Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Albert Park

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AbbotsfordArmadaleBlack RockBrightonBrunswickCarlton

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1. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(746)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 57 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.

2. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1720)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 3 times today

Elwood Bathers is a popular spot for birthday celebrations. Reviewers consistently praise the restaurant's service, ambiance, and food, particularly noting the staff's efforts to make birthday celebrations special. One reviewer mentioned their 'friendly but entirely professional' staff who accommodated their family's birthday celebration, while another highlighted the 'outstanding' service for a friend's 70th birthday. With its fantastic views, great food, and excellent service, Elwood Bathers is a top choice for birthday dining.

3. Pinchy's

4.5

Awesome(172)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Melbourne’s best Champagne bar & Seafood restaurant now includes meat into the menu with new Executive Chef Pieter Buijsse. Pinchy’s seafood restaurant and champagne bar is a seaside oasis in the heart of Melbourne. Inviting our guests to experience typically indulgent delectables such as lobster rolls, our new Wagyu beef burger with smoked crispy tuna bacon, we seek to make the finer flavours in life more accessible, encouraging our guests to enjoy shared dishes in a casual style.Located in bustling Bourke Street, Pinchy’s boasts one of Melbourne’s favourite balcony bar destinations, with an insta-worthy interior to boot. So if seafood and champagne, cocktails or chablis tickles your fancy, you know where to find us.

4. The Orrong Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(491)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Armadale

Booked 41 times today

Classic Australian Pub lovingly restored with a tasty traditional menu

5. Lee Ho Fook

4.7

Exceptional(117)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 11 times today

Lee Ho Fook means ‘good fortune for your mouth’ - inspired from the Warren Zevon lyrics in Werewolves of London.A Chinese restaurant, hidden down a Melbourne laneway, off the iconic Flinders Lane dining precinct.Our cuisine takes the legacy of deliciousness given to us by generations of Chinese Australians and taking it to a highly personal and creative direction.A new style of Chinese cuisine.From the mind of Victor Liong.

6. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(165)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 16 times today

Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.

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7. Blossom Rooftop Bar

4.5

Awesome(47)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Melbourne CBD

Booked 4 times today

MELBOURNE CBD'S HIGHEST ROOFTOP BARJoin us at Melbourne CBD's highest rooftop bar, now open on level 14. It's the perfect venue for after work drinks or for a pizza party with friends. The al fresco area wraps around the 14th floor with views across the city through beautiful glass panelling.Enjoy wood fire pizza, mouth-watering cocktails, local wines and beers as well as sprawling 270 degree views on Melbourne city. Get the most of your visit with Happy Hour available Tue-Fri 3-6pm.

8. Marquis of Lorne

4.8

Exceptional(350)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Fitzroy

Booked 35 times today

Perfect for intimate dinners to impress, boozy birthday celebrations and“just the one” after work, Marquis of Lorne is a pub for all occasions. Whether you’re after your new local haunt or looking to host a specialevent, expect a cosy atmosphere with friendly staff and a menu that willkeep you coming back time and time again.All bookings are for our 2nd level dining room. The Public Bar and Rooftop are available for walk-ins only. To make a function enquiry on our rooftop (30+ people), or for our set menu (15+ people) please call 9417 5001, or email hello@marquisoflorne.com.au

9. North Port Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(256)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Port Melbourne

Booked 11 times today

The North Port Hotel is a place for locals and visitors alike, you may choose to head to the front bar for a cold beer or glass of wine and watch the footy, or take a seat in the dining area and order from our ever changing menu, with all the classics you know and love, as well as a great selection of bar snacks and starters, main meals using quality seasonal produce and desserts.

10. The Q Rooftop Bar

3.7

Very Good(123)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Elevate your senses at The Q. Hiding up on level 28 with city views and sunsets, we’re all about killer cocktails, moody lighting, and that secret bar vibe. It’s a bit of a hunt to find us, but always worth it once you have a signature cocktail in hand and are looking out over the Melbourne skyline.

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Brooke
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was really wonderful Thank you so much
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Elwood BathersPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Elwood
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4.7
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Corrinne
Melbourne •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The Sunday roast was very good and also good value.
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The Orrong HotelPrice: Expensive• Australian• Armadale
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4.7
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Peter
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food and service were exceptional…a great food experience!👌
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Lee Ho FookPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Victor
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
Good lobster rolls with great service and ambience
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Pinchy'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Melbourne CBD
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4.5
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Sofia
Melbourne •25 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 5, 2025
Great service, looking after all of us for a school parents group coffee morning as usual.
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5

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