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Melbourne Southern Suburbs Restaurants With BYO

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Potluck

Potluck

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Caulfield

12 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by family dinners and growing up in a diverse Asian family, Potluck on Glen Huntly Road in Caulfield starts in China but your plate could end up anywhere. Have a drink, eat, listen, dance ...
New Year’s Eve 2026 at NevskyDecember SpecialRing in New Year 2026 with a warm, festive celebration at Nevsky. Enjoy a cozy night filled with delicious food, live music, and dancing till late in a beautifully lit, atmospheric setting. Event...
la baia bar-cucina

la baia bar-cucina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Albert Park

Celebrate By The Sea At La Baia CucinaBook Your CelebrationWhether it’s an intimate dinner or a milestone celebration, La Baia Cucina is the perfect seaside venue. Choose from two stunning spaces—our upper area for up to 70 guests with beach and sunset vie...
Mama Nuoi

Mama Nuoi

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Open Now

Aspendale

Handcrafted Pizza and Burger

Handcrafted Pizza and Burger

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

St Kilda

Handcrafted Pizza and Burger on St Kilda Road, St Kilda delivers big flavour in the heart of this vibrant bayside neighbourhood. Known for its crave-worthy creations, the menu showcases classic and...
From the rich heritage of Indian cuisine to inventive twists, every dish is a journey at D Hall of Flames on Toorak Road in South Yarra. Fusing tradition with innovation to craft unique flavour com...
Serving specialty coffee, tasty food and a vibrant ambience every day, Gretel Coffee Roasters on McLeod Road in Carrum is the place to head for catch-ups with friends and family. Order a coffee bre...
Chinta Ria Soul

Chinta Ria Soul

Malaysian   $$$$$   Open Now

St Kilda

Good food and music for the soul are on the plate at Chinta Ria Soul on Acland Street in St Kilda. This modern hawker-style Malaysian restaurant presents an earthy vibe with dark wood furniture, te...
Moti Mahal

Moti Mahal

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Malvern

With more than 25 years’ experience, Moti Mahal on Glenferrie Road brings the exotic flavours of traditional Indian cuisine to Malvern. This well-loved local restaurant exudes a warm and welcoming ...
Royale India

Royale India

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Brighton

Eat like a Raja (King) at Royale India restaurant on Bay Street in Brighton. Blending nostalgic dishes with fused spices and modern drinks in a relaxed yet warm vibe, this restaurant is ideal for l...
Little Buddha restaurant down in Melbourne's Middle Park invites all to feast on steaming Thai cuisine where Canterbury Place cobblestones meet Armstrong Street charm. Splashes of vibrant colours e...
Marmara

Marmara

Turkish   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Windsor

One of the longest-standing restaurants in the city and still run by the same family, Marmara on Chapel Street in Windsor is a Melbourne culinary institution. This outpost of Turkish heaven takes d...
Bansho

Bansho

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Armadale

13 Chef Hat Award
Fratellino Pizzeria

Fratellino Pizzeria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

South Yarra

Tucked into a grey fronted building on Malvern Road, Fratellino Pizzeria is a coveted find in South Yarra for those who delight in handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza. Offering a place to dine in s...
Turning up the heat in Glen Iris, Little Thai Princess Restaurant on Burke Road serves an exciting menu bursting with traditional Thai and modern pan-Asian flavours. Lined with elegantly set tables...
Nestled on Glenferrie Road in Malvern, Nicosia Turkish Restaurant brings the vibrant flavours and rich culinary traditions of Turkey to every table. Guests are welcomed into a warm, inviting atmosp...
Babu Ji

Babu Ji

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

St Kilda

Manow Thai

Manow Thai

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mordialloc

Indian Burrp

Indian Burrp

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Cheltenham

Experience exotic Indian food at upmarket Cheltenham restaurant Indian Burrp on Nepean Highway. Find India on the plate at this family-owned venue where leather banquette seating, a stacked stone b...