Dining in Melbourne
The Melbourne City Centre is the major financial centre of Melbourne, as well as being a superb urban area with parks and gardens, regional transportation networks and host to national and international events such as Summer Olympics and World Economic Forum. For the best in dining while visiting Melbourne, you’ll find a multitude of restaurants, bistros, grills and cafes near Melbourne City Center. Casual dining, fine dining, take-out, pricey, economical, and all varieties of cuisine are available in the city centre area. Travelers and locals alike will find a wide selection of Asian, Thai, Vietnamese, German, Indian, Chinese, Greek, Brazilian, Mediterranean, Italian, seafood and regional Australian cuisine to satisfy every taste.
With more than 5,000 restaurants in Melbourne, you’ll find world-class cuisine in Melbourne’s City Centre and the surrounding areas of East Melbourne, Richmond, South Yarra, South Melbourne, Docklands, West Melbourne, North Melbourne, Carlton and Fitzroy. Restaurant cruises and river front restaurants on the Yarra River, yum cha dining and microbreweries provide unique gastronomic experiences. Rivers Restaurant Cruises offers a 3-course dinner cruise and a live floorshow cabaret cruise on Fridays and Saturdays. Riverfront restaurants such as Livebait, Steakhouse Pier 35, and Yum Cha Dragon offer exciting and relaxing dining environments with water views in addition to delicious meals. Before, during or after dinner, plan to sample microbrewery drinks. Microbrewery and winery tours run on the weekends and Melbourne microbrewers and vintners participate in fairs and events throughout the year.
While there is plenty of world class dining in and around Melbourne City Centre, there are also many fun and exciting attractions. If greenery is on your radar, visit one or more public gardens such as Fitzroy Gardens, Queen Victoria Gardens, Royal Botanic Garden, Carlton Gardens or Flagstaff Gardens. Enjoy shopping at Queen Victoria Market, South Melbourne Market, Federation Square, the Royal Arcade and Chinatown. Take in some sporting events at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne Cricket Ground or Olympic Park. Museums, art galleries and theaters are all part of Melbourne’s vibrant urban vibe as well.
Whether visiting Melbourne for business or pleasure, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained. The city centre area is a beautiful and busy urban setting with hotels, bed and breakfasts and hostels to accommodate travelers, a multitude of dining and entertainment venues, and world-class architecture, theatre, art and nightlife. The variety and quality of restaurants, cafes, grills and bistros awes and amazes locals and travelers alike and satisfies even the most discerning diners.