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1. The Albion Rooftop and Club
4.7
Exceptional(37)
Price: Expensive
• Modern Australian • South Melbourne
The Albion is a premium lifestyle destination dedicated to dining, drinking, nightlife, functions and events. Located opposite South Melbourne Market and a stone’s throw away from Docklands, Southbank and Melbourne’s city centre, the venue sprawls three floors with complete function level, decadent club and an incredible rooftop offering unprecedented views of the Melbourne CBD skyline, including weather provisions to outsmart Melbourne’s temperamental skies cementing this as a go-to hot spot all year round.
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2. Mount Erica Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(1107)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Prahran
Booked 1 time 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.
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3. Golden Fleece Hotel
4.2
Awesome(166)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • South Melbourne
Booked 8 times today
Heritage pub turned Greek Islands-inspired paradise, Golden Fleece Hotel has brought Santorini to South Melbourne. Entering off Montague Street, you’ll find curvaceous, stone-look tables, booths and an adjoining bottle shop where the walls are lined with vino you can take away! Make your way up the colourful mosaic-tiled stairwell you'll find a place to enjoy more cocktails after dining down stairs and nooks to sit back and relax, as well as a pool table and our DJ's on the weekend to keep the party forever going. Our Walk-ins only intimate Santorini Rooftop is where you’ll feel most transported, as the sun beams down, sip on a fun Aperol Spritz, or a Aphrodites Elixr of Desire to feel the holiday vibes. The menu is similarly Mediterranean. Among the highlights: Our famous fluffy oven baked bread accompanied by a selection of dips, and a delicious Yia-Yia's style Moussaka. Partner any dish with a wide selections of wines from our bottle shop or our famous Santorini Sour!
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4. Hochi Mama CBD
4.6
Exceptional(3166)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 79 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.
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5. Gilson
4.5
Awesome(702)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Yarra
Booked 37 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.
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6. Cha Ching
4.5
Awesome(415)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 22 times today
Cha Ching is a hot spot due to its unique fusion of Asian cuisine with a multicultural twist. It's praised for its vibrant and colorful dishes, with reviewers raving about the innovative food options, friendly staff, and excellent service. It's also noted for its affordable pricing, despite the high-quality food. It's a must-visit in Melbourne, offering a delightful blend of tradition and creativity.
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7. Kiss & Tell
4.7
Exceptional(490)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 23 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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8. The Atlantic Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1537)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Southbank
Booked 20 times today
When you sit down for a meal at The Atlantic, you can expect nothing short of an impeccable culinary experience from beginning to end. As a waterfront seafood restaurant in Southbank, Crown Casino, we offer an indulgent menu of fresh, wild and sustainably-sourced seafood, unique oyster varieties and pristine shellfish. Reeled in from local waters, our team celebrates the full array of seafood that Australia has to offer.Whether you choose to pair your culinary experience with the stylish atmosphere of our elegantly modern dining area, or the laidback ambience of our open-air, riverside terrace, you will soon discover why many customers refer to us as the best seafood restaurant in Melbourne CBD.
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9. Suzie Q
4.6
Exceptional(96)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Windsor
Booked 20 times today
Suzie Q was unapologetically rebellious, alluring and ahead of her time. Bathed in the red glow of oriental charm, her underground chinese restaurant was a well-kept secret by those in the know during the 80’s in downtown San Francisco; a hidden gem drawing people in from across the city with her timeless dishes and unforgettable ambiance. Suzie Q embodies the indulgence of this rich legacy, re-imagined through a modern lens and coupled with retro oriental charm, classic chinese fare and contemporary cocktails.
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10. Meatmaiden
4.7
Exceptional(1353)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD
Booked 4 times today
Meatmaiden is one hell of a steakhouse. Bringing you the best barbecue and grill in Melbourne, our large and energetic basement restaurant and bar and down-to-earth staff make us the perfect CBD venue for intimate dinners, work lunches, special occasions or functions.We're part steakhouse, part smokehouse - with a unique and eclectic mix of premium steaks and smoked meats. We've been fine-tuning that approach for the last ten years to bring you the best meat around - dry-ageing select local cuts like O'Connor rib eye, tending the fire to smoke grass-fed short ribs over ironbark and pairing with signature dishes like our lobster mac cheese.Our carefully-curated wine list focuses on some great Australian winemakers, with six taps of craft beer and quirky cocktails completing the line up.You will find Meatmaiden on Little Collins St - walking distance from Flinders St Station and Parliament Station, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena and entertainment venues s

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  • Snehal
    Melbourne •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great customer service. The food portions were perfect especially having the feed me menu. It allowed us to try lots of dishes :)
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    Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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    4.6
  • Shamini
    Victoria •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Second time at Gilson and it didn’t disappoint. Food was excellent and service great. Great value for money.
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    GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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    4.5
  • FrancisVIP
    Melbourne •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 18, 2024
    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
  • Karen
    Melbourne •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Absolutely brilliant Greek food, not a single misstep with anything we ordered. The food was just amazing. Serving sizes were generous very satisfying. Kids ordered souvlakis and were super happy, adults ordered lots of share plates and we were completely blown away by all the flavours. The staff couldn’t have been nicer and more helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks but they were busy so sometimes a bit slow but we didn’t care. We were made to feel very welcome and as it was a special occasion we were given a private dining area so we could chat away from the upstairs fun. This will become a regular for us!
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    Golden Fleece HotelPrice: Expensive• Greek• South Melbourne
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    4.2
  • Mirna
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 1, 2024
    Thank you for making Wilson’s birthday so special. Everyone was happy and really loved the venue, music, drinks and food
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    The Albion Rooftop and ClubPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• South Melbourne
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    4.7

Discover best hot spot restaurants in South Melbourne

Discover the vibrant dining scene at the hot spots in South Melbourne, Inner City South, where culinary excellence meets urban charm. This neighborhood is renowned for its eclectic mix of restaurants that cater to all tastes, featuring everything from exquisite handmade pasta to innovative local dishes. Each restaurant in this area offers a unique ambiance, with attentive service and a focus on creating memorable dining experiences. Patrons frequently praise the area for its great vibes and exceptional food quality, making it a prime destination for both locals and visitors. Whether you're in the mood for a casual meal or a sophisticated dining adventure, South Melbourne's hot spots provide an array of choices that are sure to satisfy any palate. The commitment to culinary craftsmanship and fresh, quality ingredients is evident in every dish served, affirming the area's reputation as a must-visit dining locale in Melbourne.

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