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1. Old Man Drew
4.5
Awesome(233)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Ascot Vale
Booked 26 times today
At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.
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2. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar
4.6
Exceptional(156)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Fitzroy
Booked 14 times today
A fun packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJ's and a private Karaoke room. Serving delicious food that encompasses the dynamic flavours of the region and the vibrant culture of Fitzroy.
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3. Isme Restaurant
new
5.0
Exceptional(4)
Price: Very Expensive
• Lebanese • Thornbury
Booked 17 times today
ISME 2.0 IS HERE 🍸After many months of curating and perfecting, the time has officially come to open Isme back to our beloved customers.We are elated to welcome you to our dining table this October. 🍽️Our online booking system will be live mid September, and we cannot wait to share the culinary masterpiece we’ve been working on. 👨🏼‍🍳Keep an eye on our Instagram for official launch dates, updates and sneak peaks.The message at Isme Restaurant is simple:Welcome home. See you in October.
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4. Feekah Moonee Ponds
4.7
Exceptional(88)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Moonee Ponds
Booked 4 times today
Coming Soon!
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5. Bar Brillo
4.4
Awesome(0)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Niddrie
Our mission with Bar Brillo is to create a place to enjoy awesome local and imported wines as well as small plates designed to share and made with great ingredients.Why Brillo? Brillo means “tipsy” in Italian and also “I shine”. So we hope the food will shine and the drinks won’t get you too Brillo..🫢We can’t wait to have you all back into our venue, and to start cooking some great food.
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6. Humble Rays
4.7
Exceptional(44)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Carlton
Booked 8 times today
A crowd favourite brunch location in the heart of Melbourne, offering innovative, fun, photogenic and delicious food in an inviting and relaxing space. Chef and co-owner, Sutinee works her magic on an array of Asian-inspired comfort dishes, balancing spice, sweetness, sourness, and saltiness to perfection. Be sure to try the signature Crab Meat Scramble! Sit back, immerse yourself in the calm and relaxing tones of eggshelll blue, mint green and colourful vibrant patterns to enjoy your oat matcha latte. Open daily 8:00am - 4:00pm (kitchen closes at 3:00pm). Awarded 2017 Melbourne Top 20 Brunch Cafes by The Age Good Food Guide and recognised as 2018 Most Popular Cafe by Zomato with the highest number of bookmarks by users.
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7. Primrose & Vine
4.8
Exceptional(14)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Essendon
Booked 1 time today
Primrose & Vine is an inclusive, cosy neighbourhood wine bar with changing wines by the glass, and over 250 sensational wines and craft beers to choose from.We offer a variety of snacks, share pates, gourmet cheeses, salumi and local pizza from Il Caminetto around the corner.Our Dining in the Drive-Thru is great for those weekend afternoon drinks and is dog friendly.
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8. Friction
4.9
Exceptional(14)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Niddrie
Booked 5 times today
Friction Cafe is an exceptional gourmet eatery located in the heart of Essendon Fields, Melbourne. We take pride in offering locally sourced ingredients in our dishes, which results in amazing food that is both delicious and fresh.
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9. Sir Duke
4.5
Awesome(149)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Moonee Ponds
Sir Duke is a cafe located in Melbourne's North West, Moonee Ponds serving an exceptional array of locally grown produce and seasonally paired with the finest specialty coffee, fresh juices, cocktails, beers and wines.
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10. Benzina Cantina
4.3
Awesome(142)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Preston
Booked 1 time today
Benzina Cantina is a go-to brunch spot with a vibrant atmosphere and mouth-watering Mexican food. Reviews rave about their 'bottomless brunch with Heather' and how it's a 'good time - just be prepared to sleep the rest of the day away'. The food and drinks, especially the margaritas, are highly praised. It's not just about the food; the service is also consistently friendly and efficient.
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  • alizsa
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    waiters and service were amazing, super nice and even joked around with us when we were taking photos and doing karaoke. food was also really good, chef taste menu was perfect portions for us and such a good mix of different asian cuisines. the vibe and setting was beautiful and my friends loved the experience there. would love to come back
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    Rice Queen Oriental Diner and BarPrice: Expensive• Asian• Fitzroy
    •
    4.6
  • Sharon
    Melbourne •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Loved the eggs Benny and the iced coffee. The vibe of the cafe is great with all the old memorabilia, all very tastefully decorated.
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    Old Man DrewPrice: Moderate• Café• Ascot Vale
    •
    4.5
  • Rosanna
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Last night, I had the pleasure of dining at ISME, a new restaurant that offers a unique blend of Lebanese cuisine with a creative fusion twist. From start to finish, it was a culinary delight! My absolute favourites were the sambouski and cheese cigars—perfectly crispy and oozing with flavour. However, the sujok dumplings and the cucumber radish salad were unexpected standouts, showcasing a surprising and magnificent balance of spices and freshness. A special thank you to Joseph for the incredible cocktail, Le Beirut—an absolute treat that added a memorable touch to the evening. The attention to detail and bold, imaginative flavours across all the dishes and cocktails were exceptional. We cannot wait to return and explore more of the menu! Highly recommended for anyone seeking a fresh and elevated take on Lebanese cuisine.
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    Isme RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Lebanese• Thornbury
    •
    5
  • ReemaJ
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Jan 2022
    Very presentable food. Staff was very nice and soft spoken. Full of energy too. Coffees and Cocktails are a must try.
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    Feekah Moonee PondsPrice: Moderate• Café• Moonee Ponds
    •
    4.7

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