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Melbourne CBD Restaurants With Air Conditioning

Luci

Luci

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Luci x Chateau La GordonneNew Rosé Menu & CocktailsDiscover new menu additions infused with a hint of rosé, along with refreshing rosé cocktails
Vue de Monde

Vue de Monde

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

19 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...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
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

Hardware 55 Wine Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

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...
Collins Kitchen

Collins Kitchen

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

Melbourne CBD

Conveniently located in the Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Collins Street, Collins Kitchen is all about food cooked over smoke and flames, using only the finest local ingredients. Reimagining the classic...
ShanDong MaMa

ShanDong MaMa

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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 ...
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Tan Hot Pot

Tan Hot Pot

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Searching for an unforgettable dining experience? Book Now!Tan Hot Pot awaits! Dive into a world of savory broths, premium meats, and fresh veggies, meticulously selected to ensure every bite is a celebration of taste and texture. We are open 7 days a week...
Box Seafood Restaurant

Box Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Fishing for great seafood in the heart of Melbourne's CBD? Head along Collins Street to find Box Seafood Restaurant, where an elegant interior of white-clothed tables set with flowers, vibrant artw...
Bar Ampere

Bar Ampere

International   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
Fun-loving Melburnuians seeking late-night cocktails and a bite to eat head to quirky Bar Ampere on Russell Place in the heart of the city. This stylish art-drizzled bar boasts an extensive Absinth...
A Hereford Beefstouw

A Hereford Beefstouw

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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...
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...
The George on Collins

The George on Collins

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Experience fun, upmarket dining and share plates at The George on Collins in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Nestled in the heritage Georges Building on Collins Street, this modern Southeast Asian re...
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...
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...
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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...
Ginger Olive

Ginger Olive

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

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...
Funghi e Tartufo

Funghi e Tartufo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Taking plant-based Italian food to a new level, head to Funghi e Tartufo on Hardware Lane in Melbourne’s CBD to expand your vegan food horizons along with organic and natural wine options. Nestled ...
Tapenade

Tapenade

French   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Discover Southern French-inspired café and restaurant Tapenade on Commercial Road in the heart of Melbourne’s South, offering a selection of authentic family recipes and a wide range of wines, cock...