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Melbourne CBD Restaurants With Air Conditioning

Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Valentine’s Day Dinner4-course with live musicJoin us to celebrate with your special person this 14th of February. Indulge in a delectable 4-course dinner from our exquisite degustation menu while immersing yourself in the delightful ambience ...
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

18 Chef Hat Award
Vue de Monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for more than 20 years, continuing to present beautiful food that not only appeals to a sense of luxury, but also honesty, integrity and an in...
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Miss Mi MelbourneDine & WIN in 2025!Join us from 29 January – 12 February for an unforgettable four course menu to ring in the Year of the Snake. Our special Chinese New Year menu promises to bring prosperity and joy to your celebrat...
Valentine Day SpecialIndulge your Love @ RGFrench Bubbly Louis Perdrier Brut @ $10 for Valentine's Day. For this day you can book your table even at Roule Galette Melbourne.
Sunday Buffet Lunch Sunday 12.30pm to 2.30pmEnjoy a long, leisurely 'Living Grand' Sunday buffet lunch: journey through our open kitchen, featuring live food stations and highlighting the best local seasonal produce Victoria has to offer. Se...
Funghi e Tartufo

Funghi e Tartufo

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Weekend Plans?Book Now!Celebrate the weekend with cocktails and plant-based cuisine at Funghi e Tartufo! Our food is so good you will not notice it's plant-based. Check out our menu and secure your booking today by calli...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Situated in the heart of Melbourne City, Chef Hat-awarded Kenzan Japanese Restaurant is a destination for authentic Japanese dining. Since opening its doors in 1981, this oriental restaurant takes ...
Hardware 55 Wine Bar
Private DiningContact us today!Discover our beautifully designed spaces, perfect for any occasion—from corporate events and company Christmas parties to intimate celebrations. With flexible options for private and semi-private d...
Bar Ampere

Bar Ampere

International   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
Don't stop the vibes...Open 'til 3amAperitif & cocktail bar + eatery 'til 3am each night of the week. Indoor and outdoor seating. Walk-ins only.
Feb 14 @ Box SeafoodBook Now!Enjoy the finest Seafood Melbourne has to offer
ShanDong MaMa

ShanDong MaMa

Chinese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

It’s all about Mama’s delicious dumplings at ShanDong MaMa on Bourke Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Expect unique northern Chinese-inspired fare at this authentic eatery, where everything ...
Live Music MondayLive MusicLive Music- Every Monday
Discover a place to escape the ordinary and connect at Velvet Bean café on Albert Road in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Find your home away from home at this warm and inviting cafe where flavour an...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
A secret within Melbourne’s city centre, Ishizuka on Bourke Street offers a refined Kaiseki experience, reflecting the pinnacle of fine dining in an intimate, subterranean restaurant space. Kaiseki...
A Hereford Beefstouw

A Hereford Beefstouw

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
A Hereford Beefstouw on Duckboard Place in the heart of Melbourne is all about quality steak and great wines, along with art and design. With a long tradition of working with renowned artists and d...
With a colourful history spanning over a century, the Chef Hat awarded Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Grill & Cellar Bar has contributed to the cultural and culinary growth of Melbourne's dining sce...
Recreate traditional European style at Claypots Barbarossa on Hardware Lane in Melbourne’s CBD. A warm and welcoming vibe awaits, where friends come together over a love of music, drink and food; w...
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Discover a culinary passage to Japan’s heart at IKKAI on Hardware Street in Melbourne’s CBD. Rooted in a passion for Japanese gastronomy, IKKAI is a haven where tradition, innovation and the finest...
For a taste to remember head to Ginger Olive on Manchester Lane in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. This sleek bar and bistro rocks a laneway vibe of potted palms and fairy lights, while indoors prese...
Welcome to a slice of the Emerald Isle in the heart of Melbourne at The Irish Times on Little Collins Street. Exuding a warm, relaxed and friendly vibe, the ambience is genuinely Irish with wrap-ar...