Melbourne's 20 Most-Viewed Restaurants of 2023 So Far

These are the spots you went looking for so far this year, from stunning beachside restaurants to hidden Nonna-worthy Italian — and lots of omakase, of course.
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Published on July 03, 2023
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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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    Yugen Dining

    605 Chapel Street, South Yarra

    Chapel Street's sumptuous subterranean Japanese diner and bar has a flair for the dramatic.

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    Stokehouse Pasta & Bar

    30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda

    A breezy all-day spot for Mediterranean eats and beachside spritzes, in an iconic St Kilda site.

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    Stella Restaurant and Bar

    427 Chapel Street, South Yarra

    This modern take on the classic Italian trattoria has a primo pizza offering and an all-weather rooftop terrace overlooking Chapel Street.

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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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    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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    Follies Bar

    34 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

    Head into Follies for a plant-based menu served bite-sized on toothpicks, as a nod to the pintxos bars found in Barcelona and San Sebastian.

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    The Palace Hotel

    505-507 City Road, South Melbourne

    This South Melbourne pub has an impressive list of craft brews.

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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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    Tokyo Tina

    66A Chapel Street, Windsor

    The third sister has been born, and she brings a Japanese edge to the family.

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    Spice World

    172-176 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

    This Melbourne hot pot spot offers solo pots so you can cook whatever and however you want.

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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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    LOTI - CLOSED

    14-16 The Esplanade, St Kilda

    This breezy bar and diner delivers big coastal holiday energy via a fire-driven menu heavy on ocean flavours.

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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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    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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    1800 Lasagne

    653 High Street, Thornbury

    A bricks-and-mortar bar and eatery from an inner north lasagne delivery service.

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    Osteria Renata

    436-438 High Street, Prahran

    Prahran's Nonna-worthy neighbourhood Italian joint boasts its own dedicated pasta lab.

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    Hotel Collingwood

    376 Smith Street, Collingwood

    This classic corner pub has gotten a refresh with breezy interiors, elevated pub grub and a drinks list filled with local names.

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    Mr Miyagi

    99 Chapel Street, Prahran

    Mr Miyagi has stayed loyal to their original commitment to fun — which won them hearts in Windsor and across the river all the way back in 2013.

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    Estelle

    243-245 High Street, Northcote

    Celebrated chef Scott Pickett has combined Estelle Bistro and ESP to create one venue celebrating wining, dining and everything in between.

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