Melbourne's Most Popular Restaurants of 2021 So Far

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Concrete Playground
June 24, 2021
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Mejico

    Pink Alley, Melbourne

    It's serving up breakfast through to late-night snacks, alongside over 260 varieties of mezcal and tequila.

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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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    Higher Ground

    650 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

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

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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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    Bellboy

    131 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East

    This dog-friendly haunt specialises in bagels, brunch and coffee brewed on-site.

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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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    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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    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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    Jamu - CLOSED

    1 Palmer Street, Richmond

    Helmed by two AFL players and a hospitality veteran, this Richmond spot is serving up pork belly bao and $5 Aperol spritzes (during happy hour).

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    Bio by DOC - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    312 Drummond Street, Carlton

    The DOC team's latest opening is serving up creative pasta dishes, spuntini and even a tiramisu — all of it done without meat or gluten.

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    Firebird

    223 High Street, Prahran

    Prahran's flame-driven Vietnamese restaurant from the Hanoi Hannah team offers smoke aplenty, across both the food menu and cocktail list.

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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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    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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    Marameo

    6 Russell Place, Melbourne

    A CBD Italian diner with a laneway terrace, house-made pasta and many spritzes.

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    Keki Milk Bar

    190 Queen Street, Melbourne

    This CBD cafe is dedicated to fluffy soufflé pancakes and creative sodas.

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