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1. Tommy Ruff Fishbar - Elsternwick

4.7

Exceptional(139)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Elsternwick

Booked 5 times today

Voted No.1 Fish & Chips in Melbourne (Time Out Dec 2020). Tommy Ruff is everything seafood! Unique flavours and an affordable seafood experience, from classic fish & chips through to a diverse selection of fresh, healthy quality local seafood.Serving sustainable sourced seafood. Enjoy a large selection of fresh fish, whole fish, platters, prawns and daily specials at our 3 locations.

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2. Tacos 'N' Tequilas Elsternwick

4.6

Exceptional(30)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Elsternwick

Inspired from the streets of San Francisco, where amazing blends of traditional Mexican street foods came to mix; where art, religion and food combine. With a wide variety of flavours and colours, the new wave of street-style Mexican foods is here to stay. This ranges from quick, tasty takeaway all the way up to generous share proportions to dine in and enjoy with a group of friends.

3. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1680)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 30 times today

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 9:00am for takeaway coffees & pastries, and from 11:30am onwards for dine in. Passionate about friends, family and community.

4. Attica

4.8

Exceptional(73)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Australian • Ripponlea

Booked 11 times today

We’re an Australian restaurant, both in location and in spirit.We celebrate the incredible, unique ingredients found in this country and the many rich and varied culinary cultures it’s fostered – beginning thousands of years ago with the First Peoples who call this land home.The experience you’ll have at Attica is informed by all of this, as well as the values we pursue each day: excellence, kindness, creativity and, of course, fun.We believe in the unique, the unexpected and the surprising – and we love to meet new people.

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5. Ripponlea Food and Wine

4.7

Exceptional(159)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Ripponlea

Booked 14 times today

Welcome to Ripponlea Food & Wine, a local modern European restaurant in the heart of Ripponlea village. Creating signature flavours & personalised service is our passion and we’re all about comfort, style & a little bit fancy without the fuss.

6. Donovans

4.8

Exceptional(1708)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • St Kilda

Booked 26 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.

7. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1138)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 62 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.

8. Elster

4.3

Awesome(27)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Elsternwick

Booked 1 time today

PLATES CLATTER.PEOPLE CHITTER-CHATTER.ELSTER ONCE A STOP ALONG A JOURNEY, IS NOW THE DESTINATION. DIZZY DISHES, 10 CENTS A GALLON FOR GAS, WILLIAM VAN ALEN, GRAF ZEPPELIN, JAMES SCULLIN, PLUTO DISCOVERED GHADI'S ARREST, A POUND OF HAMBURGER MEAT AT 13 CENTS, THE BIRTH OF NEIL ARMSTRONG, THE CHRYSLER BUILDING, FROZEN FOODS COMMERCIALLY SOLD, 6,462,610 IN AUSTRALIA.

9. Grazia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1056)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glen Iris

Booked 72 times today

Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.

10. Rococo St Kilda

4.7

Exceptional(1911)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • St Kilda

Booked 41 times today

Rococo St Kilda's atmosphere is both seductive and vibrant, bustling and intimate. The place where Rococo’s signature antipasti boards and simple Italian flavours first came to be, it continues to attract diners from all over Melbourne some 10 years later. Set amongst some of Melbourne’s most loved sites – The Palais, The National Theatre and St Kilda beach to name a few – our expanded restaurant space is bigger than ever, yet remains cosy and flexible, with various spaces available for functions and plenty of nooks for private dining or close conversations.Join us for a meal of many courses; a hearty breakfast to start the day, a jovial work lunch, a family get together or just a glass of wine to celebrate the end of a day. Oh and our Wood Fire Pizzas are a must. Enjoy the authenticity, quality and warm hospitality of modern Italy right here in Melbourne.Al fresco outside seating also available.

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Ripponlea Food and WinePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Ripponlea
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5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It’s always great food and they look after you very well
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Elwood BathersPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Elwood
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Brooke
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Brilliant experience - food is divine, service impeccable, beautiful touches with Australian designs, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Thank you so much!
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AtticaPrice: Very Expensive• Australian• Ripponlea
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Annette
Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Feb 2025
We hadn't visited Tommy Ruff for a couple of years but it was just as good as we remembered. Friendly service and great food.
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Tommy Ruff Fishbar - ElsternwickPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Elsternwick
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4.7
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Corinne
Melbourne •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 Dec 2024
Everything was amazing apart from the sangria drink that wasn’t tasty and cold .
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Tacos 'N' Tequilas ElsternwickPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Elsternwick
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4.6

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1. Tommy Ruff Fishbar - Elsternwick

2. Tacos 'N' Tequilas Elsternwick

3. Elwood Bathers

4. Attica

5. Ripponlea Food and Wine

6. Donovans

7. Mount Erica Hotel

8. Elster

9. Grazia Restaurant

10. Rococo St Kilda

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