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Melbourne CBD Restaurants With Bar

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Luci

Luci

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
New Year's Eve Dinner at LuciFeast Your Way into 2026Enjoy a feast fit for the occasion in the grandeur of Luci with a decadent four-course dinner and optional bottomless drinks to elevate the celebration. Click on more info to book:
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Lunch at Miss Mi3-courses + Xmas cocktailLocated in the heart of the CBD, Miss Mi Melbourne is serving up a vibrant Christmas Day dining experience. Indulge in a feast that celebrates bold Southeast Asian inspiration and Chef Migo Razon's...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 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 $55 or 3-course $68 menu, featuring refined dishes crafted with the freshest i...
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
New Years Eve at Il Barco$135ppCelebrate New Year's Eve in Venetian style at Il Bacaro. Enjoy exquisite three-course cuisine by Executive Chef David Dellai, featuring summer’s finest produce, paired with guidance from expert som...
Flower Drum

Flower Drum

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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...
Cha Ching

Cha Ching

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Bottomless at Cha Ching$89ppEnjoy 1.5hrs of unlimited drinks with a set menu for $89pp. Available Mon–Tue 11:30–9PM & Wed–Sun 11:30–4PM. Celebrate your birthday month – groups of 4+ dine free on your birthday package. Delicio...
Ming Asian Fusion

Ming Asian Fusion

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Function Room - With Karaoke, licensed for up to 120 people until 1 amNo Minimum Spend!Our spacious function room offers the perfect blend of sophistication and fun - ideal for birthdays, corporate gatherings and special celebrations. Featuring a large private space with karaoke, a h...
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

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

Melbourne CBD

18 Chef Hat Award
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...
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...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Situated in the heart of Melbourne City, Chef Hat-awarded Kenzan Japanese Restaurant is a destination for authentic Japanese dining. Since opening its doors in 1981, this oriental restaurant takes ...
Triim

Triim

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Bringing together the heart of Italy with the soul of Melbourne, Triim on Hardware Lane in the heart of the city is all about generous food, warm people and joyful moments. Whether it’s a slow brun...
Limitless at Lexy RestaurantTues- Sat Enjoy 90 mins of unlimited drinks at Lexy Restaurant and Bar. From Tue–Sat, 11:30–3pm: Feast on oysters, X.O. rock lobster, wagyu tartlets & crispy rice bibimbap. Drinks 69pp | Food & Drinks 99pp |...
Izakaya Miyazaki

Izakaya Miyazaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Tucked beneath Russell Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Izakaya Miyazaki offers an intimate and refined Japanese dining experience. The subterranean setting exudes a moody elegance, with dim lighting and...
Fable Melbourne

Fable Melbourne

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Look to the skies to find Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in the heart of the city, at Fable Melbourne restaurant and bar on the top storey of a Lonsdale Street building. Kick back and relax with a ...
Saint & Rogue

Saint & Rogue

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

Melbourne CBD

Festive Functions Book NowGet in early to secure your preferred date to celebrate the festive season at Saint & Rogue!
Bomba

Bomba

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Bomba on Lonsdale Street is a moody and inviting Spanish tapas bar that feels like a slice of Barcelona tucked into Melbourne’s buzzing CBD. Step inside and you’re greeted by the warm glow of pende...
A Hereford Beefstouw

A Hereford Beefstouw

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
A Hereford Beefstouw on Duckboard Place in the heart of Melbourne is all about quality steak and great wines, along with art and design. With a long tradition of working with renowned artists and d...
La Madonna Restaurant & Bar, nestled within Melbourne’s bustling Little Collins Street, is a sophisticated haven where contemporary flair meets old-world charm. The space is richly layered with dar...
SUD Food & Wine

SUD Food & Wine

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Bringing Southern Italy directly to your plate, SUD Food & Wine on Lonsdale Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD has been a cornerstone of the city’s culinary scene for more than two decades. Rec...
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...