Melbourne's Best Dining

From a quick takeaway to fine dining, it's all within a stone's throw of Flinders Wharf. Walk out the door and you can turn in any direction - to the CBD, Docklands, Crown Entertainment Complex, Southbank - it's all here!

For breakfast, morning coffee, business meetings over lunch, afternoon tea, dinner - or just 'topping up' at any time - you can find Melbourne's best dining just minutes away.
And for cooking at home, there are two markets close by; Victoria Market and South Melbourne Market, both an easy walk or tram ride. There's a growing number of supermarkets, delis and specialty food stores within easy reach, many of them open 24-hours. Listed are just a few of our closest restaurants. Use the map to guide your direction. Bon appétit!

Achelya Achelya Address: 23 Aquitania Way, Docklands, VIC 3008 Phone: (03) 9602 2234 achelya.com.au Achelya boasts authentic Turkish cuisine and Mediterranean Seafood. It also includes all time Australian favourites for those looking for variety. Achelya boasts authentic Turkish cuisine and Mediterranean Seafood. It also includes all time Australian favourites for those looking for variety.

Bellissimo Cucina and Trattoria Bellissimo Cucina and Trattoria Address: G15, 427 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands, VIC 3008 Phone: (03) 9326 6636 bellissimo.net.au The broad menu has a tempting range of fresh pasta dishes along with pizza & many meat and seafood options. You can also feast your eyes as every table has a view of Docklands bustling waterways.

Bhoj Indian Restaurant Bhoj Indian Restaurant Address: 54 New Quay Promenade, Docklands, VIC 3008 Phone: (03) 9600 0884 bhoj.com.au Take a breathtaking waterfront location at Docklands Melbourne, throw in the mix an exceptional & highly acclaimed Indian Cuisine, at ridiculously modest prices, and you‘ll begin to see why Bhoj Docklands is a mecca for the lovers of fine food.

Bistro Guillaume Bistro Guillaume Address: Shop 7, 8 Whiteman Street, Crown Entertainment Complex Phone: 9693 3888 bistroguillaume.com.au With the promise of exquisitely crafted cuisine which is delicious to the palette, in a stylish and contemporary setting that is ever-so pleasing to the eye, diners are sure to leave Bistro Guillaume feeling content, nourished and most importantly to Guillaume, happy.

BlueFire Churrascaria Grill BlueFire Churrascaria Grill Address: G17-18, 427 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands, VIC 3008 Phone: (03) 9670 8008 bluefiregrill.com.au The BlueFire menu features huge skewers of your grilled favourites. Including: seafood, calamari, chicken, lamb, beef & pork. It‘s carved right at your table which creates a sensational performance for every guest.

Breezes Breezes Address: Level 3, Crown Towers Phone: 613 9292 6896 breezesatcrown.com.au Breezes is a casual yet stylish restaurant with an al fresco atmosphere and views of Melbourne‘s city skyline across the Yarra River. Diners will enjoy cuisine inspired by French provincial flavours prepared with Australian flair by the team of chefs at Breezes.

Butchers Grill Butchers Grill Address: Pavilion 1, 439 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands, VIC 3008 Phone: (03) 9670 8008 bluefiregrill.com.au The BlueFire menu features huge skewers of your grilled favourites. Including: seafood, calamari, chicken, lamb, beef & pork. It‘s carved right at your table which creates a sensational performance for every guest.

Caffé Cino Caffé Cino Address: Hilton South Wharf, 2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne VIC 3006 Phone: (03) 8888 7768 newmelbourne.com.au/eating--drinking/caffé-cino.aspx With a menu that focuses on fresh, local produce prepared with striking simplicity, Caffé Cino is the perfect light-filled, casual space for a quick bite or relaxing meeting. Enjoy an espresso, a treat from the patisserie, or grab breakfast to go.

Conservatory Conservatory Address: Level 1, Crown Towers Phone: 613 9292 6895 conservatoryatcrown.com.au With soaring ceilings and views over the river to the CBD, Conservatory is an elegant buffet and relaxed place to dine at any time of day. Enjoy a wide range of unique buffet dishes by Chef de Cuisine Milton Ploss, offering the best of Eastern and Western cuisine.

Fish Bar Fish & Chippery Fish Bar Fish & Chippery Address: 25 New Quay Prm, Docklands, VIC 3008 Phone: (03) 9670 5410 fishbar.com.au A fresh supply of products at the highest quality is sourced and with a high standard of customer service, Fish Bar stands out as one of the new retailers that has lifted the industry to a new level.

Giuseppe, Arnaldo & Sons Giuseppe, Arnaldo & Sons Address: Promenade (next to Kingsway Bridge), Crown Entertainment Complex Phone: 9694 7400 idrb.com Giuseppe, Arnaldo & Sons has been inspired by a vision of a third millennium Roman-style trattoria (usually an inexpensive or informal restaurant or cafe specializing in Italian dishes), to illustrate a contemporary idea of Rome within the heart of Melbourne.

Gurkha‘s Cafe Nepalese Restaurant Gurkha‘s Cafe Nepalese Restaurant Address: 500 Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Phone: (03) 9629 7186 gurkhas.com.au Serving palate tingling Nepalese food, we cater for all occasions. Whether it‘s a birthday party or a corporate function we are well equipped to meet your need.

James Squire Brewhouse & Restaurant James Squire Brewhouse & Restaurant Address: 439 Docklands Drive, Docklands, VIC 3008 Phone: (03) 9600 0700 jamessquirebrewhouse.net With an eclectic mix of great bar food, contemporary Australian dishes and some old favourites, the A la Carte menu is bound to suit everyone.

JJ‘s Bar & Grill JJ‘s Bar & Grill Address: Level 1, Crown Towers Phone: 613 9292 6891 jjsatcrown.com.au JJ‘s Bar & Grill features a sumptuous art deco bar and lounge alongside an elegant dining room. With live entertainment Wednesday to Saturday nights, JJ‘s is an established part of the Melbourne social scene and a popular haunt for international and local celebrities.

Koko Koko Address: Level 3, Crown Towers Phone: 613 9292 6886 kokoatcrown.com.au Koko features authentic teppanyaki and a la carte cuisine, and is famed for the quality of its sushi and sashimi. A sake bar offers the city‘s best range of aged and exclusive sake from Australia and Japan.

MO MO MO MO Address: Grand Hyatt, Lower Plaza Level, 123 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Phone: (03) 9650 0660 momorestaurant.com.au Earthy tones, a vaulted ceiling, timber accents and a mosaic floor set the stage for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine prepared by one of the city‘s most revered chefs.

NOBU NOBU Address: Ground Floor, Crown Entertainment Complex Phone: 613 9292 7879 noburestaurants.com Nobu, the world‘s most recognized Japanese restaurant known for its innovative new style Japanese cuisine, is now open at Crown Melbourne. Aperitivo Fridays Lavish in the stylish surroundings of the world-renowned Nobuevery Friday for Apertivo.

Nuevo37 Nuevo37 Address: Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, 2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne VIC 3006 Phone: (03) 8888 7768 newmelbourne.com.au/eating--drinking/nuevo37.aspx At Nuevo37, their modern Spanish menu is authentic, surprising, sublime - and unique in Melbourne.

Number 8 restaurant and wine bar Number 8 restaurant and wine bar Address: Riverside at Crown Phone: 613 9292 7899 number8atcrown.com.au As Crown‘s flagship modern Australian restaurant, Number 8 restaurant & wine bar is committed to serving the finest local and seasonal produce prepared in a stylish yet simple manner.

Poppy‘s Thai Restaurants Poppy‘s Thai Restaurants Address: 763 Bourke St, Docklands, VIC 3008 Phone: (03) 9600 4166 poppysthai.com.au At Poppy‘s Thai restaurants you will enjoy the original homestyle cooking and authentic Thai ingredients that are used to create a taste sensation for you.

Rockpool Bar & Grill Rockpool Bar & Grill Address: Riverside, Crown Entertainment Complex Phone: 613 8648 1900 rockpoolmelbourne.com At Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne, Neil Perry elevates the steakhouse concept by uniquely combining an impressive dining room, complete with a dramatic open kitchen and wood fire grill, with a contemporary menu featuring the finest and freshest ingredients.

Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill Address: 62 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands, VIC 3008 Phone: (03) 9606 0008 saganaki.com.au While staying true to its Greek heritage, Saganaki features dishes infused with a Modern Australian twist, using only the very best local produce.

Silks Silks Address: Level 1, Crown Towers Phone: 613 9292 6888 silksatcrown.com.au Located next to Conservatory Lounge, Silks provides one of Melbourne‘s truly memorable dining experiences. Walk past the softly trickling water feature and into this opulent and sophisticated Chinese restaurant designed in the style of a Chinese mansion, complete with a Mongolian silk tent.

Sonato Sonato Address: Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, 2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne VIC 3006 Phone: (03) 8888 7768 newmelbourne.com.au/eating--drinking/sotano-wine-and-tapas-bar.aspx Sonato is a Catalan-inspired tapas and wine bar, will cater for up to 500 patrons, including elevated outdoor terrace

Steakhouse Grill & Bar Steakhouse Grill & Bar Address: 66 NewQuay Prm, Docklands, VIC 3008 Phone: (03) 9640 0808 steakhouse.net.au Steakhouse Grill & Bar features prime quality Certified Australian Beef, including Black Angus and Wagyu steaks, cooked over the flame right before your eyes.

The Bengal Tiger Indian Restaurant The Bengal Tiger Indian Restaurant Address: 520 City Rd, South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Phone: (03) 9699 4791 thebengaltiger.com.au The Bengal Tiger has tandoors (clay ovens) in which succulent meats lamb, chicken, prawns, fish and pork spare ribs, and also Naans and Parathas (Indian bread) are cooked.

The Brasserie by Philippe Mouchel The Brasserie by Philippe Mouchel Address: Riverside at Crown Phone: 613 9292 7808 thebrasserieatcrown.com.au Classic, contempary, buzzing, conviviale...these are all words Philippe Mouchel uses to describe his restaurant, the brasserie by Philippe Mouchel. With more than 30 years experience in France, America, Asia and Australia, Philippe is one of the world‘s most highly regarded French chefs and one who has been sorely missed by Melbourne diners since he left in 2001.

The Clarendon The Clarendon Address: 209 Clarendon St, South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Phone: (03) 9686 5205 theclarendon.com.au Fresh, seasonal, locally sourced product is the foundation for the simple rustic menu. Its unfussy fare cooked to perfection.

The Trust The Trust Address: 411 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Phone: (03) 9629 9300 thetrust.com.au The Trust Restaurant offers a modern European menu with a classic Italian bent, traditional favourites and modern dishes.

Waterfront Waterfront Address: Riverside, Crown Entertainment Complex Phone: 613 9686 9766 Waterfront has fast become a quality seafood Melbourne icon. The dining room encompasses an impressive seafood display presenting the day‘s freshest market fish and crustaceans glistening on crushed ice. The menu favours seafood however grilled meats, salads, platters and many other choices are available.

Yum Cha Dragon Yum Cha Dragon Address: G14, 427 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands, VIC 3008 Phone: (03) 9329 6868 yumcha.net.au Yum Cha Dragon Chinese Restaurant features the lively and social "yum cha" style dining. In Melbourne "Yum Cha" is served only at lunch, but Yum Cha Dragon has broken this tradition and offers it for both lunch and dinner.