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Melbourne Restaurants

Melbourne city is at the crossroads of many different cuisines and cultural influences, not to mention its extensive and distinctive cultural heritage. One of the benefits of Melbourne's cosmopolitan nature is that it brings with it the best of the best establishments in the world. The best restaurants in Melbourne, on the other hand, are the ones that leave an impression and make you want to come back for more. They provide the entire package, from the menu and drinks list to the decor and service - these restaurants are indeed the best. If you are looking for ridiculously delicious food and the best restaurants to eat in downtown Melbourne, the CBD area, or anywhere else in the city, you have come to the right place.

Fathers Day Book NOWEnjoy a fathers day out for lunch and dinner in the Greek atmosphere with charcoal meats and grilled seafoods including a glass of wine or chilled Greek beer
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Father's Day OfferChoose Mi & enjoy a free pint*Sit back and relax with dad this Father's Day when you dine with our Choose Mi menu. Our team will make it easy by providing a chef's selection of Miss Mi favourites while you enjoy the vibrant atm...
Circl Wine House

Circl Wine House

European   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
The Early FlightPre-Theatre DinnerThe Early Flight is designed for those on their way to the theatre, an express experience that doesn’t compromise on flavour or finesse. Available between 5:30pm and 6:30pm, this is a concise, cons...
Embark on a culinary adventure at Melbourne’s newest dining destination, Lexy Restaurant and Bar on Flinders Lane, where high-glam sophistication meets the vibrant spirit of modern Pan-Asian cuisin...
10 Course Vegan Degustation at Shu RestaurantBook now!Embark on an extraordinary plant-based journey at Shu Restaurant! Immerse yourself in a refined 10-course vegan degustation inspired by the bold depth and spice of contemporary Sichuan cuisine. Sho...
Temaki Sushi on Little Collins Street in Melbourne is an experience unlike anything else in the city - intimate, deeply personal and genuinely extraordinary in every carefully considered detail. Gu...
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Collingwood

12 Chef Hat Award
The Signature Tasting Menu at Pincho Disco$125ppPincho Disco's Signature Tasting Menu at $125pp is a Latin-inspired feast from start to finish. Journey through oysters with tiger's milk, kingfish cannoli, yellowfin tuna tiradito, chorizo anticuc...
Situated on Queen Street in the Melbourne CBD, Sachi Japanese Restaurant is a refined yet approachable destination dedicated to exceptional Japanese seafood. Specialising in sushi, sashimi, chirash...
Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Brunch in the SkyElevate Every SaturdayIndulge in an iconic Champagne brunch. From 12.30pm - 3.00pm A refined daytime dining experience celebrating modern Australian cuisine, seasonal produce and panoramic city views from Level 80.
Seddon Deadly Sins

Seddon Deadly Sins

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:00 AM

Seddon

That Kransky Special !Seddon Deadly SpecialsOne of our scored and grilled Kransky served on a flakey croissant !!
Komeyui Restaurant

Komeyui Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

South Melbourne

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing harmony, unity and binding people together through food is the aim of Komeyui Japanese Restaurant on Ferrars Street in South Melbourne. Hailing from a fishing village in Hokkaido, Executiv...
Izakaya Miyazaki

Izakaya Miyazaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Father's Day set menu -$138Available Sunday 6 Sep onlyA $138 set menu with a complimentary house beer, chef's selection sashimi, Miyazaki wagyu tataki, foie gras, yakitori and a charcoal-grilled M9 steak.
540 on Barkly

540 on Barkly

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

Footscray

Father's Day Open Lunch & Dinner Dad's get a free pot of beer with their meal Sunday Roast, Full A La Carte Menu & other specials available
Pasta Lunch SpecialLunch at Luci for $25Pasta, focaccia, and a drink for $25. Priced at $29 after the first 25 bowls sold. Tuesday to Friday, 12:00 – 3:00PM
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...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Tucked away in Melbourne’s Chinatown, Flower Drum stands as a celebrated destination for refined Cantonese cuisine and exceptional service. Stepping inside reveals a world where tradition meets ele...
Bottomless Brunch At $69Every Fri–Sun! $69ppEnjoy our Bottomless Brunch every Fri–Sun! Unlimited drinks plus your favourite Mexican bites — all for just $69 per person. From 12 - 3:30pm
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

14 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 $58 or 3-course $78 menu, featuring refined dishes crafted with the freshest i...
Midweek Supper$49ppA brand new four-course set menu every Wednesday at The Forager's Fork, built entirely around what's in season. Fresh, considered and never the same twice - all for just $49 per person from 4pm. Th...