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ST KILDA: Circa $$$
Modern Asian Map 5 B5
The Prince, 2 Acland St, VIC 3182
Tel (03) 9536 1122
Subtle yet unexpected
combinations define this
modern eatery. The setting is
low-key but highly stylish.
Service is unobtrusive.
ST KILDA: Donovans $$$
Modern Australian
40 Jacka Boulevard, VIC 3182
Tel (03) 9534 8221
Set in a former foreshore
bathing house, this unique
restaurant has the feel of a
large family beach house.
Finely rendered seafood and
meat dishes.
The cheerful, wood-furnished interiors of Donovans, St Kilda
WINDSOR: Journeyman $$
SOUTHBANK: Saké $$ only via stairs on the pedestrian Café Map 6 E2
Japanese Map 2 D4 bridge. Take in a spectacular view 169 Chapel St, VIC 3181
Hammer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, of Melbourne while enjoying a Tel (03) 9521 4884
100 St Kilda Rd, VIC 3004 light lunch or cocktails. This local favourite is perfect
Tel (03) 8687 0775 for breakfasts. Serves world-
Perfect choice for a pre- or post- SOUTH YARRA: class coffee. Don’t miss the
theatre meal. New-style and classic Caffé Sienna Ristorante $$ signature avocado hummus
Japanese cuisine served at the Italian Map 6 E1 toast. Excellent service.
sushi bar or at the intimate booths. Shop 2, 402 Chapel St, VIC 3142
Tel (03) 9827 1353
SOUTHBANK: Contemporary, yet relaxed
Rockpool Bar & Grill $$$ spot that serves Italian classics. Western Victoria
Grill Map 1 B5 Come for coffee and cocktails,
Crown Complex, 8 Whiteman St, or for light meals, cakes and AIREYS INLET:
VIC 3006 tasty desserts. A La Grecque $$$
Tel (03) 8648 1900 Closed Sat lunch Greek
Rockpool Bar & Grill has an SOUTH YARRA: 60 Great Ocean Rd, VIC 3231
uncompromising eye for the Caffé e Cucina $$$ Tel (03) 5289 6922 Closed Mon & Tue
very best cuts of meat. Succulent Italian Map 4 E5 Run by a family who have
wagyu burgers and steaks. Crisp, 581 Chapel St, VIC 3141 produced a cookbook, this
business-like decor. Tel (03) 9827 4139 place is known worldwide for
Bustling café-restaurant, with its Greek-inspired cuisine.
SOUTH MELBOURNE: style and attitude aplenty, Good selection of mezze and
Hercules Morse $$ serves excellent traditional Italian beautifully cooked seafood.
Modern Australian fare. A perennial favourite with
283 Clarendon St, VIC 3205 Melbourne’s people-watchers APOLLO BAY: La Bimba $$
Tel (03) 9690 9402 Closed Mon and younger celebrities. Intimate Moroccan
Centrally located, this modern atmosphere and attentive service. 125 Great Ocean Rd, VIC 3233
restaurant serves an array of Tel (03) 5237 7411
delectable and hearty meals and SOUTH YARRA: Service can vary, but the food
creative cocktails. Relaxed and France-Soir $$$ always hits the spot with Middle
comfortable ambience. French Map 4 D5 Eastern and Asian influences.
11 Toorak Rd, VIC 3141 Tiled balcony tables and wall
SOUTH MELBOURNE: Tel (03) 9866 8569 hangings add an exotic touch.
O’Connell’s $$ Energetic bistro serving plats de Go for the seafood platter
Modern Australian résistance such as filet de boeuf for two.
407 Coventry St, VIC 3205 béarnaise (beef steak with
Tel (03) 9810 0086 Béarnaise sauce) and poisson APOLLO BAY: Chris’s Beacon
Convivial, gentrified corner pub du jour (catch of the day). It is Point Restaurant $$$
featuring an extensive interna- also said to make Melbourne’s European
tional wine list and plenty of craft best crème brûlée. 280 Skenes Creek Rd, VIC 3233
beers on tap. The menu has a Tel (03) 5237 6411 Closed Mon–
broad range of gastropub classics. ST KILDA: Cicciolina $$$ Fri lunch
Italian This much-lauded clifftop
SOUTH MELBOURNE: 130 Acland St, VIC 3182 restaurant offers a modern
Pony Fish Island $$ Tel (03) 9525 3333 Mediterranean-inspired menu.
Pub Map 1 C4 Earthy, full-bodied comfort food Seafood is a speciality here, as
Southgate Pedestrian Bridge, is the order of the day at this are the chef's popular Greek-
VIC 3006 simple restaurant. Jammed style dishes. While dining, guests
Located at the heart of Yarra river, with small tables and often full. can also enjoy jaw-dropping
this bar-restaurant is accessible Extensive wine list. views of the coastline.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 498