Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Windsor

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1. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1173)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 56 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

2. Pure South Dining

4.4

Awesome(94)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 17 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.

3. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(739)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 70 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. Neighbourhood Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(411)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Armadale

Booked 42 times today

Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!

5. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1708)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 23 times today

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 9:00am for takeaway coffees & juices, and from 11:30am onwards for dine in. Passionate about friends, family and community.

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6. Officina Gastronomica Italiana

4.7

Exceptional(411)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Prahran

Booked 18 times today

Officina Gastronomica Italiana is gastronomic workshop of artisan pasta, wine and espresso celebrated with true Italian conviviality.We have indoor and outdoor seating available in our cosy courtyard. Which is covered and heated if necessary.

7. Lagoon Dining

4.8

Exceptional(548)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Carlton

Booked 9 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.

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8. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy

4.3

Awesome(1740)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fitzroy

Booked 42 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.

9. WAYGOOD

4.8

Exceptional(309)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Dining Bar • Richmond

Booked 4 times today

WAYGOOD is all about neighbourly hospitality & fun. A cracking beverage offering, plates celebrating seasonal produce, with new dishes weekly : these are the little pleasures that bring us immense joy, and we would love to share them with you, our local community & others,

10. Lamaro's Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(940)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • South Melbourne

Booked 32 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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From verified diners like you

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Chris
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always delicious, great atmosphere and fabulous attentive and fun staff. Overall excellent
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Mount Erica HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Prahran
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4.7
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Jo
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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Mark
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The best pizza I have had for a long time,excellent base and superb flavoursome topping.The service was friendly and efficient.The restaurant has a real buzz,top spot to catch up with friends.
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Neighbourhood PizzaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Armadale
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4.8
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Sandra
Melbourne •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 28, 2025
One of the most consistent restaurants for beautifully presented and prepared meals, accompanied by professional, friendly service always. Defies the old adage great views = ordinary, expensive food. Certainly a favourite in our household.
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Elwood BathersPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Elwood
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4.7
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Marina
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on Apr 25, 2025
Food was great. Dessert was a let down (tart + panna cotta did not taste fresh at all).
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5

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