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Melbourne Restaurants With Air Conditioning

Atria

Atria

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Brunch in the SkyElevate Every SaturdayIndulge in an iconic Champagne brunch. A refined daytime dining experience celebrating modern Australian cuisine, seasonal produce and panoramic city views from Level 80.
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day Breakfast with Bottomless BubblesBreakfast buffet+bubblesJoin us at Luci for a delightful Mother's Day breakfast with bottomless bubbles and a spread fit for a queen.
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
A New Era of Indian VegetarianFlavour Without LimitsAt ISH, our vegetarian dishes are bursting with flavour, texture and creativity. We bring a modern take to Indian cuisine, crafting vibrant plates designed to surprise and delight with every bite. ...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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...
Limitless at LexyTuesday to SaturdayTurn lunch into a celebration with Limitless at Lexy. From Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30am–3pm, enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless signature cocktails, wines and beers on tap, paired with delicious set fo...
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...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
Two-Hour Unlimited Plant-Based DiningEat Freely This WeekendVisit us at SHU Restaurant and enjoy our $55pp unlimited Yum Cha every weekend lunch. Dine for two hours on nine plant-based dishes, cooked fresh to order an d inspired by modern vegan Sichuan cuis...
Plough Hotel

Plough Hotel

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

Footscray

STEAK NIGHTEvery Tuesday from 5 pmHead to Plough Hotel every Tuesday from 5pm for Steak Night. Enjoy a porterhouse served with chips, salad and herb butter for $25, or upgrade to $32 and include a house wine or schooner of beer. A ...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
From Bangkok to Borneo, Melbourne restaurant Miss Mi takes you on a culinary journey across Asia, exploring traditional ingredients, iconic flavours and enticing aromas. Located in the Mövenpick Ho...
Temperance Hotel

Temperance Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

South Yarra

Tuesday TriviaEvery Tuesday 7.30pm Get a team together and head down to Temperance on a Tuesday for Funky Bunch Trivia, $150 worth of prizes to be won! $22 Parmas all day $20 Jugs Mountain Goat Tasty Pale Ale 7-10pm
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
The Fox Hotel

The Fox Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Collingwood

Steak NightEvery TuesdayTurn your Tuesday into a date night worth booking at The Fox Hotel. Enjoy a perfectly cooked steak for just $25, and make it even better with a bottle of red for only $30. It’s the ideal midweek es...
Magic Mountain Saloon

Magic Mountain Saloon

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

$25 Lunch Specials Tues-Friday, 12pm-3pm.The options include Chicken Pad Thai, Vegetable Massaman Curry & Rice, Chicken Green Curry & Rice and Pad Kra Pow Tofu. Add beer or wine for $5.
Cookie

Cookie

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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
29th Apartment

29th Apartment

American   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

St Kilda

House Party!Wednesdays 7pm - 3amThe Hottest Wednesday Night in St Kilda! Get ready for the ultimate midweek party destination where the vibes are unmatched and the energy never stops! We’re open from 7 pm to 3 am, offering you a ...
Hophaus Bar

Hophaus Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Southbank

Happy HourMon-Fri, 4pm-7pm.$9 Drinks – Come down for after work bevies $9 Pints House Lager $9 Pints House Cider $9 Glass of House Wine
Manifold & Co

Manifold & Co

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

Hawthorn

Open For Easter Long WeekendOpen til 8.30pm SundayWe will be open for the Easter Long Weekend From 12pm Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday. The courtyard will be open if the weather is fine.
Rustic Elegance, Seasonal FlavoursDining ExperienceAt 1912 Restaurant, we blend history and modern Australian flavours in a setting drenched in natural light, with a unique wine barrel ceiling and rustic winery décor. Whether it’s lunch, dinner or ...