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The Moldy Fig, Brunswick East, AU-VIC

The Moldy Fig

4.3 (28)
$40 and under
American
120 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, AU-VIC 3057

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
The Moldy Fig is a family run restaurant bar in Brunswick bringing New Orlean's Style to Melbourne. Focusing on classic Southern American home cooking plated to share for that real southern spread paired with classic cocktails, local wines and Louisiana beer. The cuisine of New Orleans originated as a fusion of French, Spanish and Italian with influences from Native American Indians and spices from people of colour from Africa and the Caribbean creating flavours unique to anywhere else in the world. Located in the heart of the Brunswick East dining district its impossible to miss the large mural, that makes up the side wall of The Moldy Fig, of smoking saxophonist Dexter Gordon. With live music every night of the week, featuring various styles of jazz and blues, its never a dull night at The Moldy Fig.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday - Saturday 5pm - 11pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Brunswick
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1 or 6 Tram stops either Weston/Lygon St or Glenlyon Rd/Lygon St
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 28 people are saying

The Moldy Fig reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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28 Reviews
  1. Katy56

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner her for the first time on Saturday evening. Great food, really chill vibes, lovely staff and live music. Would highly recommend for a date night, it's super romantic.

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    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 27, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great, we loved the live band. Just the food was disappointing had the jambalaya, fries, and pie, and chicken wings. Chicken wings were good the rest was just lacking in flavor.

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  3. Mezz

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute ambiance, good food and attentive service

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    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was sooo yummy defs going back :)

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  5. laural

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved this place and the food I will come back soon.

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  6. SherylT

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food, excellent service and great music. You really could not ask for any more on a Saturday night. We will definitely be returning with friends.

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  7. ShasaD

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 30, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. I was concerned the live music may be too loud due to the size of the room, but it wasn't. The live jazz was at the perfect level to still enjoy the meal and conversation with my partner. Definitely will be back.

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  8. ShayP

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 2, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a small but wonderful place to get together. Though the music was way too loud for the small space we were in we still enjoyed ourselves. The service was second to none and the food was pretty good too. Having spent a lot o f time in New Orleans the cuisine was somewhat close to traditional with but with a modern twist. Try the elderflower fizz cocktail!!!!!

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  9. LeonardusR

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Meals where fresh and came out quite quickly. Very tasteful and good portions. Live music was good but sometimes just abit too loud that you found yourself yelling at your partner. Otherwise really good experience and food.

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  10. RilkeM

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good live music, never too loud or invasive, and great food with friendly caring service and a cocktail list that we adore!

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FAQs

The Moldy Fig offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9042 7613.

The Moldy Fig is rated 4.3 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Australia
  3. Melbourne
  4. Inner City North
  5. Brunswick

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120 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, AU-VIC 3057

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Brunswick
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday - Saturday 5pm - 11pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1 or 6 Tram stops either Weston/Lygon St or Glenlyon Rd/Lygon St
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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