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Restaurants for Views & Experiences
Top 20 Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Melbourne [2025]
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Eureka 89
5.0
/5
10 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 117.00
Melbourne Central Business District | 1.1 km from downtown
Address: Eureka Tower, Level 89/7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Restaurants for Views & Experiences
Highlights:
Panoramic city views
Chef team's innovative Australian flavors
Verified user reviews
The staff were really lovely, polite, attentive and friendly, and explained the dishes in detail and attentively without being intrusive. The dishes were all delicious, the portions were just right and the flavors were great. I would have liked the cheese to come out before the desserts, rather than when I wanted them. But since the ice cream came first, I had to eat the desserts first, but I just picked and ate some. Of course this is just an inevitable personal opinion. Such a wonderful experience has made me overlook this. 😍👌💖 In no particular order (after all, the desserts are all beautiful😏): 1. Rum sponge cake (pineapple, coconut, lime) 2. Cheese (chef's selection) 3. Cape beef (radish, charred leek, bone marrow) 4. Quail meat (mushrooms, black garlic, pickled fennel) 5. Scallops (grilled nori, dashi butter, peas) 6. Potatoes (goat cheese, smoked carrots, neem seeds) 7. Pickled cobia (spiced tomatoes, horseradish, XO sauce) 8. Bread and chips 9. Pineapple cocktail
I went there for my 30th birthday dinner and it was a night to remember. We went on a Friday night so had to choose the 7 course meal. It was excellent! Shining spot, delicious food, great service but as you would expect, all this comes at a price. At the end we paid about $600 for the 3 items. It was a special occasion so definitely worth it but I don't think I would go back for a casual meal.
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SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
4.8
/5
9 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 20.00
884m from downtown
Address: 26 Observatory Rd, Mount Dandenong VIC 3767, Australia
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Restaurants for Views & Experiences
Highlights:
Overlooking Melbourne's magnificent cityscape
Over 20 years in operation
Verified user reviews
The experience is OK. The observation deck can see the panoramic view of Melbourne. The food is also good.
The terrace overlooks the entire city and the view is quite spectacular
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Stokehouse
4.5
/5
9 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 82.00
410m from downtown
Address: St Kilda Beach 30 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda
No.10 of Fine Dining in Melbourne
Highlights:
Enjoy a first-class sea view from the beach
A popular, long-standing Melbourne shop with a 35-year legacy
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As a Michelin-recommended restaurant, the quality of Stokehouse's dishes really exceeded expectations, especially the oysters and potato pancakes, which were delicious and unforgettable!
The sea view from Stokehouse Restaurant is truly unparalleled, especially at sunset. Sitting on the terrace and enjoying a meal is the perfect date choice!
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Donovans
4.6
/5
21 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 70.00
357m from downtown
Address: St.Kilda Marina & Surrounding Foreshore, 40 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Highlights:
Panoramic view of the seaside sunset
Over 20 years of history
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A very cozy restaurant by the sea. The oysters are the best and very fresh. Picture 2 and 3 are fish and beef. The sauces are very unique, but I don't like the taste of the food itself. The beef is very greasy🐂, and you will feel full after eating two bites. The ingredients themselves are not as well processed as the sauce.
Picture 4 is a dessert of more than 40 dollars, which is too big, and it is enough for 6 people 😂. There is a big piece of chocolate ice cream🍦
In general, it is good to sit and drink some wine and eat some small dishes. If you order dishes, I recommend seafood, but you don't need to try meat🤭
I have been there many times and I recommend it to many people. The restaurant is in stkilda, the location is very good, the dishes are good, crudo is recommended, the wine is very good and there are many varieties of sweet wine. You can go to the beach to see the little penguins and then come to eat. The bread butter and olive butter balls are also delicious. Sydney oysters and Tasmanian oysters, Haihong pasta are also good
No.
5
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Vue de monde
4.5
/5
29 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 242.00
Melbourne Central Business District | 715m from downtown
Address: 55 Rialto Towers, 525 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Fine Dining
Highlights:
55th floor overlooking Melbourne skyline
Popular shop with more than 20 years of business
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The pasta was amazing. It was a ribbon-like wavy pasta, and the slow-cooked Te Mana lamb shoulder was made into a bolognese sauce. The texture was a bit like lasagna, but lighter. It was delicious!
New French cuisine Vue de monde
- The chopsticks are branches and small stones
- Before the main course, a plate of flowers and plants was served. After the liquid nitrogen was poured, it began to smell like a fairy. When the flowers and plants were dehydrated, they were crushed with a small wooden hammer, and finally a sorbet of unknown ingredients was added. It was fun (but also unpalatable
- For dessert, a guy brought a cart to roast marshmallows on the spot. It was so sweet that it was suffocating.
- I didn't expect another dessert to be served? Hot chocolate soufflé with custard ice cream. It was so sweet that I fainted.
- Finally, a box of small cookies was served... I drank a double espresso to calm down
- The wine was the Merlot from Wantirna Winery. It felt like an orthodox top student. It cost 380AUD
No.
6
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No35
4.6
/5
10 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 80.00
Melbourne Central Business District | 886m from downtown
Address: 25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Highlights:
Stunning city views from above, European cuisine with fresh local ingredients
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French restaurant on the 33rd floor
The first time I went was at night. Because we changed seats, we had seven dishes for the price of three, so I had a good impression
The second time was during the day, and it was also very beautiful!
Service OK, presentation OK, value for money OK
No35, this restaurant is also one of the restaurants selected by Ctrip Gourmet Forest. This restaurant is also well-known in the local area, but reservations are required. We made a reservation by phone three days in advance to get a seat.
No.
7
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CONSERVATORY
4.8
/5
12 reviews
Buffets
From US$ 80.00
Melbourne Central Business District | 617m from downtown
Address: Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Melbourne
Highlights:
A quality seafood buffet with tranquil river views
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Located in Australia, the buffet Conservatory on the top floor of Crown Casino in Melbourne, although the variety is not as many as in China, the seafood is fresh and the beef rib eye is delicious. The chocolate flowing water on the dessert and fruit counter is really lovely [like]
We ate there on Easter Monday night, 109 Australian dollars per person excluding drinks, which is quite cost-effective. It should be cheaper on weekdays at noon. The restaurant also has afternoon tea
Durian croissant pizza, this one is neither good nor bad, but it uses golden pillow durian! It was so fragrant when it was first served! The shop is small, but all the dishes are very exquisite! The appearance and taste are absolutely amazing!
No.
8
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Cargo Bar & Eatery
4.8
/5
8 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 37.00
448m from downtown
Address: 55A Newquay Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
Highlights:
Amazing Australia restaurants where delicious food meets stunning views
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There is a nice dining view outside, the atmosphere is great, the service attitude is great, and every dish tastes great
This is a Michelin-recommended restaurant. Although the selection of dishes is not large, every dish tastes very good and is worth a visit!
No.
9
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Berth
4.9
/5
9 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 43.00
422m from downtown
Address: 45 Newquay Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
Highlights:
Yarra River city skyline view
Highly acclaimed filet mignon
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Great atmosphere, nice staff, good value for money and most importantly, the food is delicious. This restaurant by the sea is a very nice and peaceful setting when you are visiting this amazing city. The restaurant is quite stylish and has a sunny view which makes it very relaxing. The food and wine are of good quality and perfect for a group of friends to have a good time.
The seafood in Italian cuisine is pretty good. It is paired with Australian seafood and cooked using Italian methods. I think it tastes very good. Berth is quite famous in Melbourne, so it is best to make a reservation.
No.
10
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Republica
4.5
/5
6 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 45.00
631m from downtown
Address: St Kilda Sea Baths - 18 10 Jacka Bvd, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182, Australia
Highlights:
Seaside dining with romantic views
Opened for Over 10 Years
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The atmosphere at Republica is perfect for gatherings, and the outdoor swings and sea breeze make it feel relaxing and pleasant. It is a great place to relax.
The sea view from this restaurant is unparalleled, especially at sunset, it feels so relaxing to sit outside and enjoy the food!
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