Ms Ava

Name: Ms Ava
Address: 328 Flinders St, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9250 1888
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (38)

$40 and under

Modern European

328 Flinders St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Named after the iconic actress Ava Gardner, Ms Ava embodies timeless beauty, charm, and sophistication, much like the hotel it resides in. Just as Ava Gardner was known for her warmth and graciousness, we strive to create a welcoming and enchanting ambiance where patrons can indulge in a variety of food and beverages and create unforgettable moments.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary European, Modern Australian
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9250 1888
Website
https://rendezvousmelbourne.com.au/ms-ava/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Eric Kwek
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (03) 9250 1888

Location
328 Flinders St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
Closest Cross St is Flinders St and Elizabeth St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Flinders Street Station across the road.Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street Trams at the door stop.Car park next door at Secure Parking 300 Flinders St
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Join us for an exquisite Express Lunch @ $24.00
Multiple dates available
Don't settle for a lackluster lunch. Treat yourself to a delightful dining experience that fits perfectly into your lunchtime schedule. Whether you're dining by yourself, with friends or work colleagues, our Express Lunch has you covered! Get ready to savour the flavours of a delicious lunch without the long wait. Menu: Cape Grim Tasmanian beef Burger $24 Chicken Cotoletta $24 Fish & Chips $24 Three Cheese Mac and Cheese with Truffle Oil $24 Ayam Merah $24 *Each meal included one glass of soft drink *House Wine or Beer $8.00 We can't wait to serve you!
Pre-Theatre Dining at Ms Ava
A$42.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Whether you’re catching a matinee or settling in for an evening show, start your experience on a delicious note with Ms Ava’s Pre-Theatre Special. Located just moments from Melbourne’s most iconic theatres, our set menu is perfect for those looking for quality, flavour and style—without the wait. ✨ The Offer Choose any 3 sharing plates for just $42, from the below selection: Lemon Pepper Paprika Calamari Mushroom Arancini with Saffron Aioli Crispy King Prawn Dumplings Pork Riblets with Housemade BBQ Sauce Shoestring Fries with Malt Vinegar Salt Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlet Bao Bu Add a glass of house wine or beer for just $5. ⏰ Serving Hours Available daily from 12nn until late—perfect for lunch, a pre-show dinner, or a casual post-work meal in the heart of the city. 🎟️ Planning a Theatre Night? Ms Ava is ideally located for guests attending performances at: Princess Theatre Her Majesty’s Theatre Comedy Theatre Forum Melbourne We’re just a short stroll away, so you’ll never miss your curtain call.

Private dining

Offers

Sundown Soiree
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Experience the Magic of Sundown Soiree at Ms. Ava Bar! 🌟 Available from 4pm to 6pm on Monday - Sunday Delight in the unbeatable deals, including: $10 per glass - Selection of Wines, beer & spirits $18 per glass - Selection of Cocktails Ms Ava makes it the perfect spot for a pre-event drink or a post-work celebration right across the road from Flinders Street.

Cape Grim Tasmanian Beef BurgerA$24.00
Milk Bun, native pepperberry BBQ sauce, cheddar Cheese, house made pickles and chips
Chicken CotolettaA$24.00
With pepper gravy sauce, shoestring fries and salad
Fish and ChipsA$24.00
Port Philip Bay Rockling beer battered, house made tartare sauce, shoestring fries, mushy peas, pickled onion
Three Mac and Cheese with Truffle OilA$24.00
Ayam MerahA$24.00
Spiced tomato braised chicken with fragrant rice
- Grilled smoked ChickenA$6.00

What 38 people are saying

Ms Ava 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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4.0Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

38 Reviews

E
Eric
Melbourne3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The environment is quite nice and there aren't many people. The steak I ordered was medium but already had a burnt taste. The fries that came with it were very delicious.
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Mary
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a very cute and cozy cocktail bar.They serve food too.
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Shirley
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were very good. My family and I really enjoyed the meal and the lovely setting.
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Ethan
Singapore3 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It's a lounge area not suitable for two person having lunch. Like the cool jazzy oldies vibe though but again not appropriate for lunch but for drinking and relaxing area.
Ms AvaResponded on April 3, 2025
Hi Ethan, Thank you for your feedback and we are trying to make the bar area more suitable for the lunch lounge not only for drinking. Hope to see you again! Sincerely Danny Wu Restaurant and Bar Manager
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Renate
Melbourne1 review
2.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very dissapointed in our visit. I had read a few negative reviews and some positive. I wanted to go because of the hotel decor and history. Poor Betty was run off her feet due to staff shortage and was out of her depth. 30min seated l had to ask to be served, food came before our drinks because she was swamped at the bar. One of our party ate the burger and was ill later that evening. I wouldn't recommend as a choice on a visit to Melbourne.
Ms AvaResponded on April 14, 2025
Hi Renate, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet expectations. We sincerely apologize for the delays in service and that your dining experience fell short. It’s always our aim to provide a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, and we’re disappointed we missed the mark on this occasion. We’ve shared your comments with our team to help us improve. We truly value your feedback and hope you might give us the opportunity to provide a better experience in the future. Warm regards, Samuel Wood Food & Beverage Supervisor
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Michael
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent venue, great food and attentive service.
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Veronika
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Service was a bit slow but really enjoyed it otherwise the toilets could've been a little bit more better kept clean
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Martha
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was not really nice especially the salads they were no appetising and they looked dry:)
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Kim
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
This was possibly the worst burger I have ever eaten. Even worse, was that 4 bar staff didn’t once ask how our food was. Prior to paying, I explained why the meal was so terrible to the bar staff taking the payment. She didn’t understand what “gristle” meant, and I had to explain it. All she said before she took full payment was “oh. Sorry” with a confused look. The service and food was absolutely terrible. This was a shame as it’s a lovely venue.
Ms AvaResponded on December 26, 2024
Dear Kim, I am sad to see that your experience last night was not great at all. We have already spoken to the kitchen team regarding to the burger issue, and we will make sure this will not happen again. Please accept my deep apology and if you come back next time, we will deliver the best service and the food quality to you and your guests. Sincerely, Danny Wu Restaurant and Bar Manager
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Lileen
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good experience.Good service.I will come back again.
Ms AvaResponded on December 26, 2024
Dear Lileen, Thank you for your kind review and we will continue our best to deliver the good service to every guests. We are looking forward to seeing you again! Sincerely Danny Wu Restaurant and Bar Manager
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FAQs

Ms Ava is rated 4.1 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

328 Flinders St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross street
Closest Cross St is Flinders St and Elizabeth St.
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern European, Contemporary European, Modern Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Flinders Street Station across the road.Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street Trams at the door stop.Car park next door at Secure Parking 300 Flinders St
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eric Kwek
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://rendezvousmelbourne.com.au/ms-ava/
Phone number
(03) 9250 1888
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (03) 9250 1888

Ms Ava

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Join us for an exquisite Express Lunch @ $24.00

Pre-Theatre Dining at Ms Ava

Private dining

Private Events

Custom inquiry

Offers

Sundown Soiree

Menu

Express lunch Menu

Cape Grim Tasmanian Beef BurgerA$24.00

Chicken CotolettaA$24.00

Fish and ChipsA$24.00

Three Mac and Cheese with Truffle OilA$24.00

Ayam MerahA$24.00

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

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