Dinner and a view - Best views in Melbourne

Dinner with a view is always the best – and it’s an ideal way to enjoy the sights and scenery of a city. Here are some Melbourne restaurants that serve dinner with an impressive outlook.

Image: The Merrywell, Southbank

Rare Hare, Merricks North 

The acclaimed casual diner at Willow Creek Vineyard, right next to Jackalope Hotel, has a hand-crafted wood-fired oven from where delectable dishes emerge, such as Wood roasted pumpkin with zaatar, sesame and herbs or Barramundi wings with almond skordalia  and ‘nduja butter. The only thing to rival the food are the glorious views over the vines.  

Olinda Tea House, Olinda

This sustainably-designed building, immersed in gardens and surrounded by bush, is hugely popular for weddings, functions and special events, but also a superb spot for lunch, high tea and dinner.

Taxi Kitchen, Federation Square

Perched high above Federation Square with views of Flinders Street Station and the Yarra River, Taxi Kitchen offers one of the best views in Melbourne.

The Merrywell, Southbank

The Merrywell's rooftop bar is the perfect inner-city vantage point. In the evening watch the city come alive with a million twinkiling lights as you feast on top notch burgers and cheeky mac & cheese bites.

Mr Hobson, Port Melbourne

This Port Melbourne gem is a versatile space that is perfect for wining and dining. Enjoy bar snacks or a full on feast while you take in the sights of Port Melbs.

Silks, Southbank

Melbourne’s cityscape is best viewed from Silks Melbourne - a sensational Chinese restaurant that is unlike anything we’ve seen before. Get here for cracking views and an even better menu.

Little Blue Restaurant, St Kilda

Set picturesquely on the end of St Kilda pier with 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape this is the ideal lunch spot. With windows all around there’s not a bad seat in the house.