Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Hawthorn

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AlphingtonArmadaleAscot ValeBrightonBrunswickCamberwell

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118 restaurants available nearby

1. Pure South Dining

4.5

Awesome(61)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 9 times today

Pure South Dining is founded on philosophy of Ethical, Sustainable and Provenance driven produce, championing Tasmanian farmers, fishermen and small producers. The best in season produce is flown from the islands of King, Flinders & Tasmanian directly to our Southbank kitchen. Pure South Dining offers our guests two dining options to suite any occasion. The ground floor Pure South Kitchen is our casual riverside bistro offering classics from morning till late. Enjoy our Tassie produce without the fuss, while you look out to the Southbank promenade, sipping cocktails with friends. Ascend the stairs to the Pure South Dining Room, for a modern fine dining experience, with stunning views of the Yarra River & Melbourne's skyline. Dine a la carte, or embark on a culinary journey with our six-course tasting menu. Our in house sommelier is on hand to guide you through our extensive wine list, with over 400 bottles highlighting Tassie Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.

2. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1127)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 72 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

3. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(726)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 63 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

A photo of Johnny's Green Room restaurant

4. Johnny's Green Room

4.3

Awesome(94)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 24 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.

5. WAYGOOD

4.8

Exceptional(300)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Dining Bar • Richmond

Booked 2 times today

WAYGOOD is all about neighbourly hospitality & fun. A cracking beverage offering, plates celebrating seasonal produce, with new dishes weekly : these are the little pleasures that bring us immense joy, and we would love to share them with you, our local community & others,

A photo of Miss Pearl Bar + Dining restaurant

6. Miss Pearl Bar + Dining

4.6

Exceptional(522)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Southbank

Booked 29 times today

A new concept in Asian dining that brings the vivid flavours of South East Asia to a casual and contemporary setting in the Melbourne Arts Precinct.

7. Albert's Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(191)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Armadale

Booked 12 times today

Albert's is a neighbourhood wine bar nestled behind the heritage listed Kings Arcade in the leafy backstreets of Armadale. Our bar is named for the Australian artist, Albert Tucker who once resided in the area and more importantly depicted our beautiful 19th century building in his 1937 landscape.We offer an ever-changing list of exciting wines by authentic small batch producers from all over the world, along with many classic 'non-wine' drinking options. Don’t expect a traditional restaurant menu, our kitchen offers up a variety of smaller, seasonal plates that are designed to share. Order one or two as a snack or combine several to create a more substantial meal.

A photo of Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy restaurant

8. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy

4.3

Awesome(1718)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fitzroy

Booked 14 times today

Ichi Ni Nana, is a modern style Izakaya experience spread across multiple levels along the iconic Brunswick Street offering delectable Japanese dishes with a modern twist (such as our must try Ebi Mayo). The venue also comprises an amazing beverage list of Japanese inspired cocktails, the best Japan has to offer in sakes and whiskies and a comprehensive wine list covering local and international regions. Our friendly and professional team will take you on a guided tour through a Japanese experience that will leave you eagerly anticipating your next visit. Whether it’s an intimate dinner in one of our hand crafted booths or a group celebration, Ichi Ni Nana has an abundance of breathtaking indoor and outdoor areas (including a courtyard with a retractable glass ceiling which can be enjoyed rain, hail or shine), to suit any occasion.

9. Clover

4.9

Exceptional(146)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• European • Richmond

Booked 20 times today

Clover is a restaurant and wine bar on Swan Street, Richmond with a focus on good produce, good wine and good times, cooked and served with care and intent, reflective of modern European bistro's.

10. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1676)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 29 times today

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 9:00am for takeaway coffees & pastries, and from 11:30am onwards for dine in. Passionate about friends, family and community.

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JANE
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Brillant! Easy to book. Great atmosphere fantastic food and coffee. Staff friendly and efficient
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5
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Michelle
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious food! Very friendly and attentive staff. We were in the terrace and so it was quiet. Highly recommend!
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WAYGOODPrice: Moderate• Dining Bar• Richmond
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4.8
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Garry
Melbourne •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
A very special night highlighted by a fantastic tasting menu of the highest quality. the service was impeccable - reliable & informative. the wines selected from the drinks menu were as described to us by the drinks person. the view from our table to the river outside added to the occasion. You pay for what you get - which is sensational food from Tasmania & Bass Strait.
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Pure South DiningPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Southbank
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The vegetarian selection is still utterly rubbish. Why can’t there be one dish that’s actually not terrible or weird combinations. Also the slaw was pure mustard - the schnitzel was super crispy though
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Mount Erica HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Prahran
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4.7
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Rehana
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on 2 Feb 2025
Great ambience and banquet is great value for a big group.
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Johnny's Green RoomPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlton
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4.3

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