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Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Bayside

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Bayside? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Bobbi Pearl
4.7
4.7 (103)
$41 to $100
Asian
Brighton
About the restaurant
Bobbi Pearl offers an elegant yet relaxed dining experience, featuring a modern Pan-Asian menu that blends tradition with innovation. Enjoy bold flavours, an extensive wine list, and a cocktail selection that balances the edgy with the classic.
Top review
Anthony
Dined on May 3, 2025
Excellent food & service once again. Would happily recommend this restaurant
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Keshi Tasting Menu
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Merlo Degustation Menu
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Aromi
4.7
4.7 (320)
$41 to $100
Italian
Brighton
About the restaurant
Aromi, a name resonating with a profound connection to Italy’s culinary tale, entrenched in the aromatic essence of rosemary and an array of herbs. Across each region, a distinctive symphony of herbs gracefully dances to enhance local dishes, forming a celebration of flavours that transcends the ordinary.

Drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Italy’s rustic Renaissance, every detail of our space is thoughtfully curated to greet you with an ambiance that exudes warmth and style.

Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or celebrating a special occasion, our restaurant located on New Street in Brighton, promises an incredible dining experience. At Aromi, you are more than a guest; you are embraced with the heart of Italian-style comradeship.

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Ross
Dined today
The perfect place for a lunch. Service, food and ambience perfect. Will go back there.
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Vivace Restaurant Brighton
4.8
4.8 (40)
$41 to $100
Italian
Brighton
About the restaurant
Since opening in 2004, Bayside residents and business’ alike have grown to love Vivace as their premier local eatery and function venue to catch up with friends, family and business colleagues.


Owner Chris Favaloro and co-host Andrew Zoli of Vivace are the dynamic duo that collaborate the front of house whilst Executive Chef, Davide Ferraro leads the talented team offering an extensive, modern Italian inspired menu , incorporating fresh local seafood, Black Angus beef, house made pastas and delectable desserts for the most fastidious diner.
Our Suburban Italian restaurant has a very classy and warm atmosphere, with soft and intimate lighting. Professional staff members are knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, and offer a non-intrusive level of service at all times. The tantalising menu ranges from fresh seafood to quality meat, with specials that change daily to keep regular diners happy.
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Luisa
Dined 3 days ago
Always a sure thing! A fantastic restaurant for ever occasion
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2 Course Fixed Price Lunch Special
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Bistro La Provence
4.6
4.6 (765)
$41 to $100
French
Brighton
About the restaurant
Bistro La Provence is located at 234 Esplanade Brighton opposite the Brighton Baths and Royal Brighton Yacht club. Our diners will experience traditional seasonal French food and beverage.. We pride ourselves on ensuring your experience is one you will remember and want to share with your friends and family.
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Peter
Dined on May 3, 2025
We had a wonderful evening. Food and service was very good. A lovey night all around.
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Bottarga Brighton
4.9
4.9 (31)
$41 to $100
Contemporary Italian
Brighton
About the restaurant
Step into Bottarga—an intimate 18-seat restaurant in Brighton where fine dining unfolds in the heart of the kitchen. With every seat facing our fully open kitchen, guests are immersed in the artistry and rhythm of the culinary process.

Our menu is a refined fusion of contemporary Italian cuisine, subtly layered with Asian influences and crafted using the finest global ingredients. Choose between our 2- or 3-course à la carte options, or indulge in our 13-course tasting experience ($160 per person) for a truly unforgettable journey.

Proudly Brighton’s one-hatted restaurant, Bottarga has been recognised by The Age Good Food Guide, awarded two glasses in the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards, and celebrated by Wine Spectator.

Let us take you on a dining experience that is thoughtful, intimate, and distinctly Bottarga.

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Sophie
Dined on May 2, 2025
We had a wonderful night at Bottarga. We had some of the smaller snacks to start; the snapper/avocado/herring roe was just delicious as were the Wagyu croquettes and the potato bread. We then had an entree and main, the presentation and tastes of all of our choices was outstanding. We loved seeing the chef, Federico cooking in the open kitchen and Somi giving us her advice on their extensive wine list. The service is friendly and welcoming.
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Tasting Experience $160pp
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Chef's Selection $95pp
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Group Set Menu $125pp
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Cucina & Co
4.8
4.8 (228)
$40 and under
Italian
Brighton
About the restaurant
Cucina&co loves to be known as a pizza restaurant for the family. From toddlers to nonno & nonna come and share wonderful food with us.

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Gordon
Dined 3 days ago
Well established cosy Italian restaurant in Brighton, with great service, food, beverages. Always our favourite local venue!
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Waterfront Brighton
4.6
4.6 (556)
$41 to $100
Seafood
Brighton
About the restaurant
We are dedicated to the “sea to plate”, with daily visits to the market, selecting the very best oysters, pristine shellfish and the freshest local seafood.
Our “paddock to table” philosophy ensures we only source the highest quality of meats, bred from local Victorian farmers.
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sharonVIP
Dined 7 days ago
We love the Miso Toothfish as well as the cabbage salad. Both were delicious
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Waterfront Brighton Express Lunch Menu
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2 Course Set Menu - $95 pp ($30pp Deposit)
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3 Course Set Menu - $115 pp ($30pp Deposit)
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Kicho Japanese Restaurant
4.7
4.7 (523)
$41 to $100
Japanese
Black Rock
About the restaurant
Located next to a beautiful beach, we are a vibrant and cozy place to enjoy modern Japanese cuisine from our enthusiastic and companionable team members.

We accept reservations online for up to 6 guests, with a seating time of 2 hours. We encourage guests after a reservation for 1-6 diners to make their bookings online. 15 minutes grace time to all bookings. Please note that our online booking system reflects real time availability at the restaurant.
 
For groups of 7 guests or more, please contact our reservations team on 0411 306 208 or info@kicho.com.au. Please note that groups of 7+ guests are required to dine on a set menu.

We take enquires for large group booking or catering requirements.

Dietary requirements are welcome and can be accommodated with advance notice. We recommend you let us know at the time of booking to ensure we can meet your needs.

15% surcharge will be applied on Public Holiday
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N
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely food, lots is or can be made gluten free- love it!
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Banquet Menu
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Premium Lunch Set
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Hotel Brighton
4.3
4.3 (650)
$40 and under
Pub
Brighton
About the restaurant
Hotel Brighton is a truly local venue and has been serving the Brighton community for years. The impressive double story building boasts a traditional front bar, serving fresh tank beer, local wine and great cocktails, a restaurant serving home-cooked food and a hidden roof terrace, perfect for Summer drinks and parties.

Hotel Brighton is also the place to watch live sport, screening hundreds of live games every month on the big screen, you can even get a bet on in our state of the art TAB.

With a range of spectacular spaces, Hotel Brighton is a brilliant place for functions. We can cater for every size of the event, from a first Birthday party to engagement parties. Our events team bring that personal touch to any event, managing every detail, so the customer can sit back, relax and enjoy.

​Hotel Brighton continues to grow with the local community and we have big plans for the future.

We are always evolving, but always truly local.

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Chrisrophe
Dined on Apr 30, 2025
Great night, the high tables where a little small for the 4 of us but appart from that good night had by all.
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Trivia Night 2025
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True South
4.5
4.5 (820)
$40 and under
Gastro Pub
Black Rock
About the restaurant
Located in the picturesque bayside suburb of Black Rock, True South holds prime position as the areas best and biggest Restaurant, Bar & Function Space.

Once used as an auto repair shop, this modern gastro pub has undergone a colossal renovation, keeping the original facade, but completely stripping back the inside to create the incredible space it is today. The talented chefs at True South offer a modern Argentinean menu, served in the newly converted setting.
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pnina
Dined on May 2, 2025
True South has not lost its flair. It was bustling which is always nice to see in sleepy bayside. The food was delicious. The service was excellent only enhanced by Heath and his great personality and service. It was my husband’s birthday and Health certainly made him feel special. Thankyou
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$30 Steak Special
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$30 Barra-Monday
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Tuesday Trivia Night 2025
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