Melbourne restaurants
Ezard
Melbourne restaurants, Melbourne dining
Ezard is one of Melbourne’s leading restaurants located in Flinders Lane at the base of the Adelphi Hotel. Owner/Executive Chef, Teage Ezard, offers “Australian free-style cuisine” with the primary influences the cuisines of Asia, particularly China and Thailand. Diners are welcomed into an exclusive and intimate environment which is both plush and sleek. With an extensive wine list, Ezard offers a truly memorable wine and food experience enhanced by seemingly effortless, efficient service.
Ezard : 187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Website : www.ezard.com.au
Phone : (03) 9639 6811
Fenix
Melbourne restaurants, Melbourne dining
In the Fenix restaurant, captivating floor to ceiling windows, suede chairs and white linen overlooking the famous Yarra River and natural surrounding bush land, allowing you to feel you are in the middle of the country, yet, only 10 minutes from the hustle and bustle of the CBD. Fenix Chefs Raymond Capaldi and Gary Mehigan are known for their fresh and exciting approach to food - a myriad of flavours and colours to leave you stimulated and alert without feeling over indulged. Nominated in 2000 as the No. 1 outdoor dining venue in Melbourne the Restaurant offers an exciting a la carte menu which changes seasonally. The cafe spills out onto a wide terrace, perfect for a weekend brunch or long leisurely lunch. The interior is light and open, it takes full advantage of the spectacular Yarra river views. Native bush filled with bellbirds, joggers, toned cyclists and rowing teams training along the Yarra. This is the tranquil yet active backdrop for FENIX. This hip café offers a combination of quality food and good service within a casual environment. Next time you are strolling, walking the dog or cycling along the Yarra trail, stop off for a refreshment, Lavazza coffee, light lunch or fresh pastry crafted by the in house pastry chef.
Fenix : 680-682 Victoria Street, Richmond
Website : www.fenix.com.au
Phone : (03) 9427 8500
Bar Santo
Melbourne restaurants, Melbourne dining
Bar Santo specialises in predominantly southern Italian cuisine, known for its simplicity and freshness. Bar Santo’s northern Italian chefs also add regional dishes to create a blend of regional home-style cooking with some well known Italian classical dishes. True Italian flavours from the south and the traditional cooking methods of the north combine to create flavoursome dishes that can be enjoyed in a friendly, casual environment with a glass or two of Italian wine.
Bar Santo : 7 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda
Website : www.barsanto.com.au
Phone : (03) 9534 1236
Jimmy Watson’s
Melbourne restaurants, Melbourne dining
Jimmy Watson’s Wine Bar - operating since 1935 and still an icon after seven decades. This is the home of the famous ‘Jimmy Watson Trophy’ and with a cellar list of over 1000 bottles, bar snacks and more substantial meals, this small and intimate bar and charming oleander-lined courtyard still draw the crowds.
Jimmy Watson’s : 333 Lygon Street, Carlton
Website : www.jimmywatsons.com.au
Phone : (03) 9347 3985
The Stokehouse
Melbourne restaurants, Melbourne dining
Reknowned as one of Australia’s few truly iconic dining experiences, the Stokehouse style has to be experienced to be understood. It is a culmination of the food, the wine, the service and the atmosphere all coming together.
The Stokehouse : 30 Jacka Boulevard, St. Kilda
Website : www.stokehouse.com.au
Phone : (03) 9525 5555
Interlude
Melbourne restaurants, Melbourne dining
Situated in the heart of Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, at the site of the former 211 restaurant, this restaurant has been relaunched by young British chef Robin Wickens. Interlude is an elegant, understated dining room serving finely crafted European food. Just what Melbournians like - a small, refined chef’s-own restaurant.
Interlude : 211 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Website : www.interlude.com.au
Phone : (03) 9415 7300
Donovans
Melbourne restaurants, Melbourne dining
The charms of Donovans are many, from the attentive, but never intrusive staff, the enormous menu, and the drinks by the fire. Young or old, you’re going to love it here.
Donovans : 40 Jacka Boulevard, St. Kilda
Website : www.donovanshouse.com.au
Phone : (03) 9534 8221
