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Buba Local Shuk, St Kilda, AU-VIC

Buba Local Shuk

4.7
4.7
31 Reviews
$A40 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located in the heart of the fitzroy st precinct of st kilda, buba local shuk is a tel-avivian inspired bar and eatery, serving contemporary israeli middle eastern cuisine in a slick, fun, casual and high energy environment

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 7014 2570
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Team Buba are pretty good at putting on a party, so it goes without saying that we’d love to chat about hosting your next private event. If you like what we do and think it could be a hit for your people then give us a call or send us an email to shalom@bubastkilda.au.
  • Area
    St Kilda
  • Cross Street
    Jackson Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Canterbury Rd / Fitzroy St #133 (St Kilda)16,96
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Happy Hour $14 Margarita $8 Tap Beers & House Wine
    Happy Hour photo

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • City Centre

    Healthy

  • City Centre

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buba Local Shuk offers a vibrant atmosphere with "delicious delicious food" and "wonderful service," making it a "great little gem" for dining. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "authentic experience," though some mention issues with loud music and occasional service hiccups. Overall, highly recommended for a warm and enjoyable dining experience.

31 Reviews
  1. Simone

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delish, vibe was great, service outstanding!

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  2. Leora

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. The food is always delicious, staff are wonderful, super friendly and a great vibe overall.

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  3. Danna

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service on the slower side but worth every minute! Delicious food ! Good vibes!

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  4. Craig

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really excellent meal. Amazing service- such friendly staff made for a great dinner.

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  5. Andrew

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, ambiance and service. Can’t wait to go back.

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  6. Henry

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Staff a beautiful bunch of people . A joy to go out with friends and stay till tables are folded and enjoy every moment . Highly recommended.

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  7. leah

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious delicious food and wonderful service will be going back

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  8. susie

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely fabulous israeli food and drinks in a vibrant friendly atmosphere we will be back

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  9. Tanya

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little gem! Service was great, very attentive and got every detail right. Food was delicious, good menu with lots of options to suit everyone. Recommend it

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  10. Phillip

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Restaurant was closed. No one called to inform me. We arrived at 10am to a locked up business. Disappointing. Don’t accept bookings if you’re not open.

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FAQs

Buba Local Shuk offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 7014 2570.

Buba Local Shuk is rated 4.7 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buba Local Shuk

83 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jackson Street
  • Area
    St Kilda
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Canterbury Rd / Fitzroy St #133 (St Kilda)16,96
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (03) 7014 2570
  • Private party facilities
    Team Buba are pretty good at putting on a party, so it goes without saying that we’d love to chat about hosting your next private event. If you like what we do and think it could be a hit for your people then give us a call or send us an email to shalom@bubastkilda.au.
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