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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

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...
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...
Liyin Rice Roll Master

Liyin Rice Roll Master

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Weekday Only BenefitWeekday Treats For YouMake every weekday special with our exclusive offers: Mon – Second HorFun only $9.99; Wed – Free Gelato with every $40 spend; Thur – 20% off our Signature Red Rice Roll; Fri – Buy 2 Lemon & Lime Te...
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...
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 at 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...
PIZZA MONSTER

PIZZA MONSTER

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Box Seafood Restaurant

Box Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

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Saint & Rogue

Saint & Rogue

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

Melbourne CBD

Riversdale Estate Wine Dinner$120 per personAn intimate evening with Riversdale Estate wine maker Jasper Marais expertly paired with all Tasmanian seasonal dishes for a truly memorable experience.
FlamencaSpring SpecialGalette with Chorizo, roasted capsicum, Swiss cheese, homemade Chimichurri. Add jalapenos if you like.
Ginger Olive

Ginger Olive

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

For a taste to remember head to Ginger Olive on Manchester Lane in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. This sleek bar and bistro rocks a laneway vibe of potted palms and fairy lights, while indoors prese...
Expect an intimate dining experience from a multi-course seasonal menu at Temaki Sushi Melbourne on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Paired with a unique selection of sake, Japanese ...
Live Music Claypots BarbarossaEvery FridayEvery Friday from 6 pm, Claypots Barbarossa comes alive with the sounds of live music. Enjoy a rotating line-up of talented musicians while dining on our signature seafood dishes. It’s the perfect ...
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...
Funghi e Tartufo

Funghi e Tartufo

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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 ...
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
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...
Farmer's Daughters

Farmer's Daughters

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

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Tipo 00

Tipo 00

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award