Best Outdoor Dining in Melbourne

“The interior of this new modern Japanese-restaurant is very cool — modern, stylish and instantly sets an amazing vibe.”

“Checked out the newest Japanese spot in town - loved the big, loud, fun vibe.”

“Amazing service, we were regularly checked in on by Freya and she was very attentive.”

“The service at this restaurant fully makes up for any short comings. Welcoming, friendly and a really wonderful addition to the experience.”

“Our waitress Michaela was fantastic, very attentive and made us feel very special, all the other staff were amazing as well,”

“Centrally located next to the State Library, The Moat serves delicious modern European dishes and great mulled wine (over winter).”

“Been coming here for years and still as the first time this place is still Melbourne's best place to visit and eat”

“The brisket here is absolutely amazing even compared to global standards, being extremely juicy and soft.”

“Brisket fries and the tasting platter for 2 and we didn’t eat breakfast. Incredible.”

“The food was AMAZING!!!! Great service, attentive waitress. Fabulous menu. Will definately be returning. Atmosphere was great & the location is stunning”

“The pasta definitely lives up to the hype, their spicy (I think vodka) pasta is amazing and so is the pesto pasta.”

“The atmosphere makes it perfect for a relaxed dinner or a romantic date. Can’t wait to come back!”

“The best Korean in Melbourne! This little hole in the wall is super endearing and authentic.”

“It's a family business! The owners were so kind and friendly, the service was 10/10.”

“The owners even offered us free tea. Very friendly and the best service”

“The Iga bakar (grilled beef rib) might be the best I have ever had. Great quality beef and the taste was very authentic.”

“Authentic delicious Indonesian food right by Queen vic market! Reasonable prices and the food is phenomenal! Highly recommend their bebek betutu (balinese spice duck) and their beef ribs.”

“The Nasi Bali here is absolutely the best in town – generous portions, rich …”

“Arrived to find a line out the front of people waiting for a table, as expected on a beautiful sunny Saturday morning.”

“The atmosphere was soothing, with beautiful decor and lighting, and the staff were incredibly nice and accommodating”

“Everything was so delicious!!! Highly recommended the Salt grilled japanese mackerel (crispy fish skin).”

“The service is excellent here. Last visit, they gave us a small plate of unseasoned meat to bbq for my dog.”

“The meat was delicious, and all the side dishes were good,too. And the last marshmallow was perfect.”

“Great value for money. Friendly staff, nicer and cozy place. Highly recommend.”

“The starters were fantastic, especially the ceviche and crab, which felt creative and well executed.”

“Small, intimate setting with outdoor tables, definitely a new favourite, will recommend to anyone an can’t wait to be back again :)”

“The barramundi was excellent, perfectly moist, flavourful, and beautifully fresh, with just the right portion.”

“We liked the all day burger the best! Definitely top 3 burger place in Melbourne for us.”

“The fried chicken burger's gotta be the best available in the CBD!”

“Favorite in Melbourne…a bit difficult to find but once your are in it’s totally worth it.”

“We had the seafood linguine and the Italian prosciutto pizza, and both the pasta and pizza were honestly the best I’ve ever had.”

“We had a wonderful experience at this Italian restaurant today. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh and full of flavour.”

“We came before a show at the Forum and we were a little short on time but the service was amazing and the food came out so fast.”

“Amazing tasting food with plenty of coeliac safe gluten free options. I could even grab sushi from the sushi train, which was amazing!”

“The food was so good and amazing. So many dietary food options. The serves were fast and the staff was helpful.”

“Sue is an amazing server! Very professional even in the face of disrespectful customers (The table behind us). An angel sent from heaven!”

“Legitimately the best Parma I’ve had in years! Chicken was juicy and high quality the cheese and ham were super tasty Friendly staff too!”

“Amazing customer service and the staff are very flexible and accommodating, especially for an event, had a really nice time!!”

“Had a delicious vegan eggplant parmigiana here… one of the best i have ever had!”

“This is the best Thai inspired restaurant I have ever been too and I have been all around the world including Thailand.”

“Absolutely outstanding meal at Rice Paper Scissors. Every dish we tried was packed with flavour and beautifully cooked.”

“The flavours are amazing. The smoked broccoli salad is a definite winner.”

“Super delicious Banh Mi. I wish I had bought 2! Ingredients are really fresh, nicely presented and the place is immaculately clean.”

“Best banh mi in the area❣️Super fresh ingredients from crusty French-style baguette roll to crispy pork and fragrant herbs 10/10.”

“So good to have some good fresh food on Bay Street that is affordable, delicious, and healthy.”

“The views across the road of the Port Melbourne beach are absolutely incredible, especially at sunset.”

“The service, care and understanding that the whole Pier Team showed me was so impressive.”

“We had the coastal tasting menu. It was delicious. The oysters were remarkably creamy.”

“The interiors are beautiful with subtle touches that reflect Filipino culture in an elegant and authentic way.”

“The team at Askal we love you. A million thanks for making our special day so wonderful.”

“Noise levels were perfect! Quiet enough for a conversation, but lively enough to feel energetic.”

“The pork was incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavour — you can really taste the depth from the aging.”

“This is truly the wagyu of pork! The marbling, the flavour and the tenderness of the meat gave me a total satisfaction.”

“Staffs were nice. Wish they had laminated copy of the menu. Just had to go through the menu by QR code.”

“Herb Crusted Salmon included pesto, almond and macadamia encrusted salmon, on a bed of saffron rice. $38 10/10”

“Workers were some of the nicest workers i’ve ever seen food came really fast and was so delicious.”

“Great location, relaxed vibe, and quick service, a perfect spot for a short break in the city.”

“Ruben sandwich and pomegranate oysters were incredible, staff are super friendly and helpful very quick service and food delivery”

“The staff are so lovely and friendly, the vibes are great and also very importantly the beers are all delicious!”

“Almost 9pm and all restrooms in the area were closed. Very generous enough to allow us to use their verrrryyy clean restrooms.”

“The focaccia was delicious. Golden brown all over, soft and savoury on the inside, it's perfect with a simple whipped ricotta.”

“A wonderful South Melbourne dining experience and we look forward to seeing you again soon for another delicious meal.”

“The Pappardelle partnered with sausage, rabbit, pancetta & veal reads a big mix, however renders delicious.”

“The pizzas were authentic and full of flavour, the entrées were spot on, and the steak was cooked to perfection.”

“The crab spaghetti is a standout which I would recommend.”

“The staff are absolute superstars, they were so kind and had amazing chat with them.”

“The atmosphere at the city location is lively and energetic, and one thing I really enjoy is sitting right at the bar overlooking the kitchen.”

“I've frequented Miznon over several years. The quality is consistent so you always know you'll be fed well for a very reasonable price.”

“The cauliflower is probably the best most delicious piece of vegetable i ever ate.”

“The toasted banana bread with peanut butter on top was amazing, I will be dreaming about it forever!”

“Everything was absolutely delicious, this was my favorite place I ate at while visiting Melbourne.”

“The waffles were delicious and so was the coffee! I definitely recommend them.”