The Best Spots to Eat and Drink by the Beach In and Around Melbourne

We may not have the abundance of beaches some other cities do, but we do have this nice little crop of seaside venues with options from St Kilda to Portsea and from Williamstown to Lorne.

The Best Spots to Eat and Drink by the Beach In and Around Melbourne

Unlike Sydney, Melbourne doesn't have 39,072 beachside pubs. Which is lucky — let's be honest, that would be way too much choice.

Instead, we've got a nice little list of waterfront venues that, while concise, still gives you options from St Kilda to Portsea and from Williamstown all the way down the Great Ocean Road to Lorne. And this lineup is one that you'll actually be able to tick off in a lifetime. Plan after-work drinks in the salty seaside air or take a leisurely Sunday drive for a dip followed by a long lunch.

Image: Portsea Hotel

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Stokehouse Pasta & Bar

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

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The Espy

The revamped Melbourne music institution sports 12 bars, two restaurants and three live music stages across its six levels.

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Sebastian Beach Grill & Bar

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

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Morgan's Sorrento

A sprawling restaurant serving seafood and local Mornington Peninsula beer and wine right on the foreshore.

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LOTI

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

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Portsea Hotel

The Mornington Peninsula spot boasts new bars, a pizza menu and killer views over the bay.

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Elwood Bathers

This all-day diner is located right on Elwood Beach.

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Pier Farm

Waterfront dining in Williamstown.

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Stokehouse

After a devastating fire, Stokehouse has made its comeback — and it's here to stay.

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Baia Di Vino

Mediterranean meals, plus Italian and European wines — all along Sandringham's beachfront.

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Inverloch Esplanade Hotel

Expect parmas, Sunday roasts, plenty of seafood and ocean views at this regional seaside pub.

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Republica

A sprawling bar right on St Kilda Beach.

BOOK A TABLE

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Pelikan Societe

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

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Captain Baxter

Drink rum punch under the new retractable roof while staring out at sweeping beachfront views.

BOOK A TABLE

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The Baths Middle Brighton

Fantastic fine dining paired with floor-to-ceiling views over the bay.

BOOK A TABLE

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Merchant & Maker

This beachfront McCrae cafe is worth the drive along the Mornington Peninsula.

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Store Fifteen

Mornington's go-to spot for coffee, smoothies and wholefood brekkies.

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