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Melbourne Restaurants With Fully Licensed

Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Express LunchOnly $42ppMiss Mi is offering the best express lunch in Melbourne CBD. Our restaurant is conveniently located across from Southern Cross Station, the ideal spot to meet with colleagues or friends for lunch o...
Pincho Disco

Pincho Disco

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Shu Restaurant

Shu Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Collingwood

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
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...
Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
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. From 12.30pm - 3.00pm A refined daytime dining experience celebrating modern Australian cuisine, seasonal produce and panoramic city views from Level 80.
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...
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...
Luci

Luci

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

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
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:
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...
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 6:00 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...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

12 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....
Father's Day RoastLunch or DinnerSpoil Dad, Grandpa, or someone special with our special ths Father's Day, Sunday September 6th.
The Foragers Fork

The Foragers Fork

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Brunswick

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...
Fusion Ceylon

Fusion Ceylon

Sri Lankan   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Werribee

Signature Dishes at Fusion CeylonBook now!Dive into bold Sri Lankan flavours at Fusion Ceylon. Signature dishes include the hearty Colombo Mix fried rice , Smoked BBQ Mix Grilled with homemade lingus and garlic sauce, and the fiery Chilli ...
The Espressonist
Aperitivo Society 13th August Join us for La Dolce Vita — an Italian-inspired evening celebrating good food, good drinks and great company! On Thursday 13th August from 6:30pm, we're bringing you spritzes, arancini, burrata, ra...
Ceylon Girl's Cafe & Bar

Ceylon Girl's Cafe & Bar

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Frankston

A new chapter beginsNew venue expansion!Something exciting is cooking up at Ceylon Girl's Café & Bar in Frankston! The family-run venue is expanding with a new venue next door dedicated to functions, and they're gearing up for bigger buf...
Weekday SpecialMon Boost, Sweet Tue, Fri VibeCheck out our weekday special throughout this winter
Senor Mexico

Senor Mexico

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Richmond

Nacho ThursdayEvery Thursday**Nacho Thursday is here to save your week!** Crunchy corn chips, melted cheese, and all your favourite toppings loaded up and ready to share. Grab your mates, pull up a chair, and turn Thursday in...