Port Melbourne Restaurants at a Glance
- Date night: Rubira’s at Swallows
- Budget bite: Hanoi Mee
- Local favourite: Ciao Cielo
- Something different: Corniche
Best Restaurants in Port Melbourne (2026)
Choosing where to eat in Port Melbourne depends on the night. With 70 restaurants spanning 18 cuisines, you could eat somewhere different every week for 17 months and still have places left to try.
47 have confirmed street addresses. 9 have listed phone numbers. No restaurant has paid to appear on this list.
Cuisine Breakdown
Port Melbourne covers 18 distinct cuisine types:
| Cuisine | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Indian | 6 |
| Italian | 4 |
| Vietnamese | 3 |
| Thai | 3 |
| Pizza | 3 |
| Steak_House | 1 |
| Seafood | 1 |
| Chicken | 1 |
| Portuguese | 1 |
| Croatian | 1 |
Restaurants with Full Details
#1 Ciao Cielo — 115 Bay Street
the food | ★ 4.3/5 (1,027 reviews) | $$$
What makes it great: Stylish space with large windows, dark wood accents and banquettes, for upscale Italian dishes. The kind of restaurant that makes you eat slower because you want it to last.
The 4.3/5 Google rating (1,027 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “This place serve such delicious food! We had lunch in the pizzeria which was nice, cost spot next to the open kitchen. We had the confit duck arancini which was very yummy and the…”
Not cheap, but the quality justifies the spend. This is a deliberate night out.
Hours: We-Su 12:00-22:00; Mo 17:00-22:00 | Phone: +61 3 9646 7697 | Website: Ciao Cielo | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#2 Hanoi Mee — 140 Rouse Street
Vietnamese
What makes it great: You could walk past Hanoi Mee without noticing it. Regulars prefer it that way. This is the kind of Vietnamese food that Vietnamese families eat — not the version adjusted for a different palate. You will not Instagram it. You will remember it.
Hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Su 11:30-22:00 | Phone: +61 3 9042 7921 | Website: Hanoi Mee
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#3 Marbl — 79 Bay Street
Steak_House
What makes it great: What Marbl does well, it does better than anywhere else in Port Melbourne. What works here works because the kitchen has stopped trying to be clever and started trying to be consistent. The kind of place you recommend without being asked.
Hours: We-Su 18:00-21:30 | Phone: +61 481 586 102 | Website: Marbl
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#4 Sher Singh Docklands — 807-809 Bourke Street, Docklands
Indian
What makes it great: Sher Singh Docklands fills up on weeknights. That is the real test of a restaurant. The biryani is the benchmark dish. If a restaurant nails the biryani — the rice, the protein, the seal, the aromatic lift — it can cook anything. This is not destination dining. This is your neighbourhood doing what it should.
Phone: +61 451 984 484 | Website: Sher Singh Docklands
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#5 Rubira’s at Swallows — 192 Station Street, Port Melbourne
Seafood
What makes it great: Rubira’s at Swallows treats Seafood like it matters. Because it does. Good seafood restaurants do not have freezers. They have relationships with fishmongers. This is not destination dining. This is your neighbourhood doing what it should.
Website: Rubira’s at Swallows
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#6 Nando’s — 285 Bay Street
Chicken
What makes it great: What Nando’s does well, it does better than anywhere else in Port Melbourne. The menu reads simply. The food arrives with more thought than the menu suggests. That gap is the mark of a kitchen that cares more about the plate than the description. Nando’s does not need a rebrand or a renovation. It needs you to sit down and order.
Phone: +61 3 9646 0900 | Website: Nando’s
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#7 Pho St — 251 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Vietnamese
What makes it great: You could walk past Pho St without noticing it. Regulars prefer it that way. The broth takes the better part of a day to build. You can taste every hour in it. You will not Instagram it. You will remember it.
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa,Su 11:30-21:00
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#8 Royal Orchid Thai Cafè — 363 Bay Street
Thai
What makes it great: Royal Orchid Thai Cafè treats Thai like it matters. Because it does. The green curry here has actual heat — the kind that builds and lingers, not the kind that disappears after one bite. The menu changes. The quality does not.
Phone: +61 3 9646 6858 | Website: Royal Orchid Thai Cafè
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#9 Dalmatino — 280 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Croatian
What makes it great: If Port Melbourne had a signature restaurant, Dalmatino would be on the shortlist. The menu reads simply. The food arrives with more thought than the menu suggests. That gap is the mark of a kitchen that cares more about the plate than the description. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.
Website: Dalmatino
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#10 Pizza Hut — 57 Batmans Hill Drive, Docklands
Pizza
What makes it great: Pizza Hut is not reinventing anything. It is just doing Pizza properly. Margherita is the test. San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil, olive oil. Nothing to hide behind. This kitchen does not need to hide. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.
Website: Pizza Hut
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#11 TAP831 — 831 Bourke Street, Docklands
the food
What makes it great: There are flashier places on Bourke Street. There is nothing more reliable than TAP831. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. If this place were in Fitzroy, there would be a queue. In Port Melbourne, you can still walk in.
Phone: +61 3 8592 1220 | Website: TAP831
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#12 Ginger Leaf Thai — 763 Bourke Street
Thai
What makes it great: Ginger Leaf Thai has been doing this since before Port Melbourne got its reputation. The balance between sweet, sour, salty and hot is what separates good Thai from great Thai. This kitchen understands the ratio. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.
Phone: +61 3 9600 4166 | Website: Ginger Leaf Thai
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#13 Port Melbourne Burgers — 105 Bay Street
Burger
What makes it great: Port Melbourne Burgers earns its crowd the honest way — through the food. The kitchen here has found its rhythm. The menu is focused, the execution is steady, and the regulars know what they are coming for. A restaurant that respects the ingredients, respects your time, and respects your wallet.
Hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-23:59; Sa-Su 12:00-23:59 | Phone: +61 405 111 276
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#14 Pier 35 Bar & Grill
the food | ★ 4.1/5 (1,591 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Modern Australian food served in a smart, glass-walled room or on a sprawling deck with port views. It does not try to be everything. It tries to be good at one thing. It succeeds.
1,591 Google reviews and a 4.1 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: *“I ordered a coffee and a cheese and tomato toastie. The coffee was nice and hot, which I enjoyed.
Unfortunately, the cheese and tomato “toasted” sandwich was disappointing. The br…”*
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#15 Pier Port Melbourne — 1 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
the food | ★ 4.3/5 (871 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Creative bistro dishes and wood-fired pizzas served in a glossy bar/restaurant with outdoor seating. You will not Instagram it. You will remember it.
Rated 4.3 by 871 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: “Great fun happening vibe ! Beautiful attentive hard working waitress. Delicious quality menu options. We loved the Wagu spaghetti, Wagu burgers and generous lobster rolls 😋 delicio…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Pier Port Melbourne | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#16 Farmer’s Daughters — 95 Exhibition Street, 80 Collins Precinct, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
the food | ★ 4.5/5 (1,925 reviews) | $$$
What makes it great: Eco-chic venue with a deli & rooftop bar offering seasonal menus with area-sourced ingredients. Add it to your rotation. You will not regret it.
1,925 Google reviews and a 4.5 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “Wow. Not much else to say. As soon as we arrived until we left the service was amazing. Our server Nick was funny and friendly and incredible. The food was also sensational. This i…”
Not cheap, but the quality justifies the spend. This is a deliberate night out.
Website: Farmer’s Daughters | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#17 The Graham Hotel — 97 Graham St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (671 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: Perennial, stylish gastropub with a front bar serving classic local dishes, beer & wine. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.
671 Google reviews and a 4.6 average. The numbers track with the experience.
What locals say: “Lovely, relaxed location for sitting outside on a warm summer eve and a smart, friendly restaurant inside, with the bar area being more informal. Very professional service in all a…”
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: The Graham Hotel | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#18 Railway Club Hotel — 107 Raglan St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
the food | ★ 4.6/5 (2,516 reviews) | $$
What makes it great: À la carte dining showcasing grass-fed beef, in a casual pub setting with polished wood decor. Railway Club Hotel does not need a rebrand or a renovation. It needs you to sit down and order.
Rated 4.6 by 2,516 locals on Google — and the ones who come back do not bother leaving reviews.
What locals say: *“The Railway Club Hotel
The lazy afternoon in Melbourne you didn’t realise you needed…!
So after hearing about how wonderful the steaks are at The Railway Club Hotel, I decided to…”*
Mid-range pricing that reflects fair value for what comes out of the kitchen.
Website: Railway Club Hotel | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#19 Rubira’s — 192 Station St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
the food | ★ 4.5/5 (667 reviews) | $$$
What makes it great: Cosy haunt with a red ceiling, green tiles & an open fire, presenting refined seafood dishes. Not the flashiest option in Port Melbourne. Possibly the best.
A 4.5 rating from 667 reviews does not happen by accident in Port Melbourne.
What locals say: “Rubiras in Port Melbourne was a friend’s old man’s favourite, so we gave it a go since we enjoy seafood. In terms of the food, I found it a bit underwhelming. Some of the fried ite…”
Not cheap, but the quality justifies the spend. This is a deliberate night out.
Website: Rubira’s | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#20 KOMEYUI Japanese Restaurant - Melbourne — 181 Ferrars St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
the food | ★ 4.7/5 (1,058 reviews) | $$$$
What makes it great: Sleek space for upscale traditional cooking presented as a tasting menu or à la carte. This is not destination dining. This is your neighbourhood doing what it should.
The 4.7/5 Google rating (1,058 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.
What locals say: “I have been to Komeyui so many times and I am never disappointed. I love that it includes the classic dishes you expect (and sometimes need!) but also has creative inclusions too (…”
This is the splurge option — and when you splurge at KOMEYUI Japanese Restaurant - Melbourne, you feel it was worth it.
Website: KOMEYUI Japanese Restaurant - Melbourne | Google Maps
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
All Other Restaurants in Port Melbourne
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Southgate | — | Southgate Precinct, Shop 20/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia |
| Q Tea Kitchen | Vietnamese | 1 Phillip Court, Port Melbourne |
| Ootoro | Japanese | 1 Phillip Court, Port Melbourne |
| The Pier | — | 1 Bay Street, Port Melbourne |
| Kickin’Inn Port Melbourne | — | 309 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia |
| Bombay on Bay | — | 144 Rouse St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia |
| Bella Cosi | — | 71 Beach St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia |
| Hurricane Handsome | — | 329-331 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia |
| Mr Hobson | — | 9 Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne |
| Pizzingrillo | — | 273 Bay Street, Port Melbourne |
| Billie’s Bites & Bar | — | 39 Dukes Walk, South Wharf |
| Waterfront | — | 1 Station Pier, Port Melbourne |
| Favori | Pizza | 153 Victoria Avenue |
| Scarpetta | Italian | 149 Victoria Avenue |
| atta | Indian | 159-161 Victoria Avenue |
| Charm | Thai | 173 Victoria Avenue |
| Third Wave | American | 181 Victoria Avenue |
| Get to the Greek | Greek | 49 Beach Street |
| The Gilroy | Italian | 317 Bay Street |
| Dhaba S17 | Indian | 321 Bay Street |
| Shelanous | — | 154 Rouse St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia |
| Mascalzone Port Melbourne | — | 55 Beach St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia |
| Frontside Events | — | 1A Fennell St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia |
| Divini Restaurant & Cafe | — | 155 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia |
| Amphawa cafe & Thai restaurant | — | 363 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia |
| Past/Port | — | Level 2/508 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia |
| Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters | — | Federation Square, Tenancy 26/2 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia |
| Venus & Co | — | 183 Victoria Avenue |
| Ruby Riviera | Mediterranean | — |
| Munich Brauhaus | German | — |
| Pizze Société | Pizza | — |
| Merchant Society | Asian | — |
| Indi Hots | Indian | — |
| Assaggia | Italian | — |
| MMS | Indian | — |
| The Summit Club | Indian | — |
| Sassone Cucina Italiana | Italian | — |
| Corniche | Lebanese | — |
| Kickin’ Inn | — | — |
| Chia chia | — | — |
| Pho & Bakery | — | — |
| Squires Loft | — | — |
| Billy barista | — | — |
| Kenny’s Bakery Cafe | — | — |
| Go Green Raw Foods | — | — |
| Vintam’s Bakery | — | — |
| Tsukino Shizuku | — | — |
| O Bento | — | — |
| Pok Pok | — | — |
| Dakota | — | — |
How This Data Works
Every restaurant listed comes from OpenStreetMap — a collaborative mapping project maintained by volunteers worldwide. Data is verified by local contributors who walk the streets of Port Melbourne.
Limitations: Some newer restaurants may not yet be mapped. Hours and phone numbers may change. Call ahead for reservations.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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