Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Melbourne

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Updated December 05, 2024

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The Standard Hotel

4.8

4.8 (401)

$A40 and under

Pub

Fitzroy

About the restaurant

Located in the backstreets of Fitzroy, Melbourne. The Standard Hotel brings you the best pub food, wines & cold beers that Fitzroy has to offer.

Reservations:

-The maximum booking size is 20 people. If you would like a larger booking, please give us a call or e-mail to discuss. (03) 9419 4793 or bookings@thestandardhotel.com.au

-If you wish to make a booking on the same day, please give us a call and we will see if we can fit you in. We don’t accept same-day online bookings.

-Please note, we don’t take bookings outside after 5 pm Monday-Friday and after 3 pm Saturday, Sunday.

-We will not accommodate Bucks/Hens parties or Pub Crawls.

Top review

Pablo

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Had a lovely Boxing Day lunch. Always great food and bevy. A comfortable escape from the blazing heat outside in the real world. Thanks.

Rob Dolan Wines

4.8

4.8 (204)

$A41 to $A100

Winery

Warrandyte

About the restaurant

The Yarra Valley truly starts at Rob Dolan Wines. Only 30 minutes from Melbourne, our dog-friendly winery is the perfect place to enjoy cheese and wine, and learn about the Yarra Valley from our Wine Specialists in the Cellar Door.

Rob's philosophy is all about making wine with character; wine with depth which reflects our unique terroir. You'll taste from vineyard sites across the Valley, and learn how location impacts the perfect drop.

Visit us for a wine tasting, or order some cheese and wine from the Cellar Door which you are welcome to enjoy while overlooking the vineyard. If you're lucky, you might meet @merlot_thewinedog - our Chief Cuddle Officer - he loves making friends with our visitors!

Top review

Geoff

Dined 7 days ago

It was a great afternoon and our little 8mth old boy met some new friends!! A lovely afternoon and the wine was good too!!!! lol 😜

Takeaway Pizza

4.8

4.8 (47)

$A40 and under

Pizza Bar

Preston

About the restaurant

TAKEAWAY PIZZA is your local.

Located at 535 High Street, Preston Takeaway Pizza doesn't just specialise in New York style thin pizza for a hungry local takeaway trade. We also have a fully stocked bar with huge TIKI party vibes and some crazy good drinks.

It's a low key, any day, any occasion kind of joint.
Inside think tropical wallpaper, a disco ball, bar seats for walk ins and tables for bookings! On the deck it's all about Pina Colada's in the sun. It is Melbourne, however, so naturally we have heaters and a retractable roof.

Pizza, Booze & Good vibes only.

Top review

Erin

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Always a great experience. Lots of vegan options available, creative spins on traditional dishes - ie the ‘garlic bread bun’ (fan favourite at our place), fabulous drinks list. We come fairly regularly and each time everything is exactly as we’d been craving. Bring a cardi if your sitting outside :)

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Popular dish

Margherita

Old Man Drew

4.6

4.6 (241)

$A40 and under

Café

Ascot Vale

About the restaurant

At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.

Top review

CharlieVIP

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Was introduced to this fascinating place and love it. Introduced it to friends for brunch. We all loved it. The service is good the ambience and the food divine and the atmosphere superb. Just love the place !

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Experience

High Tea

The Breslin Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (645)

$A41 to $A100

Contemporary American

Southbank

About the restaurant

Based on the Left Bank in Melbourne's Southbank, overlooking the Yarra River, The Breslin Steakhouse aims to be the best whole carcass based restaurant in the market. New York attitude and style combined with modern and classic technique, The Breslin Bar & Grill pays homage to the classic New York-style steakhouses, complete with a large wall-to-wall bar that proudly mixes up the classics.

Top review

Robert

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Great place to spend Christmas Day lunch, friendly staff, good atmosphere and great food! Thanks

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Popular dish

Breslin's Signature Beef Wellington

Popular dish

Pork Ribs Tasmanian

Experience

Empire State Set Menu $85pp/$99pp ($25pp deposit)

Franco & Co

4.5

4.5 (416)

$A41 to $A100

Pizzeria

Eltham

About the restaurant

Tucked away in the beautiful, leafy gateway of Eltham, Franco & Co is a classic Melbourne dining experience built on quality, comfort and community. A Mediterranean life revolves around the family dinner table, where you will find great conversation with delicious food and wine. We at Franco, have, have recrated the perfect atmosphere for you and your family to enjoy. The menu, courtesy of celebrity chef Jimmy H.Wong the flavours are simple and big, the portions generous, and our menu is extensive with a mixture of wood-fired pizzas and pasta options.

Managed by three brothers and a lifelong friend, our company holds notable credibility within the hospitality industry. Having founded many highly rated venues in Melbourne with each of our venues having their own unique personality, we have created another experience for you to enjoy.

Top review

Sue

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

Good food, excellent service .. reasonable prices.

Time Out Fed Square

4.4

4.4 (445)

$A40 and under

Café

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

If your preferred day or time slot is unavailable please call or email restaurant. info@timeoutmelbourne.com.au

Federation Square's iconic place to catch up - Timeout Fed Square - on the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street opposite Flinders Street Station in the heart of Melbourne.

Weekend and weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks in Melbourne city.

Time Out Restaurant/Cafe/Bar is the place to catch up with friends and family to enjoy a relaxing meal and drinks.

Top review

Barry

Dined 1 day ago

Booked an outside table for the impromptu Robbie Williams gig at Federation Square. Great customer service, good seating and a terrific meal. Nightmare trying to get into the venue due to only one entry point for the concert, but this was not the fault of the restaurant staff in anyway, just poor planning by those arranging the concert. We will definitely be back.

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Experience

Group Bookings

3030 Waterfront

4.4

4.4 (118)

$A40 and under

Australian

Werribee South

About the restaurant

Because everything tastes better with a pinch of salt…water. Sun, water and a salty breeze with mouth-watering food and drink to match. Epic views of the city and sea, guaranteed.

Sound good?

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Nathalie

Dined 1 day ago

New Reno’s are great and the specials are exceptional value! $30 Paella and Sangria- enough said!

Blossom Rooftop Bar

4.3

4.3 (22)

$A40 and under

Pizzeria

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

MELBOURNE CBD'S HIGHEST ROOFTOP BAR
Join us at Melbourne CBD's highest rooftop bar, now open on level 14. It's the perfect venue for after work drinks or for a pizza party with friends. The al fresco area wraps around the 14th floor with views across the city through beautiful glass panelling.

Enjoy wood fire pizza, mouth-watering cocktails, local wines and beers as well as sprawling 270 degree views on Melbourne city.

Top review

Tess

Dined 6 days ago

Exceptional customer service. We booked an outdoor table but it was raining so the venue reserved an inside table and an outside table under an umbrella so we had a choice. Very friendly staff. Food and drinks were prompt and easy to order. Highly recommend!

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Experience

Indulge in our "Feed Me" Set Menu!

Johnny's Green Room

4.2

4.2 (89)

$A41 to $A100

Italian

Carlton

About the restaurant

Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.

Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.

Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.

Top review

PatriciaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food and atmosphere was really good, nice place to gather with friends and family.

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