Best Fun Restaurants in Docklands

287 restaurants available nearby

1. The Nixon Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(93)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Docklands

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne’s Docklands, The Nixon Hotel is a short walk from Southern Cross Station and Marvel Stadium. The venue is divided into different spaces with a dining room serving a modern Australian pub menu and a bar/bistro area serving brewery fresh tank beer as one of 17 different brews on tap. The perfect place to meet for a quick bite to eat before catching a thrilling footy match, a casual work luncheon, or having a punt with friends. The Dining Room can offer a more secluded lunch and dinner experience for meetings, family catch ups or celebrations. We are always showing live sport across 15 screens and offer state of the art TAB facilities. Nixon Hotel is also available for corporate functions, private events and birthdays; to enjoy a relaxing a memorable night out. The Nixon Hotel – meet your friends... old and new!

2. The Hof Downtown

3.5

Very Good(252)

Price: Expensive

• Bavarian • Docklands

Booked 1 time today

The Hof Downtown is the preeminent Bavarian restaurants this side of Germany. Combining traditional German recipes with premium quality Australian produce, all washed down with an unparalleled collection of imported Bavarian Bier; what more could you ask for?

3. TAP831

4.1

Excellent(94)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Docklands

Booked 1 time today

TAP831 celebrates Victorian produce. Sourcing from premium local producers, our menu features a seasonal range of sustainable produce. Our core inspiration is that each dish is created with the integrity of the ingredient in mind, with that TAP831 twist – a creative, contemporary and sophisticated, yet casual. You will love TAP831’s menu without pretension, and especially our snazzy, wallet-friendly wines. We carefully select our wines to provide you with a range of favourites as well as something new and exciting. The list features a handful of popular vineyards and an intriguing selection of boutique wines.

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4. San Marzano Pizzeria

4.8

Exceptional(28)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Docklands

Our focus is on fresh seasonal and sustainable produce combined with key ingredients specifically imported from Italy to create an authentic Neapolitan pizza for our customers. Our ingredients are meticulously hand picked to ensure the best taste possible. So come in, enjoy our wood-fired pizza, homemade pastas, vegan alternatives, locally sourced wines and best quality beer. We would be humbled to see you come as a guest and leave as a friend.We use our own sourdough starter for our pizza process which ferments for a minimum of 48 hrs – the result is a base with a great flavour, sourdough taste and a texture that is light but with a bit of chew. All our pizzas are hand stretched, traditionally topped, and woodfired – Napoli style. We use extra virgin olive oil and organic sea salt flakes on all our dishes. All our pizzas are 12 inches in diameter.

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5. Din Tai Fung - Emporium Melbourne

4.1

Excellent(2)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 3 times today

We are located on Level 4, 287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000 and can also be accessed via the lift at the corner of Little Bourke St & Caledonian La.Our Private Dining Room seats up to 12pp. Regardless of group size, the min. spend to book this space is $450.

6. Funghi E Tartufo

4.4

Awesome(76)

Price: Moderate

• Vegan • Melbourne CBD

Booked 10 times today

Funghi e Tartufo' - Italian plant based restaurantWho ever said that to eat vegan and earth friendly food you need to renounce the delicacies of traditional Italian cuisine?Our Chef Alessandra D'Angelo moved to Australia from Sicily in 2009 and she has been working incessantly on vegetarian and vegan recipes since then.At Funghi e Tartufo, she have turned plant-based food into something so delicious that you won't desire anything else!In a converted 19th century warehouse in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Funghi e Tartufo – meaning Mushrooms and Truffle in honour of their signature dish – will offer you a unique experience leaving you breathless.The inspiration is traditional Italian and the vision is a modern and earth friendly way to marry deliciousness with plant based food.

7. Serai Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(589)

Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 30 times today

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

8. Shelanous

5.0

Exceptional(87)

Price: Very Expensive

• Australian • Port Melbourne

Booked 2 times today

Born from a Melbourne sunset, our pop-up restaurant, Shelanous, evolved into a multi-sensory journey, blending Melbourne’s seasons into each dish. As we transitioned to “Shelanous”, we retained the essence of sharing, embodied in “nous,” meaning “our” or “us” in Hebrew and French.

9. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(1829)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 16 times today

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

10. Hochi Mama CBD

4.6

Exceptional(3133)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 87 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.

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Shivshankar
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
Amazing Beers, Great Location and Cool Staff. Had a few team parties here and every time the experience was better than the previous one. Thank you Hof 👍🍻
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The Hof DowntownPrice: Expensive• Bavarian• Docklands
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3.5
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Shannon
Melbourne •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Nov 2024
I have been lucky to experience this restaurant chain in Singapore and USA. The Melbourne restaurant is equally as tasty with lots of variety on the menu and everything to perfection. Price in general is high end comparing to having the same dishes in say China but overall we had a nice time and enjoyed every dish.
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Din Tai Fung - Emporium MelbournePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Melbourne CBD
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4.1
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Brenton
Adelaide •1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 Nov 2024
Good location, good staff, excellent food. Will go back
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TAP831Price: Moderate• Modern Australian• Docklands
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4.1
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Lesley
Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Sept 2024
Very pleasant ambiance, well set out dining area, the hotel is in a lovely area of the docklands prescient. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Definitely on our list to return here when next in the city,
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The Nixon HotelPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Docklands
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4.6
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Jean
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 Aug 2024
Great little Italian restaurant in Docklands. Food is fresh & delicious and staff is always attentive & accommodating. This is the second time we had our staff pizza night here & it was great.
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San Marzano PizzeriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Docklands
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4.8

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287 restaurants available nearby

1. The Nixon Hotel

2. The Hof Downtown

3. TAP831

4. San Marzano Pizzeria

5. Din Tai Fung - Emporium Melbourne

6. Funghi E Tartufo

7. Serai Kitchen

8. Shelanous

9. Vue de monde

10. Hochi Mama CBD

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