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Southbank, Victoria

Date night restaurants in Southbank

Rooms that are quiet enough to talk, dark enough to linger, and set up for two.

How this list is built: Venues whose reviews describe the room as romantic, cosy or quiet, with a kitchen of their own. Limited to venues in Southbank. Ranked by how well each venue fits.

60 venues

Miss Pearl Bar + Dining

Southbank7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Thai restaurant, with small plates, bbq and seafood on the menu and most dishes $8 to $44.

RestaurantQuietRomantic

TOM YUM PEANUTS df gf v$8

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 209 reviews

Vivi Southbank

Southbank7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

RestaurantCosyQuiet
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 180 reviews

Waterslide Bar

Southbank7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

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

Cocktail barQuietRomantic
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 495 reviews

Blondie Bar

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Greek wine bar, with dumplings, dessert and bbq on the menu and most dishes $14 to $32.

Wine barCosyRomantic

Edamame$11

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 445 reviews

Croissanteria

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with eggs, pastries and toasties on the menu and most dishes $17 to $27.

CafeCosyOpen late

Eggs Benedict Croissant$25

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 153 reviews

Infinite Wasabi

Southbank4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week.

RestaurantCosyCasual
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 462 reviews

Eureka 89 - Dining & Events

Southbank4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week, until 11pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining.

RestaurantUpscaleGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,863 reviews

Human Beans

Southbank12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 183 reviews

Laku

Southbank5 min walk

Restaurant. Open five days a week. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

RestaurantCosy
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Story So Far

Southbank13 min walk

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeCosy
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 314 reviews

MilkBar Southbank

Southbank5 min walk

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

RestaurantCosy
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 205 reviews

Cervo

Southbank4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 10:30pm on Fridays.

RestaurantCosy
Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 843 reviews

Trend Cafe and Restaurant Southbank

Southbank12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week.

RestaurantQuiet
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,010 reviews

CIEL Cafe

Southbank11 min walk

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeQuiet
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 847 reviews

Commune Wine

Southbank7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Wednesdays.

Wine barCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 78 reviews

8 Miles Cafe

Southbank10 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

CafeQuiet
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 178 reviews

Strato Melbourne - Bar and Restaurant

Southbank17 min walk

Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 1,030 reviews

Southbank Spices

Southbank2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 588 reviews

Pho A Gogo

Southbank10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Vietnamese restaurant. Open six days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 18,756 reviews

Mr. Summit Cafe City Road

Southbank1 min walk

Cafe. Open seven days.

Cafe
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 798 reviews

Gordon Espresso

Southbank11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Greek cafe, with breakfast, eggs and seafood on the menu and most dishes $9.50 to $24. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Cafe

Toast$9.50

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 336 reviews

Bunty's Kitchen

Southbank8 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Indian restaurant, with breakfast and salad on the menu.

Restaurant

Breakfast$13

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 425 reviews

Journeys Café by ASRC - Southbank

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cafe, with salad and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $40 to $46.

Cafe

Vegetarian Wrap Lunch Box$42

Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 50 reviews

Saporito Cafe

Southbank5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Greek cafe, with breakfast, eggs and pasta on the menu. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Cafe

Saporito Grande Brekky$28

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 911 reviews

Ponyfish Island

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian cocktail bar, with pizza, dessert and small plates on the menu and most dishes $25 to $39.

Cocktail bar

Aloha Pizza$27

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,739 reviews

The Bond Store

Southbank3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with breakfast on the menu and coffee, smoothies and beer behind the counter. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Cafe

Pressed Apple$9

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 673 reviews

VPR Asian Street Food

Southbank2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Vietnamese restaurant, with sandwiches, small plates and noodles on the menu and most dishes $10 to $15.50.

Restaurant

Pulled Chicken Coconut Curry Baguette$10

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 79 reviews

DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Southbank

Southbank4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pizza and seafood on the menu and most dishes $25 to $35.

Restaurant

Pizza Margherita VG, VO$25

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 715 reviews

La Camera, Italian Restaurant

Southbank7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pasta, pizza and rice bowls on the menu and most dishes $21.50 to $25.

Restaurant

Spaghetti Bolognese$25

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,435 reviews

PokéKura

Southbank7 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Mexican restaurant, with seafood, tacos and noodles on the menu and most dishes $4 to $8.50.

Restaurant

Chicken Teriyaki Twist &nbsp$6.50

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 28 reviews

Burgertory (Southbank)

Southbank5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with chips, bbq and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $4 to $22.

Restaurant

Small Fries$4

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,050 reviews

Betwixt Cafe & Bar

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with salad, seafood and burgers on the menu and most dishes $4.80 to $29.50.

Restaurant

Vinaigrette.$12

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 148 reviews

Teatro Gastronomia

Southbank8 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian cocktail bar, with small plates, sandwiches and chips on the menu and most dishes $18 to $28.

Cocktail bar

Olives Mediterranean Mixed olives with focaccia (DF)$13

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 571 reviews

St Remio Cafe - Kings Business Park

Southbank12 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with breakfast on the menu and tea and coffee behind the counter.

Cafe

Peppermint Pyramid Tea Bags x$50

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Maguro Bar - Crown Melbourne

Southbank5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with sushi and seafood on the menu and most dishes $85 to $148.

Restaurant

Sashimi Platter$148

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 94 reviews

Spice Temple Melbourne

Southbank3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with salad, seafood and dumplings on the menu.

Restaurant

Yellowfin TunaNot listed

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 914 reviews

Kenny's Bakery Cafe

Southbank2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Bakery cafe, with salad, banh mi and bbq on the menu and most dishes $10.50 to $11.50.

Cafe

Chicken Schnitzel Salad Roll$11.50

Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 56 reviews

88 Noodle

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with salad, ice cream and noodles on the menu.

Restaurant

Bun Thit Nuong 香茅烤鸡米粉沙拉$31

Google rating 3.0 out of 5 from 35 reviews

Bar 88

Southbank4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with dessert on the menu.

Bar

Visit Eureka$89

Google rating 3.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews

Dee Casa - Restaurant & Bar

Southbank1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe, with sandwiches on the menu.

Cafe

SunNot listed

Google rating 3.5 out of 5 from 180 reviews

China Bar Crown

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with dumplings and bbq on the menu and most dishes $101 to $113.

Restaurant

蝦餃$105

Google rating 1.8 out of 5 from 69 reviews

Chingu Korean BBQ Southbank

Southbank3 min walk

Korean restaurant. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 310 reviews

Malay Momma

Southbank2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 355 reviews

Lionel’s Cafe

Southbank8 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

CafeQuiet
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 54 reviews

Ten BBQ & Hotpot

Southbank1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

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

Restaurant
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,400 reviews

A Treat of France (Southbank)

Southbank7 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Bakery. Open seven days.

Bakery
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 775 reviews

Burger Riot

Southbank15 min walk

Restaurant. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Sundays.

Restaurant
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 40 reviews

Pocket Espresso Cafe

Southbank3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 138 reviews

Bar Bouni

Southbank8 min walk

Restaurant. Open five days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 75 reviews

Royal Stacks Crown Casino

Southbank7 min walk

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 315 reviews

Chelsini's Cafe

Southbank3 min walk

Cafe
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews

ACCA Coffee Cart

Southbank7 min walk

Cafe. Open six days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Queenie's

Southbank12 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

Cafe
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 462 reviews

Cafe Godot

Southbank6 min walk

Cafe. Open five days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 208 reviews

Kantin Kita

Southbank3 min walk

Restaurant. Open five days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 73 reviews