Mentioned by Just Melbourne
The 14 Best Restaurants In Melbourne You Have To Try
"Opened in 2006 by restaurateur Teage Ezard, Gingerboy is the younger, sprightlier sibling to the Australian freestyle restaurant EZARD in Flinders Lane. Steering towards hawker-style street food with a modern-Australian twist, Gingerboy delivers seasonal menus that pack a punch. Must-try meals include the son-in-law eggs, twice-cooked pork belly with plum and ginger relish and green apple slaw, and the salt and pepper chicken spare rib."
"After more than 20 years, chef Teage Ezard’s eponymous dining room is still among the city’s most acclaimed. His artful fusion of French and Asian cuisines is best experienced with an eight-course degustation (including vegetarian and vegan versions). Only got time or funds for EZARD’s well-priced express lunch or pre-theatre tasting menu?"
"The scene: Set in the heart of Melbourne’s most dynamic culinary precinct, Coda has established itself as a lively and innovative addition to the city’s best fine dining restaurants. Best known for its high-octane energy which billows out the doorway and enticing passers-by to enter, this eatery flaunts a simple, strikingly modern interior, with exposed lightbulbs, wire mesh screens and aluminium-framed windows. The cuisine here is just as contemporary and diverse as the surroundings, with a broad selection of French-Vietnamese plates and a handful of Australian dishes on the menu."
"Explore the galleries before sitting down to lunch at one of the many restaurants on nearby Flinders Lane – Chin Chin and Coda are both standouts. AfternoonMelbourne's city centre is threaded with cobbled laneways, where you could easily lose yourself over a few hours. In these 19th century arcades and alleyways reinvigorated with world-famous street art, you'll find hidden gems at every turn. Enter at Degraves Street, which is lined with cafés and coffee shops, then cross Collins Street to visit the exquisite, 1892-built Block Arcade."
"This little street kitchen seamlessly churns sensational fodder behind RMIT’s city campus. For those with a fear of meat, think of barbecue pork bao, chicken bao, and even a shiitake and tofu bao. Wonderbao is great for a lunch hit or for a quick cure to your three-thirty-itis cup of homemade soy milk."
"Nothing, especially when the vegetarian options are as good as those for meateaters. Grab one filled with fried silky tofu, coriander and crushed peanuts and your day will be complete. Did we mention they’re also a bargain at less than three bucks a bun."
"Choose from a selection of our famous mouth-watering dishes and receive a complimentary drinks, all for only $18. Available: MON-THURS, 11:30AM to 3:00PM."
"Every weekend some of the best Yum Cha in Melbourne flows under the paper lamps and whitewashed walls of David’s. You can forget the anxious wait for the starters to arrive – the baskets flow fresh from the kitchen to table as soon as your butt hits the stool. One of the rare all you can eat affairs, each dish is a tribute to generations of fresh, simple cuisine dreamt up in the riverside homes of rural Shanghai and presented to you, basket by steaming basket, until all you can muster is a smile and a feeble ‘please, no more’."
"You would never guess that this light-filled, blonde timber restaurant is 20 years young. Run by David Zhou, this Melbourne institution is famous for its rural Shanghainese cuisine, with many of the dishes passed down from his great grandmothers. Head in for fare you won’t find anywhere else, from softshell river prawns to Shanghai belt noodles slathered in black vinegar."
"A destination for those who eat to the beat of their own drum, Melbourne’s Salted Egg on Flinders Lane delivers a dining experience where knowledge and authenticity have a seat at the table."
"Murrumbeena Park is home to a huge playground with different zones for different abilities, including a separate toddler area. I particularly love the wooden sculptures and nature play elements. Murrumbeena Park, 37 Kangaroo Road, Murrumbeena"
"Located in Pascoe Vale, the cheesy, gooey and glutenous fare at Burger Basement is well worth the trip. Enjoy some classic American favourites and a few modern twists at this cheeky little burger shop. Address: 1/3 Pascoe Street, Pascoe Vale VIC 3044Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30-9pm"
"Trunk Diner models itself on a New York-style diner, with a great indoor-outdoor dining area and a menu that’s part classic Americana, part Tex-Mex. For lunch, there are hot dogs like the Hillbilly or Chilli Cheese, plus a menu of quesadillas. For dinner, there’s BBQ pork ribs and buttermilk-fried chicken with sides like potato mash and apple slaw."
"Function Function PartyIf you’re looking for a private function room or a venue for hire, our private room can accommodate 50 people standing and 40 seated. A good option for work events, birthday parties, and wedding recep..."
"Parlour Diner would be best suited to be the proverbial poster child for what an authentic American Burger joint should look like. With classics that contain influences from international cuisines, you may just find the best burger in Melbourne here. The crispy fried chicken and brioche bun combination are revered by locals and burger lovers who travel from further afield for one of the best burger shops in Melbourne."