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Best Restaurants in South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
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Stalactites Restaurant
Stalactites Restaurant is a Greek restaurant on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne's CBD, trading since 1978.
Maison Batard
Four-level French dining destination on Bourke Street from restaurateur Chris Lucas, with a rooftop terrace and oyster bar.
Bali Hai
Bali Hai brings Thai and Thai fusion cooking to Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD, drawing on Pattaya and traditional Thai flavours.
South of the Wall
South of the Wall is a restaurant on Cremorne Street in Richmond, in inner Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
The Precinct Hotel
The Precinct Hotel is a Swan Street pub in Cremorne offering restaurant dining, drinks, live sport and function facilities.
Jazz Corner Restaurant & Bar
Contemporary restaurant and bar within the Jazz Corner Hotel on William Street, opposite Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne CBD.
Father's Office Downtown
Father's Office is a 1920s speakeasy-themed bar on Little Lonsdale Street, known for its State Library balcony and daily happy hour.
Sura Korean BBQ
Sura Korean BBQ is a Korean barbecue restaurant on Artemis Lane in Melbourne's CBD, within QV Melbourne.
Crossley St Cantina
Gluten-free Spanish tapas bar in a Melbourne CBD laneway, known for bottomless brunch and pre-theatre dining.
Bodega Underground
Underground Mexican bar and taqueria on Little Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD, in the Chinatown precinct.
Thong Thai
Thong Thai in Melbourne’s Thai Town (Bourke St) serves sizzling Thai favourites, famous crispy mussel pancake, plus takeaway and delivery.
Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
Melbourne Central Lion Hotel is an English-style pub on Level 3 of Melbourne Central at 211 La Trobe Street.