Kirbie

Name: Kirbie
Address: 323 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3205
Telephone: (03) 9690 9285
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (402)

$41 to $100

Bistro

323 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

KIRBIE Caff' & Bistro

Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Saturday
Functions & Events Available

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Bistro, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9690 9285
Website
https://kirbie.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
323 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205
Neighborhood
South Melbourne
Cross street
Corner of James Lane & Clarendon St
Parking details
Try the carpark off James Lane.
Public transit
No.12 TramNo.1 Tram
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

$90 Chef’s Menu
A$90.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A seasonal 3-course menu consisting of our best dishes at Kirbie and highlighting our focus on premium local ingredients. Courses are a mixture of shared and individual plates.

Popular dishes

bread & butterA$9.00
fougasse, kirbie butter
oystersA$36.00
mignonette ~ half doz
olive all’ascolanaA$16.00
pork cheek fritto & sauce gribiche
cold cutsA$28.00
melon buffalo mozzarella
cevicheA$26.00
market fish, green tomato, apricots & finger lime
pickled mussel baguetteA$24.00
parsley & anchovy (3pcs)

Mids

Japanese scallopsA$24.00
lardo & burnt butter (3pcs)
rocklingA$28.00
concasse & roquette
gnudiA$22.00
spinach & ricotta dumplings in lemon sauce
beetroot risottoA$28.00
radicchio, walnuts & Mont Priscilla
beef tagliataA$26.00
minute steak, rocket & lemon
potato cakeA$18.00
black garlic mayo (2pcs)

Substantials

mushroom & walnut calamarettiA$31.00
truffle
veal saltimboccaA$29.00
rabbit ravioloA$31.00
sherry jus, crispy pancetta
chicken mille-feuilleA$30.00
(pie) / leeks & gravy
pure black rump capA$49.00
Kirbie butter, jus & chimichurri

Sides

charred cosA$6.00
mixed leavesA$12.00
citrus vinaigrette
autumn vegetablesA$19.00
thyme roasted
pommes fritesA$11.00
baked quincesA$18.00
rhubarb, ice cream & butter sesame filo
tarte tatinA$16.00
granny smiths
tiramisuA$18.00
table side
cheese, bread & figsA$23.00
Brillat-Savarin tableside

Crémant

Mittnacht Frères Crémant d'AlsaceA$115.00
FRA

Sparkling Cuvée

WoodlawnA$110.00
Tamar valley, NV, TAS

Trentino frizzante

Cantina Furlani ‘Nativo Brut’A$80.00
NV, ITA

Fiano (orange)

Casa Brecceto ‘Nada’A$95.00
Campania, 2021, ITA

Pigato (orange)

Bio VioA$165.00
Riviera Ligure di Ponente, 2023, ITA

Rosato

Colle Corviano Cerasuolo d’AbruzzoA$80.00
2023, ITA

Riesling

Weingut Weschsler trockenA$95.00
Rheinhessen, 2023, DEU

Greco

Antonio Scala, CiròA$85.00
2023, ITA

Prié Blanc

Cave Mont BlancA$145.00
Valle D’Aosta, 2022, ITA

Alsace Blanc

Domaine Marcel Deiss ‘Complantation’A$150.00
Alsace, 2021, FRA

Gros Manseng blend

Domaine de PajotA$80.00
Côtes Gascognes, 2021, FRA

Aligoté

Domaine Henri Naudin-FerrandA$110.00
Bourgogne, 2023, FRA

Chardonnay

Hughes and HughesA$105.00
2023, TAS

Petit Chablis

Domaine des MalandesA$140.00
Bourgogne, 2023, FRA

Etna Bianco

Guiseppe Cipolla Passofonduto ‘Solfare’A$135.00
2023, SICILY

Timorasso

La Colombera ‘Il Montino’ DerthonaA$290.00
2022, ITA

Nebbiolo (chilled)

LibertàA$80.00
Langhe, 2022 ITA

Pinot Noir

Two Tonne ‘EST’A$90.00
2024, TAS
Dirty Three, ‘All the Dirts’A$120.00
Gippsland, 2024, VIC

Bourgogne

Faiveley Mercurey, Clos du Roy (Premier Cru)A$250.00
2022, FRA

Sangiovese

Montesecondo RossoA$110.00
Tuscany, 2022, ITA

Carignan

The Lost PlotA$110.00
Roussillon, 2015, FRA

Merlot

Lauren LangfieldA$90.00
Macvale, 2023, SA

Shiraz

Paul OsickaA$95.00
Heathcote, 2022, VIC

Rioja

Vinos en Voz Baja ‘Costumbres’A$165.00
2021, ESP
Colle Corviano, Abruzzo DOC, 2022 ITAA$175.00
Domaine Sérol ‘Meling Potes’ Rouge, Loire, 2021, FRAA$270.00

What 402 people are saying

Kirbie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Good for business meals
Inner City South
Best Ambiance
Inner City South
Good for business meals
Inner City South
Innovative
Inner City South
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kirbie delights with "fantastic food" and "lovely service" in an unpretentious, stylish setting. Known for its "amazing" dishes and attentive staff, this South Melbourne gem offers a memorable experience. Highlights include "incredible food," "great wine," and a warm, inviting atmosphere, making it perfect for any occasion.

402 Reviews

C
Camilla
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional, all round! Unpretentious, stylish, fantastic food, and lovely service all night- very attentive. We tried most dishes as they offered to just bring out multiple dishes to try lots and it was all absolutely delicious. Steak, pasta, best fries we’ve ever had (they were literally perfect), surprising delight was the pan fried cos lettuce. Even the desserts were excellent and were not dessert people. 5 stars and for any occasion.
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Hannah
Gold Coast1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely stunning little local—such a gem in this city. Beautifully curated menu, warm service, and a space that feels effortlessly cool without trying too hard. Instantly obsessed.
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John VIP
Tasmania17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Has become a favourite .Good food, good value, knowledgable staff.Our best find for a while .
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Steven
Gold Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect the chef tasting amazing couldn’t have asked for better service either.
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John VIP
Tasmania17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have known of Kirby for many months but this was our first visit.Great find!! From the moment we arrived , till we left the staff were warm , welcoming and attentive.The food was delicious and there wasn't a spare seat.The Kirby crew have nailed it.Good value, great space, lovely food, and most of all fabulous service .11/10
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Adelaide1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Takes the cake for the best restaurant in South Melbourne. Incredible staff, food, wine, cocktails, and vibe. What an absolute gem.
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Jan VIP
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I delighted in the unusual dishes. The recommended wine was a perfect match. The Merimbula oysters were sweet and fresh. All round a most enjoyable lunch. Thank you Kirbie chef and front-of-house staff!
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Ryan
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love what Kirbie and the team are doing, incredible food, service and beverage selection. Can’t wait to go back’
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Erin VIP
Melbourne6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is absolutely fabulous. They have a great selection of wines, the food was outstanding, the restaurant itself is cosy and inviting and the staff were awesome. We will be back soon!
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AllyM
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is such a wonderful restaurant and Kirbie is such a delight and the food is amazing!! Highly recommend x
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FAQs

Kirbie is rated 4.8 stars by 402 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

323 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of James Lane & Clarendon St
Neighborhood
South Melbourne
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Bistro, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Try the carpark off James Lane.
Public transit
No.12 TramNo.1 Tram
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://kirbie.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9690 9285

Kirbie

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

$90 Chef’s Menu

Potato cake

Kingfish Crudo

Kingfish ceviche

To Start

bread & butterA$9.00

oystersA$36.00

olive all’ascolanaA$16.00

cold cutsA$28.00

cevicheA$26.00

pickled mussel baguetteA$24.00

Mids

Japanese scallopsA$24.00

rocklingA$28.00

gnudiA$22.00

beetroot risottoA$28.00

beef tagliataA$26.00

potato cakeA$18.00

Substantials

mushroom & walnut calamarettiA$31.00

veal saltimboccaA$29.00

rabbit ravioloA$31.00

chicken mille-feuilleA$30.00

pure black rump capA$49.00

Sides

charred cosA$6.00

mixed leavesA$12.00

autumn vegetablesA$19.00

pommes fritesA$11.00

baked quincesA$18.00

tarte tatinA$16.00

tiramisuA$18.00

cheese, bread & figsA$23.00

Crémant

Mittnacht Frères Crémant d'AlsaceA$115.00

Sparkling Cuvée

WoodlawnA$110.00

Trentino frizzante

Cantina Furlani ‘Nativo Brut’A$80.00

Fiano (orange)

Casa Brecceto ‘Nada’A$95.00

Pigato (orange)

Bio VioA$165.00

Rosato

Colle Corviano Cerasuolo d’AbruzzoA$80.00

Riesling

Weingut Weschsler trockenA$95.00

Greco

Antonio Scala, CiròA$85.00

Prié Blanc

Cave Mont BlancA$145.00

Alsace Blanc

Domaine Marcel Deiss ‘Complantation’A$150.00

Gros Manseng blend

Domaine de PajotA$80.00

Aligoté

Domaine Henri Naudin-FerrandA$110.00

Chardonnay

Hughes and HughesA$105.00

Petit Chablis

Domaine des MalandesA$140.00

Etna Bianco

Guiseppe Cipolla Passofonduto ‘Solfare’A$135.00

Timorasso

La Colombera ‘Il Montino’ DerthonaA$290.00

Nebbiolo (chilled)

LibertàA$80.00

Pinot Noir

Two Tonne ‘EST’A$90.00

Dirty Three, ‘All the Dirts’A$120.00

Bourgogne

Faiveley Mercurey, Clos du Roy (Premier Cru)A$250.00

Sangiovese

Montesecondo RossoA$110.00

Carignan

The Lost PlotA$110.00