Best places: Bar and grills in Melbourne, Australia

😐 In Melbourne and craving some hotpot and with 3.8k reviews and 4.8 stars, I thought we can't go wrong, but I'm honestly not sure why it's so highly rated. It's not bad, but I think it's far from a 5 star. The meat quality and selection is not that great. Also, at that price, I expect fresh house-ma...

Dark, funky restaurant offering a robust drink menu & traditional Asian cuisine with a twist.

Rice bowls & other Japanese provisions served in a casual, contemporary setting with a terrace.

Pizza, pasta & other homestyle meals pair with classic cocktails in a relaxed family-run setup.

👍👍 Bouvier is a hidden gem of Lygon Street. Unassuming from the outside, the inside is a sleek, cosy cocktail bar and bistro serving classic and well executed NY Italian-inspired fare. The snacks are a must - I loved the gnocco frito, anchovy toast and corn ribs with chimichurri. They also do a truly...

Hearty BBQ skewers & salads in a spacious, industrial-chic Brazilian eatery with an open kitchen.

👍👍 Great restaurant, very quick service, delicious food. The meat platter is so worth it (enough meat, don't worry), and the sides we had were good too (potato chunks, cabbage salad). Service was friendly and prompt. The white chocolate mascarpone tart was a great dessert choice. The 'little guiness' s...

😠 Dodgy operation, avoid at all costs. We had an early Christmas here on a Saturday afternoon from 2-6pm on the rooftop, paying for a 4-hours drink package including food as advertised. Customer Service was fine leading up to the event and the bartender was great who was assigned to the rooftop area...

👍👍 I went again and 25 buffet offer still there. It's completely different menu and I loved it. Will go again when going to city. I went with my friend for lunch buffet and the food is amazing. It is 25 aud for buffet. They had gulab jamun,2 Non veg curries, 2 veg curries, saffron rice,plain rice, sal...

Steaks, ribs & skewers, plus a long wine list, in a sophisticated, Afro-centric chophouse.

Victorian-era pub offering burgers, steaks & sandwiches, with live sports, music & a beer garden.

Trendy Argentinian bar & grill offering tapas, meat plates, desserts & wine, plus outdoor seating.

Offbeat basement restaurant focusing on grilled & smoked meat cuts, with craft beers & bourbon.

👍👍 Popped in here for a light brunch and was very impressed with the customer service, quality food, and general great ambiance here. Great vibe with the music and simple decor. Nice cheerful greeting and seating on arrival, attentive staff, and very much enjoyed my poached eggs on sourdough with bac...

Italian kitchen whipping up pasta, grills and pizza in a bustling space lined with vintage prints.

Split-level space decorated with murals housing an Italian fine-dining restaurant, a grill & a bar.

Steaks, ribs & skewers, plus a long wine list, in a sophisticated, Afro-centric chophouse.

Classic grillhouse chain serving hearty portions of grass-fed steaks and ribs, plus surf 'n' turf.

Upscale grills on a riverside terrace, or in a room with antler chandeliers and leather booths.

Grilled meat, seafood & snacks, plus a vast sake list, in a Japanese-style room with paper screens.