Best After-hours in Elsternwick

6 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Copycat Bar & Restaurant
Copycat Bar & Restaurant
91/100 (288 ratings)
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Antique Bar
Antique Bar
90/100 (742 ratings)
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"Great cosy bar. Good..."
Parul Aggarwal
"Lovely outlet, great crowd, extensive drinks list (if they don't run out of a certain type of whiskey which they did on this occasion, with no spares..."
Coffee And Food Enthusiast.
"One of my favourite places to be.Grear decor and vibes. This place genuinely takes you to a different place. Antique has good variety of drinks..."
Varun Chandwani
"Antique Bar's reputation as the best bar in Elsternwick exists for a reason. A suave classy environment, it's the perfect spot for a few drinks...."
Dilan Boca
"This is probably the only nightlife bar you can smoke in elsternwick at out the back in a well heated area. Live bands great service owner always on..."
Hemi Giannis
"Antique bar is a gorgeous bar with really cute interior and a nice and cozy vibe. Cocktail prices are really decent and they have some nice food. We..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Visited this place recently, has a beautiful ambience and one of the coolest bartenders. We actually had a scheme where we got a small pizza and a..."
Aanart Bhachech
"Love Antique Bar! Cosy little place for a few drinks! The apple pie cocktail is my favourite. Sundays have a good atmosphere with live music,..."
GG
"Ok so this place is quite pricey which is the only reason I've given 4.5 instead of 5. Otherwise they probably do the best cocktails I've ever had...."
Lebaba
"I don't even drink and I'm enjoying myself here! I thought I'd order an apple cinnamon fireball "whatcyama call it" and it's yummy!!! Definitely..."
Miki Glat
"One of my favorite bar in Melbourne!This place makes me feel like I'm in wonderland...lolStaff are very friendly, it gets crowded on..."
Ms Sunshine
"I was taken to this bar by a local in Melbourne, and wow.The moment you enter the bar, you can already tell the ambience is something..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"Came here for a drink after work, sat in the end room, failing asleep, lol, how cosy and homey this place is, you could just be here all night and..."
Love All Good Food
"While I know zomato is supposed to be a platform of passive aggressive disdain I literally have nothing bad to day about this place.This is one..."
Phillipos Firat Senol
"5/5 - What a groovy sexy vibe! Been here a few hours and what can I say? How cool is it that every single thing is super glued to the wall..."
ToorakM
"Great little bar with classy cocktails. Interesting drinks menu. Reserved the back room with couches and comfy chairs. Went Friday night before 7pm..."
Kerrie Smith
"Great place for a drink. Love antique bar, best place to go for drink in elsternwick. Love getting a seat out the front or inside on one of the cosy..."
Melbourne Eater
"Great little bar, the friendly staff know how to make a drink..."
Dizzille
"Beautiful venue, lovely staff and a huge drinks menu. I keep going back for the..."
Dee Vegas
"Great cocktails in a sumptuous environment, you just wouldn't want to be in a hurry for a..."
Lisa
"I go here for the mulled wine and endless plethora of board games to play because board games + drinking are a good mix. That being said, they could..."
Emma
"Christine. "Great service, great range & soooo much cheaper than similar bars in the city . No taxi required = No brainer !..."
Falletigang
"Fantastic local bar- nothing else like it in Elsternwick. Great bar that does everything you need for a night out close to home. Great cocktails,..."
Ellied
"Love this place - always something new on tap and on the wine pour. Great friendly staff and good opening hours particularly if you work in..."
Boyd
"Love it. A very warm and cosy interior. I love this place with it's hidden edwardian feel. It's quite a small bar but there are plenty of different..."
Andrew Kelly
"Nice Local. We stubled upon this bar strolling on Glen Huntly Road last saturday. Got talking to Sam the owner and his partner. A young couple doing..."
Thirsy Camel
"Great classy bar, cosy with warmth, the style is unique and warming. Classic couches and areas to talk over some fantastic cocktails. Amazing..."
Pat P
"One of my favourite places. I love the atmosphere. Some parts, especially the little back room, remind me of an exclusive club where secret business..."
Brett Harris
"Our new fave! What a fabulous local bar this is. Everything is right about this place - the vibe, the music, the huge array of cocktails (delish..."
Diana Swain
"Ohhhhh if uou haven't been drop everything and go now. Great happy hour and great selection food and drink. Melted Camembert yummy and if cocktail no..."
tamzyn b-Melbourne
"What a cosy, atmospheric spot! My friend and I stopped after an exercise class in our ordinary workout clothes but were treated so kindly by the..."
Danielle Teychenne
"Fantastic experience. Service is so good and it’s a great ambiance. Love..."
Simon Kelly
"Great atmosphere, nice drinks. Upstairs event venue great too, can get a bit noisy if packed with people. Bartender's had a tough time keeping up at..."
Nicklas Lindewald
"My friend and I really enjoyed our time at Antique Bar. Cocktails were super tasty (we definitely recommend the cheesecake cocktail, and the cocktail..."
Emi M
Arabesque Dining & Bar
Arabesque Dining & Bar
82/100 (990 ratings)
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"My beloved fiancé and I both enjoyed a lovely Turkish banquet of a variety of different dishes.The food was excellent and service was very..."
La Ola Es Mia Cocina.
"Had dinner here with my fiancé on Friday night, the service was 5 star, the decor was warm and inviting and atmospheric, the food was amazing. Full..."
Julian
"Came across this restaurant online after searching for restaurants in Elsternwick. A good variety of Middle Eastern food. Depending on your mood, a..."
Duke
"What a fantastic innovative menu with balanced spices and array of textures. Where else can you get Turkish, Lebanese and Middle-Eastern food in the..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"The 2 mains we had was just amazing. We had the Shish Lamb and stuffed Calamari and it’s one of the best we’ve ever had... Lamb was very..."
Dianamcgrath14
"Clearly the best Middle Eastern Food and Drinks in town - As soon as you walk in - the whole VIBE takes u back to an exotic holiday in the..."
SHY L
"Service was attentive and the staff highly knowledgeable and very friendly. The food was delicious and I will definately be going back. The..."
Cristie
"Great service from charming staff. We shared a lot of dishes - dips, haloumi, falafel, lamb kebabs, chicken signature dish, cabbage salad, halva ice..."
Glamourpuss
"Great service, food and prices. We will definately be recommending this restaurant to friends and family. Looking forward to going back again..."
Adam Monaghan
"Middle Eastern at its best. Food is spot-on with lots of spices and flavours. Service is excellent and very helpful with both food & drinks. For..."
Whats On The Grill?
"The lighting in this place did not do my iPhone snaps any favours so I'll spare you the grainy imagery. First up I like what they've done with the..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We shared a mixed grill for two, which was tender and tasty. We brought some of it home as take-away, the serving was so generous.I wasn't..."
Eucalyptus
"1st time for Middle Eastern and we are hooked. Everything here was great, service, food & the initial aromas are amazing. Intimate and dimly lit..."
Flaming Goose70
"Just had dinner here grill platter for 2 .This food is for the Gods .The tastiest grilled meats just melted in my mouth served on saffron..."
Hemi Giannis
"We almost missed our booking due to some confusion with the online booking system. But I'm glad we made it. The food was remarkable we started off..."
Pamme05
"Brilliant. I have been twice and had the Lebanese banquet and the Moroccan banquet, both were huge portions which would be plenty for any appetite...."
Tomlovestoeat
"I've had Arabesque on my to-do list for months and months. After a killer Bloody Mary down the road we were feeling hungry so took our chances making..."
Dan
"Price: $40-$50 PPAmbience: Arabian nights lounge feelStand out items: Baklava with Turkish coffee, Falafels, Maloubeh Chicken, Shish Lamb..."
Australia Lets Eat
"The food it's very good and live music give you very romantic night and make you feel you are in turkey with your dinner. Turkish raki is always good..."
Besir Acibuca
"I was looking for some authentic Turkish food that my partner could try, as he had never had it before. Happened across this place in zomato and gave..."
Gem3121_99
"Excellent food, great value (big serving sizes & BYO) and nice atmosphere. We had two mains and an entree and were VERY full. Loved the stuffed..."
Sorrento
"Judging by the number of customers that the boss/manager sat down to have a chat with, I'm not surprised that more than half the customers here are..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Food was delicious. The service was very friendly but extremely slow, however it was very busy. The only downside of this restaurant is they've..."
Zuma Sinclair
"Fantastic food, great service that's attentive but not intrusive.Also has a great atmosphere, perfect for a casual mid week dinner, or even..."
Ash
"Having a Turkish background. I decided to tak my Turkish visitors to this restaurant that I had been to a while ago.Wow what a selection...."
Hampar Erdogan
"My god how good was that. We started with the quail which was tender juicy served with a salad this was followed by lamb hot pot , well let me tell..."
David Potter
"We had expectations when we ordered our meals and we were absolutely amazed. We were blown away with how fresh and tasty it was. The service..."
Ben C
"Delicious. I've been several times and I'll be back! Good food, great service and a nice atmosphere. I enjoy coming to Arabesque and would certainly..."
Sharna Lee
"A neighbourhood gem.Thoroughly impressed with the food here. The Sultan lamb claypot is an absolute must-order. Served with smoking rosemaries,..."
The Epicurean
"Come here for the Sultan Lamb Claypot, the chicken with eggplant, and all of the dips.  Seriously, all of them, they're made in house.The  food..."
Laura P
"Amazing place. The food was incredible, service was great and the feel was also good. We sat on a table of 4 with only 3 of us at the table and it..."
Suzanne Kehl
"Had a great meal here while catching up with friends. Food was tasty, reasonable priced and a good amount. Staff were very accommodating to our..."
Heather Humphreys
"Didn't hold high hopes for this place based on mediocre reviews on here but decided to give it a go as we had Dimmi reward voucher to use.We were..."
Tessie
"What an amazing place to dine, bookings essential , can book online.Middle eastern cuisine, lots of atmosphere and very welcoming staff. It..."
Joe Figjam
"Hubby and I came here for a celebration and wasn't disappointed at all. We ordered the banquet and boy it was fulfilling! Very generous servings and..."
@HappyEats
"Came here without a booking on a Saturday night, and was lucky enough to get a table for 6! The restaurant was very busy and loud, so it was a bit of..."
Farahnaz Rahman
"Had the $50 banquet. All the food was nice, but felt overall it was a bit expensive for what we paid all up for the table. The service started out..."
RH
"Just had my first visit to Arabesque and I can definitely say my friends and I will be back again and again. The food was amazing and the service was..."
Laura Wong
"Ate with friends on a Friday night. Restaurant busy but service not 10/10. Food was lovely, tasty and the shared banquet was enjoyed by everyone,..."
Melza
"Amazing food & service! Everything is incredible, always impressed at the customer service as nowadays is hard to find! Have been multiple times and..."
Constantina Kyriazis
"The Traditional "Pasha Banquet" is good and at a reasonable price and with attentive service. The last dish is best - Turkish delight and coffee...."
The Waiter
"Modern Turkish restaurant with traditional food. The cocktails are amazing and is a treat to the eye. The food was great. They have an amazing..."
TurkishD'light
"We had 20 people here for a Friday night which they easily accomidated. The inside is warm and inviting with a local feel. Given the number of..."
Sean
"We ordered the Pasha Banquet for my partner's birthday and were blown away. Every element that comes with every course has a special touch &..."
Manni Chahal
"Arabesque is in a league of their own. The customer service is second to none and the food coupled with a welcoming atmosphere makes this restaurant..."
Margaux
"Amazing as always. Had the $50 banquet, lots of different meals to taste, so delicious. Always a safe bet going to Arabesque on a special occasion as..."
Matydb
"Despite being off Glen Huntly road and out of site from the main road, Arabesque is full. This is unsurprising - the service, decor and food are of..."
Lanselot Hale
"A beautifully created banquet. From the welcoming service, to the warm decor, to the mouth watering banquet, my family and I haven't enjoyed a big..."
InnerCityFoodie
"Happy Service with Quality Food. We have eaten here a few times and although I was not overly impressed the first time round, I must say the second..."
Jpolinkos
"Our new favourite!. We came here for my sister's birthday tonight and Ergun our waiter, overheard us talking about it (we didn't tell anyone!) and at..."
Bechibbert
"We live in Elsternwick and there are many restaurants here. Arabesque is the absolute standout in my opinion ! I love their menu, wonderful and..."
Dave
"Amazing Greg Malouf dining experience at..."
Foodinfocusz
"Yummy. The place was jam packed when we arrived as they had a big birthday table. Made for a cosy night but lots of buzz.Despite concerns..."
Mark From Melbourne
"Well organised & professionally run establishment.. Hats off to manager who ran a tightship on sat night. They may have been struggling in the..."
Randell Zaine
"Truly amazing. My partner and I had the most incredible experience at Arabesque. It was the first time either of us had eaten a full course meal..."
Gerardfern
"Beautiful! Great food and amazing service, really friendly..."
Fiona Collins
"Dine in with fab food and service. Went to Arabesque yesterday for a birthday luncheon. 9 of us had the $40 banquet. Food was very good and service..."
Cheryl Alexander
"Very pleasent experience. Have visited place over w/end arrived earlier than we have booking for, was treated in very attentive and pleasant manner...."
Sofyakanzburg
"Arabesque is the best middle-Eastern place I've been to in Melbourne. We celebrated my daughter's 18th birthday and my 50th birthday there..."
Hungry Stew
"Fantastic!!. Fantastic service. From the moment I called to make a booking to the moment I stepped out of the restaurant. Lovely waiter opens the..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"Had a wonderful night at Arabesque on Saturday night. The food was great, very attentive staff and wonderful..."
Brick
"Arabesque? Amazing!. Food presentation was great, and soooo damn tasty! And even though the restaurant was packed full, the service was attentive..."
586341403
"Amazing!!!! Loved every dish and they waitors were fabulous. Can't wait to come..."
Alex
"Excellent food, great service. It is a bit tight for space and some customers who had late sittings had to wait but maybe that is the curse of a..."
George Kouroulis
"Great service and fresh flavours. This spot was a really nice find. The service was excellent, friendly and very attentive and I loved the cozy..."
Lee-Ann Hawe
"Great food and attentive service. Service is very attentive, atmosphere very pleasant (even with a birthday party of 12 nearby) and the food..."
Hannahlen1
"Had the $50 Banquet tonight for 8 of us. Food fantastic, really good quality and delicious. Staff very friendly and attentive. Highly..."
Geg
"Awesome Turkish food...Yummy!!!. Had an excellent time for a weekend at arabesque. Apart from excellent middle east food, ambiance and music playlist..."
Pavan
"Magic Carpet Ride!. This amazing Turkish restaurant is a feast for the senses (both culinary and oral) and YES i did just say Oral.All that..."
Xincax
"Delicious food and wonderful service! our group of 18 were well looked after, all dietary needs were catered for with no issues what so ever...."
Alana
"Great for take away too. Sensational, tasty food. Had the vine leaves, beef kofta and lamb tagine. Absolutely..."
Paul Kirschner
"Excellent food with friendly and attentive service. We shared the sizzling prawns and grilled calamari for entree with the mixed grilled and tabouli..."
SK
"Blissful experience!. I had an excellent time at Arabesque on the weekend. It was a great choice of venue for a celebration. The food and service was..."
Rachel Rabayov
"Yummy yumkins!. West to Arabesque last night, just the two of us - quiet when we got there but very busy by the time we left. We had one of the..."
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After The Tears
After The Tears
81/100 (1140 ratings)
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"Great food! Great service! Quite loud and you have to shout to hear each..."
LJ
"Wholesome & NaughtyVery tasty spread with lots of variety - its supposedly Polish influence in the fare but lots of Mediterranean influences..."
Neo
"It was a lovely experience..."
Sam
"A fantastic place with great atmosphere! Being a Saturday night it was a bit loud but I had no issues with it. I had barramundi with vegetables and..."
Amber Hille
"Overal rating of 8/10 After the Tears is a restaurant that will appeal to everyone’s tastes. There are both vegan and vegetarian options..."
SouthEastEater
"When I got a text from Timinmelbourne suggesting dinner at Borsch, Vodka and Tears in South Yarra, immediately this place (its sister counterpart)..."
Jojo Armani
"After the Tears, sister to Borsch Vodka and Tears is a bigger but similarly eclectic version that was a genius idea of a cold Saturday night – we..."
FoodieAboutTown
"OMGosh this is THE place for vodka with approx 230 different varieties. I really like European food so thanks to Jojo Armani and her partner for..."
Timinmelbourne
"I am always looking for a quality food experience, so when I stumbled across After the Tears, in Elsternwick I had to give it a try. Set in an old..."
Anthony O'Grady
"I love this place. I love the cool decor I love the ambiance & I love their easy menu it appeals to many. the arrincini balls, saganaki, herring &..."
Sassy Queshet
"Polish and Vegan? Why not. They do work togheter. Most of polish recipes contain veggie and legumes. So this guy know how to use them well. I'm not a..."
David Baldini
"Great food and helpful staff. The menu is really extensive and the vodka selection is so big the menu reads like a story book. The staff are happy to..."
Grace
"More like a 4.5 from me.Nothing can really fault this wonderful place it has a great vibe and abundance to it. Who would of knew a well..."
Savvy And Lifestyle
"This place has a rustic look and a wide range of food and an even larger range of alcohol available including a dizzying choice of vodka. We..."
Helen
"This restaurant and sister Borsch, Vodka & Tears are two of my all-time favourite dining spots in Melbourne. I love Eastern European food so much,..."
Quince And Cheese
"Food - Was very nice, had a very tasty Chicken paprikash with bread.Venue - Very nice unique venue and nice atmostphere.Staff - Very..."
Xavier
"Went for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was quiet full but was pleasant. I ordered the beef and chicken, bacon Pierogi with napoli chilli and..."
Scrumdiddlyumptious With Monique
"Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, incredibly friendly service, fresh ingredients, delicious food. Extensive menu of alcohol, awesome decor, warm,..."
Julian
"Great place for a late night hot chocolate!I came for dinner once and the food was great but recently I've only been for coffee.Staff..."
Always Hungry
"I had heard great things about this joint and wow was it good! We only had an assortment of the dumplings as a quick bite and cocktail before the..."
Sarah
"Took my family for a ladies lunch and we had a lovely time filled with delicious food, drinks and service. I commend the restaurant for its Eastern..."
Mira Listar
"21 pages of booze menu (most of which is vodka) and about 4 of food. But don’t let that deter you from dining at After The Tears. The Russian Salad..."
Onara
"My first time trying pierogi before going to the cinema next door! So delicious! There’s such an extensive menu and I didn’t know what to try,..."
Mo
"For the love of God you HAVE to get the pierogi! Especially the cheese and potato ones! Don't come here if you're on a carb free diet as this place..."
Kevin
"Made a booking for a Tuesday night for 7.00pm. Unfortunately had to change the time to 8.00pm beforehand. The staff were friendly and accommodating...."
Radishingfoodie
"Went here for the first time before a movie at the Classic, I really enjoyed the mushroom pierogi and the rice balls, but the other dishes ordered..."
Maxnco
"Went here on a whim on a Monday night and was definitely worth it. We had the vegan zakaski platter, mushroom crepes, porcini mushroom pierogi and..."
Rose
"I've been here a few times. The food and drinks never disappoint. Great setting with good atmosphere. The food is quite good. The highlight is the..."
Mr. Brunch
"Came here for a large family birthday of 15+ people and the service and food was phenomenal! The staff provided a wonderful and knowledgeable service..."
Yvonne Kurowski
"This place is usually heaving, so we don't usually bother with it. But after our movie last Saturday afternoon, it looked nice and quiet so we..."
MrsChoosy
"Pretty damn good this place. Awesome drinks and service was top notch for a vodka bar & restaurant. Food menu is extensive, flavoursome and purpose..."
Whats On The Grill?
"LOVED IT! Amazing service, food and drinks were delicious so happy and worth the price. Love the menu and vibe will return as soon as..."
Lover Of Gluten
"The food was great. We got a cozy corner booth which was a good place to sit. A good sour ale to add to the experience. Overall it was a good..."
Jeeth John
"I love this place! I have been there so many times for food or for a drink and always always enjoy it! Bloody Mary is great there! =)  The food is..."
Antonina Sinina
"Conveniently located and a great cosy warm ambience perfect for winter dining. Intimate enough for couples and great for larger tables also. The..."
Maphilldas
"Food is usually delicious especially the goulash. But on my last visit the goulash wasn't as tasty. Hoping that was just an off day for..."
Dee
"Have been here a couple of times but never got myself to review. Great ambience, both inside and outside seating available, friendly staff and good..."
FoodHedonist
"Dinner for 2 - the farmer's platter can be a meal in itself, so by the time we got to main we struggled to finish our meals. However, we quite..."
Khanh Phi Pham
"Situated adjacent to the Elsterwick Classic cinema, This is a great place to have a quick bite to eat before your movie, or a nice dinner afterwards...."
LeanGuy
"My wife and I had 40minutes until the movie, and the food was up promptly. Despite the heat, we ordered the pirogi which were excellent and the..."
Hooray4bread
"This place is an institution. The food if full of flavour and the drinks menu expansive. Dishes are a little pricy but this is somewhat offset by the..."
Cloe
"Like this place for a nibble and a drink after a movie at the classic. Service is hit and miss but both the booze and food is very solid. Stick to..."
Edward Schweitzer
"An amazing gem of a place situated in Elsternwick. While it is hard to find a park, the search is worth it - don't give up! If you do, you'll miss..."
Kate
"Cry me a river. After the Tears is the Gordon St Elsternwick sister to Chapel St's Borscht Vodka and Tears. It's much bigger but no less crowded,..."
Missdelish
"Enjoy a *huge* selection of vodkas and delicious Polish tapas in a romantically decorated setting. The guy at the door placed us on a table of four..."
J0yy173
"The pierogi are absolutely incredibly amazing. Cosy atmosphere, great lighting and mood, great place for a group dinner. Fun night out. Start with a..."
LisaBites
"The first time we visited After the Tears I had the world's worst hangover. It was epic. I was drinking cocktails called Andy Warhols and green..."
Goopee Howard
"Really enjoyed this place, the food was very tasty and the vodka was delicious. Only downside is that it is sometimes difficult to catch the..."
Little Red Elefant
"Great food and lovely service. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. Food is delicious can't fault anything. Their vodka/alcohol menu is huge!..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"Great atmosphere, awesome drinks list (as one would expect from a vodka bar!). And by the time you've downed a Latvian Bitch or two, all the..."
Bronwyn
"I first visited After the Tears after hearing the connection with its sister restaurant in Windsor, Borsch Vodka and Tears. The place surprised us..."
Mo.liem
"After being shown around After the Tears by a very friendly gentleman several months ago and loving everything I saw, I finally made it to lunch..."
Jan Chaplin
"5/5 - Let me just say one thing - this place is amazing. A new fave! Sitting outside with the heaters on was heaven. After a lot of vodkas..."
ToorakM
"Think of After the Tears as a hearty Polish/Russian pub, if there was such a thing. This restaurant / cocktail bar is a great place for some heart..."
Ravvy
"Love the polish food and the beers rock. A bit overpriced (especially that the shots were on the wee size) but overall great. BUT.... The blond..."
Michael
"I came here 2 nights in a row, once with close friends for a few cocktails and drinks the next with my family for dinner. The first night was amazing..."
Bailiefloyd
"Food here is great - definitely try the honey vodka prawns! And the drinks... Well we came for one cocktail, ended up with more than enough! Great..."
Brungiel
"Love this place but find it a bit over-priced for what you get. The staff make this restaurant a great experience and the food quality is pretty..."
Nekita
"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. Definitely one of my favourites.The best selection of vodka in Australia!!! Literally the vodka menu..."
Tom K
"Atmosphere , honest , comfort and homely food . Don't go there if you are on a diet . Generous portions too . They have a huge selection of amazing..."
Lili La Tigresse
"First visit some interesting food & beverages on offer. Pretty laid back with good service & three staff are quite friendly. Will certainly return..."
Badabooma
"OMG amazing.I've never had polish food and have the idea of Eastern European food being cabbage and a bit boring. This restaurant has totally..."
Clotilde.blanchet10
"This is as close to my Mum's cooking as I can get. The stuffed cabbage leaves and braised Hungarian chicken are delicious. We also tried small..."
Mango Queen
"First time having Polish food and I was very impressed! Firstly, the piegori dumplings is a must try. I loved the touch of bacon on top.I..."
J.zee
"Popped in here for after work dinner with a friend last night. Food was delicious and promptly served as alwsys. My only gripe with this place, is..."
Kelly T
"Big shared plates of interesting morsels are gorgeous. Vodka experiments abound. A little loud but a wonderful bustle about the place - one of my..."
Em
"Fantastic location in a renovated art nouveau building. There is a rustic and cosy feel to the interior. The food is absolutely delicious and the..."
David Minett
"Never ever lets me down . Fantastic authentic food with large portions and the worlds largest vodka menu. Highly recommended for the lone wolf or a..."
W S
"Nice food and interior. Staff and service was a bit erratic. Menu has too many pages with drinks & wines, you have to flip to the back pages to..."
DanFoodie
"After The Tears never disappoints. Always a vibey atmosphere. Huge menu of unique polish-russian inspired treats. Extensive list of creative..."
Dr Fishcoteque
"This place offers pretty delicious food. It's a good mix of Eastern European, but mostly Polish. I came here for my birthday and had a fun feast that..."
Rachel Maas
"Good dinner spot with warm and funky vibe. I've been going here for years and lately the service has declined on every visit this year. I don't know..."
Mikaela Atlanta Fent
"This place is awesome... I went there at the start of the year and my review had been deleted with the transition from Urbanspoon to Zomato so I..."
Tina
"The food here is some of the best I've ever tasted, and presented in beautiful plates that add to the already exquisite decor. All the dishes we..."
Emma
"This is one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants. Great spot in Elsternwick, absolutely delicious food - blintzes, paella, chicken meatballs, all..."
Kym Stub
"An amazing Polish restaurant with friendly staff. They have specialised in contemporary Polish, German and Russian cuisine, an unholy number of..."
babak tamaddon
"Delicious food and the biggest list of vodkas/ vodka cocktails I’ve ever seen. The ambience was quite unique with the dimmed lights and with the..."
Larissa Hufnagel
"Wonderful option of food and drinks. Before 6 & after 9:30pm is happy hour fun times. Tho there is still room for improvement with the service, the..."
Charlie Soon
"The cheese and potato Pierogi are actually AMAZING. Nice range of cocktails, awesome variety of vodka. Staff were a bit aloof but got the job done...."
Stephanie MacLean
"Can not recommend enough. Go straight for the platters for a bit of everything. Have been a dozen times for family events and casual gatherings, or..."
Aye Dub
"The food were delicious and they have good customer service. There's 22 -page menu to choose from including..."
Gladys
"Mulled wine was super amazing.. First time eating polish food and it was definitely an amazing experience overall. Food was delicious with a twist of..."
Anne-Lise Ip
"Came here after work for a quick feed. Ordered the veal schnitzel, vodka honey prawns and the cheese and potato dumplings. The dumplings by far were..."
Kevin Ah Seng
Bang Bang Rc
Bang Bang Rc
80/100 (2476 ratings)
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"GREAT first visit. started off well, being greeted at the door by a really friendly, smiling face. Was taken straight to our table, just past the..."
Craig Staines
"Great atmosphere food was so tasty. Had the steamed fish salt and pep poo ered calamari. And the chicken were to die for. Will definatly go..."
Belinda Aslan
"Dropped in to Bang Bang on Saturday night for an impromptu meal. We were asked if we wanted a table outside or inside but it was very warm so we..."
Megan Rapp
"Was taken there today by friends (who love this place and say it's one of the best in Melbourne) to celebrate my birthday. The staff were friendly..."
Sheree Mulreany
"Went to Bang Bang after seeing on Getaway in the morning. Great place for lovely relaxing afternoon. Service great, just had nibbles and wine and..."
Bev Winter
"This 5 star review is purely a review on Ellen who was our server. She was friendly, attentive and had a ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude...."
Ashleigh Tzaros
"Came here for bottomless brunch for my birthday on the weekend. Staff were really lovely and attentive and food was spectacular. Crowd favourite were..."
Forager
"We haven’t waited for more than 5min and were seated (group of 6 people) the staff was friendly. Our orders were quickly served. All the dishes..."
Suhujana
"Went to Bang Bang RC for their $69 bottomless brunch with involves unlimited beverages with hawker style food. 🍴shucked oysters, chicken..."
SouthEastEater
"Went to Bang Bang with a group of 6 friends for a birthday dinner and decided to get the banquet. Couldn’t fault anything on it, was absolutely..."
Michaela
"Had a catch up with friends tonight that saw us visiting Bang Bang RC for some flavour filled Indochina fusion foods. A lovely venue we sat in a..."
Espy Eats
"We visited Bang Bang last night for a dinner catch up with friends and were surprised to see how unbelievably busy it was of a Monday night. The..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Really delicious, good sized and very tasty Asian food. The marinated muscle betel leaf was simply to die for, the duck curry amazing. Funky venue,..."
IZ
"Nice place to catch up with friends... great service with a smile. We had the calamari, chicken satay, salt and pepper squid and roasted pork belly,..."
Paul J Fisher
"Delicious and very tasty food! I have been here four time and each time the food has been great! Love the fish and the betel leaf, the papaya slaw..."
Natalie Grant
"Loved the space, lovely selection of dishes (we ordered many dishes to share) and the service was attentive, friendly and very prompt. A great..."
CrazyMelbChick
"Why have I only just discover this restaurant! The food is amazing, tasty and beautiful presented and different. What I really liked though was the..."
Cloe
"We had a great family dinner tonight at Bang Bang RC. Could not fault any of the food we ordered! Loved the silken tofu, the satay chicken, the tuna..."
Melanie Martin
"Great for summers night dinner. Staff are very friendly and knowledgable of the menu. Great recommendations when you don’t know what to order...."
Tj Peco
"I absolutely love the food and atmosphere here. Second visit for dinner with mates on Saturday night and was not disappointed. The venue is..."
Freeo
"Came here for a work Xmas Dinner and we were all very impressed. We got the tasting menu and each dish was incredible. The stand outs were the Pomelo..."
Peppercorn
"Great week night vibes and super friendly And attentive service. Really enjoyed the food as well, the crispy squid small plate, twice cook duck that..."
Love2Eat
"Great for a sunny afternoon -- I recommend the 'Graperol Spritz', available during Happy Hour for $5! Good vibes, great food and great..."
Danica Tanica
"Had a great Birthday lunch on Sunday, $59 feed me and bottomless cocktail menu.The food and drinks were excellent, just the right amount, very..."
Elaine
"Perfect meal to finish off a crazy day in Melbourne ! The $15 curries exceeded expectations and went down so well with a glass of red! I had the Wagu..."
Sassyfoodqueen
"This place is one of my favourites to sit and enjoy the sun. Always full and buzzing in the afternoon as happy hour begins. Great service and..."
Sweetoothbrunches
"Popped in here for a Sunday lunch and grabbed a table out in the sun. Ordered a few small bites, including kingfish sashimi and soft shell crab with..."
Amy Russell
"I had my 30th Birthday at the front bar area & it was an outstanding night!! The team looked after us all night, even after we carried on late. The..."
Laura Brand
"Man this place is a little gem. Outstanding fusion food, great wine list, chilled atmosphere and staff, and at the risk of sounding a little basic......"
Terry H
"Came here yesterday with my mum, dad and sister! Absolutely lovely food - veggie options were great, while the others really enjoyed theirs too. Our..."
Damien Papps
"We love Bang Bang RC, we didn’t think we could love it anymore until we found out about ‘Curry Night’, every Tuesday $15 curry, Happy Hour and..."
Renae Brennen
"Outstanding service, superb food and healthy range of beers. The Dear Luncher experienced a function here recently and the food was first rate. Staff..."
The Dear Luncher
"Modern asian inspired food. Most of their menu is gluten free, you just have to ask. Friendly staff. Decent coffee. Will be back again to try some of..."
Cats Away
"We lunched here today. We were greeted warmly and directed to the outdoor terrace area which had the clear awnings to protect us from the chill. The..."
SusieQ
"The happy hour at bang bang is top notch! 5$ wines and graperol spritz is an absolute bargain! The fries with chilli, lime and kewpie mayo are to die..."
@twogoodtoresist
"So surprised that Bang Bang has such a low rating. I had lunch here yesterday and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was casual but trendy, the..."
Kate Dougherty
"I'll admit, my visits to Bang Bang have been up and down. Last night however I wouldn't have thought we were at the same restaurant that had..."
Nelson Dean
"The Sisters Say this is great! Sisters brunch became sisters lunch and a good thing because we ended up here at Bang Bang Elsternwick. Been wanting..."
Sisters Say
"Quite pricey, but the service is good, they take allergies seriously (which is a relief seeing as there’s peanuts all over the menu!), and the food..."
BEats
"Although this restaurant is a bit expensive, everything was perfect. Incredible food and amazing cocktails. Our waitress was a legend. Would highly..."
Alex
"The experience at Bang Bang was enjoyable and I would go back again- but it’s not on the top of my list of “go to places “. My partner and..."
Kim Carbdashian
"Very enjoyable evening at Bang Bang. As a local, been wanting to come here sunce it opened. Staff were generally friendly and helpful and the various..."
Adrian P
"Last evening I had the pleasure of dining at Bang Bang RC.  From the time of arrival (which was quite early as I was waiting on daughter and partner..."
Denise Good
"Bang Bang RC is French Indochine cuisine made for sharing. The flavours were aromatic with the careful tightrope balance of sweet, sour and savoury...."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"I went to Bang Bang RC for lunch with a friend on a beautiful day sitting outside.  The food was delicious and the service was excellent.  The..."
Trina Dyer
"A good night. definitely some talent in the restaurant, but not consistent across the night. Some of the menu was sublime, some a little..."
David S
"The food at Bang Bang was great! Thoroughly enjoyed every dish and the wine. The service was impeccable and the outdoor setting is lovely. Bang Bang..."
Corina Best
"Late and quick dinner. Menus and water arrived as soon as we sat down at our table. Pork scratchings were interesting as a snack while we chose..."
Alison Read
"This place beautiful!! We went when the weather was amazing sat at an awesome table! but - most of the staff here looks half asleep, keep in mind it..."
VeganEater
"The four of us were looked after so well on Tuesday by Dexter. All the waiting and bar staff were attentive and knowledgable. The food was..."
John G. Hooper
"Love this place! Awesome attentive service, friendly staff, delicious food, nice environment! Love that you dont have to wait for a table unlike..."
Grace
"Very cool environment, average food, not bad service. But heard a lot of others say the Service is terrible, in this case, I might be one who is..."
Love All Good Food
"Had some drinks here the other night. Service was generally pretty good and friendly, and the drinks menu is extensive and interesting. Can't comment..."
Brungiel
"I have been there 5 times and I must admit I didn't like the breakfast menu at all. However, I visited this place for dinner and lunch and it was..."
Antonina Sinina
"Thoroughly enjoyed the good here! Came in for lunch during the week and was surprised that t wasn't busier! Only a couple of tables while we were..."
Snackloverbaby
"Turmeric latte and coffee is great. Fantastic views but the menu is abit too fancy for me. For breakfast I just want bacon and eggs.Waiting..."
Dee
"This is a wonderful place! Service is welcoming & and attentive. The menu is delicious, colourful & great to share! Well appointed Wine list and..."
GG
"Bang Bang and pop!!!! Enjoyed a beautiful tasting menu at this cool eatery... it was Friday, busy and bloody cold but Bang Bang created a comfortable..."
MissGertrudeParis
"Just had an awesome birthday brunch at bang bang. This was our second time here, first time for brunch. Such a great location (30 seconds from the..."
Al Mac
"Quick and pleasant service. Can't understand why other people are overly sensitive in their reviews. Says something about them...."
Jon C
"Since waking in, the wait staff were delightful and warm, decor is trendy and moody, and outdoor area is well heated. I ordered the soft shell grab..."
Georgie Porgie
"Live locally and had dinner when they first opened. Like most new places that get slammed in the first few weeks, it wasn't perfect...but wanting to..."
Miffy English
"> House made granola with strawberry, lychee, puffed rice crisps, dried mango and avocado on rye with tomato and chili jaew..."
Breakfastpiggy
"Bang Bang is a must if you are in the S.E suburbs, beautifully designed space, friendly & attentive staff, great food both during the day & at night..."
Vincent La Posta
"This was the best meal I've had in a while! Came in with a group of 5 and absolutely loved it. We had the kingfish sashimi, tofu and avocado salad,..."
Kate J
"We had breakfast here. Very nicely decked out and very nice service. The bean cannoli was very tasty but the avocado on toast was very average,..."
Melissa
"Had dinner last Thursday night and it was delicious!!! Food was super tasty, creative recipes, good size servings... staff were super friendly and..."
Phoebe Dubar
"I always find friendly and attentive service at Bang Bang. Very pleasant for a drink inside. A welcome addition to the area. Like the way it sits..."
Bill Bruford
"Can I give 10 stars? This place was amazing. Staff were absolutely the best. Food was some of the most delicious, delectable food I've ever..."
Glenn Butler
"Great food. Service was on point. Always fun hanging out at Bang..."
Hung Tram
"We dined at Bang Bang to celebrate a Birthday and after an initial hiccup with what menu we were entitled to, the manager Jill, was fantastic with..."
Chris Doumanis
"I visited this place twice, both times were enjoyable. A quiet Wed night service was exceptional - very attentive, food tasted great too and served..."
Regina Geller
"Came to bang bang for a bottemless brunch, I’m very early pregnant and didn’t want the group of friends to know I was. Shaun who works there was..."
sasha
"Bang Bang’s got it going on 🔥 Venue is gorgeous. Food was great. LOVED the salmon sashimi and the tofu dish. Short but nice selection of wine...."
Shanae Tantram
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"Nice fire place - staff relaxed, funny and helpful. Nice out door tables to eat at in better weather - Parma looks good, salad good, chips..."
David Spencer
"Had lunch for the first time and love the place. Very nice inside and the outside looks..."
stephen
"Everything at this RSL is awesome - the staff, the food, the atmosphere of this 100 year old building....just a great place to catch up with friends,..."
Nigel Gohl
"Brilliant ANZAC Dawn Service yet again, well supported by a wide cross-section of the community, young and old 👏 Lest We Forget..."
Drew Payne
"We called in on a Monday night hoping to have dinner there but the bistro is not open on Monday nights. However they had a choice of three hot..."
Daniela Ivanov
"Beautiful accommodating facility. Great for our AIR meetings, post Covid lockbdiwns..."
Phil Marks
"Beautiful old building, service..."
Amanda Booth
"Went for a memorial last Friday. Absolutely beautiful building. Lovely staff and ambiance. Will be back for a..."
Nadia Fedorenko