Best Modern Australian Food in Balwyn VIC

The Empress Hotel

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs • 714 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068

4.4 (687) Google

The Empress Hotel Fitzroy North is a long-standing corner pub with beer garden, public bar and dining room—open daily from midday ‘til late.

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Abacus Bar & Kitchen

Restaurants • 383 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141

4.1 (2,022) Google

All-day dining venue on Chapel Street in South Yarra, moving from breakfast into share plates and evening meals, with a full drinks list and al fresco seating on the stri...

Opens at 7:00 AM

Ms Jackson Restaurant & Bar

Restaurants, Wine Bars • 904 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East VIC

4.2 (302) Google

Modern Australian dining and wine bar energy in Doncaster East with shared plates, curated cocktails, local wines and polished date-night appeal.

Opens at 5:00 PM Thursday

Banjo's Bistro

Restaurants, Bistro • East Malvern RSL, Stanley Grose Dr, Malvern East VIC 3145

4.6 (37) Google

Banjo's Bistro at East Malvern RSL offers bistro meals, bar snacks, a beer garden and function spaces in Malvern East, with advance bookings welcomed.

Opens at 4:00 PM Wednesday

Mercury Restaurant

Restaurants • 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053

2.2 (9) Google

Offering a selection of all-day brunch and lunch items, it is the perfect place to relax and indulge.

Opens at 11:30 AM

Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick

Restaurants • 137 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057

4.4 (169) Google

Brewery and dining hall in East Brunswick Village, pouring thirty taps of craft beer across two separate bars.

Opens at 11:00 AM

Bistra

Restaurants • 157 Elgin Street, Carlton VIC 3053

4.8 (220) Google

Australian bistro on Elgin Street, Carlton, drawing on British, French and Italian cooking with a strong wine list.

Opens at 5:30 PM Wednesday

The Essence

Restaurants, Accommodation & Wedding Venues • Exhibition Street & Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

 

The Essence is a restaurant on the corner of Exhibition and Lonsdale Streets, within Melbourne Marriott Hotel.

Opens at 6:30 AM

Coopers Inn

Wine Bars • 282 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC

4.3 (930) Google

Heritage-listed pub on Exhibition Street dating to 1854, offering pub classics and multiple function spaces.

Opens at 11:00 AM

Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant

Restaurants, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars • 418 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC

 

Carlton pub specialising in vegetarian and vegan food, with Israeli influences, local drinks and a relaxed Lygon Street setting.

Opens at 4:00 PM

Lobby Lounge - The Westin Melbourne

Restaurants • 205 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

4.4 (207) Google

Its current offering includes seasonal high tea, handcrafted cocktails and light dining, with service extending from morning into the evening.

Opens at 9:00 AM

The Union Hotel

Restaurants, Wine Bars • 90 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181

4.2 (616) Google

The Union Hotel Windsor is a historic Chapel Street pub serving classic pub meals, drinks, live sport and weekend entertainment.

Opens at 3:00 PM