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Melbourne CBD Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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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...
Oh! Banh Mi

Oh! Banh Mi

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

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...
Izakaya Miyazaki

Izakaya Miyazaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

Tucked beneath Russell Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Izakaya Miyazaki offers an intimate and refined Japanese dining experience. The subterranean setting exudes a moody elegance, with dim lighting and...
Fable Melbourne

Fable Melbourne

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

Melbourne CBD

New Chef’s Menu Now LiveBook Now!Fable Melbourne’s new Chef’s Menu has landed - featuring 10 elevated dishes designed to impress. From silky sweet potato dip with shiitake mushrooms to stunning rooftop views, this is city dining a...
SUD Food & Wine

SUD Food & Wine

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

A Night in Sicily: 5-Course Dinner at SUD25th October Experience a Sicilian 5-course dinner with wine at SUD Food & Wine on Saturday, 25 October 2025. For $139 per person, enjoy classic dishes including Scacciata bread, chargrilled octopus salad, bake...
Saint & Rogue

Saint & Rogue

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Pre AFL Finals FeverFriday 26th SeptemberKick off the AFL Finals weekend with a Posh Pie or Bratwurst Hotdog, plus a pot of Saint & Rogue Lager on us, Friday only!
Triim

Triim

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Guided By InstinctBook Now!Delve into an intimate dining journey through a seasonal multi-course menu — an edible canvas of pristine seafood premium meats, and organic vegetables from our own farm. Build each hand roll guide...
Box Seafood Restaurant

Box Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Fishing for great seafood in the heart of Melbourne's CBD? Head along Collins Street to find Box Seafood Restaurant, where an elegant interior of white-clothed tables set with flowers, vibrant artw...
Roule Galette Flinders Lane

Roule Galette Flinders Lane

French   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Beef BourguignonWinter Special10-hour slow-cooked beef cheeks in red wine and veggies. You need to try that, it's so delicious. Click on more info to book your table:
Ginger Olive

Ginger Olive

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Did You Know We have A Set Menu Too!Book Now!Planning a group gathering or celebrating a special occasion? We’ve got you covered with four hearty set menu options, perfect for any event to enjoy our Signature BBQ | RIBS | STEAK | SEAFOOD . C...
Happy Hour 3pm - 5.30pm everyDayA pot of any tap Beer $7 or A glass of any Gilgamesh wines $7
Your Daily Donburi LineupFresh Bowls DailyGet ready for a full week of flavour with our rotating donburi bowls! Enjoy Oyakodon on Mondays, Tonkatsudon Tuesdays, Yakitori Don Wednesdays, Hikari Miso Salmon Don Thursdays, and Yakiniku Beef S...
Funghi e Tartufo

Funghi e Tartufo

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Taking plant-based Italian food to a new level, head to Funghi e Tartufo on Hardware Lane in Melbourne’s CBD to expand your vegan food horizons along with organic and natural wine options. Nestled ...
Vespa Rossa

Vespa Rossa

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Seafood RisottoBook Now!Warning: this seafood risotto may cause sudden table envy. Get your own bowl of Risotto Marinara before it’s all gone. Book a table via the link!
With a colourful history spanning over a century, the Chef Hat awarded Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Grill & Cellar Bar has contributed to the cultural and culinary growth of Melbourne's dining sce...
Society

Society

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

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Cecconi's

Cecconi's

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Tipo 00

Tipo 00

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award