Best Casual Restaurants in Port Melbourne

198 restaurants available nearby

1. The Graham Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(813)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Port Melbourne

Booked 24 times today

The Graham Hotel is an iconic gastropub in the heart of Port Melbourne.Serving over 2 levels featuring an opulent dining room with a stunning Atrium attached, Outdoor Dining Area, casual front bar and multiple Private Function Spaces available. Serving Modern Australian fare and Pub Favourites, Cocktails, Extensive Wine List, Boutique & Tap Beer.

2. The Clare Castle

4.7

Exceptional(886)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Port Melbourne

Booked 7 times today

The Clare Castle Port Melbourne is one of Melbourne's finest pub restaurants. Pub classics are a feature but we raise the bar with amazing char grilled steaks, incredible seafood including prawns, beautiful fresh fish, freshly shucked oysters and our signature Moreton Bay bugs available in numerous dishes. We also have vegetarian and gluten free options and many other delights.We offer multiple dining options: FULL SERVICE in the Restaurant and on the Restaurant Terrace. BAR SERVICE (and optional QR code ordering) in the Bar and on the footpath tables. We also have a fabulous private wine room for your special occasion (please ring to enquire about this room).

3. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1107)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 6 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.

4. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(700)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 52 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

5. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1264)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 4 times today

Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

6. Kata Kita

4.7

Exceptional(278)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 24 times today

Kata Kita delivers a new layer of modern Indonesian dining, combining traditional recipes with luxe local ingredients and sophisticated flavours all designed to share with family and friends. Be prepared for flavour bombs of zesty lemongrass, tongue spiking chilli, homemade aromatic sambal underscored with zesty lemongrass, shrimp and sweet palm sugar, served tastily together on a plate!

7. Dom's Social Club

4.8

Exceptional(209)

Price: Moderate

• Continental • Melbourne CBD

Booked 1 time today

Doms is a no frills, 3 level pizza wonderland from the crew that bought you Peaches, Cheek, Dexter & Takeaway Pizza. GOOD PIZZA, GOOD WINES, GOOD TIMES. Level 1 - Pizzeria/Restaurant Level 2 - Pool RoomLevel 3 - Walk-in Outdoor Rooftop BarFood is available on all 3 levels 🍕 Dining at Doms - It's old school and inviting. A menu of slow fermented wood fired sourdough pizza, alongside tasty snacks and a very deep wine list. The perfect venue for that date, that birthday, that catch up. Social, familiar, honest and good. Hot tip: drink Lambrusco, eat the salami! Please note unfortunately we do not have disabled access.

8. Chocolate Buddha

4.7

Exceptional(2817)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 15 times today

Chocolate Buddha undertook an AMAZING renovation in 2019 by Maddison Architects. We have a 22 seater SUSHI TRAIN open Wednesday to Sunday lunches 12 - 3pm and Wednesday to Saturday Dinners 5 - 8pm it includes an EXPRESS train which delivers hot food ordered via a tablet. We offer QR menus at each table for ease of ordering, splitting bills and menu with pictures and descriptions. This type of ordering is optional so always let us know if you prefer to order with us. See you soon @ Chocolate Buddha

9. Alluvial

4.0

Excellent(134)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 6 times today

Nestled between the historic Rialto and Winfield buildings, Alluvial Restaurant effortlessly melds a mix of old and new, all imbued with the culinary and cultural charms of Melbourne. Alluvial Restaurant, named after Alluvial gold deposits in honour of the gold rush, when Melbourne was the richest city in the world. Situated under our iconic glass atrium, is the perfect setting to try our international buffet breakfast, all day dining menu or simply enjoy a coffee or wine in Bluestone Lounge Bar, for a more casual option. Sample modern Melbourne cuisine with the best local produce and flavours Melbourne has to offer. Melbourne’s electric dining scene offers a startling array of the world’s greatest cuisines, the hotel amplifies these diverse cultures that make Melbourne eating so unique.

10. Yeonga Korean BBQ

4.9

Exceptional(601)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • North Melbourne

Booked 35 times today

Yeonga uses never been frozen fresh meat boasting highest quality.(However beef brisket and ox tongue are slightly frozen for slicing)Yeonga uses 100% genuine charcoal for extra juiciness of meats. Yeonga can cater any kind of functions with spacious 150 seats and free car park is located in front of restaurant for your convenience.(Any Function is available) In Korean, Yeonga means “Smoke House”. The colored roof in the logo represents the tiles (Giwa) commonly used in the construction of traditional Korean houses.The interior of this restaurant is built on the model of ‘Hanok’ which is the term used to describe houses built using traditional Korean architecture. Korean architecture lends consideration to the positioning of the house in relation to its surroundings, with thought given to the land and seasons. The structure of hanok is used tiled roofs (giwa) that not only enhanced its functional efficiency, but also possessed great artistic value.

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Ranj
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food, excellent service. We had dinner there for our wedding anniversary it was a wonderful experience.
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Trattoria EmiliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Melbourne CBD
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4.8
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Aldo
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Still my favourite place to to eat and drink.. Can't fault the attention and quality
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The Graham HotelPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Port Melbourne
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4.7
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ChrisVIP
Adelaide •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We have 2 other closer pubs, North Port & Railway BUT we have been going here for last 4 years at least several times a month, including getting takeout during Covid. That’s got to say, we definitely rate the place. Probably been to the others mentioned, 5 or 6 times over same period.
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The Clare CastlePrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Port Melbourne
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4.7
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FrancisVIP
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always good Always consistent All staff are service driven Always choices Always priced correctly All hot food is hot All service is engaging Portion sizes are value for price charges
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Mount Erica HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Prahran
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4.7
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Brian
Canberra •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Lovely, friendly staff. Great ambience and menu. We'll be back.
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5

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198 restaurants available nearby

1. The Graham Hotel

2. The Clare Castle

3. Mount Erica Hotel

4. Gilson

5. Trattoria Emilia

6. Kata Kita

7. Dom's Social Club

8. Chocolate Buddha

9. Alluvial

10. Yeonga Korean BBQ

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