Best Date Night Restaurants in Port Melbourne

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

BaysideCity CentreEastern SuburbsInner City EastInner City NorthInner City South

Areas

AbbotsfordAlbert ParkArmadaleAshburtonBrightonBrunswick

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

274 restaurants available nearby

1. The Graham Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(840)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Port Melbourne

Booked 19 times today

The Graham Hotel invites you to experience culinary delight in Port Melbourne. This iconic gastropub features an elegant dining room, a bright atrium, and a lively front bar. Our menu showcases modern Australian cuisine with classic pub favorites. Start with grilled tiger prawns or creamy beetroot hummus with crispy whitebait. For the main course, enjoy a perfectly cooked steak or fresh seafood. Pair your meal with our extensive wine list or choose from a selection of boutique and tap beers. Our expertly crafted cocktails add sophistication to your dining experience. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, a fun gathering with friends, or a casual after-work drink, The Graham Hotel promises an unforgettable experience. Relax in our warm atmosphere and let our passionate team guide you on a culinary adventure. The Graham Hotel is where good food, good company, and good times come together.

2. The Clare Castle

4.7

Exceptional(912)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Port Melbourne

Booked 13 times today

The Clare Castle Port Melbourne is one of Melbourne's finest pub restaurants. Pub classics are a feature but we raise the bar with amazing char grilled steaks, incredible seafood including prawns, beautiful fresh fish, freshly shucked oysters and our signature Moreton Bay bugs available in numerous dishes. We also have vegetarian and gluten free options and many other delights.We offer multiple dining options: FULL SERVICE in the Restaurant and on the Restaurant Terrace. BAR SERVICE (and optional QR code ordering) in the Bar and on the footpath tables. We also have a fabulous private wine room for your special occasion (please ring to enquire about this room).

3. Kiss & Tell

4.7

Exceptional(549)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 42 times today

Melbourne’s best kept secrets live inside the walls of Kiss and Tell. The newest addition to Little Bourke Street, Kiss and Tell, is offering a mysterious yet freeing space to spill all of your secrets while sipping on one of our handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by old Hollywood glamor, we bring low light, vibrant tunes and drops of the finest wine from near and far - it’s the perfect place to bring a date.Come by and sip on an elixir of your choice and dine on our Asian fusion tapas menu. Hochi Mama herself has curated and designed an elevated and refined selection of tapas dishes or a divine banquet experience.

4. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3260)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 96 times today

Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.

5. Trattoria Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(1315)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 50 times today

Trattoria Emilia is a charming Italian restaurant in Melbourne CBD, renowned for its authentic flavors and exceptional service. Reviewers consistently praise the fantastic ambience, excellent food, and attentive service, describing it as a perfect spot for a romantic date or an intimate dinner. One reviewer even celebrated their wedding anniversary here, suggesting it's a place for special occasions. The restaurant's overall ratings are consistently high, with a focus on its great atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent food and service.

6. Salted Egg

4.5

Awesome(574)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 10 times today

With a menu dominated by the flavours of Thailand, Executive Chef Adam Woodfield (ex-Chin Chin) and his team present dishes full of the richness of their origins such as Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Kao Soi Chicken Curry, Two Rice Fried Rice and Coconut Braised Beef.Salted Egg is a cosy yet lively space in the New York end of the Melbourne CBD, perfect for date nights, celebrations of all types or even just a place to hide away with some soul-nourishing food. We always recommend a visit to our sister 27 stories above too, The Q Rooftop Bar for pre (and after) dinner cocktails...

7. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(128)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 15 times today

Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.

8. Donovans

4.8

Exceptional(1708)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • St Kilda

Booked 29 times today

Welcome to Donovans - our ‘house on the beach’ and home we love to share. Donovans is located on the St.Kilda beach front offering guests a memorable dining experience in Melbourne. With a bay side view, beautiful Mediterranean inspired food and the special relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, Donovans is where you will feel at home.Donovans’ exciting menu has been developed our intimate knowledge of modern Mediterranean cooking. The menu is extensive with a modern mix of favourite dishes emphasising the best local produce. Donovans also offers an extensive wine list of Australian and imported wines and an eclectic mix of cocktails.

9. Meatmaiden

4.6

Exceptional(1387)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Melbourne CBD

Booked 26 times today

Meatmaiden is an underground steakhouse and cocktail bar delivering a unique take on the classics.Hidden in the basement of the historic Georges Building, we strive to find the finest grass-fed, grain-fed and Wagyu beef for our custom-built grill and wood-fired smoker and dry-age select cuts in our meat cabinet.Premium steaks from incredible local producers with an ever-evolving lineup, seafood dishes such as our cult lobster mac cheese and modern, diverse menus stand alongside innovative house cocktails and a focused, energetic wine list.Look for the Maiden's face on Little Collins St, descend the metal stairs and discover our dark, seductive venue and individual approach to dining out in this rollicking homage to all things meat.

10. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1138)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 66 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

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trent
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
great restaurant 10/10 food the lamb massaman was to die for
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Hochi Mama CBDPrice: Moderate• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.6
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Anthea
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything we had was amazing! Recommend sitting at the counter for dinner and to watch the kitchen work their magic. Food recommendations: Kingfish Sashimi, Prawn Toast, Wagyu Beef Hor Fun & BBQ Pork
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Suzie QPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Windsor
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4.6
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Bonifatius
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Consistently excellent on all food offerings. Could not fault service and friendliness of staff. Book ahead to avoid disappointment as venue is not large. The smaller venue adds to its charm, reflecting in the attention to detail in each and every dish
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Cha ChingPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Lorna
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful place, beautiful food and great service
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Pipis KioskPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Albert Park
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4.5
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Nikki
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Thank you to the team at Gilson for helping to make my bridesmaid proposal special! They were very attentive and the food was incredible as always!
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5

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