Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in South Yarra

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AlphingtonArmadaleAscot ValeBrightonBrunswickCamberwell

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

117 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Astoria Bar Ke Grill restaurant

1. Astoria Bar Ke Grill

4.5

Awesome(343)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • South Yarra

Booked 13 times today

Nestled in a charming 1895 terrace house, Astoria Bar Ké Grill welcomes you with warm Greek hospitality. Our seasonal menu blends tradition and innovation, featuring time-honored recipes and modern twists that delight your palate.Indulge in our innovative and traditional cocktails, expertly crafted to enhance your dining experience. From refreshing classic twists to unique creations inspired by Greek flavors, our cocktail menu adds excitement to your evening.Enjoy a thoughtfully designed menu of smaller and larger dishes perfect for sharing. Featuring delectable mezze plates, aromatic grilled meats, and vibrant salads, every dish invites you to create your own culinary adventure.Relax in a refined atmosphere while savoring exquisite Greek wine or signature cocktails on our sun-drenched terrace or in chic indoor seating. Whether celebrating a special occasion or enjoying everyday moments, Astoria Bar Ké Grill promises an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of Greece.

2. Mosaic

4.8

Exceptional(28)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Lebanese • South Yarra

Booked 2 times today

Mosaic is more than just a restaurant; it's a celebration of family, culture, and a shared passion for the culinary arts. We've carefully curated a menu that speaks to the depths of our heritage and the warmth of our hospitality. Our story is one of passion, heritage, and a shared love for the cuisine that permeates the Middle East. Founded by a young and enthusiastic Syrian chef and a seasoned Lebanese restaurateur with over 30 years of restaurant experience, our restaurant is a representation of everything we think hospitality stands for. Delicious, authentic food that comes from the heart and service to match. We invite you to join us in the heart of South Yarra, where we've delivered a dining experience that is both heart-warming and genuine.Come, be a part of our story, a place where authentic tradition meets modern elegance.

3. Pure South Dining

4.5

Awesome(61)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 7 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.

4. 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.

5. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1127)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 67 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.

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. WAYGOOD

4.8

Exceptional(300)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Dining Bar • Richmond

Booked 1 time 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,

8. 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.

A photo of Johnny's Green Room restaurant

9. 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.

10. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1676)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 25 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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Luke
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food great beer and really good service. Will come back
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Astoria Bar Ke GrillPrice: Expensive• Greek• South Yarra
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4.5
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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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Theodore
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
Brilliant Lebanese eatery run by one of Melbourne’s best and longest serving great hosts Bill Kurban former owner of Colombo’s
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MosaicPrice: Moderate• Lebanese• South Yarra
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4.8

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