Best Lunch Restaurants in Kings Park

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1. Hochi Mama CBD

4.7

Exceptional(3373)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 95 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

2. Old Man Drew

4.7

Exceptional(254)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Ascot Vale

Booked 27 times today

At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.

3. Kentaro

4.4

Awesome(34)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 32 times today

Welcome to KENTARO, a Japanese omakase restaurant that transports diners to the intimate charm of Japan’s hidden side streets. Here, we offer an authentic and immersive dining experience that celebrates the art of Japanese cuisine. Under the guidance of our talented producer chef, whose extensive background includes esteemed Melbourne establishments such as Shiranui, Shoya, and Marble Yakiniku, as well as international experience in culinary hubs like Singapore and Tokyo, Kentaro elevates Melbourne's dining scene to new heights. Join us for a unique journey where tradition meets innovation in every exquisite creation.

4. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1991)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 20 times today

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

5. Cha Ching

4.4

Awesome(520)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 38 times today

Cha Ching is an Asian fusion concept restaurant where customer enjoys variety of Asian dishes on a table with Asian spiced drinks and cocktail for an affordable per dinner and lunch.Synonymous with luck in Chinese culture, Cha Ching is a project three years in the making, from Owner & Head Chef Ken Leung.From working in Hong Kong’s Michelin Star St George Restaurant in 2012 to experience in kitchens across Melbourne’s elite food scene, Ken’s hospitality experience spans over 15 years.The result? Cha Ching’s menu is an homage to Asian cuisine, emboldened by the multiculturalism of Melbourne.Street food with finesse and re-imagined traditional cuisine, every dish pops with vibrancy and colour!

6. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1334)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 38 times today

Open every day for dinner, and Tuesday to Sunday for lunch, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome walk-ins every day from 12pm at our City Wine Shop, with our full menu being offered at both venues, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside, overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses, matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

7. French Saloon

4.7

Exceptional(375)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Melbourne CBD

Booked 10 times today

Climb the narrow flight of stairs up from the red brick lane to enter the saloon. A table in the bustling dining room? Or a seat at the fluted zinc bar? Whether it’s a lunch, dinner or well crafted cocktails with a snack, bookings are essential.

8. Luci

4.4

Awesome(218)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 times today

Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant set in the grand hall of Melbourne’s historic Equity Chambers building.Its art deco styled dining room – designed by Bates Smart – provides a sophisticated backdrop to a contemporary Australian menu with Italian accents.Celebrating Melbourne’s history of Italian immigrants and its evolution into a cosmopolitan culinary city, Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant housed within the grand hall of the historic Equity Chambers Building.

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9. Bodega Underground

4.4

Awesome(1590)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Melbourne CBD

Booked 45 times today

A restaurant smuggled from Mexico to Melbourne. Find Little Bourke Street’s late night mezcal bar and taqueria hidden underground in the China Town precinct, and open 7 days a week until late, including lunch Thursday - Sunday. Try a Tequila or Mezcal cocktail, or speak to our team about sipping some exciting Agave spirits instead. The $59 Feed Me banquet offers great value and a huge mix of traditional Mexican street food, plus some dishes with a twist. We also offer a $75 Bottomless Brunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, with unlimited cocktails and 5 dishes; or a Pre-Theatre deal available every night of the week. We are located on the corner of Little Bourke and Crossley Street, Melbourne, with a moody bar and dining area perfect for both a quiet drink, or a larger celebration.

10. Star Wars Galactic Cafe

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2.9

(28)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Carlton

Booked 130 times today

Star Wars™ Galactic CafeMenu PolicyWelcome to our Star Wars-themed café, where every dish is crafted with precision to honor the galaxy’s most iconic flavors.To maintain the integrity of our Star Wars-themed experience, we do not allow changes to menu items. This includes removing, substituting, or altering ingredients.If you have a genuine medical condition or allergy, please inform our crew

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libby
South Australia •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Love the vibe the service was excellent staff so knowledgeable and friendly with good advice and the food was so so delicious Great before the Jesus Christ musical around the corner
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Tracy
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A food experience of a lifetime. Thoroughly enjoyable in all aspects. Just magnificent.
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Vue de mondePrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.9
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Monique
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Friendly staff, yummy and instagram able cocktails. Was there was happy hour, $2 oysters were soo fresh.
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Cha ChingPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Michelle
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful experience. Great place for a treat and outing.
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Old Man DrewPrice: Moderate• Café• Ascot Vale
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4.7
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Denise
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
Great experience for our first omakase. All the ingredients paired so well together and were so fresh. Would definitely be back for the dinner service.
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KentaroPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Melbourne CBD
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4.4

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