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Southbank, Victoria

Restaurants for big groups in Southbank

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 Southbank. Ranked by how well each venue fits.

60 venues

KOMEYUI Japanese Restaurant - Melbourne

Southbank14 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese restaurant. Open six days a week.

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,113 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

Waterfront Southgate

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with seafood, salad and steak on the menu and most dishes $29 to $59. Reviewers mention the view.

RestaurantGood for groups

Friday Night$29

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,613 reviews

Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne

Southbank4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood wine bar, with salad, seafood and oysters on the menu and most dishes $8 to $47. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Wine barGood for groups

Baby Cos Hearts, Avocado, Snow Peas, Pistachios$33

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 2,457 reviews

Criniti's Southbank

Southbank3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian restaurant, with oysters, chips and pizza on the menu.

RestaurantGood for groupsCasual

Oysters Half Dozen$38

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 7,600 reviews

Gradi at Crown Melbourne

Southbank5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Italian restaurant, with ice cream, dessert and pastries on the menu and most dishes $16 to $27.

RestaurantGood for groupsOutdoor seating

Crêpes Alla Nutella (V)$21

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 4,196 reviews

The Pub

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican pub, with burgers, chips and parma on the menu.

PubGood for groupsOutdoor seating

Fish & Chips$20

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 525 reviews

Ludlow Bar & Dining Room

Southbank4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, steak and burgers on the menu and most dishes $6 to $32.

Cocktail barGood for groupsLively

Lemon Pepper Calamari$20

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 2,210 reviews

The Atlantic

Southbank5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Restaurant, with chips, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $13 to $70. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groups

Crumpets, Potato Chips, Crème Fraiche$70

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 1,890 reviews

Bistro Guillaume

Southbank5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with beer, craft beer and smoothies behind the counter. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining.

RestaurantUpscaleGood for groups

Victoria Crown Lager$12.70

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,188 reviews

Kolkata Cricket Club

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Fridays.

RestaurantUpscaleGood for groups
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 494 reviews

Melba Restaurant

Southbank5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,561 reviews

Pure South Dining Room

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,547 reviews

Cups n Cones Southgate

Southbank6 min walk

Dessert bar. Open seven days.

Dessert barGood for groups
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 245 reviews

Mesh Restaurant

Southbank3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 456 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

Yarra Botanica

Southbank5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

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

BarGood for groupsLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 3,147 reviews

The Meat & Wine Co Southbank

Southbank3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with cocktails, whisky and spritz behind the counter.

Cocktail barGood for groupsUpscale

Rose & Lychee Spritz$21

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 4,806 reviews

Koko

Southbank5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Japanese bar, with wine, beer and natural wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

BarGood for groupsUpscale

Japanese Wines$7

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 735 reviews

Hophaus Bar

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,326 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

Aria Bar & Lounge

Southbank5 min walk

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays.

Cocktail barUpscaleGood for groups
Google rating 3.4 out of 5 from 152 reviews

Saké Restaurant & Bar Hamer Hall

Southbank8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese cocktail bar, with sushi, steak and seafood on the menu and most dishes $30 to $46.

Cocktail barLively

Snapper Sashimi$30

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 832 reviews

The Breslin Steakhouse

Southbank4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe pub, with seafood, small plates and steak on the menu and most dishes $8 to $19.

PubUpscaleOutdoor seating

Sliders$8

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 2,067 reviews

Mr. Hive Kitchen & Bar

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian cafe, with breakfast on the menu and most dishes $25 to $55.

CafeLively

Adults$50

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 423 reviews

Sopranos on Southbank

Southbank3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with pizza, bbq and pasta on the menu and most dishes $22 to $333.

RestaurantLively

Sopranos Pizza Pasta$333

Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 407 reviews

Malthouse Theatre

Southbank7 min walk

CafeLively
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,187 reviews

P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

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

PubLively
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 2,235 reviews

Kan Eang Express

Southbank3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week.

RestaurantLively
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 42 reviews

Gochi

Southbank5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

RestaurantLively
Google rating 3.0 out of 5 from 154 reviews

Patient Wolf Distilling Co.

Southbank9 min walk

Brewery. Open four days a week, until 10pm on Thursdays. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.

BreweryLively
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 174 reviews

Hopscotch Melbourne

Southbank4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.

Cocktail barOutdoor seatingLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 3,864 reviews

BearBrass

Southbank6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays.

Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,536 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