Melbourne's 20 Most Popular Restaurants of 2022 So Far

These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning beachside restaurants to hidden Inner West eateries — and lots of omakase, of course.
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Published on July 04, 2022
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    The Commons at Ormond Collective

    Corner Moubray Street And St Kilda Road, Melbourne

    This four-in-one St Kilda Road venue has a huge beer garden.

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    Yakimono

    80 Collins Street, Melbourne

    This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.

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    Sebastian Beach Grill & Bar

    26 Esplanade, Williamstown

    This Basque-inspired waterfront bistro grills seafood and pours sangria on a sprawling shaded deck right on the sand.

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    Vesper - CLOSED

    23-25 Toorak Road, South Yarra

    You'll find a secret bar, a courtyard and an ex-Vue de Monde chef at this Mediterranean bistro.

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    Panda Hot Pot

    100 Victoria Street, Carlton

    The former Dracula's site is now home to an international sichuan hot pot chain.

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    Three Blue Ducks Melbourne

    309 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine

    Eat vibrant farm-to-table dishes and sip sustainably focused drinks overlooking a two-hectare surf lagoon.

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    Nomad Melbourne

    187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Sydney's much-loved Mediterranean restaurant Nomad has landed on Flinders Lane with its first Melbourne outpost, celebrating local produce and wine.

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    Higher Ground

    650 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

    The mammoth CBD cafe was an instant classic and remains a beauty.

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    The Grain Store

    517 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    A little slice of comfort with damn fine food on Flinders Lane.

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    Maverick

    95 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

    A contemporary CBD pit stop serving Axil coffee and a menu of updated brekkie classics.

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    The Old Garage

    2A Glen Iris Road, Camberwell

    A supremely dog-friendly cafe, with puppychinos aplenty and a vegan alternative for every dish on the menu.

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    La Fantaisie

    297 Victoria Street, Abbotsford

    A café, patisserie, florist and event venue, all rolled into one drop-dead-gorgeous package.

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    Mr Brownie

    343 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne

    A multi-level pub, Punjabi-style deli and rooftop bar run by chef-restaurateur Jessi Singh.

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    Pope Joan

    16/45 Collins Street, Melbourne

    This familiar favourite has a new head chef and a revamped menu, running from breakfast to after-work snacks.

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    The Journal Cafe

    253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    A reliable Flinders Lane cafe that's open late each night.

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    Hardware Societe

    10 Katherine Place, Melbourne

    A sprawling new cafe that marks the second CBD venue for the Melbourne institution.

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    Damiao Panda Fan

    Level 1, 388-396 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

    Score all-you-can-eat hot pot from $35 per person.

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    Pelikan Societe

    2 Marine Parade, Hastings

    One of the best spots on the Mornington Peninsula for brunch or lunch with a view.

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    Jiyu Thai Hotpot

    208 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

    A lush two-storey hot pot joint serving up Thai-style soups.

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    Gimlet at Cavendish House

    33 Russell Street, Melbourne

    Andrew McConnell's elegant cocktail bar and European bistro serves up caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty.

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