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1. Hochi Mama CBD
4.7
Exceptional(3379)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 78 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.
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2. Naughtons Parkville Hotel
4.8
Exceptional(702)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Parkville
Booked 20 times today
Naughtons Parkville Hotel is a hot spot due to its high ratings and rave reviews. Customers love the 'excellent food and great selection of drinks', the 'attentive and friendly staff', and the 'beautiful and cosy ambiance'. The reviews mention it as a 'great place for special occasions' and 'family-friendly', and the 'perfect place for a meal that has it all'. This gastro pub in the leafy suburb of Parkville is a hit with its local, seasonal produce and its attention to detail in food and service.
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3. Golden Fleece Hotel
4.6
Exceptional(199)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • South Melbourne
Booked 12 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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4. The Standard Hotel
4.8
Exceptional(423)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Fitzroy
Booked 13 times today
Located in the backstreets of Fitzroy, Melbourne. The Standard Hotel brings you the best pub food, wines & cold beers that Fitzroy has to offer.Reservations:-The maximum booking size is 20 people. If you would like a larger booking, please give us a call or e-mail to discuss. (03) 9419 4793 or bookings@thestandardhotel.com.au-If you wish to make a booking on the same day, please give us a call and we will see if we can fit you in. We don’t accept same-day online bookings. -Please note, we don’t take bookings outside after 5 pm Monday-Friday and after 3 pm Saturday, Sunday.-We will not accommodate Bucks/Hens parties or Pub Crawls.
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5. Meatmaiden
4.6
Exceptional(1442)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD
Booked 54 times today
Meatmaiden is an underground steakhouse and cocktail bar delivering a unique take on the classics.Hidden in the basement of the historic Georges Building, we strive to find the finest grass-fed, grain-fed and Wagyu beef for our custom-built grill and wood-fired smoker and dry-age select cuts in our meat cabinet.Premium steaks from incredible local producers with an ever-evolving lineup, seafood dishes such as our cult lobster mac cheese and modern, diverse menus stand alongside innovative house cocktails and a focused, energetic wine list.Look for the Maiden's face on Little Collins St, descend the metal stairs and discover our dark, seductive venue and individual approach to dining out in this rollicking homage to all things meat.
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6. Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel
4.6
Exceptional(199)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Fitzroy
Booked 31 times today
Quality driven local pub using artisan ingredients and a rustic yet finessed style of cooking, with a well- known generosity of both portions and flavour, alongside plenty of cold beer on tap and always a warm welcome.
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7. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy
4.3
Awesome(1751)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Fitzroy
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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8. The Carlton Wine Room
4.8
Exceptional(836)
Price: Expensive
• European • Carlton
Booked 21 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.
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9. Bodega Underground
4.4
Awesome(1592)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Melbourne CBD
Booked 31 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.
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10. EziStreat - Food Hall
4.1
Excellent(8)
Price: Moderate
• Global, International • North Melbourne
EziStreat is a drink hall, food hall, beer garden, market and events space in the heart of North Melbourne, celebrating street-food and community spirit. With a city-fringe location and neighbouring more free-spirited areas like Kensington, Ascot Vale and Brunswick, we’ve naturally attracted and welcomed fun-spirited, vibrant and diverse people. We’re very much loved for our cool and funky murals, family friendly, pet friendly, spaciousness and cool tunes. As a hybrid food hall, we have a great selection of choices including: Vietnamese, Colombian, Burgers, Thai, Taiwanese, Korean Dessert with other cuisines about to come on board including Mexican, Korean BBQ and more. We’re a fully licensed venue till 1am with drinks from our EziBar. We are the perfect place to host your party across our spaces: Ezi Hall, Ezi Hub, Japanese Dining Room, Beer Garden and Containers. That is why we were sought after to host ex Masterchef Poh Ling Yeow’s po
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