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12 Best Restaurants With A View in Melbourne [2024]

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Restaurants With A View Melbourne

Best Restaurants With A View Melbourne
Best Restaurants With A View Melbourne

If you’re looking for restaurants with a view in Melbourne, you’ve come to the right place. Melbourne is known for its stunning skyline and abundance of restaurants with gorgeous views. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner spot or somewhere to take your family, these restaurants will not disappoint!

1. Mr Hobson

Key ServicesCafe, bar, private dining
Websitehttps://www.mrhobson.com.au/
Address9 Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Phone+61 3 9646 6299
Emailfunctions@mrhobson.com.au
Operating Hours8am-9pm Wednesday to Sunday

Mr Hobson has an excellent vantage point of Station Pier and a choice location for watching the sun set into the water. Salmon fillets are accompanied with potato croquettes, braised asparagus, and cauliflower puree at this casual yet equally delectable restaurant.

2. Captain Baxter

Key ServicesSeafood
Websitehttps://www.captainbaxter.com.au/
Address10/18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Phone(03) 8534 8999
Emailinfo@captainbaxter.com.au
Operating Hours5pm-12am Friday, 12pm-12am Saturday, 12pm-10pm Sunday

Captain Baxter is a beachside bar with stunning bay views, a small but interesting drinks list comprised of classic cocktails and island wines, and a big kitchen that produces big steaks and substantial meals. It’s all contained in a manner that seems like the Bahamas.

3. The Melbourne Supper Club

Key ServicesWine, private dining
Websitehttps://melbournesupperclub.com.au/
AddressFirst Floor, 161 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Phone+61 3 9654 6300
Operating Hours5pm-4am Sunday to Thursday, 5pm-6am Friday and Saturday

The Melbourne Supper Club is Melbourne’s best late-night bar, thanks to a glass of wine and a seat in the aged Chesterfield sofa overlooking Parliament House at sunrise.

4. Easey’s

Key ServicesBurgers
Websitehttp://easeys.com.au/
Address48 Easey Street, Collingwood, 3066 VIC
Phone9417 2250
Emailoldmate@easeys.com.au
Operating Hours11am-10pm daily

Do you enjoy a no-nonsense burger served five stories up inside a train carriage? This is the spot for you. Although this spectacular location in Collingwood’s backstreets doesn’t rely only on its appearance, these are some of the best burgers available in town.

5. Naked In The Sky

Key ServicesRooftop Bar
Websitehttps://nakedforsatan.com.au/upstairs
Address285 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065
Phone03 9416 2238
Emailnaked@nakedforsatan.com.au
Operating Hours12pm-12am Sunday to Thursday, 12pm-1am Friday and Saturday

This is where you’d bring someone who’s visiting Melbourne from elsewhere. So, why do people put up with the crowds, the uncertainty of obtaining a seat, and the inconveniently small elevator? Because this Fitzroy institution has some incredible panoramic views of the city.

6. Stokehouse

Key ServicesSeafood cuisines
Websitehttps://stokehouse.com.au/melbourne/
Address30, Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda, 3182 VIC
Phone+61 3 9525 5555
Emailinfo@stokehouse.com.au
Operating Hours12pm-12am daily

The Stokehouse provides the ultimate views of St Kilda beach with a window-filled dining area. Come for lunch or dinner to enjoy casual, yet refined dishes like saltwater ceviche with fermented chilli, desert lime and succulents or King prawn tacos with avocado and kale.

7. Mya Tiger at Hotel Esplanade

Key ServicesCantonese food
Websitehttps://hotelesplanade.com.au/mya-tiger/
Address11 The Esplanade, St Kilda, VIC, 3182
Phone03 9534 0211
Emailinfo@hotelesplanade.com.au
Operating Hours12pm-11pm Tuesday to Saturday, 11am-11pm Sunday

Mya Tiger overlooks the city and bay from its top floor. High tables provide a view down to the stairs and bar below if people-watching is more your thing. Chinese classics are represented in the cuisine. Five-spice ribs and cumin lamb spring rolls are among the snacks on offer.

8. Vue de Monde

Key ServicesEuropean cuisines, fine dining
Websitehttps://vuedemonde.com.au/
AddressLevel 55 Rialto Towers, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone(03) 9691 3888
Emailvuedemonde@vuedemonde.com.au
Operating Hours6pm-12am Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-12am Friday and Saturday

The restaurant’s reputation, like its lofty site, has set the bar high for a meal there. The restaurant’s third home is located 55 stories up on the observation deck of the Rialto and provides an awe-inspiring 360-degree view of Melbourne from the Docklands to the Dandenongs.

9. Farmer’s Daughter

Key ServicesPrivate dining
Websitehttps://www.farmersdaughters.com.au/
Address80 Collins 95 Exhibition Street Melbourne 3000
Phone+61 3 9116 8682
Emailinfo@farmersdaughters.com.au
Operating Hours7:30am-4pm Monday to Friday

The CBD classic Pastuso chef created this three-story love letter to Gippsland and its products. A deli with house-made pastrami rolls; a suave restaurant with a focus on cooking with flames; and a greenhouse-like rooftop oasis are all available.

10. Panama Dining Room and Bar

Key ServicesDining, wines and cocktails
Websitehttp://www.thepanama.com.au/
AddressLevel 3 231 Smith St Fitzroy 3065
Phone(03) 9417 7663
Emailenquiry@thepanama.com.au
Operating Hours5pm-11pm Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday, 5pm-1am Friday, 5pm-3am Saturday

To reach this welcoming loft, go up three flights of stairs and take in the city views from the arched windows. The massive space is furnished with a mishmash of tables, booths, lounges, barstools, and a three-quarter-size pool table.

11. Bomba

Key ServicesSpanish cuisines, Tapas
Websitehttps://bombabar.com.au/
Address103 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 3000 VIC
Phone(03) 9662 1558
Emailinfo@bombabar.com.au
Operating Hours12pm-12am Wednesday to Saturday, 5pm-12am Sunday to Tuesday

The old Aylesbury has transformed into a place where tapas are king. There are also spectacular views of the city to enjoy while you dine. It’s no surprise that so many Melburnians adore this restaurant.

12. Ponyfish Island

Key ServicesDining and drinks
Websitehttps://www.ponyfishisland.com.au/
AddressEvan Walker Bridge, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Emailmanager@ponyfish.com.au
Operating HoursOperating Hours: 11am-1am daily

How does it look from the center of the river? The island cafĂŠ floating above the Yarra, which is located beneath the Southgate footbridge, offers a unique perspective. Ponyfish Island, named after the legendary beast said to dwell deep within the river, is ideal for sharing platters and drinking ice-cold beverages while watching the sun sink below the cityscape.

Restaurants With A View Melbourne

If you’re looking for restaurants with a view in Melbourne, you’ll find no shortage of options. From panoramic city views to picturesque river scenes, these restaurants offer diners the chance to take in the best of Melbourne while they eat. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner spot or somewhere to enjoy good food with friends, you’ll surely be able to find the perfect restaurant for you!

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