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Melbourne Restaurants With Air Conditioning

Chef's Selection Menu$109 per personOur Chef’s selection menu offers a sample of favourite dishes and is designed to highlight seasonal ingredients and balance classic and modern sensibilities. Click on more info to book:
Oxi Tea Room

Oxi Tea Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Carlton

15 Chef Hat Award
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...
Atria

Atria

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Situated on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Atria celebrates the essence of Australia through its finest produce. The menu pays homage to land and sea, showcasing ingredients from trusted farme...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

13 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...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

15 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...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

13 Chef Hat Award
Representing the intersection of old and new, traditional and modern, Eastern and Western, ISH Restaurant is an Indian-inspired drinking and dining experience nestled on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy....
Happy Hour at Pincho Disco$15 Cocktails, $2 OystersEnjoy Happy Hour at Pincho Disco! Every Tue–Wed 5–6pm and Thu–Fri 4–6pm. Indulge in $2 natural oysters, $3 hibiscus tiger’s milk oysters, $15 signature cocktails, and $8 schooners & wines. It’s che...
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Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
10-Course Vegan Degustation at Shu$95ppExperience Shu’s renowned 10-course vegan degustation, a boldly creative menu inspired by iconic Sichuan flavours. This elevated plant-based journey showcases innovative techniques, vibrant spices ...
Deluxe Build-Your-Own SetAll-you-can-eatDeluxe Build-Your-Own Set is now upgraded with a selection of premium meats, offering two combo options to choose from with unlimited dishes to enjoy. Combo A is priced at $54.9 per person, and Com...
Vue de Monde
Vue de Monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for more than 20 years, continuing to present beautiful food that not only appeals to a sense of luxury, but also honesty, integrity and an in...
Attica

Attica

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

Ripponlea

18 Chef Hat Award
Dining at Attica on Glen Eira Road in Ripponlea is a commitment of time and money – there are beautiful, rare and unique ingredients and eclectic tunes, but most of all there’s Ben Shewry’s innovat...
Choose Your Dining ExperienceBook now!Choose your favourite dining space at The Cricketers Port Melbourne. Whether you prefer the all-weather Courtyard, the cosy Brasserie by the fireplace, or the more formal Dining Room, you can easil...
Gourmet Napoli-Style PizzaPure Pizza GoodnessDiscover gourmet pizza crafted the authentic Napoli way at Art Deco. Using imported Italian flour, creamy locally made Fior di Latte and premium fresh toppings, every slice highlights quality and f...
Captain Baxter

Captain Baxter

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

St Kilda

Happy Hour$12 Spritz, $15 Cocktails$12 Spritz, $15 Cocktails Thursday – Friday 5pm – 7pm Golden hour just got even better. Sip, relax, and soak up those unbeatable beachside views as the sun sets over Port Phillip Bay. Whethe...
Just Planet Coffee BeansOrder now!Enjoy exceptional Fairtrade coffee from the comfort of home with Just Planet. Sourced from the finest farms and freshly roasted for peak flavour, our beans bring café-quality coffee straight to you...
Minamishima

Minamishima

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Richmond

18 Chef Hat Award
Omakase is a culinary experience led by the Chef, produce and the seasons and that is what you’ll find on the menu at Minamishima on Lord Street in Melbourne. Offering two dining areas, the counter...
$40 PASTA + VINO every Wednesday evening The ultimate midweek catch up with family or friends! Your choice of pasta + a glass of wine for just $40.