Best Historic Restaurants in Elsternwick

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38 restaurants available nearby

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1. Attica

4.8

Exceptional(105)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Australian • Ripponlea

Booked 10 times today

We’re an Australian restaurant, both in location and in spirit.We celebrate the incredible, unique ingredients found in this country and the many rich and varied culinary cultures it’s fostered – beginning thousands of years ago with the First Peoples who call this land home.The experience you’ll have at Attica is informed by all of this, as well as the values we pursue each day: excellence, kindness, creativity and, of course, fun.We believe in the unique, the unexpected and the surprising – and we love to meet new people.

2. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1721)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 19 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.

3. Cecconi's Toorak

4.7

Exceptional(176)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Toorak

Booked 16 times today

A lavish European dining experience, serving some of Melbourne’s finest Italian cuisine. Designed as a sister restaurant to the original Cecconi’s in Flinders Lane, our second venue brings a touch of luxury, refinement and ‘buonissimo’ to Melbourne’s inner-east enclave. Inspired by its heritage in Italy’s northern regions, and the masters of Italian design, our Toorak venue offers a modern evolution of classic European dining, with a strong Melbourne sensibility. A journey of intimate spaces, luxurious finishes, bespoke detailing and sculptural forms.Cecconi’s Toorak adds a contemporary touch to Melbourne’s culinary landscape, whilst maintaining the high-end Italian hospitality that has made Cecconi’s a Melbourne dining institution for more than twenty years.

4. Yugen Dining

4.7

Exceptional(539)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • South Yarra

Booked 28 times today

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

5. Donovans

4.8

Exceptional(1748)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • St Kilda

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Donovans - our ‘house on the beach’ and home we love to share. Donovans is located on the St.Kilda beach front offering guests a memorable dining experience in Melbourne. With a bay side view, beautiful Mediterranean inspired food and the special relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, Donovans is where you will feel at home.Donovans’ exciting menu has been developed our intimate knowledge of modern Mediterranean cooking. The menu is extensive with a modern mix of favourite dishes emphasising the best local produce. Donovans also offers an extensive wine list of Australian and imported wines and an eclectic mix of cocktails.

6. Cucina & Co

4.8

Exceptional(228)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Brighton

Booked 7 times today

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.

7. Corner Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(347)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Richmond

Booked 12 times today

The beloved Corner Hotel is a cultural institution in the heart of Melbourne for lovers of all things music, sport and food.Only a short walk to Melbourne’s Olympic Park sporting precinct and regularly screening a variety of sporting blockbusters, the venue is also the perfect place to grab a pre or post-match bite.Choose from the extensive contemporary pub menu and situate yourself amongst the vibrant greenery of the newly renovated rooftop bar whilst sipping on a drink from the impressive cocktail list. The front bar also makes for a great late night destination, with resident DJs keeping the party going until the early hours of the morning whilst spinning a range of rock and dancefloor classics. A perfect place for any beer loving pub goer, the front bar also features a selection of exclusively stocked craft beers and locally brewed drops.

8. Pure South Dining

4.4

Awesome(100)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 13 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.

9. Shelanous

5.0

Exceptional(170)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Australian • Port Melbourne

Booked 20 times today

Born from a Melbourne sunset, our pop-up restaurant, Shelanous, evolved into a multi-sensory journey, blending Melbourne’s seasons into each dish. As we transitioned to “Shelanous”, we retained the essence of sharing, embodied in “nous,” meaning “our” or “us” in Hebrew and French.

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10. The Breslin Steakhouse

4.3

Awesome(698)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southbank

Booked 26 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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Yew Hui
Singapore •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The whole experience was awesome! From the good to the ambience to the impeccable service.
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AtticaPrice: Very Expensive• Australian• Ripponlea
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4.8
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PeterVIP
Melbourne •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great ambience, amazing food. Always happy to be back.
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Cecconi's ToorakPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Toorak
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4.7
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Brooke
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days 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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mark
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food, attentive service, awesome atmosphere. The right location for a special event.
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Yugen DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• South Yarra
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4.7
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Rachel
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 13, 2025
Absolutely fabulous lunch overlooking the bay, service and food were exceptional. Highly recommend.
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DonovansPrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• St Kilda
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4.8

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