Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Footscray

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1. Pure South Dining

4.4

Awesome(94)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 15 times today

Pure South Dining is founded on philosophy of Ethical, Sustainable and Provenance driven produce, championing Tasmanian farmers, fishermen and small producers. The best in season produce is flown from the islands of King, Flinders & Tasmanian directly to our Southbank kitchen. Pure South Dining offers our guests two dining options to suite any occasion. The ground floor Pure South Kitchen is our casual riverside bistro offering classics from morning till late. Enjoy our Tassie produce without the fuss, while you look out to the Southbank promenade, sipping cocktails with friends. Ascend the stairs to the Pure South Dining Room, for a modern fine dining experience, with stunning views of the Yarra River & Melbourne's skyline. Dine a la carte, or embark on a culinary journey with our six-course tasting menu. Our in house sommelier is on hand to guide you through our extensive wine list, with over 400 bottles highlighting Tassie Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.

2. Lagoon Dining

4.8

Exceptional(551)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Carlton

Booked 7 times today

Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.

3. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(741)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 65 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

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4. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy

4.3

Awesome(1742)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fitzroy

Booked 18 times today

Ichi Ni Nana, is a modern style Izakaya experience spread across multiple levels along the iconic Brunswick Street offering delectable Japanese dishes with a modern twist (such as our must try Ebi Mayo). The venue also comprises an amazing beverage list of Japanese inspired cocktails, the best Japan has to offer in sakes and whiskies and a comprehensive wine list covering local and international regions. Our friendly and professional team will take you on a guided tour through a Japanese experience that will leave you eagerly anticipating your next visit. Whether it’s an intimate dinner in one of our hand crafted booths or a group celebration, Ichi Ni Nana has an abundance of breathtaking indoor and outdoor areas (including a courtyard with a retractable glass ceiling which can be enjoyed rain, hail or shine), to suit any occasion.

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5. The Carlton Wine Room

4.8

Exceptional(837)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Carlton

Booked 19 times today

Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.

6. Lamaro's Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(944)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • South Melbourne

Booked 24 times today

"Truly a wonderful pub is Lamaro’s, run by experts that embrace hospitality." Tony Leonard, 3AW https://bit.ly/36XkQbdBroadsheet's Top 5 Gastropubs in Melbourne 2019 & 20203AW's Pub Of The Year 2019 Lamaro's Hotel is an iconic Gastro-pub located in leafy Cecil Street in South Melbourne.Let us take you on a gourmet journey with our creative modern Australian menu. Either dine in the opulent surrounds of our restaurant or relax in our old world bar.With a boutique extensive wine list and 12 craft beers on tap there is something to please every taste and palate.Private dining rooms available and functions welcome.A must visit venue for any food, wine and beer lovers.We're close to Albert Park Lake and just 100m stroll from Bridport Street light rail (Tram no. 96) and South Melbourne's bus

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7. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton

4.5

Awesome(595)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Carlton

Booked 17 times today

D.O.C is real Italian eating and age old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair. A celebration of heritage. A joy in sharing. Authentic, exuberant and outrageously Italian.

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8. Golden Fleece Hotel

4.5

Awesome(187)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • South Melbourne

Booked 15 times today

Heritage pub turned Greek Islands-inspired paradise, Golden Fleece Hotel has brought Santorini to South Melbourne. Entering off Montague Street, you’ll find curvaceous, stone-look tables, booths and an adjoining bottle shop where the walls are lined with vino you can take away! Make your way up the colourful mosaic-tiled stairwell you'll find a place to enjoy more cocktails after dining down stairs and nooks to sit back and relax, as well as a pool table and our DJ's on the weekend to keep the party forever going. Our Santorini Rooftop is where you’ll feel most transported, as the sun beams down, sip on a fun Aperol Spritz, or a Passionfruit Martini to feel the holiday vibes. The menu is similarly Mediterranean. Among the highlights: Our famous fluffy oven baked bread accompanied by a selection of dips, and a delicious Yia-Yia's style Moussaka. Partner any dish with a wide selections of wines from our bottle shop or our famous Santorini Sour!

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9. St Andrews Brewery - Melbourne

4.3

Awesome(34)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 79 times today

St Andrews Beach Brewery in partnership with Melbourne & Olympic Parks, is thrilled to announce that we’re opening a second venue in Melbourne’s iconic sports and entertainment precinct.As part of a staged development, the new venue with pay homage to our beloved Fingal brewery. It features indoor and outdoor dining options with it’s own commercial brewery. Creating a wonderful environment for you to enjoy our award-winning brews and signature dishes from a convenient inner-city location.The first stage of the new venue is set to open in late August 2024.

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10. The Breslin Steakhouse

4.4

Awesome(693)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southbank

Booked 16 times today

Based on the Left Bank in Melbourne's Southbank, overlooking the Yarra River, The Breslin Steakhouse aims to be the best whole carcass based restaurant in the market. New York attitude and style combined with modern and classic technique, The Breslin Bar & Grill pays homage to the classic New York-style steakhouses, complete with a large wall-to-wall bar that proudly mixes up the classics.

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K
Kitty
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne! The food is excellent, the service impeccable and I love the ambiance and decor.
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Lagoon DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Carlton
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4.8
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Sandra
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A fantastic option for Mothers Day! Beautiful food complemented by fantastic service.
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Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - FitzroyPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Fitzroy
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4.3
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Jo
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
Service was great and staff were very detailed about the meals and just friendly overall. Food was outstanding
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Pure South DiningPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Southbank
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4.4
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Mandy
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
Great, food, service, atmosphere but noisy inside
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5
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TomVIP
Portland / Oregon •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 24, 2025
The recommendations by our server were very good in selection and options. the wine choices complimented are food.
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The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
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4.8

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