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Eat and drink at Docklands

Docklands eat and drinkFresh food and stunning views are the hallmarks of Docklands dining. What better place to savour spring than from a spot overlooking the water?

Docklands is home to more than 100 restaurants, cafes and bars. It’s perfect for that romantic drink at dusk – and for a family-friendly Sunday lunch.

From takeaway treats to the full fine dining experience, Docklands’ innovative chefs offer a complete menu of delicious options.  

To learn more about the precincts, see Docklands precincts

For a complete list of Docklands restaurants, see where to eat in Docklands.

 

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With breathtaking views and an abundance of dining options, dining at Docklands is always a memorable experience. Super Tuesdays now gives you the chance to enjoy your experience at half the normal price!

 Waterfront City and Harbour Town

  • James Squire Hotel - Offers premium casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere
  • Gold Leaf - Chinese seafood restaurant with yum cha daily. Over 100 varieties of dim sim.
  • Groove Train -Enjoy Mediterranean and modern Australian inspired dishes, as well as gourmet pizzas from the wood fired oven.
  • Dairy Bell - Ice cream cakes, take home packs, milkshakes, sundaes and ice cream cones.
  • Moored Restaurant - Moored is a function venue suitable for meetings, conferences and all types of day and evening events.

 NewQuay

  • Achelya - A broad selection of Turkish specialties and an all-day breakfast menu.
  • Berth - Mediterranean cuisine served in a casual, laid-back atmosphere.
  • Bhoj - Award-winning contemporary regional Indian cuisine.
  • Bopha Devi - The taste of traditional Cambodian cooking in an intimate atmosphere.
  • Medici - Family friendly and affordable.
  • Oscar's Table - Rustic wood features and warm, inviting atmosphere welcome guests to indulge in its delicious interpretations of traditional and modern fare.
  • Renzo's Bar Cafe Italiano - A little piece of Italy featuring traditional Italian cuisine and specialty wood fired pizzas.
  • Grill 66 - Prime quality Certified Australian Beef, including Black Angus and Wagyu steaks.
  • Waterside Oriental Bistro - Authentic Cantonese incorporating the four basic food groups of Cantonese cuisine.

 Central Pier

  • Alumbra - A sophisticated Middle Eastern-themed cocktail bar.
  • Peninsula - One of the largest events facilities in Victoria, featuring a stunning 66-metre crystal chandelier
  • Sketch - Private dining options from celebrated local chefs. Design your own menu for a unique experience.
  • Sumac - Moroccan-influenced function space with exotic decor and menu
  • MAIA - a chic and edgy space perfect for your event or celebration.
  • Va Bene - Authentic flavours just like Nonna’s home cooking.

 Stadium Precinct

Quick and easy meal options abound at Docklands’ stadium precinct. Choose from a host of cafes, take-away spots and family-friendly eateries.

  • Bob's Chop and Steak House - fine dining, contemporary cuisine located in Docklands business district
  • Platform 28 - charming restaurant bar in historic shed, offering modern Australian cuisine
  • Nixon Hotel - a myriad of international delicacies; Italian, Japanese, Indian and Baltic dishes. Ideal venue before or after a game at Ethihad Stadium.

 Victoria Harbour

  • Cafe Banc - Serving rich, excellent coffee along with a range of lunch-friendly baguettes, pasta and risotto.
  • Harbour Kitchen - Lose yourself in the view as you enjoy a casual, tasty meal.
  • Watermark - Delicious modern Australian creations in an alfresco setting.

 Yarra's Edge

  • Bistro Vite - the perfect place to meet friends, with the water and marina at your feet and the city skyline as your backdrop
  • The Promenade Café - Mediterranean inspired cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
  • Mad Duck Cafe - A great place to meet friends or neighbours. Enjoy a casual meal or coffee with great views of the Yarra River.
  • Loading Dock - modern Australian, as well as exciting Jamaican cuisine.

 More to explore in Docklands

 Docklands dining

Image of Pud Thai Vs Pho

Bangkok meets Saigon in this great Docklands eatery. Enjoy noodles, curry and wok fried dishes such as soft shell crab, crispy chicken, duck wraps, sugarcane prawn, green curry, and of course, pud thai.
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Perfect for everything from quiet intimate occasion to a lively family celebration, Shiraaz boasts more than a handful of qualities others envy.
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James Squire Hotel offers premium casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. We specialise in modern Australian cuisine with a colonial influence. We use only the freshest and best local produce.
Image of Oscar's Table

Nestled on the vibrant NewQuay, Oscar’s Table is inspired by the European cafés and restaurants of the 19th century.
Image of Alumbra At Central Pier

Situated at the end of Central Pier and housed in a heritage-listed cargo shed, Alumbra has an opulent penthouse feel. It is surrounded on three sides by water and offers 360-degree views of the Docklands precinct, Bolte Bridge and city skyline.
Image of Bob's Steak & Chop House

Located in the heart of Docklands’ Business District, Bob's Steak & Chop House is the perfect place to lock in that business deal, recharge after a busy day at work or unwind after a game at Etihad stadium.
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Watermark is located by the water, overlooking picturesque Victoria Harbour. Only minutes walk from the city centre and major sporting and entertainment venue Etihad Stadium, Watermark is perfect for all occasions.
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Woolshed Pub @ Central Pier is one of Melbourne’s destination gastronomic hotels of choice.
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Dock 31 is one of NewQuay’s premier waterfront dining and functions venues boasting uninterrupted views of the Docklands, Melbourne CBD skyline and the Bolte Bridge. Dock 31 offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all.
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Fish Bar is the only licensed gourmet fish and chippery in the Docklands area.

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