Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Sunshine

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Inner CityInner City NorthInner City WestInner EastInner SouthNorthern Suburbs

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Ascot ValeBrunswickCarltonCarlton NorthCoburgCollingwood

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1. Mona Castle Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(243)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Australian • Seddon

Booked 5 times today

The Mona Castle Hotel is a historic pub in the heart of Melbourne's West, serving locals for over 150 years. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, it offers a diverse menu featuring classic pub favorites alongside modern Australian dishes. Guests can also enjoy a wide selection of drinks, including beers, wines, and cocktails. The Mona Castle Hotel is the perfect spot to relax and share a meal with friends or family.

2. Bar libretto

4.7

Exceptional(22)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Ascot Vale

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to our charming suburban wine bar, nestled in the heart of Ascot Vale. Here, 'casually refined, seasonally inspired' dining awaits you in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.Our menu features bistro-style dishes, thoughtfully crafted to highlight the finest seasonal ingredients. Our carefully curated wine list showcases exceptional vintages from around the world alongside local Australian gems. For cocktail enthusiasts, we offer a selection of classics with a modern twist.Join us in our lovely courtyard, where you can sit back with some wine, good friends and enjoy the sunshine.

3. Deer Park Club

4.7

Exceptional(564)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Australian • Deer Park

Booked 8 times today

Our award winning venue is conveniently located on Ballarat Road Deer Park, only 20 minutes from Melbourne's CBD and Melbourne Airport. Our award winning features include a large family bistro and double storey kid’s playground, 3 modern function rooms, sports bar/TAB, large outdoor courtyard with super screen and an undercover lawn bowls green which allows for all year, all weather play.

4. 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.

A photo of Johnny's Green Room restaurant

5. Johnny's Green Room

4.3

Awesome(94)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Booked 23 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.

6. TOTE Bar & Dining

4.6

Exceptional(241)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 2 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.

7. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(726)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 62 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 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.

A photo of Miss Pearl Bar + Dining restaurant

9. 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.

10. Serai Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(627)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 24 times today

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

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VanessaVIP
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great as always, such a wonderful local as we keep coming back
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Mona Castle HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Seddon
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4.7
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Leanne
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food very nice. Oysters tasty. Grilled fish excellent. Garlic bread very nice. Staff very friendly.
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Deer Park ClubPrice: Moderate• Australian• Deer Park
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4.7
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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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Lisa
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Feb 2025
A wonderful venue, excellent food and an outstanding margarita! Well done Bar Libretto.
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Bar librettoPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Ascot Vale
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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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