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Melbourne, Victoria

Restaurants for big groups in Melbourne

Where groups of eight or more keep turning up in the reviews — long tables, share menus, room to spread out.

How this list is built: Venues whose reviews describe them as good for groups, with a kitchen of their own. Limited to venues in Melbourne. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

60 venues

Flight Club Melbourne

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian bar, with bbq, salad and wings on the menu and most dishes $3 to $23.

BarGood for groups

Karaage chicken bites, soy, sesame, wasabi mayo$20

Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 440 reviews

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese restaurant. Open four days a week. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and date nights.

RestaurantGood for groupsRomantic

Skip to main content$7

Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 302 reviews

Lexy Restaurant and Bar

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with wine, whisky and cocktails behind the counter.

RestaurantGood for groups

Sparkling Wine & Champagne$5

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 676 reviews

Kingpin Melbourne Collins St

Melbourne1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe pub, with brunch, seafood and small plates on the menu.

PubGood for groups

Kingpin Melbourne Bottomless Brunch$59

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 583 reviews

SUD Food and Wine

Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with pasta, salad and seafood on the menu and most dishes $15 to $45.

BarGood for groupsUpscale

Entree Main$43

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 477 reviews

Vinesmith City Cellar Door

Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bakery wine bar, with oysters, salad and small plates on the menu and most dishes $15 to $30.

Wine barGood for groups

Rock oysters, Merimbula, NSW ½ dz +$30

Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 303 reviews

Wood and Grill Steakhouse

Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Steakhouse cafe. Open seven days.

CafeGood for groups
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 361 reviews

The Hardware Club

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pasta, seafood and small plates on the menu and most dishes $10 to $36.

RestaurantGood for groups

Cacio e pepe taleggio crispy cheese toastie **$16

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 807 reviews

Kan Eang by Thai Culinary

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Thai restaurant. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,837 reviews

IKKAI - Sukiyaki, Izakaya & Donburi

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese pub. Open seven days.

PubGood for groupsOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,592 reviews

Caterina's Cucina E Bar

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Italian restaurant. Open five days a week.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 376 reviews

Rosa's Canteen

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Dessert restaurant, with cocktails, beer and craft beer behind the counter.

RestaurantGood for groupsCosy

Canteen Spritz$18

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 664 reviews

Denmark House

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Bakery restaurant, with seafood, salad and roast on the menu and most dishes $14 to $21.

RestaurantGood for groupsCosy

Fried Herring$21

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 326 reviews

Reine & La Rue

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Steakhouse restaurant, with seafood, steak and oysters on the menu and most dishes $35 to $180. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and special occasions and fine dining.

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale

Loddon Estate duck, sugarloaf cabbage, pickled beetroot GFNot listed

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,838 reviews

Mesa Verde

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Mexican cocktail bar, with oysters, salad and chips on the menu and most dishes $7 to $38. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groupsCasual

Raw oyster, finger lime mignonette, Geraldton wax$7

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 791 reviews

Cumulus Inc.

Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bakery bar, with seafood, oysters and steak on the menu.

BarGood for groupsLively

Natural oyster, seaweed mignonette, lemon (A)$6

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,488 reviews

Robata Melbourne

Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese bar, with sushi, fried chicken and seafood on the menu and most dishes $7 to $26.

BarGood for groupsLively

Chirashi Handroll, Pickled Daikon, Cucumber (1pc)$18

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,526 reviews

Miilk Cake Studio

Melbourne2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe bakery, with dessert on the menu and tea, coffee and matcha behind the counter.

BakeryGood for groups

Singapura Milk Tea$8.50

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 378 reviews

Doju

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Korean cocktail bar, with small plates, steak and oysters on the menu and most dishes $8 to $62. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groupsLively

Oyster, pepperberry dongchimi granita$8

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 372 reviews

Dessous

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with seafood, pastries and salad on the menu and most dishes $6 to $42.

Cocktail barGood for groupsRomantic

Octopus Gilda, Green Olive$9

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 361 reviews

Treviso Bar & Dining

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Dessert wine bar, with seafood, dessert and ice cream on the menu and most dishes $18.90 to $29.90.

Wine barLivelyGood for groups

Confit Fennel, Potatoes, Charred Focaccia (M)$48.90

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 260 reviews

Oriental Teahouse Melbourne CBD

Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with dumplings, seafood and roast on the menu and most dishes $12.50 to $26.

RestaurantGood for groups

Chicken San Choi Bao (LGO)$14

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,048 reviews

Chocolate Buddha

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with sushi, seafood and bbq on the menu and most dishes $12 to $25.

RestaurantGood for groups

Eggplant Hako Maki 4PC$20

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,725 reviews

Blackbird Melbourne

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with small plates, seafood and bbq on the menu and most dishes $9 to $44. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groupsRomantic

Marinated Mt Zero Olives$10

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 140 reviews

ARU Restaurant

Melbourne1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with small plates, oysters and curry on the menu and most dishes $8 to $38. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale

Forbidden Rice Sourdough, Palm Sugar, Spiced Cultured Butter$6

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,349 reviews

Slate Restaurant Bar

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with tacos on the menu and wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and the view.

PubGood for groupsOutdoor seating

House wines$8

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 525 reviews

FABLE Melbourne

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, sandwiches and small plates on the menu. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Cocktail barGood for groups

White Taramosalata & Salmon Caviar$19

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 835 reviews

Pepe's Italian & Liquor

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian cocktail bar, with roast, chips and bbq on the menu and most dishes $6 to $32.

Cocktail barUpscaleGood for groups

Chicken Chop Salad$28

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 4,047 reviews

Askal Melbourne | Restaurant & Bar

Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with curry, pastries and seafood on the menu and most dishes $16 to $55.

RestaurantGood for groups

Askal’s signature garlic fried rice$16

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 505 reviews

Cupcake Central Little Bourke

Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bakery, with cake on the menu, matcha behind the counter and most dishes $58 to $85.

BakeryGood for groups

Tiramisu Naked Cake$85

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 308 reviews

Superhiro

Melbourne2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with small plates, dessert and dumplings on the menu and most dishes $6.80 to $15.80.

RestaurantCosyGood for groups

Takoyaki$6.80

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,721 reviews

Melbourne Central Lion Hotel

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood pub, with small plates, chips and parma on the menu and most dishes $12 to $28. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and the buzz in the room.

PubGood for groupsLively

Cheesy Garlic Bread (V)$12

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 2,106 reviews

Akaiito Restaurant

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with seafood and salad on the menu.

RestaurantUpscaleRomantic

Scallops$26

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 525 reviews

Bullrun on bourke

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Restaurant, with curry on the menu.

RestaurantGood for groups

Indian$5

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Yakimono

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with dumplings, oysters and seafood on the menu and most dishes $7.50 to $33.50.

RestaurantUpscaleRomantic

Dashi, Cucumber, Yuzu Gel$7.50

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 1,615 reviews

The Order of Melbourne

Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with sandwiches, roast and burgers on the menu and most dishes $70 to $100.

Cocktail barGood for groups

Vegetarian Sandwich Platter (V) (48pcs)$85

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Lillian Brasserie

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with salad, pasta and oysters on the menu and most dishes $14.50 to $64.50. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining.

RestaurantUpscaleGood for groups

CAESAR SALAD Grilled Smoked Chicken(NF)$29.50

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 235 reviews

Jazz Corner Restaurant and Bar

Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese cocktail bar, with sushi, oysters and ramen on the menu.

Cocktail barQuietGood for groups

Salmon Sashimi$26

Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 248 reviews

The Mill Restaurant

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Seafood bar, with oysters, seafood and chips on the menu and most dishes $4 to $28. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

BarGood for groupsCasual

Marinated Olives$12

Google rating 3.4 out of 5 from 536 reviews

Nori Maki

Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

RestaurantGood for groupsQuiet

T (61) 46662$920

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 497 reviews

BBQ King

Melbourne12 min walk

Restaurant. Open seven days.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,756 reviews

Yamagen Melbourne

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groupsLively
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 80 reviews

Cecconi's Flinders Lane

Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Saturdays. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining and date nights.

RestaurantUpscaleRomantic
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 937 reviews

The Irish Times Pub

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until 3am on Friday nights.

PubGood for groupsCasual
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 2,397 reviews

Sachi Melbourne | Japanese Seafood Restaurant

Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese restaurant. Open six days a week. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 273 reviews

Tippy-Tay

Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groupsCosy
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,378 reviews

Collins Kitchen

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

CafeGood for groupsCosy
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 493 reviews

The Duke of Wellington

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until 1am on Thursday nights.

PubGood for groupsOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 4,282 reviews

Shanghai Street Little Bourke

Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,509 reviews

INDU Dining

Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 358 reviews

Pascale Bar & Grill

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeGood for groupsRomantic
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 250 reviews

Daughter In Law Melbourne CBD

Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groupsLively
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 2,164 reviews

Highlander Bar

Melbourne11 min walk

PubLivelyGood for groups
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 597 reviews

The Cupcake Queens

Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Bakery. Open seven days. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

BakeryCosyCasual
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 97 reviews

Garden State Hotel

Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until 3am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

PubGood for groupsCosy
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,910 reviews

Mensousai Mugen

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 693 reviews

i Darts HIVE

Melbourne6 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Pub. Open six days a week, until 3am on Thursday nights.

PubLivelyGood for groups
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 220 reviews

Bkk

Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 251 reviews

Marmelo

Melbourne5 min walk

Restaurant. Open six days a week.

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 241 reviews