It’s date night again, but this time we’re here to help. With so many bars and restaurants to choose from, date night might start to feel more daunting than it needs to be. So we’re here to simplify it!
Here, find our selection for the sleekest, most romantic Melbourne spots that are bound to leave you and your date impressed… and coming back for more!
Bossley
Melbourne CBD
With a signature style and stellar array of delicious picks, this is for the pair of Melbourne foodies wanting a night worthy of the dining capital of Australia. Sample their renowned burrata, signature steak, and finish with the show-stopping Bombe Alaska for dessert! Or, round out your night with one of Melbourne’s fabulous shows and take advantage of Bossley’s delectable pre-theatre menu!
Sixty Smith
Collingwood
One for the seafood buffs out there, discover your personal paradise at Sixty Smith! With perhaps the most highly recommended oysters ever, they’re a can’t-be-missed dish at this spot! Just take a seat beneath the faux topiary roof of the bar, and tuck into some baked camembert, scallops or delectable duck breast.
Magic Mountain Saloon
Melbourne CBD
After a cool spot tucked away in the CBD? Magic Mountain Saloon is everything you love about Thai food with a signature twist. From crunchy fried calamari, to chilli and lime popcorn chicken, to drunken noodles – good luck choosing your dishes for the evening! Topped with a lovely team there to make your night special, we dare you step out of this neon-lit oasis without a smile.
Eureka 89
Southbank
What’s more romantic than dining inside Melbourne’s tallest building? Take your relationship to new heights (get it) at this slick, glittering Melbourne gem, boasting stellar inner city views as the Southern Hemisphere’s highest dining and event space. Choose between the Chef’s Tasting or the Altitude Dining Experience, and soak in the dreamiest night out together. You’re welcome!
Oriental Teahouse Chapel St
South Yarra
We aren’t exaggerating when we tell you that Oriental Teahouse is a foodie’s paradise. With twenty-five dumpling flavours, plus baos, noodles, and so much more, you may just think you’ve found heaven in South Yarra. And if you’re not convinced after mains, you will be after you sample their white chocolate dumplings. With a phenomenal team that turn each trip into a heartfelt dining experience, it’s a perfect anniversary or birthday celebration!
Bahari
Richmond
The passion project of MasterChef contestant Philip Vakos, Bahari boasts a unique take on Greek cuisine, coining the term “gringlish” food. With a restaurant that’ll feel like a little corner of Greece on your doorstep, bask in the natural sunlight as you bite into a delicious rosemary-infused pulled lamb shoulder, refreshing Horiatiki Greek salad, or a crunchy and honey-drizzled set of haloumi cigars.
Fable
Melbourne CBD
A rooftop bar safe from the elements? Date night is set, no matter the season, at Fable! Melbourne’s shimmering night lights go best with a flaming cocktail (yes, flaming), mouth-watering beef tartare or a classic charcuterie assortment. A modern gem of Melbourne’s dining scene, this one is sure to impress, leaving you with a full stomach and full heart.
So, what are you waiting for! Take your pick and enjoy a night you’ll talk about for years to come.
