The Soul Behind the BottleA Story in Every GlassA selection of wine comes from a small, family-run vineyard in Yamanashi, where a husband and wife care for each vine with patience and dedication. To them, the vines are like family. Much like our...
Cookie

Cookie

Thai   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Happy HourMon-Fri, 4pm-6pm.After-work drinks in Melbourne CBD? Enjoy Happy Hour at Cookie - $10 Pints, $10 Wines $15 House Martinis, Negroni, Margarita & Espresso Martini
Wine & Fungi Feast NightsSip, Savour, TruffleDiscover the perfect pairing of mushrooms, truffle and fine wine at our signature dining evenings. From share plates to rich mains, each dish highlights the depth and character of Italian flavours....
Meat Lover back on tracksAutumn SpecialA meat-lover's galette filled with homemade minced meat, bacon, merguez sausage, Emmental cheese, baked potatoes, and homemade barbecue sauce. So many of you asked for its return…
Recreate traditional European style at Claypots Barbarossa on Hardware Lane in Melbourne’s CBD. A warm and welcoming vibe awaits, where friends come together over a love of music, drink and food; w...
Embark on a culinary journey at Tomo's Little Collins, nestled in Melbourne's vibrant city heart. Experience an inviting ambience, alfresco dining and cosy interiors exuding warmth; renowned for ex...
For a refreshing take on modern Mediterranean cuisine head to Melbourne laneway-inspired café, Vespa Rossa on Block Place in the heart of the city. In balmy Melbourne weather sit alfresco at Parisi...
Halaya

Halaya

Filipino   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Located on Spring Street in Melbourne, Halaya is a vibrant Filipino-inspired café and bakeshop bringing colour and comfort to the CBD. Blending tradition with modern café culture, the menu features...
Box Seafood Restaurant

Box Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Sweet Endings at Box Seafood RestaurantAn Unforgettable FinishVisit us at Box Seafood restaurant and try our vanilla bean panna cotta with toasted meringue and lemon curd is light, creamy and utterly unforgettable. Join us for lunch or dinner, Wednesday to S...
An evening with Helen's Hill Wine5 courses with pairingsJoin us at Saint & Rogue for an intimate five-course dining experience, thoughtfully designed to complement a curated selection of wines from Helen Hills. Each course has been crafted to highlight ...
Hidden along Little Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s buzzing CBD, PIZZA MONSTER is a lively slice of urban cool where creativity meets comfort food. The atmosphere is playful yet effortlessly stylish...
Fleet Rooftop Bar

Fleet Rooftop Bar

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

Melbourne CBD

Perched above the bustle of Queen Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Fleet Rooftop Bar is a hidden sanctuary where the city skyline unfolds in dramatic layers. The moment you step out onto its open terrace...
Liyin Rice Roll Master

Liyin Rice Roll Master

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Liyin Rice Roll Master on Lonsdale Street brings a taste of Hong Kong’s bustling breakfast stalls to Melbourne’s CBD. The small, steamy shop hums with the rhythm of sizzling rice batter, poured fre...
Kings and Knaves Espresso
Located on William Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Kings and Knaves Espresso is a sleek inner-city café dedicated to the art of exceptional coffee. With its minimalist design, polished concrete, and con...
Tucked away in Melbourne’s bustling CBD, Oh! Banh Mi on Equitable Place is a little pocket of vibrancy that feels like an escape from the city’s glass and steel. The narrow laneway hums with energy...
Fable Melbourne

Fable Melbourne

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Look to the skies to find Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in the heart of the city, at Fable Melbourne restaurant and bar on the top storey of a Lonsdale Street building. Kick back and relax with a ...
Succulent Sharing PlattersBook Now!Perfect for sharing and celebrating, our generous platters are designed to bring people together. The Ginger Olive Sharing Platter delivers slow-cooked beef short rib, Italian sausage, BBQ chicken,...
Florentino

Florentino

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Bringing Southern Italy directly to your plate, SUD Food & Wine on Lonsdale Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD has been a cornerstone of the city’s culinary scene for more than two decades. Rec...