Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Essendon

95 restaurants available nearby

1. TOTE Bar & Dining

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 3 times today

A contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern-Australian dishes with seasonal eating in mind.Channelling the timeless allure of 1930's design, the interior boasts rich oak panelling, emerald hues, decadent leather and bronze finishes. The space offers three intimate dining areas, known as The Northern Terrace, The Dining Room and The Cellar - our Private Dining Room. The main feature of TOTE is casual dining with premium quality food from well sourced high quality and sustainable produce.It features a contemporary offering from coffee, craft beer and creative cocktails to carefully curated local & imported wines and spirits.The bar itself is modelled to the development’s quintessential roots – the racecourse – and is aptly shaped in an oval form to mirror it.

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2. Johnny's Green Room

4.2

Awesome(78)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 12 times today

Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.

3. 2 Fat Greeks

4.5

Awesome(206)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Essendon

Booked 18 times today

Experience the best in truly authentic Greek street food with our range of souvlaki, pitas, chips and salads!The masters of delicious Greek food!Offering a huge range of tasty meat, seafood and vegetarian options, we prepare all our dishes fresh to order. Come in and experience the best Greek street food, mouth watering desserts, and plenty of drink options. See you soon!

4. Old Man Drew

4.6

Exceptional(234)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Ascot Vale

Booked 47 times today

At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.

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5. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

4.8

Exceptional(71)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Carlton

Booked 35 times today

We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.

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6. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(157)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Fitzroy

Booked 22 times today

A fun packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJ's and a private Karaoke room. Serving delicious food that encompasses the dynamic flavours of the region and the vibrant culture of Fitzroy.

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7. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton

4.4

Awesome(562)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Carlton

Booked 45 times today

D.O.C is real Italian eating and age old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair. A celebration of heritage. A joy in sharing. Authentic, exuberant and outrageously Italian.

8. Marama Wine

4.6

Exceptional(59)

Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Carlton North

Booked 1 time today

Modern Wine Bar with a strong focus on small Australian producers. Serving up delicious wines, classic cocktails made with the good stuff, great beer and food to snack or feast.

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9. Sporting Club Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(120)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Brunswick

Booked 27 times today

Hosting cosy vinos by the Public Bar fire, delicious get-togethers in the Dining Room, cocktails in the leafy Laneway and sun soaked pints on the Deck with the dog; Sporting Club Hotel is Brunswick’s newest all rounder! Whether you’re looking for your new regular watering hole or a location for a special blow-out; we’ve got you covered.

10. Casa Chino

4.7

Exceptional(44)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Brunswick

Booked 15 times today

In an intimate setting, splashed in shades of neon and pastel, Casa Chino celebrates the vibrant entwining of Chinese cuisine with Latin American influences. This 90-seat open-style bar with an alfresco space will offer a collection of Chifa-infused share plates and luminous cocktails.Our specially crafted cocktail program celebrates the quintessential Peruvian spirit, Pisco, with a selection of Pisco sours alongside a curated collection of Victorian and South American wines.Come discover the delectable fusion of Peruvian and Chinese dining in Brunswick.

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Alison
Victoria •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful food in a pleasant environment and great service
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TOTE Bar & DiningPrice: Expensive• Australian• Moonee Ponds
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4.3
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Angela
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food here was very good. Very tasty, the Octopus fresh, salads were great , dips, bread and the lamb and chicken all very good. I would recommend this place for an authentic Greek dinner.
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2 Fat GreeksPrice: Expensive• Greek• Essendon
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4.5
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Kathleen
Melbourne •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was a dreary morning so we sat inside but I realized we could have eaten outside as it was undercover. The eggs and ham Benedict was generous in size and very tasty. Coffee great as well. I bought a big muffin on the way out. Look forward to going back
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Old Man DrewPrice: Moderate• Café• Ascot Vale
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4.6
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Cherise
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Awesomely consistent food. Our third time dining here after an event in Carlton. Great service, awesome quirky vibe and love the old school prints. Food is great and perfect serving sizes!
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Leonardo's Pizza PalacePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Carlton
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4.8
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John
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great venue, friendly staff, nice food. Drinks a bit expensive. Great place on a sunny afternoon.
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Johnny's Green RoomPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlton
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4.2

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95 restaurants available nearby

1. TOTE Bar & Dining

2. Johnny's Green Room

3. 2 Fat Greeks

4. Old Man Drew

5. Leonardo's Pizza Palace

6. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

7. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton

8. Marama Wine

9. Sporting Club Hotel

10. Casa Chino

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