Diners' Choice: Modern Australian restaurants in Melbourne

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Modern Australian cuisine in Melbourne? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Vue de monde

4.9

4.9 (1851)

$100 and over

Modern Australian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality.

Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

Top review

Molly

Dined 3 days ago

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Vue de Monde. The service was incredible, with great attention to detail. The food was the best I have ever had in my life, with many of the dishes containing ingredients I don't usually like yet being my favourite of the night. An experience my partner and I will never forget. Thank you to all the staff for such a memorable experience.

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Early Sitting - New Year's Eve Vue de monde 2024

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The Acorn Bar & Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (233)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

The Basin

About the restaurant

We welcome you to join us in our beautifully renovated restaurant and bar for a great meal, a catch up with friends and family or even just a drink after work or on a beautiful and sunny afternoon on a Sunday.

We are open for Dinner Wednesday to Sunday from 5.30pm and open for lunch on Friday and Sunday from 12pm to 2pm (bookings for dinner or lunch are essential)

Large booking or special occasion?? Contact Sue on 0425 811 777 or functions@theacorn.com.au for more information

If you are unable to book online, please call us on 03 9762 8668 as we may have had a cancelation or can put you on a wait list.

There is no need to make a booking for Drinks and welcome you to come in.

**Please note a 15% surcharge will apply on all public holidays - we thank you for your understanding**

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 22 Nov 2024

I love the Acorn , whenever I enter it's like a big hug , the food, service , staff and familiar patrons are all so homey, friendly and a safe place.. Awesome bands too. Maybe one negative, keep the coffee machine on a bit longer many times unable to get a coffee and still early.

Lamaro's Hotel

4.8

4.8 (903)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

South Melbourne

About the restaurant

"Truly a wonderful pub is Lamaro’s, run by experts that embrace hospitality."
Tony Leonard, 3AW
https://bit.ly/36XkQbd

Broadsheet's Top 5 Gastropubs in Melbourne 2019 & 2020
3AW's Pub Of The Year 2019

Lamaro's Hotel is an iconic Gastro-pub located in leafy Cecil Street in South Melbourne.

Let us take you on a gourmet journey with our creative modern Australian menu. Either dine in the opulent surrounds of our restaurant or relax in our old world bar.

With a boutique extensive wine list and 12 craft beers on tap there is something to please every taste and palate.

Private dining rooms available and functions welcome.

A must visit venue for any food, wine and beer lovers.

We're close to Albert Park Lake and just 100m stroll from Bridport Street light rail (Tram no. 96) and South Melbourne's bus

Top review

Grant

Dined on 9 Dec 2024

Outstanding venue for a mates catch up Christmas lunch... left at 7pm :-)

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4.7

4.7 (1646)

$100 and over

Modern Australian

St Kilda

About the restaurant

Welcome to Donovans - our ‘house on the beach’ and home we love to share. Donovans is located on the St.Kilda beach front offering guests a memorable dining experience in Melbourne. With a bay side view, beautiful Mediterranean inspired food and the special relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, Donovans is where you will feel at home.

Donovans’ exciting menu has been developed our intimate knowledge of modern Mediterranean cooking. The menu is extensive with a modern mix of favourite dishes emphasising the best local produce. Donovans also offers an extensive wine list of Australian and imported wines and an eclectic mix of cocktails.

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AnthonyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding service, food, ambience and staff as usual. Its my favourite go to eat place and yesterday was no exception

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Popular dish

Tiny fish and chips

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Old-fashioned chicken pie

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Bombe Alaska for two

Union House

4.7

4.7 (299)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Public Bar - Restaurant - Rooftop Quality booze and delicious food.

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Andy

Dined on 28 Nov 2024

The choice of mains disappointed. Everything else was perfect

Marquis of Lorne

4.8

4.8 (322)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Fitzroy

About the restaurant

Perfect for intimate dinners to impress, boozy birthday celebrations and
“just the one” after work, Marquis of Lorne is a pub for all occasions.

Whether you’re after your new local haunt or looking to host a special
event, expect a cosy atmosphere with friendly staff and a menu that will
keep you coming back time and time again.

All bookings are for our 2nd level dining room. The Public Bar and Rooftop are available for walk-ins only. To make a function enquiry on our rooftop (30+ people), or for our set menu (15+ people) please call 9417 5001, or email hello@marquisoflorne.com.au

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SharonVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always consistently great food … have good selection of dishes and drinks … high energy place Thank you 🙏🏼 👍🩷👏

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Tuesday Steak Night!

The Peacock Den

4.6

4.6 (639)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

The Basin

About the restaurant

THE PEACOCK SYMBOLISES POWER, ROYALTY, INSIGHT & WISDOM.

The concept behind The Peacock Den is simply to offer a more unique wine and dining experience in the outer east. Brought to life from a vision and passion for the Hospitality industry, we have created this stunning establishment.

With a strong focus on fine wines, the mission at The Peacock Den is simply to share excellent and expertly selected wines matched with simple yet delicious food in a relaxed sharing environment.

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Johanna

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, amazing wine list, beautiful breeze through big open windows on a lovely summer evening with friends. This place is a big draw card in The Basin! Staff were super friendly and helpful. They adapted a couple of dishes for us which was fab. Would definitely recommend to others as a good place for a meal to celebrate , or just because!

Love Letter

4.8

4.8 (62)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Dear Richmond,
This little restaurant is our love letter to food. It's our happy little place, where we get to live the joy of feeding people everyday. We all grew up in spaces that equated food with love, just like this place. Everything we have done here is deliberate, from the art on the walls to the produce we use. We've made a point of sourcing ingredients from some of the best suppliers in the state, making sure that our menu reflects what's in season.

For us, this place is about experience: we try our best to make you feel both at home and 'out for something special'. Every plate that comes back wiped clean by someone who just couldn't get enough is a 'the hard work is worth it' moment for us.

Matty & Tee

From Love Letter, with love x

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Tony

Dined 2 days ago

I really like this place as its so cozy, warm romantic decor as their name. The foods are good with friendly staffs. Highly recommended

The Graham Hotel

4.7

4.7 (813)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Port Melbourne

About the restaurant

The Graham Hotel is an iconic gastropub in the heart of Port Melbourne.
Serving over 2 levels featuring an opulent dining room with a stunning Atrium attached, Outdoor Dining Area, casual front bar and multiple Private Function Spaces available.
Serving Modern Australian fare and Pub Favourites, Cocktails, Extensive Wine List, Boutique & Tap Beer.

Top review

Aldo

Dined 2 days ago

Still my favourite place to to eat and drink.. Can't fault the attention and quality

The Bridge Hotel Werribee

4.6

4.6 (575)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Werribee

About the restaurant

The Bridge Hotel Werribee, established in 1926, re–opened in 2020 under new management from the team behind Marquis Of Lorne, Mount Erica Hotel and Union House.

The Bridge Hotel has indoor and outdoor dining spaces with a relaxed yet designed style and friendly service. The menu offers elevated pub classics, tap beers, cocktails and an extensive wine list.

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Carolyn

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic food, excellent service, inside high top near bar could hold conversation easily. Great atmosphere and well- priced

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