City Centre Restaurants
There are over 5000 Melbourne restaurants to choose from and the best are amongst the world's finest. Melbourne restaurants have attained a reputation for producing fine cuisine based on the freshest of ingredients. Besides world-renown Modern Australia cuisine, expect to try fine cuisines from Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam and China, as well as familiar European dishes. Greek dishes are a Melbourne restaurant speciality.
Nearly all Melbourne restaurants offer an extensive selection of red and white of wines, so be sure to accompany your meal with a fine Australian wine. Many Melbourne restaurants allow you to bring your own wine: look for the BYO (bring your own) symbol or ask when you make a booking. Southgate Melbourne restaurants have stunning Yarra River views. They are perfect for that lazy Sunday lunch with friends. Below is a selection of Melbourne restaurants that we recommend.

Arc Cafe
Innovative modern cuisine here includes octopus and duck dishes. Vegetarian options. Popular with the locals.
Hours: Lunch & Dinner Tue-Sat;
160 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
Ph: 9349 3933

Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
Experience warm hospitality along with traditional Italian cuisine at Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria. The broad menu has a temping range delicious rustic Italian dishes; with many pasta, meat and seafood options. To compliment your meal, Bellissimo carries a range of wine, spirits and beer, imported straight from Italy. Enjoy live entertainment 3 nights a week with Italian music performed on the piano-accordion. You can also feast your eyes; with floor to ceiling windows every table has a view of Docklands bustling waterways.
Features: Home made fresh pasta dishes, Live music (selected evenings), Water views, Italian wine, Outdoor dining
Cuisine: Rustic Italian
License: Fully licensed + BYO (wine only) corkage $10 per bottle
Hours: Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner
G15, 427 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands Vic 3008
Ph: 9326 6636
www.bellissimo.net.au

BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
The exciting BlueFire Churrascaria dining concept features flame grilled meats and seafood (inc beef, chicken, calamari, pork, and fish) carved right at your table until you say “no more!” BlueFire’s a-la-carte menu features more grilled items, from octopus to quail, huge steaks, prawns and amazing seafood platters.
Features: Churrascaria, Waterfront location
Cuisine: Brazilian Inspired / International
License: Fully licensed + BYO (wine only) corkage $10 per bottle
Hours: Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner
G17-18, 427 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands Vic 3008
Ph: 9670 8008
www.bluefiregrill.com.au

Butchers Grill Meat & Wine
Mediterranean-style menu full of quality Australian meat cooked over an open grill.
141 Bourke Street, Melbourne and Pav 1, 439 Docklands Drive, Docklands
Ph: 9640 0696

Dracula's
Cabaret restaurant which offers a quality 3 course meal, with a choice of 5 main courses. Bookings (to be paid for in advance) essential.
License: Fully licenced at lounge bar prices.
Hours: Dinner daily;
100 Victoria Road, Carlton
Ph: 9347 3344
www.draculas.com.au

Elements on Lonsdale
Specialising in traditional Greek modern Mediterranean Cuisine. Located in the heart of the Greek precinct at the newly established QV Melbourne. Some of the more popular dishes include Mousaka, Gyros and the Chef's own Seafood Paros pan fried with prawns, calamari, mussels & fish.
License: Fully licensed.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10.30am till late Sat, Sun 5.00pm till late.
192 Lonsdale Street, Melborne.
Ph: 9663 3375

Fish Seafood Grill & Rotisserie
The expansive menu features the freshest seafood from Australia’s abundant seas. The unique rotisserie oven at Fish towers at over 2 metres in height and cooks at a whopping 500 degrees celsius while rotating at high speeds to quickly seal in the flavour and moisture of the fish while melting away the fats; resulting in a succulent fish that’s reduced in fat, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavour.
Features: Fresh seafood, Live tanks with crayfish & barramundi, Unique rotisserie oven, Water views, aquarium, Outdoor dining
Cuisine: Seafood
License: Fully licensed + BYO (wine only) corkage $10 per bottle
Hours: Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner
439 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands Vic 3008
Ph: 9640 0686
www.fishrestaurant.com.au

Flower Drum
Melbourne's best Chinese restaurant featuring Cantonese dishes including a good selection of seaood dishes.
Hours: Lunch & Dinner daily;
17 Market Lane, Melbourne
Ph: 9662 3655

Galllery Restaurant
The renown Gallery Restaurant at Hilton on the Park - Melbourne, overlooks the leafy Fitzroy Gardens and offers all day dining with a wonderful selection of internationally inspired cuisine. Indulge in a culinary experience you will always remember.
License: Fully licensed.
Hilton on the Park - Melbourne.
192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
Ph: 9412 3020
www.melbourne.hilton.com

Ginza
Japanese barbecue with flair, a la carte menu, fully licensed. Group bookings welcome.
Hours: Lunch Sun-Fri, Dinner daily;
139 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Ph: 9663 1155

Hofbrauhaus
Renowned in Melbourne for their Bavarian hospitality. The traditional German cuisine, music and dancing will ensure that all the senses are catered for.
Hours: Lunch Mon - Fri, Dinner daily;
18-24 Market Lane, Melbourne
Ph: 9663 3361
www.hofbrauhaus.com.au

Hot Chocolate Café & Bar
This stylish café by the water is open from 9am for breakfast until late 7 days. Enjoy a pizza or parma from the ‘all day dining’ menu, or treat yourself to a scrumptious dessert, coffee, home made ice cream. Meet for pre dinner drinks and sample one of the many cocktails on offer at the bar. If the real chocolate fountain sets off your cravings, try one of the 'real' hot chocolate drinks - made with, pure quality chocolate melted down and served to you as a delicious hot beverage. The adventurous can try a ‘shot’ of chocolate and liqueur. Indulge your taste buds at Hot Chocolate today!
Features: Pure melted hot chocolate, ice cream and desserts, breakfast, all day dining, Outdoor dining, water views
Cuisine: Modern Australian, Causal dining
License: Fully licensed
Hours: Open 7 Days From 9am until late, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Address: Pavilion 1, 439 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands 3008
Ph: 9642 1818
www.hotchocolate.net.au

Italy 1
Serving delicious northern Italian food in a tucked-away venue behind the Grand Hyatt, this cafe is definitely worth a visit.
Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner Mon-Sat;
27 George Parade, Melbourne
Ph: 9654 4430

Kenzan
Traditional Japanese dishes such as sukiyaki and sushi. Try the tempura dishes.
Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner Mon-Sat;
Lower Ground Floor, Collins Place, 45 Collins Street
Ph: 9654 8933

LimeLeaves
Malaysian Restaurant & Bar. Explore the freshness and flavours of the ingredients used, in a fun & enjoyable atmosphere. Two courses $25-$45
Hours: Lunch & Dinner 7 days
13-15 QV Square, Melbourne
Ph: 9663 9777.
limeleavesqv@yahoo.com

Livebait
With panoramic views of the CBD and Victoria Harbour, there's no mistaking what's on the menu at Livebait. Feast on fresh seafood – oysters, crayfish, prawns, mussels, snapper, tuna, swordfish, … the list goes on. Livebait’s menu with its subtle Asian influence is broken down to reflect the various cooking methods; Chargrill, pans & ovens. Sitting out on the balcony positioned right above the water, you can truly appreciate this special location which only enhances your dining experience.
Features: Fresh Seafood, Panoramic water & city views, Asian inspirations menu
Cuisine: Seafood, Modern Australian with Asian influences
License: Fully licensed
Hours: Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner
55B NewQuay Promenade, Docklands Vic 3008
Ph: 9642 1500
www.livebait.com.au

Rivers Restaurant Cruises
Cruise Melbourne’s waterways with Rivers. Select from a restaurant style Dinner Cruise with a 3 course meal or the entertaining Cabaret Cruise with an ever-changing live floor show. Purchase drinks as you go from the fully stocked bar on board or for a hassle free night take advantage of a beverage package.
Dinner Cruise - Includes 3 course meal served to your table, 3 hour scenic cruise and a DJ (Saturday nights)
Cabaret Cruise - Includes 3 course meal served to your table, 3 ½ hour scenic cruise, live floor show, band, huge dance floor. Different tribute shows are featured each cruise; inc. Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Neil Diamond, Rock n Roll, Elvis and more Rivers’ gracious vessels are beautifully furnished and offer the highest standards in hospitality. During the cruise, you will travel a scenic route that takes in the picturesque Yarra River, working ports, and pretty seaside towns - hours of unforgettable scenery.
Functions: Available for group bookings, private functions & events
Cuisine: Modern Australian
License: Fully licensed
Hours: Cruise every Saturday and selected Fridays evenings. Or private events by appointment.
Cruise departs from Waterfront City Marina, Docklands Vic 3008
Ph: 9285 0000
www.rivers.net.au

Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill
Saganaki stands above with sensational modern Greek cuisine, superb interior design and quality finishes. While staying true to its Greek heritage, Saganaki also features dishes infused with a Modern Australian twist, using only the very best local produce. The restaurant is warm and inviting with wood grain and marble textures with elegant crystal & brass chandeliers. Floor to ceiling windows make the most of the prime waterfront position where every table has a great view.
Features: Slow roast feast, Greek wine & spirits, Outdoor dining, Water views
Cuisine: Modern Greek
License: Fully licensed + BYO (wine only) corkage $10 per bottle
Hours: Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner
62 NewQuay Promenade Docklands Vic 3008
Ph: 9606 0008
www.saganaki.com.au

Steakhouse, Pier 35
Steakhouse is all about the steak! The menu features prime quality Certified Australian Beef, including Black Angus and Wagyu; grilled over a flaming grill right before your eyes. The décor is warm and inviting; comfortable chocolate leather chairs, superb chandeliers and crisp burgundy linen. Floor to ceiling windows show off the waterfront location so every table has a view. Watch giant container ships glide right by the restaurant. Truly unique to Melbourne.
Features: Prime Australian Beef, Water views, Outdoor dining
Cuisine: Steak
Functions: Available for group bookings, private functions & events
License: Fully licensed + BYO (wine only) corkage $10 per bottle
Hours: Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner
Pier 35 Marina, 263-329 Lorimer St, Port Melbourne
Ph: 9646 0606
www.steakhouse.net.au

Steakhouse, NewQuay
Steakhouse is all about the steak! The menu features prime quality Certified Australian Beef, including Black Angus and Wagyu; grilled over a flaming grill right before your eyes. The décor is warm and inviting; comfortable chocolate leather chairs, superb chandeliers and crisp burgundy linen. Floor to ceiling windows show off the waterfront location so every table has a panoramic view of Melbourne’s waterways.
Features: Prime Australian Beef, Water views, Outdoor dining
Cuisine: Steak
Functions: Available for group bookings, private functions & events
License: Fully licensed + BYO (wine only) corkage $10 per bottle
Hours: Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner
66 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands Vic 3008
Ph: 9640 0808
www.steakhouse.net.au

Three Degrees
Built around an on-site microbrewery, award-winning venue combines contemporary design with traditional character and culture. The extensive menu ranges from classic pub grub to modern brasserie fare. Impressive wine list and the house beer 'three clear' is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Two courses less than $25 per head.
Hours: Open 7 days - Mon to Fri 11 'til late, Sat & Sun 10 'til late.
Number One QV Square, Corner Swanston & Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne
Ph: 9639 6766
www.3degrees.com.au

Tsindos
Authentic Greek cooking that specialises in hearty meat dishes. At Tsindos you will find such delicacies as fried scheese, home-made eggplant dip and char grilled octopus
Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner Mon-Sun;
197 Lonsdale Street, City
Ph: 9663 3194
www.tsindosrestaurant.com.au

Yum Cha Dragon - Chinese BBQ & Restaurant
Waterfront Chinese Restaurant. Yum Cha Dragon features the lively "yum cha" style dining (lunch and dinner). Select a variety of dishes straight from the Yum Cha trolley as is goes past your table. Popular dishes include; Pork spare ribs with black bean sauce, Crabmeat & prawn dumpling and Chicken san choy bow. Al-la-carte style dining is also available featuring Peking Duck and other duck dishes along with seafood platters. The oriental themed décor is a feast for the eyes with, beautiful chandeliers and dragon water feature. Every table has a view looking out to the Docklands promenade and bustling waterways.
Features: Yum Cha 7 days lunch & dinner, Peking Duck & Duck dishes, Two private dining rooms, Dragon water feature, Water views, Children’s Menu, Outdoor dining
Cuisine: Chinese, Yum Cha
License: Fully licensed + BYO (wine only) corkage $10 per bottle
Hours: Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner
G14, 427 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands Vic 3008
Ph: 9329 6868
www.yumcha.net.au