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50 Most Romantic Restaurants in Australia 2020

by As rated by verified OpenTable diners

Updated 27 January 2020

There are many factors contributing to a romantic dining experience... world class ingredients, impeccable service and a unique ambience. The 50 most romantic restaurants 2020 showcase those seductive spots that enable diners to create delicious connections and memories that last a lifetime. The list is determined by analysing more than 173,000 reviews from more than 2,000 restaurants across Australia - all submitted by verified diners.

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A Touch of Salt

4.8

4.8 (2642)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Townsville CBD

About the restaurant

Enjoy the breathtaking waterfront views, sparkling starry night skies, and refreshing breezes of our outdoor balcony, or opt for indoor air-conditioned seating to beat the heat (which can be a must in North Queensland!).

Our restaurant's name, A Touch of Salt, is a play on our family name, Brine. In 2005, we started as a family business, and our family-style approach of offering genuine hospitality and meals designed for conversation has always been the heart of A Touch of Salt. Over the years, we have perfected our restaurant to become one of the best casual fine-dining restaurants in the North.

We take pride in being appreciated by the locals of Townsville as well as travellers from all over Australia.

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Pamela

Dined 4 days ago

Incredible food, taste, presentation & flavours. Service is exceptional from arrival, throughout the entire dining experience. Beverage list is competitively priced. Congratulations to Mark, Michael and all the team, quality of service and food was superb, as always.

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Bar Woolloomooloo

0 (0)

$40 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Woolloomooloo

About the restaurant

Casual bar-style bites paired with cocktails and Australian wine located inside Sydney's iconic Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo.

We welcome bookings for groups of 8 or more people. For groups less than 8, reservations are not required. We reserve a large portion of our tables available for walk in guests, so come on down and grab a table at your own leisure.

For larger group enquiries, please contact our team at events.sydney@ovolohotels.com

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Amici Restaurant - Caloundra

4.8

4.8 (2703)

$41 to $100

Italian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

In life, we all need friends to love, laugh and eat with. Amici is the Italian translation of friends. So whether you’re after the full dine in experience with the amazing service, delicious food and relaxed atmosphere or feel like staying in with our take away or home delivery, Amici wants to be a part of all your memories, like friends should be.

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Marie

Dined 2 days ago

Undoubtedly the most upmarket restaurant in Caloundra. The service was outstanding ( our waiter was exceptional), the food was delicious, the ambience was warm and welcoming. Will be back again....

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Fettuccine Carbonara

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Bistro La Provence

4.7

4.7 (742)

$41 to $100

French

Brighton

About the restaurant

Bistro La Provence is located at 234 Esplanade Brighton opposite the Brighton Baths and Royal Brighton Yacht club. Our diners will experience traditional seasonal French food and beverage.. We pride ourselves on ensuring your experience is one you will remember and want to share with your friends and family.

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Véronique

Dined 4 days ago

The restaurant had a very lovely ambience. The food and wine matched the standard we would receive in France. And our waitress Lindsay looked after us for the night and was extremely lovely thank you.

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Black Hide Steak & Seafood at Queens Wharf

4.4

4.4 (1542)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

Black Hide Steak and Seafood by Gambaro at Queens Wharf will enchant and entertain guests by offering world-class Queensland steak as the hero cuisine, and a selection of mouth-watering seafood dishes.

Experience and savour exceptional personalised guest service and a divinely rich atmosphere that can only be delivered by blending intricate and cutting-edge design with worldly charm and sophistication.

Overlooking the Brisbane River and within an easy stroll of the city’s arts and cultural South Bank precinct, this stunning restaurant will be perfectly positioned on level 4, on the terrace of the new extraordinary Queens Wharf

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Mel

Dined today

Amazing. Great value for money & stunning views - will be going back!

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Wagyu MB 5+ Eye Fillet 200gm

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Celebrate Christmas Day at Black Hide Queens Wharf

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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.8

4.8 (1188)

$101 and over

Italian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

"Everything you want from a sophisticated city Italian restaurant is right here: atmosphere, admirable service, a menu long enough to allow for real choice, an expansive drinks list, flattering lighting, carpets and tablecloths to ensure that sound levels are low enough for a proper conversation."
Enjoy signature dishes - Seafood linguine, Veal Cotoletta and signature steaks from the Josper

One Hat – THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE
2006 - 2023

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Allen

Dined 2 days ago

Continues the long standing high level of friendly and helpful service, great food and extensive wine list. My favourite restaurant in Mewlbourne.

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3 Course Fixed Price Menu

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4.7

4.7 (1647)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

St Kilda

About the restaurant

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.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

I celebrated an early Christmas dinner with my husband to cap off a challenging year. Our waiters and waitresses were uniformly friendly, well-informed and well-trained. It remains a consistent delight to have celebration meals at Donovan's. Well done for maintaining such excellent standards.

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Tiny fish and chips

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Old-fashioned chicken pie

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Bombe Alaska for two

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4.9

4.9 (1653)

$40 and under

Italian

Carindale

About the restaurant

Candle lit tables, chianti by the glass, crooners and generous old fashioned house made pizza, calzone, gelati, huge pastas and antipasto. Perfect for a family dinner, an intimate night for two, or a work get together. A south side institution since 1984.

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Pooja

Dined 5 days ago

I found it to be super convenient and efficient way to book.

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Frogmore Creek Cellar Door & Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1359)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Enjoy a collection of dishes from the land, sea and garden; a tribute to the beautiful produce of Tasmania and the diversity of kitchens around the world.

Please note : A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and Public Holidays

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Diane

Dined 1 day ago

Choices were hard so sharing meals ment we all were able to enjoy a variety of delicious flavours which were so decorative. The wines were well priced considering the venue. Set in a spectacular part of TAS with lovely outlook. Will be returning!

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4.7

4.7 (1637)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Timbumburi

About the restaurant

Led by Head Chef Jarrod Smith, Glasshouse is proud to serve a variety of expertly prepared, locally sourced dishes, in a phenomenal venue.
Goonoo Goonoo Station is undoubtedly the New England regions finest destination for accommodation, dining, and events.

Please note:
At Glasshouse, we have seatings options for groups from 2 - 50 people.
If your desired time is does not show, unfortunately that time is not available.

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Tony

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent Christmas dinner for our small group. Great food and service.

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Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast)

4.6

4.6 (2359)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Broadbeach

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Broadbeach, overlooking Victoria Park, and opposite Gold Coast Sofitel Hotel, Star Casino & the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Gold Coast is multi award winning, undoubtedly the Gold Coast's Best Steak Restaurant. Moo Moo breaks down the barriers of a normal steak house by losing the overtly masculine vibe that has so long been the trademark of its genre. With its stunning modern interior decor of natural stone finishes, sleek organic curves and state of the art lighting system, the steak restaurant has evolved.

Enjoy an award winning beef menu of the highest quality, with some cuts exclusive to Moo Moo Restaurant Group. These cuts include; Dry Aged, Pasture Fed, All Natural and Grain Fed which include a mix of Wagyu and Angus breeds. To ensure that our menus cater for more than just beef lovers they also include fresh seafood, poultry, game and of course vegetarian options available.

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Tamara

Dined 4 days ago

We had Alan taking care of us he was so attentive and helpful, his suggestions on cooking preference for each cut of meat was spot on which was very appreciated. Food was amazing and atmosphere was enjoyable, we will definitely be returning!

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F1 Wagyu Rump Cap MB 6-7+

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Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

4.3

4.3 (1888)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Airlie Beach

About the restaurant

Set right on the water, Northerlies is Airlie’s favourite beach bar offering a unique experience filled with island vibes, casual brasserie-style dining, spacious event areas, creative cocktails, and plenty of beach for the kids to explore. Their free courtesy bus runs 7 days a week offering private pick-ups from Airlie Beach, Cannonvale & Jubilee Pocket. Book your next event and celebrate beach-side.

The Brasserie kitchen is open 7 days. Lunch is served from 12:00pm- 2:30pm and dinner from 5:00pm-8:30pm, with our 'smalll bites' options available all day. The weekend Beach Kitchen is open on for dinner on Fridays, lunch & dinner on Saturdays, plus lunch on Sundays. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed as we are located on a wildlife reserve.

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Mike

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely evening with family - seafood platter was excellent.

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Osteria di Russo & Russo

4.8

4.8 (1191)

$41 to $100

Contemporary Italian

Enmore

About the restaurant

Enmore's Osteria di Russo & Russo is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its modern take on classic Italian flavours, served in its warm and charming restaurant. As snacks to start, the fiore di zucchini fried zucchini flower with goat's milk ricotta and lemon aspen and the cannolo filled with a duck liver parfait, date and hazelnuts are sensational selections.

Some of Osteria di Russo & Russo's specialty dishes include the saltbush gnocchi with pork sausage ragu and pecorino, the chargrilled beef flank with green garlic, nasturtium and smoked eggplant and the slow cooked freemantle octopus with chickpea, salsa rossa and native bush tomato, as well as vegetarian dishes.

Osteria di Russo & Russo's strawberry sorbet, davidson plum meringue and limoncello custard is the perfect dessert with which to finish your meal.

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Phillip

Dined 1 day ago

We had the Tutto Bene with the addition of half a dozen oysters. Everything was magnificent. The service was warm and friendly, and because we go there twice a year, the owner and his son have been able to recognise us and we are welcomed. The food is imaginative and very tasty, and the wine selection is great, with something for every taste and budget.

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Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

4.5 (822)

$41 to $100

Italian

South Melbourne

About the restaurant

Located in a historic corner building at 268 Park Street, Park Street Pasta & Wine is South Melbourne’s friendly neighbourhood pasta and wine bar from Italian Restaurateurs Luca Balbo & Lino Torre, combining their passion for food and experience in the hospitality industry.

Head chef Tommaso Bartoli whips up a creative menu that heavily draws on his Tuscan roots. Starting his career in the kitchens of Florence, he brings to Australia all the knowledge and passion for food that define with his personal style.

All our pasta is handmade in-house in the traditional ‘fatta a mano’ style. Our menu features inventive sharing plates, classic pasta dishes that nod to various parts of Italy, plus a few modern iterations, all reflective of seasonal quality produce. with a tidy selection of Italian, international and local wines to match.

We are located at 268 Park Street on the Corner of Park Street and Perrins St, just down from the iconic South Melbourne Town Hall.

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MalcolmVIP

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

This has to be one of the best kept secretes of Melbourne. After 6.5 years in Melbourne, 3 days before we return to London, it was one of our last stops. We will miss you Luca.

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3.9

3.9 (92)

$41 to $100

Italian

Gregory Hills

About the restaurant

Olivello Restaurant - Gregory Hills - Reservations now open.
Fun casual Italian dining and events with sharing at its heart.
Enjoy our freshly made pasta made daily by head chef Valentina, and our signature woodfired pizzas and antipasti

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Tanner

Dined on 16 Aug 2024

Amazing food, experience and atmosphere. This is my second time visiting and it was better than the first time. The seafood was fresh, the past was cooked perfectly and the bistecca was *chef’s kiss*

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Persone Italian Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1113)

$41 to $100

Italian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

In Italian Persone means ‘people’.
Persone is the embodiment of the sweet life.
A place to indulge in ‘the good life’.
Immerse yourself in a truly spectacular Italian bar and dining experience.

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Murray

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

We absolutely love dining at Persone. It is such a great place to take friends/clients and the food and service is always amazing. Highly recommend and see you next time....we can't wait!

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4.8

4.8 (4697)

$101 and over

Contemporary Asian

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

Pan-Asian flavours in one of the Gold Coast's most iconic locations. Focusing on fresh locally sourced produce with intention to share.

By Head Chef James Brady

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Lisa

Dined on 21 Nov 2024

This is definitely a must try restaurant, location is superb, service wonderful and food delicious. We enjoyed everything we tried as we did the set menu, bug rolls are to die for 🤤

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Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (3210)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Set on the banks of the beautiful Noosa River, Rickys River Bar & Restaurant delivers a dining experience that encapsulates the Noosa lifestyle. Rickys offers a delicious menu featuring a wonderful selection of fresh seafood and the very best local produce. With sweeping views of the Noosa River, Rickys is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch, a sunset dinner or a relaxing cocktail in their River Bar.

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Michele

Dined 4 days ago

Could not fault anything, service, food ambience all great.

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4.7

4.7 (3320)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Located overlooking Noosa Main Beach, Sails Restaurant offers sophisticated yet relaxed dining.

Executive Chef, Paul Leete, presents a creative fusion of modern Australian cuisine, while keeping a strong focus on fresh, seasonal produce.

Paul combines ingredients, sourced with integrity, to create clean, thoughtful and uncomplicated menus.

Sails Restaurant also features a multi award winning wine list showcasing more than 500 wines, with a focus on great Australian, New Zealand and French winemakers.

Open from 12pm daily for lunch and dinner.

Sails Restaurant is open for all Public Holidays through the Christmas and Easter periods.

When placing your reservation, please understand that requests for specific tables cannot be guaranteed. We appreciated that everyone who books with us wants to sit close to the beach front, therefore we allocate these tables according to how far in advance you book.

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Lis

Dined 1 day ago

Fabulous site, friendly staff and amazing food. We celebrated a Golden Wedding Anniversary and loved the sparklers in the dessert. Strongly recommend for a special occasion meal.

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Chocolate Pudding

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4.8

4.8 (1781)

$41 to $100

Steak

Cleveland

About the restaurant

The Courthouse has elegant white cloth dining with stunning views of Moreton Bay, Our heritage listed property is set on manicured waterfront gardens and boasts areas for intimate dining, private functions, lavish gatherings and fairy-lit outdoor spaces for the warmer months, with three crackling open fires for the colder month. The Courthouse's Restaurant is a multi-awarded venue for both cuisine & service, the waterfront property is truly a complete dining experience.

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Trudi

Dined today

This restaurant boasts beautiful views across the bay and a refreshing breeze outside on the terrace. The food was on point and was served quite quickly and was hot and fresh. Definitely enjoyed the experience.

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Seafood Supreme

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Fillet Mignon Wrapped In Bacon

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Christmas Eve Dinner 2024

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The Point Revolving Restaurant - Wrest Point

4.4

4.4 (1486)

$41 to $100

French

Sandy Bay

About the restaurant

Seventeen floors above the River Derwent, the Point Revolving Restaurant at Wrest Point radiates ‘special occasion.’ When the doors open and the view unfolds, you’ll understand why The Point has been a backdrop of memorable dining 40 years over.

This Hobart restaurant is committed to people, produce and place. Our French-inspired menu weaves some of Tasmania’s finest ingredients into a dining experience punctuated with theatre and flair. Like the sound of Crepe Suzettes cooked at your table with flair by our wait staff?

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John

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Great place for a celebratory meal. Excellent views over Hobart and the Derwent River. Food and service was excellent and we really enjoyed the ‘theatre’ of our crepe suzette being cooked in front if us.

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The Woodhouse Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (2681)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Bendigo

About the restaurant

Take it slow… Have a drink to start. Enjoy a cocktail, local wine or craft beer, Share a snack or two in our dedicated Bar.
Smell the delicious smokiness of Bendigo’s only dedicated steakhouse & grill, where we use local redgum on the grill; there’s nothing quite like the flavour of meat cooked over redgum. The natural smoky flavours and aromas created by this unique timber are something truly special. In the finest tradition of steakhouses, we use locally sourced meat and the very best in fresh, regional produce.

Showcasing 350 wines, including 28 by the glass, including some seriously interesting wines curated by our inhouse Sommelier. With local wines taking pride of place, including some intriguing European offerings, plus a supporting cast of spirits, beers and other beverages, including a decent alcohol-free selection. Cocktail drinkers will be impressed with our seasonally curated list.

Our menu is updated seasonally and available on our website.

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Daryle

Dined 2 days ago

Today’s lunch is the second time we have eaten at the woodhouse and while the meals were very good the menu hadn’t changed in that time. It would be nice if the meals are providing seasonal rates that the menu could change in that time.

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Sher Wagyu scotch fillet 9

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OConnor Beef scotch fillet 3

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Vanilla bean crème brûlée

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Trattoria Emilia

4.8

4.8 (1264)

$41 to $100

Italian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.

At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.

Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

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Ranj

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food, excellent service. We had dinner there for our wedding anniversary it was a wonderful experience.

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Tortellini in Brodo

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A la Carte. Our Chef's choice is also available

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Waterfront Southgate

4.5

4.5 (1597)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Southbank

About the restaurant

Melbourne’s most iconic seafood bar and grill.

A true Melbourne experience with expansive views of the Yarra river and mesmerizing city lights.

Take in the stunning Melbourne sky line whilst enjoying our finest seafood and oysters expertly sourced directly from some of Australia’s best producers.

We are dedicated to the “sea to plate”, with daily visits to the market, selecting the very best oysters, pristine shellfish and the freshest local seafood.
Our “paddock to table” philosophy ensures we only source the highest quality of meats, bred from local Victorian farmers.

With over 100 years in hospitality, the Zampelis family welcomes you to enjoy a unique dining experience.

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Craig

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic place to eat top quality at very reasonable prices.

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