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South Melbourne, Victoria

Restaurants for big groups in South 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 South Melbourne. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

60 venues

Nanna’s Place Mediterranean Restaurant

South Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groupsCosy
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 490 reviews

The Palace Hotel

South Melbourne12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with roast, chips and curry on the menu.

PubOutdoor seatingGood for groups

Roast Lamb (GFO, VO)$34

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 865 reviews

Lush Rooftop & Bar 2.0

South Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with wine behind the counter.

PubLivelyCosy

G$38

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 640 reviews

The Montague Hotel

South Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with chips, salad and seafood on the menu and most dishes $14 to $32.

Cocktail barGood for groups

Chicken parmigiana with chips and green salad$32

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 493 reviews

Moriben Kitchen

South Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with seafood, dumplings and fried chicken on the menu.

RestaurantGood for groupsRomantic

Mori Salmon Box$45

Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 62 reviews

Rising Sun Hotel South Melbourne

South Melbourne9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

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

PubLivelyGood for groups
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,087 reviews

Theodora Bar & Grill

South Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 287 reviews

Simply Spanish

South Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Spanish restaurant. Open five days a week.

RestaurantLivelyGood for groups
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,252 reviews

Brewmanity Brewery & Rooftop

South Melbourne5 min walk

Brewery. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention the view and big groups, birthdays and functions.

BreweryGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 334 reviews

Westside Ale Works

South Melbourne13 min walk

Brewery. Open five days a week.

BreweryGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 297 reviews

Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge

South Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.

Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 277 reviews

Castlerose

South Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar. Reviewers mention date nights.

Wine barRomanticGood for groups
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 58 reviews

Ovia Bar Melbourne

South Melbourne4 min walk

Bar. Open three days a week, until 3am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

BarGood for groups
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 26 reviews

Hunky Dory Fish & Chips South Melbourne

South Melbourne1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with seafood, cake and dumplings on the menu and most dishes $11 to $14.50.

RestaurantLively

Australian Flake$12.50

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,808 reviews

Railway Hotel South Melbourne

South Melbourne7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with chips, parma and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $5 to $33.

PubOutdoor seatingLively

Parma & Chips$15

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 810 reviews

Peko Peko

South Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week.

RestaurantLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,440 reviews

Mad Mex South Melbourne

South Melbourne1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

RestaurantLively
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 405 reviews

Proper & Son

South Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open four days a week.

CafeLively
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 323 reviews

MISSCHU South Melbourne

South Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

RestaurantLively
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 440 reviews

The Albion Rooftop

South Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open two days a week, until 5am on Friday nights.

Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,150 reviews

Hunger Valley

South Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with burgers, steak and chips on the menu.

Cafe

Cheeseburger$14

Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 406 reviews

Streetdogz Melbourne

South Melbourne1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 1,084 reviews

Betty's Burgers

South Melbourne1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 1,567 reviews

Chevapi Grill Balkan Kitchen

South Melbourne1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with chips, salad and bbq on the menu and most dishes $10 to $15.

Restaurant

GF, DF, Ef, NF$10

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 841 reviews

Mister Margherita Italian Restaurant South Melbourne

South Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe restaurant, with pizza, sandwiches and chips on the menu and most dishes $20.90 to $85.

Restaurant

1 Pizza, 1 Foccacia, and one 1.25L Drink$42

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 882 reviews

The Olive Tree

South Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Steakhouse restaurant, with seafood, chips and oysters on the menu and most dishes $6 to $39.

Restaurant

Smoked Salmon$25

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 583 reviews

Firebox Pizza South Melbourne

South Melbourne2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pizza, small plates and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $10 to $22.

Restaurant

Margherita Pizza$20

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 189 reviews

Canteen

South Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with dumplings and seafood on the menu.

Cafe

Stall Number$89

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 186 reviews

Ozone Restaurant & cafe

South Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with eggs, pasta and pancakes on the menu and most dishes $16.50 to $25.50. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Restaurant

Starts at$21

Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews

Long Dragon Dumpling House

South Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with dumplings, fried chicken and noodles on the menu and most dishes $17.60 to $18.70.

Restaurant

12 Fried Pork Dumplings (15 Pcs) 猪肉煎饺$17.60

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 526 reviews

Tarator

South Melbourne8 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Bakery, with sandwiches on the menu.

Bakery

Chilli Pineapple Chicken$15.90

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 63 reviews

BAMBU Asian Eating House

South Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with dumplings, tacos and salad on the menu and most dishes $10 to $27.

Restaurant

Red Plum Sauce, Mandarin Salsa (2pc)$15

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 696 reviews

Penang Road

South Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with seafood, noodles and small plates on the menu and most dishes $11.90 to $27.30.

Restaurant

Prawns Noodle$19.70

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 679 reviews

FISHBOWL - South Melbourne

South Melbourne2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant, with salad and sushi on the menu.

Restaurant

Coconut Chicken Box$13.90

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 82 reviews

La Lapa

South Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with seafood on the menu.

Cafe

Market ExplorersNot listed

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 109 reviews

Dragon Room Chinese

South Melbourne5 min walk

Chinese restaurant, with noodles and seafood on the menu.

Restaurant

6.Tom Yum Noodle SoupNot listed

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews

Burhan's Espresso Bar

South Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with dumplings and seafood on the menu.

Cafe

Stall Number$89

Google rating 3.4 out of 5 from 78 reviews

Meatworksco

South Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Pub. Open seven days.

Pub
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,794 reviews

W Pho Vietnamese

South Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Vietnamese restaurant. Open six days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 185 reviews

Brazilian Grill Bbq

South Melbourne12 min walk

Restaurant. Open six days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 186 reviews

Nine Yards South Melbourne

South Melbourne1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Cafe
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 663 reviews

Cottle Coffee

South Melbourne3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

Cafe
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 300 reviews

Gamasot K BBQ

South Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 294 reviews

Huy's Kitchen

South Melbourne1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 272 reviews

Shakahari Too

South Melbourne2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 224 reviews

Phoever Noodles

South Melbourne3 min walk

Restaurant
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews

Chiron Health Shop

South Melbourne3 min walk

Cafe
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review

Claypots Evening Star

South Melbourne4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

Restaurant

Number 1, Cecil & Park St,Stop$25

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,261 reviews

Patony Pizza

South Melbourne1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 2am on Sunday nights.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 797 reviews

Golden Gate Hotel

South Melbourne2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays.

Pub
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,136 reviews

Dead Man Espresso

South Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

Cafe
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,063 reviews

Burgerlove South Melbourne

South Melbourne10 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 463 reviews

The F.T Tuckshop

South Melbourne1 min walk

Cafe
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews

Lerice

South Melbourne2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Cafe
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 185 reviews

Trillium South Melbourne

South Melbourne5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 116 reviews

Jimmy The Saint

South Melbourne12 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 172 reviews

Dorcas & King

South Melbourne8 min walk

Cafe
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 169 reviews

Pho Vietnam Yummy

South Melbourne11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Vietnamese restaurant. Open seven days.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 336 reviews

Philoçoffee Espresso Bar

South Melbourne12 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 88 reviews