Melbourne Restaurants

Mr Big Stuff is all about adding a little bit of soul into Melbourne's dining scene. Our philosophy is simple: mouth-watering soul food inspired dishes, fresh drinks to match, funky tunes, smiling staff, and an atmosphere to live and laugh in. So get down on it, and don't stop 'til you get enough!

WELCOME! TO HOPHAUS EURO BAR BISTRO
BAR, RESTAURANT & FUNCTION VENUE AT SOUTHBANK
Hophaus opened midway through 2014 as Southbank’s most exciting food and beverage showpiece – a cosmopolitan reinvention of the great German and European Bier Halls.
Where old meets new, Hophaus delivers a charmingly familiar yet excitingly fresh bar and dining experience.
With food and bier tasting specials offered for both lunch and dinner throughout the week, you will find Hophaus is the perfect destination for after work drinks and casual dining.

La Camera Italian Restaurant Southgate offers a welcoming environment where you can enjoy authentic, Italian food served by friendly, efficient staff.

Whether you’re after a quick bite before work, a venue to host a business lunch, great food in a central location for a family meal, or a pre theatre meal, La Camera has you covered.

Nestled amongst riverside treetops on Southgate’s mid level, La Camera boasts two balconies with stunning views over The Yarra River and iconic Flinders Street Station. The interior is adorned with vintage black-and-white photographs depicting the history of the family that has owned and operated the restaurant since it opened in 2000.

La Camera Italian Restaurant Southgate offers an array of authentic Italian dishes including unique Roman-style pizzas, authentic Gnocchi oxtail from Trastevere-Rome and by far the most delectable Tiramisu in town. The emphasis is on quality ingredients, and fresh seasonal produce.

La Camera Southgate is a touch of Italy right on Melbourne’s door step. Relax, unwind and escape, make La Camera your room…where, as is the case with all Italians … “FOOD IS LIFE”.

GROUP BOOKINGS & FUNCTIONS

La Camera caters for corporate and private functions, and can provide tailored set-price menus to suit your requirements.

Handcrafted is the keyword at ‘It’s Twelve O’clock Somewhere’, Warrandyte’s answer to the ‘local’ that specialises in an ever-changing list of sixteen handcrafted beers and local wines on tap and they’re also available by the glass and bottle.

A great list of casual offerings from modern ‘shared plate’ entrees, to wood-fired gourmet pizzas and mains straight from the giant New Orleans smoker, are all served right across the day and night.

Outdoors ‘The Deck’ is the perfect place to take it all in, or indoors there’s a large space with a casual feel, great for small gatherings or larger groups.

For intimate dining, a banquette-lined 80-seat restaurant and two private dining spaces
invite guests to settle into more substantial items from the menu by Head Chef Geoff
Martin , including pasta made in-house daily and a considerable element from Marameo’s
grill.
Delivering the Italian aperitivo, the north-west facing terrace encourages patrons to while
away sunny afternoons well into the evening. Developed by Badr and Sommelier Tom
Maiden ( Jackalope ), the drinks list offers a dedicated spritz section, a wide range of spirits,
a concise cocktail list of elevated classics and house signatures like the four-month
barrel-aged negroni, as well as a 300-strong wine list.
Whether visiting for a good time, a long time or anything in between, Marameo will offer a
fresh and vibrant experience at the iconic Melbourne laneway site; patrons need only to
enter through the white door and let the fun begin.

Whether you are throwing back a Moritz and a few tasty tapas or settling in for a full meal from the a la carte menu, you could almost believe you’re on the Costa de Sol here. There’s a holiday buzz, attractive bare brick walls and prompt friendly service.

The menu is extensive and packed with so many tempting options. With an extensive range of tapas offerings complimented by a solid list of entrees and mains, such as chargrilled eye fillet of beef, twice cooked half duck and slow cooked pork scotch. Black Bull also has separate gluten free and vegetarian menus. There is also a great drinks list to compliment the menus, including house made Sangria, local and imported beers and an excellent wine list with many local wines.

Bluetrain has been "Melbourne's meeting place" for over 20 years, thousands have passed through our doors and enjoyed a definitively Bluetrain experience. We are open 7 days a week offering a selection of grazing plates, pizzas, pastas, burgers and dishes off the char-grill making Bluetrain a tantalising treat for all tastes.

Our bar with its 16 ice cold taps of beer will keep any beer enthusiast satisfied. A huge array of beverages ranging from quality spirits, wines and champagnes all meticulously chosen to compliment your dining experience. Our skilled bar staff are more than able to provide you with a range of traditional cocktails not to mention our own original selection of Bluetrain "cityloop" cocktails. Make sure to ask for our extensive drinks menu to find your favourites.

Bluetrain is the ever popular, ambient haven for all people – young or old – without pretensions or boundaries our policy has always remained single minded. Bluetrain is the definitive ‘peoples café’ and still remains "Melbourne's meeting place".

The Train Yard Café offers up a modern breakfast & lunch menu 7 days a week, as well as house smoked BBQ meats from the Radar Hill smoker accompanied by live music on Friday nights.

With all your current Breakfast favourites from an Acai Bowl to your obligatory Avo Breakfast and serving up the highest quality coffee from Axil Coffee Roasters, The Train Yard is a buzzing breakfast/brunch spot amongst locals.

On the lunch menu, you will find all the smoked meats offered up from the in house smoker accompanied by a large selection of burgers which includes a 5 hour smoked pulled pork burger.

The Platform complete with it’s beer garden feel & festoon lighting is the ideal outdoor fully licensed bar, for those with a thirst. With communal seating The Platform is quickly becoming a favourite with Heidelberg locals for private parties for small and large groups celebrating into the evening. Tables can be booked daily for any size group.

With the addition of a large screen TV & Foxtel The Platform is now the ideal place to watch all of your favourite live sports.

Al fresco and traditional dining is also available and the venue is set up complete with wifi and is perfect for business lunches & corporate meetings for those situated in Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs

Blue Tongue Wine Bar is the newest addition to the Elwood dining and bar landscape.

The Menu is meat-driven thanks to a custom-built charcoal grill. Steaks, from eye fillet to chateaubriand, are the star of the show, and there's a short selection of house-made pasta – think ravioli filled with snapper and prawns in tomato and chilli oil.

The smart-casual space that leans towards the dinner-date crowd earlier in the week and a party crowd at weekends.

Welcome to Vespa's Italian Restaurant in Carrum Downs, where our philosophy is simple - serve great tasting authentic Italian meals at a fantastic price, where you will want to come back every day. We are well known for our unbeatable Pizza, Pasta, Seaford and Grill.

The Sanctuary Lakes Hotel will raise your expectations of what a suburban hotel should be. Within a safe, family friendly atmosphere you will find a diverse choice of dining and entertainment opportunities that is unequalled.

From the relaxed family dining day and night, to the chilled out vibe of our Cruz Restaurant/Cafe, the sophistication of our piano bar, one of our versatile areas and community spaces or the ultimate in sports bars open till late, Sanctuary Lakes Hotel offers the solution to whatever takes your fancy.

The Hotel is accessible to everyone in the community with a vast area for on-site parking and easy public transport access.

Spaces/Community Facilities

The Sanctuary Lakes Hotel offers 3 areas, all with food & bar service, and a ‘state of the art’ audio visual facility in our largest space.

The stylish spaces are perfectly suited to entertainment, corporate or sporting occasions and our hotel manager will arrange all details for your celebration.

As part of our commitment to the community, we would be happy to discuss providing facilities for local sporting clubs, community groups, or NFP local organisations.

The Emerson is a place of endless possibility – day or night! This unique multilevel venue inspires and captivates, offering the perfect combination of elegance, fun and contemporary style with Melbourne’s laid-back sophistication. Spanning Club, Cocktail Bar & Lounge and Rooftop, The Emerson invites you to eat, drink and play under one roof with their a la carte menu, premium beverage selection, booth packages, VIP service and private event options.


The Emerson Rooftop

An elegant and sophisticated yet casual space, set against a vista of South Yarra and Melbourne’s CBD. The fully retractable roof and generous heating will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer providing the perfect space for any experience. The Emerson Rooftop offers booth packages ultimate in both day & night celebration, full space hire for weddings and private events, live cooking station and a menu of Modern Australian dishes designed for casual dinners or sharing amongst friends.

Cocktail Bar & Lounge

A place of hidden pockets and secret corners, unique light fixtures and sumptuous textures, this is the ultimate in intimate event spaces. With private booths and lift access, discreet amenity access and a bird’s eye view over the main dance floor, this level is designed to be enjoyed all night long, exclusively removed from the fevered pace below. The striking cocktail lounge area features plush low level lounge style seating separated to provide exclusivity yet immersed in the atmosphere of the rooftop and club, perfect for an intimate event or seated dinner.

The Emerson Club

Designed for absolute enjoyment, The Emerson Club brings the sounds of resident and international DJ's, spectacular lighting, aerial entertainment and a VIP experience to create the best atmosphere, ambience and experience for all in Melbourne. The beauty is in the details - from the carefully appointed grand bar, to the lush booth seating areas that fill out all the best corners of the club, complementing the flow to bring you up close and personal with the DJ and dance floor.

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