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Ginger Olive | Restaurant and Grill, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Ginger Olive | Restaurant and Grill

4.7
4.7
89 Reviews
$41 to $100
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A TASTE TO REMEMBER
A redefined Casual dining spot in an elegant premium ambiance offering contemporary Australian Fusion and Multi-Cuisine and specializing in BBQ, ribs, steaks and grills with a relaxed, friendly and welcoming environment that promises an amazing and memorable dining experience, value for money accompanied with uncompromising bespoke warm service. Ginger Olive Restaurant and Grill is in the heart of Melbourne Central Business District, located in iconic Flinders Lane Dining District.
Ginger Olive has been awarded Travelers Choice by TripAdvisor. The award celebrates businesses that have received great traveler reviews from around the globe on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. Restaurant Guru recommends Ginger Olive as Best BBQ Restaurant in Melbourne.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Barbecue, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    0435 889 768
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Pre-Order A La Carte Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Ginger Olive requires group bookings from 10 persons and above to pre-order from our ala carte menu or select a set menu. Menu choice has to be either Set menu or pre-order and cannot be combination. Please enter your pre-order requests in the special requests field, otherwise we will reach out to your prior to your booking. I will be more than happy to make any changes to the Set menus if you will require.
    Pre-Order A La Carte Menu photo
  • 3 - Course Set Menu

    Multiple dates available
    3 Course Set Menu - Choose from one of 3 options - See photos for the full menu description Menu 1 - $85.00 Menu 2 - $88.00 Menu 3 - $105.00
    3 - Course Set Menu photo
  • 2 - Course Set Menu

    Multiple dates available
    2 Course Set Menu - Choose from one of 3 options - See photos for the full menu description Menu 1 - $59.00 Menu 2 - $68.00 Menu 3 - $84.00
    2 - Course Set Menu photo

What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inner City

    Best Service

  • Inner City

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Discover Ginger Olive | Restaurant and Grill, where "fabulous food & service" create an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy expertly cooked meats and fresh seafood in a "relaxed atmosphere," perfect for pre-theatre dinners. With "amazing service" and a welcoming ambiance, this Melbourne gem is "highly recommended" for any occasion.

89 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was perfect! My husband and I enjoyed our delicious meals ie. pasta and ribs dishes. Service was excellent and attentive. The ambience was great. We had a very enjoyable evening here and highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you!

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  2. Barbara

    New South Wales

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location within walking distance from most places in the centre of the city. The restaurant was amazing the staff were very attentive and friendly which made the night enjoyable Food was cooked to perfection we ordered the seafood platter and it the best one all fresh and a lot of different varieties Would definitely come back to Ginger Olive next time we are in Melbourne Thank you for a wonderful night.

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  3. Tamara

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Grilled meats and seafood exceptional as were the cocktails and service. Cosy dining.

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  4. Joshua

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    For the price the food was very average. The garlic bread was cold inside. My pasta was just ok not really packing much flavour. My partner had fish that was a massive serving of fish with almost no vegetables

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  5. Brad

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food was second to none Thanks heaps you guys

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  6. Di

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic environment, friendly staff, bubbly atmosphere and great meals!

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  7. Tami

    Melbourne

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always get great service, a warm welcome and terrific food. It is a bit busy and can get loud but we love this place and will continue to frequent it and take our family and friends there too. Highly recommend the Ginger Olive. The crispy Eggplant is DELICIOUS too! 👍

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  8. Malcolm

    Tasmania

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A restaurant selected by chance and we then enjoyed a thoroughly first class evening. Great food, service was spot on and well priced. Could do with a slightly longer wine list.

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  9. Luke

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service and wonderful atmosphere. What more could you want! I’ll definitely be dining here again soon

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  10. Lynne

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Dinner was good, but my barramundi didn’t smell fresh, it smelled a bit fishy. I’ve had it plenty of times before, when it smelled fresh. My husband’s meal was good. Drinks were good. The wait staff is amazingly attentive. Sadly, it was raining that evening, and we saw a mouse run through the restaurant. It’s nature, I know, but it weirded me out.

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FAQs

Ginger Olive | Restaurant and Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ginger Olive | Restaurant and Grill

38 Manchester Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Barbecue, Grill
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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