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A photo of Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen restaurant

1. Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(37)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • South Wharf

Booked 6 times today

Taste the best that Australia has to offer with only the finest locally-sourced ingredients used in our kitchens as our commitment to seasonality and homegrown producers. The dishes created at Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen pay homage to local producers with an innovative menu that brings a world of culinary flavours to Melbourne’s globally renowned dining scene.

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2. Melbourne Cellar Door

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4.5

Awesome(12)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • South Wharf

Discover Melbourne Cellar Door – where exceptional food, crafted cocktails, and the city’s best wines meet! From happy hour to seasonal specials, experience a vibrant atmosphere that’s perfect for dates, family gatherings, and casual get-togethers. Join us Wednesday to Sunday for unforgettable flavours and great company!

3. Hochi Mama CBD

4.7

Exceptional(3385)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 73 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.

4. Il Solito Posto

4.8

Exceptional(1285)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 62 times today

One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list. This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..

5. Chocolate Buddha

4.6

Exceptional(2922)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 43 times today

Chocolate Buddha is a Japanese inspired eatery in the Heart of Fed Square. We have a Southern Terrace which seats 24 in configurations of 4. We have our Western Terrace which can seat up to 60 guests under fixed umbrellas which overlooks the Digital Facade, The Stage & has great views over Flinders Street & the Melbourne Skyline. This area is available for hire or for Functions up to 100 people. We have a 22 seater SUSHI & EXPRESS TRAIN (which delivers hot food directly to your seat) Our Trains operate Wednesday to Sunday lunches 12 - 3pm and Wednesday to Saturday Dinners 5 - 8pm. We have a 16 seater dining table which is great for small groups. We offer QR menus at each table for ease of ordering in addition to paper Menus. We Trade Wednesday to Friday from 11:45am and from 11:30am on the Weekends. We look Forward to Welcoming you Soon.

6. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1217)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 69 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.

7. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1447)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 36 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.

8. Freyja

4.6

Exceptional(598)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 18 times today

Dining Without Limits - Experience a Culinary Journey Tailored to Your Table.Located within the heritage-listed Olderfleet building on Collins Street, Freyja brings together a deep respect for nature and the art of time. Our culinary philosophy is grounded in the use of local, seasonal Australian ingredients, preserved at their peak and allowed to evolve over time. Through thoughtful processes and care, we transform these ingredients into dishes that are honest, down to earth and full of character. It’s a modern interpretation of Australian dining – where nature’s simplicity meets flavours reimagined.

9. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(621)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 39 times today

Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.

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10. Hochi Mama Richmond

4.6

Exceptional(1216)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Richmond

Booked 31 times today

After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond! Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original! We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’! The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!

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5.0
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
Excellent service and food. Anyone with allergies , staff go all out to provide delicious food. Nothing is a problem. We highly recommend
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4.1

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