Where to Eat in Elsternwick: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 11, 2017 Alice Mieles

Discover the best restaurant in Elsternwick, Australia including Claypots Seafood Bar, Galleon Cafe, Vivace, Bistro Thierry, Lau's Family Kitchen, Attica, Lentil As Anything St Kilda, Donovans, Treehouse Lounge, Dandelion
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1. Claypots Seafood Bar

213-215 Barkly St, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182, Australia Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Seafood, Mediterranean, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$94 - HK$479 +61 3 9534 1282
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 425 reviews

Claypots Seafood Bar

Reviewed By Kevin L - Northampton, United Kingdom

Having found what looked like a very small seafood restaurant in St Kilda this room opened out into a truly magical outside space, bijou, but that was the charm of the place.The staff were so friendly and helpful. The menu was a wonderful mix of seafood, beautifully presented and served.The outside lights were all model ships hanging from trees which a lovely subdued lighting adding to the atmosphere. Should be tried for a great seafood experience, thank you claypots restaurant .

2. Galleon Cafe

9 Carlisle St, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182, Australia Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +61 3 9534 8934
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 193 reviews

Galleon Cafe

Reviewed By Laura M - Melbourne, Australia

Amazing coffee and a really interesting menu filled with lots of healthy options. Great customer service.

3. Vivace

317 Bay St, Brighton, Bayside, Victoria 3186, Australia (Formerly Ristorante Vivace) Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Private Dining, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$243 +61 3 9596 9511
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 305 reviews

Vivace

Welcome to Vivace. Our Suburban Italian restaurant (established in 2004) has a very classy and warm atmosphere, with soft and intimate lighting. Professional staff members are knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, and offer a non-intrusive level of service at all times. The tantalising menu ranges from fresh seafood to quality meat, with specials that change daily to keep regular diners happy.

Reviewed By potblak - Melbourne, Australia

Fabulous food, great service as always. These guys never let their standards fall. Which probably explains why they were almost packed out on a Tuesday evening!Thank you! We are happy you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back to Vivace soon.

4. Bistro Thierry

511 Malvern Rd, Toorak, Stonnington, Victoria 3142, Australia Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards French, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$306 - HK$306 +61 3 9824 0888
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 406 reviews

Bistro Thierry

Enjoy the ambience of a night in a buzzing French bistro in Melbourne without the jet lag. We aim to make your experience completely enjoyable.

Reviewed By Greg S

This restaurant runs like a well oiled machine, lovely warm efficient service, a great wine list and magnificent food. Loved it, authentic. We have eaten in many of the French restaurants in Melbourne, I think I like the one the best. We were celebrating a...MoreWe are delighted to hear you enjoyed your BT experience. Customer satisfaction is our number one goal so it is great to learn this has been achieved on this occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back. Merci beaucoup!

5. Lau's Family Kitchen

4 Acland St, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182, Australia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night 8598 9880
Excellent
65%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 306 reviews

Lau's Family Kitchen

Reviewed By Terry2626 - Sydney, Canada

Went there for dinner with some locals. The Patagonian fish was excellent. Beware, its expensive though the portions are good. The beef was also very good. Could not fault any of the dishes we had. service was also very professional and informative.
Great experience. Would definitely recommend this place, though its more expensive than the local chinese.

6. Attica

74 Glen Eira Rd, Rippon Lea, Port Phillip, Victoria 3185, Australia Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Australian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Late Night HK$235 - HK$942 6195300111
Excellent
69%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 491 reviews

Attica

Reviewed By Gryphon1403 - Singapore, Singapore

Wanted to try Attica for quite a while and I’m glad I got the chance to! Food compared to any top restaurant in the world I’ve been to.

7. Lentil As Anything St Kilda

41 Blessington St, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182, Australia Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Discover International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +61 424 345 368
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 197 reviews

Lentil As Anything St Kilda

Lentil As Anything, St Kilda, provides delicious food on a pay-as-you-feel basis to all members of the community.

Reviewed By Collier2812 - London, United Kingdom

I visited here with my partner after Reading about this place online, and wanted to visit to support the cause.
The first thing we noticed was that it was absolutely freezing in there - the front door was kept open and we had to keep our jackets on whilst we ate.
We both ordered Thali of the day - which was lovely in flavour, and seemed very authentic! The lentils were a particular favourite, and we both enjoyed the main - however I would have liked to have had one more small bowl of authentic curry/food (maybe a spicy one) or slightly larger servings of the first (as the lack of vegetables in the dishes didn't quite settle the appetite.
Unfortunately, the Thali was the only enjoyable thing about our experience - the service was very slow considering it wasn't particularly busy, and was a little disappointed that the only drink on offer was water - served in a plastic beaker.
The desert was chocolate chip cake - which was awful and neither of us had more than one bite!
Nevertheless, we paid $15 each for our meals, but won't be making a trip back. It's a shame because we do desperately wanted this to be a new favourite as the concept and aim of this place is fantastic, but it simply fell short in just too other areas!

8. Donovans

40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182, Australia Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Dining, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Australian, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$149 - HK$479 +61 3 9534 8221
Excellent
66%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 805 reviews

Donovans

Welcome to Donovans - our ‘house on the beach’ and home we love to share. Donovans is located on the St.Kilda beach front offering guests a memorable dining experience in Melbourne. With a bay side view, beautiful mediterranean inspired food and the special relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, Donovans is where you will feel at home.

Reviewed By Mebntoring - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Donovan’s has never disappointed. It is very classy, warm and inviting. From the welcome at the door to the final farewell we were cared for, nurtured, nourished and engaged in the entire meal.
The meals were perfect - portions, flavours and plate presentation - in every way. Including the two small children, every diner’s meal was a work of culinary art.
Donovan’s is highly recommended.

9. Treehouse Lounge

263 Carlisle St | Balaclava, Balaclava, Port Phillip, Victoria 3183, Australia Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Reservations, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards Cafe, Australian, Bar, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Drinks, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$78 - HK$235 +61 3 9527 8940
Excellent
68%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 104 reviews

Treehouse Lounge

Reviewed By gemmaernst2017 - Melbourne, Australia

I went to Treehouse Lounge yesterday with some girlfriends for brunch and had such a pleasant experience! I've heard only great things about Treehouse Lounge, and can confirm that Treehouse Lounge offers some of the best food and coffee in Balaclava. The coffee was well made and very tasty, and the food (we had the avo smash with eggs, Pork Benny and the Rueben bagel) portions were not only huge, but also absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious!
The ambience is cozy and inviting, and the back room (the cubby house) makes you feel as though you're literally in a treehouse....cute!
The staff were also super friendly and down to earth, and were more than welcoming. I highly recommend Treehouse Lounge and will absolutely be making Treehouse Lounge my new regular :)

10. Dandelion

133 Ormond Rd, Elwood, Port Phillip, Victoria 3184, Australia Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +61 3 9531 4900
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 249 reviews

Dandelion

Reviewed By WorldTravla7 - Brisbane, Australia

A Melbourne friend recommended we go here for a snack as he rates the place highly (we came out from the CBD especially!). Dandelion is a Vietnamese inspired cafe restaurant which does some very impressive dishes. Reading names off the menu like “Twice cooked beef short ribs with soy and coconut water, mountain spices & green mango salad” makes you want to order everything on it, but alas I was full from a big breakfast so opted for a sugary delight instead, the Marou chocolate crème brulee with chocolate ice cream. The service was extra good in terms of staff commitment and friendliness. I’d go back to try some of the mains without a doubt.

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