Melbourne Restaurants

When passion, food, views, and style collide, you've found Medici @ Docklands. Located on Newquay Promenade, Docklands.

In a breathtaking dockside setting, we have developed an Italian style cuisine that celebrates some of your traditional pizzas and pastas as well as a variety of other Mediterranean style meals.

With a huge kitchen and cocktail bar, The Estate would make any retired captain happy. Graze like Baxter’s stock with spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay, no matter what the weather is doing.

The Captain’s purpose built storage includes wine and beer barrels from the best ports and valleys around the world. Check to see what is in the latest cargo dispatch. The Captain’s cocktail menu is the best way to explore St Kilda’s roots.

Creating the thrilling custom designed cocktail list that plays on the history and stories of The Captain himself and St Kilda is Venue Manager and renowned mixologist David van Iersel. Each cocktail comes with its own, often cheeky, short story based on St Kilda history and delivers the perfect balance of flavour and flair. Luke Campbell, of Rockpool, Taxi and his own wine business Vinified, has given the wine list serious wine kudos.

Our kitchen is open 7 days a week, taking inspiration from Asian street food styles which are fresh, flavourful and made from the best ingredients. The menu is designed to be shared and eaten in a social environment with a cocktail in hand. Captain Baxter is a family run business that believes in the tradition of supporting other family producers and suppliers.

Captain Baxter can cater for a broad range of events and is a must for your next event destination. With a number of spaces suitable for any occasion and an experienced team ready to cater to your needs.

Our Lounge Space is outlined with stunning electric blue brick, this plush space is ideal for a relaxed social gathering it can accommodate a cocktail style function for 50-60 guests.

Our Dining area offers a combination of booth seating and floor to ceiling windows that bring the beach inside while you dine. Perfect for a seated dinner or lunch accommodating 65 guests seated and 80 cocktail.

Kappo is the expression of the seasons, an example of traditional Japanese food with a modern touch. We offer a full selection of drinks both from our Hihou bar and a specially selected list of wine and sake.

In the heart of North Melbourne’s burgeoning food precinct sits Sosta Cucina, a welcoming space delivering fine Italian cuisine with warm and familiar service.

Since opening its doors in May 2007, Sosta Cucina has consistently impressed and excited Melbourne’s food community with a traditional meets contemporary Italian menu.

Sosta Cucina’s menu is constantly evolving; incorporating the best seasonal produce as well as showcasing fantastic Italian products. On offer is a selection of daily additional dishes depending on what is sourced at the market! Sosta prides itself on a great selection of fine Italian wines as well as offering a broad selection from Australia’s most renowned wine regions.

Functions & Private Dining

Sosta Cucina can cater for bookings both large and small. With two private dining rooms, we can cater for groups of 20-30, as well as offer restaurant exclusivity for up to 55 people. From corporate functions to special family events, the team at Sosta Cucina will work with you to ensure your event is absolutely perfect!

For a diversion from Lygon Street's 'little Italy' sits an institution in Carlton's North with a name worth remembering. Chin Chin's at Koto Moon sounds more like an entrant in Shanghai's independent film festival than a purveyor of contemporary Asian cuisine, but what awaits you is not to be missed.

Pure South is a Modern Australian restaurant and private dining room located in Southbank's, Southgate Shopping Precinct perched on the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River. Pure South’s concept was born from the realization that, arguably, the very finest and healthiest produce on earth can be sourced from Tasmania and its Bass Strait islands. Pure South features some of Australia’s best seafood and steak on the menu and also tips its hat to much more fabulous produce from the apple isle!

The Private Dining Room at Pure South offers one of the most elegant and sophisticated dining experiences on the Yarra.

Up to 22 guests can enjoy this space whether it be a corporate dinner function or a formal dinner party, we can ensure your guests experience the best produce the Bass Strait has to offer as well as superior service.

Unobstructed, hip to ceiling windows surround the room, exposing guests to clear views of both the city and river.

The Lincoln is a grand old Carlton pub built in 1854. Since the end of 2014, she has seen a new lease of life under the direction of Iain Ling (ex MoVida) on the floor and Lachlan Cameron (ex MoVida, Supernormal) in the kitchen. The new menu is available throughout the venue 7 days a week lunch and dinner, with the kitchen closing at 10pm every night and all day dining available on weekends.

The kitchen works closely with small regional suppliers and is focused on using sustainable and seasonal produce, with as much as possible made in-house, from their bread, mustard and pickles to curing their own free-range bacon. The public bar has retained its art-deco features, with 12 taps featuring craft beer, showcasing speciality brewing at its best, and trusty Carlton Draught for when the footy is on the big screen.

The space lends itself to a variety of areas suitable for groups of any size, whether a sit-down meal in the semi-private dining room, or standing canapés in the front bar. With generous group menus and a wine list focused on small interesting producers, there are plenty of pleasant surprises to be found if you are keen to try something a little different. There is a bottleshop available over the bar so if you find something in the list you like, you can always take an extra one home with you.

If it’s a celebration you’re planning, they have you covered, be it for birthdays engagements, anniversaries or family get-togethers, the warm and professional team will work with you closely to make sure every last detail of your function is right for you. For a more intimate night, why not treat your loved one to a ‘Full Lincoln’ where you put your trust in the chef’s hands as they feed you eight of their favourite dishes over the course of the meal.

Lunch specials for $15 are available from noon to 3pm and happy hour specials are on everyday until 6pm.

Acland Street restaurant is the original establishment from The rococo Group, offering simple Italian food, done well.

Our menu highlights include – shared antipasti, pastas and pizza, as well as perfected mains. We also have an extensive wine and cocktail list to compliment your meal.

You will find Rococo Acland Street located just a short walk from some of St Kilda’s most popular attractions such as Luna Park, The Esplanade, Night Markets, Farmers Market, The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach.

There is more than adequate parking situated around these areas: Chaucer Street, Shakespeare Grove, Irwell Street and Belford Street.

Recently, George and his father Nick took over the management of the iconic, Melbourne Greek Restaurant – George’s Greek Tavern. This is a big and sentimental move for Nick who is cherishing working amongst family doing what he loves and excels at. Nicks restaurant career started in Europe and his talent has seen him very quickly hired to work in many of Europe’s finest restaurants. There, he picked up masterful cooking techniques working amongst some of Europe's best master chefs.

Whilst the concept and cuisine at the restaurant still remain very much traditional Greek, you will notice many major improvements that the new management have undertaken. The interior at George’s Greek Tavern is totally revamped. Modern, but still very much Greek in character – neutral colours with splashes of blue; cathedral glass ceilings; fresh dips, fish and salads on display and that characteristic, char-grill lamb on the charcoal spit.

The warmth, the personable approach to hosting, and the true intent of giving every patron a truly Greek dining experience is more akin to visiting a Greek family at home where the cooking skills are masterful. This is what you must do when you decide to book George’s Greek Tavern in Malvern. Leave behind all your past restaurant dining experiences. Be prepared to be hosted in a home, family-like environment but, with the essential professionalism omni-present.

Functions and Events

George's can cater for up to 130 seated guests for your function and around 150 for a cocktail function.

Talk to them about hosting your Cocktail-Style Wedding or an Intimate Sit-Down Wedding Function, they are perfectly set up for Engagements and Birthday Functions.

Punjabi Curry Cafe has a very visible tandoor (clay oven) around which you can see the chef prepare delights such as lamb cutlets, kebabs, tandoori prawn, chicken tikka and, of course, naan bread.

We can accommodate over sixty guests in our comfortable dining hall.

About Us

Located in one of the most exclusive areas of Melbourne and surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views of Port Philip Bay, Waterfront Port Melbourne is the perfect choice for your special occasion….Renowned for our stylish decor and first class service, we will make your event memorable. Using only the finest produce from land to sea, you’re sure to be impressed.

With panoramic, opulent ocean vistas, unique function dining is typified in this perfect dining space. The ocean vista offers up a myriad of delightful spectacles that are sure to grant visitors a real appreciation of the ocean that touches Port Melbourne – this distinct restaurant area sits as a spectator on the ocean’s movements whilst guests are given the chance to simultaneously dine in style. With coral décor, and at the best position for all the port’s views, the restaurant qualifies with excellence in uniting function parties together for an all-round quality port-side experience.

Corporate Events

The Waterfront Port Melbourne offers a selection rooms and areas to host any type of corporate event, seminar or conference, dinner, Product Launch or simply to entertain clients. Nothing impresses more than our spectacular seafood platters.

The Chandelier Room on Level 1 can be booked for half or full day conferences with catering. The room provides space for break out areas. All Conference needs are catered for so close to the CBD. The water views are unparalleled and provide a perfect space for networking and knowledge sharing.

The Chandelier Room also works perfectly for end of financial year or Christmas functions.

The Pier room is a private dining room on the water, seating up 18 guests or 30 cocktails, you can entertain business associates in this world class venue and seal the deal.

Weddings

Your search for the most brilliant reception venue is over - The Chandelier Room at The Waterfront Port Melbourne has you elevated above the water on Station Pier. The view is stunning and we all know water has a calming effect so you will feel relaxed and totally revel in the joy of your wedding day. Frolic on the beach in front of your Photographer or on the Pier outside the venue for classic wedding day photos.

Our selection of mouth-watering menus will leave your guests in awe. The Chandelier Room seats up to 130 guests in elegance.

If a relaxed Beach House Style wedding is more your style you can book The Terrace with seating for up to 100 guests or up to 150 standing.
Ensuring your Wedding Day runs smoothly and takes your breath away is our goal.

The Elephant & Wheelbarrow Pub has been open since 1998. Formally known as the Melbourne Ritz it has always had a diverse cliental. The venue features a extensive range of international beers and local wines while keeping a diverse menu. With Live Entertainment 3 days week including soloists/acoustic duo's/original & cover bands.

Located in the heart of St Kilda entertainment precinct on Fitzroy St you can always expect Great Food/Live Entertainment & Sport.

So bring your friends or family to the Elephant & Wheelbarrow for some good times & great cheer. There is always a great food specials on every day of the week.