Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in South Yarra

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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Black Magic Bar
100/100 (5 ratings)
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Graze On Toorak
Graze On Toorak
98/100 (101 ratings)
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Peppans Bar & Cafe
87/100 (251 ratings)
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"I had my 30th birthday and Peppan's was perfect! First of all the staff were absolutely fantastic! Daniel was great and ran the night perfectly with..."
Chris Mano
"Just moved to Melbourne and found this place Great food and coffee with great staff everyone was greeted with a very warm..."
David Cotton
"We were walking passed looking for a place to have a drink before a hens party and the found this place. The staff were really great and personable...."
Emma Wright
"Such beautiful food, amazing vibe and.fantastic location. Have been back many times and never disappoints !!! Highly recommend to anyone who wants a..."
Emm Whitehead
"Insane food, insane service and a seriously warming environment! Highly..."
Max Bishop
"Loved my Peppans experience. Nice Italian coffee (yes I asked because I'm a coffee snob) and had the smashed avo dish. It was prompt, fresh and..."
Carla LaLa Fink
"Great meal, staff and vibe. cool venue, attentive and polite staff and absolutely amazing..."
Rebecca Evelyn
"Nice hot tea and coffee...great toasties for $5 and lovely friendly..."
Karen Stonehouse
"Love coming here! Great venue, staff & food! I'm never disappointed and always leave with a satisfied and full tummy..."
Samantha Bartolotta
"Amazing food, the risotto is the best I have ever tasted. Two young Chef's just opened at 446 Chapel Street, South Yarra. Bar, Cafe and restaurant. ..."
Melissa Donaldson
"Had a delicious dinner here! Great menu, really friendly and efficient service and loved the food. Really nice interior as well, I will definitely be..."
Sarah Phillips
"Chilli Scramble awesome, fantastic food great service and..."
Jodi Joeng
"Peppans never disappoints. I've been a few times with some friends and always try something new.. All meals & service have been A grade..."
Steph Smeaton
"Lovely venue, great food. Steak was perfect! A really awesome place to knock back some beers as well! I will be returning for..."
Mark Sporton
"Definitely recommend Peppans. Service was great, very friendly staff and the food was amazing. Really well presented and heaps of flavour...."
Lynne Jenkins
"Peppan’s Bar & Cafe is located on Chapel Street in South Yarra. I popped in with a friend for a quick bite & was really impressed with the food &..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"We went to this cafe because the place we'd like to have brunch were full. So it was our first visit on here. We ordered corn fitters for me and..."
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"Very pleasant steak and potatoes. Was very quiet so cant vouch for a busy service. Porterhouse steak was nice and tender with the fat nicely melt in..."
Sovira.chhum
"very good coffee,😋😋super value breakfast food and good taste lunch,as well as dinner is suitable for everyone.i really love their service..."
Binger Peng
"Lunch here was so yummy and the service was very friendly! I got the pork sliders and they were pretty good but the pork was a little tough but other..."
Gabby Payne
"Went here for lunch yesterday and the food was delicious! The service was great the only thing is the food took a while to come out but it was worth..."
Neave Burgess
"Had the breakfast burrito with added bacon, and hubby had the lamb shoulder on toast. Both dishes were amazing!! The combo of ingredients in the..."
Sara Chan
"Yummay I had the smashed Avo smoked salmon breakfast special of the day. It was really good and super filling. Flat White was like most..."
Kasandra Marie Caldwell
"After about a month on the list we finally made it to Peppans!!  Zomato to lied about the opening hours... Located to the left of jam factory past..."
Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)
"Had an amazing dinner!!!!Thanks a lot to staff (Mim and Matilda) !!!Great food and portions Affordable prices Love this place!!!..."
Jessica Fleiner
"I think I've had ALL the Chili Eggs in Melbourne, and Peppans Chili Eggs are to die for. Not only that-- delicious coffee, cocktails and great..."
Sarah Daugherty
"If ever there’s an ideal spot for afternoon drinks in the sun and people watching it’s at Chapel Street, South Yarra. And a great spot to enable..."
Donutsam
"This beautiful little gem has the most amazing staff, the prettiest shop and the tastiest food!! Presentation was everything at this cafe, everything..."
Tash
"There really is no fault here, I feel sorry for the owner receiving 1 star ratings because a spoon did not accompany a pre-infused pot of tea...what..."
Benjamin Bugeja
"The lamb shoulder looked and tasted amazing.  The Rockling was beautifully presented and tasted just as good.  The coffee here is there own blend..."
Melissa Donaldson
"Bought a voucher from Groupon for breakfast. Our table was booked in a really nice spot, staff was lovely and the breakfast was so delicious in a..."
Love Food
"Peppans Café and Bar is a new little eatery right on Chapel Street. The place itself is clean, comfortable and very pleasant. We came for some..."
FOOD TRIP
"We came here for breakfast yesterday and it was delicious! The smashed avo is amazing and the coffee was great too. Definitely will be coming..."
Hidden
"New restaurant/ cafe in Chapel Street precinct. Good sized meals and good options for dessert. Leave space for the Chocolate and Caramel..."
Nick The Greek
"Groupon voucher, $25 for 2 breakfast dishes and juice. I had the smashed avo with poached eggs. Very tasty! Eggs cooked well. Beetroot purée was..."
Cray
"The food was Grrreeeaattt! I don't understand why it was very quiet when we were there during lunch time... the beans cassoulet (forgot the exact..."
NappyMomma
"Have been to peppans a few times and I have never been disappointed. Always greeted with a friendly smile by the staff. The meal sizes are generous,..."
Steph Smeaton
"Definitely one satisfied regular of Peppans! I am a local & always get greeted with a smile and friendly attentive manner! Great food!! Great..."
Stephanie Mandylaris
"WOW!!! 10/10!!!Came across this absolute GEM after seeing a movie on sat night! Didn't know what to expect after eating at some of the other..."
Chris Mano
"I stumbled across this new restaurant in chapel street and I am glad I did!! It offered a great variety of food - where the portion sizes are..."
Deanne Andoniou
"Must see brand new modern cafe located in the hustle and bustle of busy Chapel Street, that caters for all! Breakfast, lunch and dinner and a special..."
Nicole Elliott
"I had the lamb shoulder on toast with poached eggs and a zesty sauce - wowweeee was a happy man! The lamb was nice and soft and juicy, the poached..."
Patrickdoan07
"Peppan's ticks all the boxes!! Friendly staff, great coffee, wide variety of food options, reasonably priced, generous serves and tastes..."
Danielle Hoban
"Was taken to Peppans by my bestie for dinner and I couldn't rate it highly enough. Besides the A++ service, I had the lamb salad and sweet potato..."
Liz
"Peppans bar and cafe never disappoints! The food appears simple but the flavours have remarkable depth. All staff welcomed me with a smile..."
Rebecca E
"Wow! Had such an incredible dinner here the other night. I had a delicious bruschetta to start and a mushroom risotto as my main. The decor for this..."
Sarah Parke
"New bar and cafe that has become a regular. The venue is nice and clean, the staff are friendly and attentive and the food is great & portioned well...."
The Notorious Masked Bandit
"Absolutely beautiful food, everyone is lovely!!The prawns were perfect and the wild mushroom risotto was the best I have ever eaten. Definitely..."
Ben Saxe
"I'm loving this new restaurant and it is just what Chapel street needed! This place has friendly staff, good service and great food!The..."
Lillian Manolopoulos
Rock Sugar Melbourne
Rock Sugar Melbourne
87/100 (1080 ratings)
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"We had the best time at Rock Sugar. The food was incredible, the cocktails were to die for. The friendly staff were excellent and made us feel so..."
Brendan Fitzgerald
"This is modern Thai food at its finest. The melt-in-your-mouth beef ribs are must, as are the cocktails. Every.Single.One.Of.Them. I can't do super..."
Vanessa Nguyen
"The best Thai place I have been. The waitress advise on menu selection was on point to what our non spicy pallet was. I recommend to everyone who..."
Pascal Batan
"Incredible - Must try. Best Asian fusion in town . The snapper and beef cheek were to die for, as was the crab salad and chicken ribs! Yum..."
Nick Pughe-Spicer
"Best Thai food I've had since I got back from Thailand 9 months ago! They have a modern twist on traditional Thai food and it is so yummy! The..."
Samantha Mezgec
"What an amazing experience we had everything was on point from the food to the helpful staff will be back again ! � amazing menu..."
Shar Jewels
"Rock .... Sugar ..... Melbourne .... wow went in there for one drink around 10:30 as I was heading home.. what great staff!! All the ladies in the..."
Justinos Bellos
"Best fairy floss martini ever! And the best barman ever! When in Melbourne you must visit this place! It's one of s..."
Monique O'Sullivan
"So impressed that they have SEPARATE allergy/intolerance menu! The staff were great and so helpful and accommodating. And most of all the food was..."
Victoria Pateman
"Such a cool little place... 🍸amazing cocktails and the most delicious Thai food..! Staff were terrific so friendly cool and accommodating! Will..."
Rose D Carbone
"We had an amazing evening at Rock Sugar, the fabulous girls helped us with the menu selection & the food was awesome, oh & the cocktails..."
Lyn Higgins
"A group of us had the taster menu for $50 and there was soooo much food. Highlights were definitely the curries and the chicken ribs. Looking forward..."
Flick Harris
"The feed me menu was amazing and filling, the cocktails were fun and tasty, the service was impeccable and the atmosphere was fun and funky, the..."
Mina Tzane
"Great food, great atmosphere, great service, great..."
Karyne Butters
"Such a great atmosphere with my favourite old school RNB on Saturday night! Food was amazing! lovely twisted from traditional Thai food, fresh and..."
Pam Maprang Kheawkhaw
"Loved the entire selection of food as recommended by our waitress, especially enjoyed the Pink..."
Robyn Miller
"Hankering to return to this impossibly cool yet completely uncontrived gastronomic delight. It redefines Thai food and leaves all other Thai eateries..."
Rikki Slack-Smith
"Rating: 3.5Food: 4Value: 3.5Ambience: 4Service: 2.5This fusion restaurant located on the busy road, and sell an..."
Munching With Mel
"Loved it here and will definitely be back. Some a great vibe as soon as you walk in with the neon lights and decor.We ordered (for 2..."
Laura Voice
"Everything was incredible! Highly recommend! Very happy and..."
Joanna Stewart
"Such a fun restaurant with a great vibe. Be prepared for a lot of food on the feed me menu! The cocktail buckets are..."
Sarah
"Definitely returning. Great atmosphere with friendly staff. Chicken ribs are amazing. Tried the kingfish and dumplings as well...."
Sarahluxford
"Lovely restaurant! Good fun atmosphere, nice outdoor area as well as restaurant area. Very helpful staff. Nice good. Roti & eadame both disappointing..."
Bridget
"Rock Sugar is a very modern, trendy spot for dinner with the neon lights making it very instagrammable. But more than that, the food is actually..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"A nice trendy restaurant with indoor and outdoor courtyard seating.Firstly we started off with the Fairy floss martini in peach. Nice,..."
Cookielessvee
"The food here is delicious! I had a mixture of items and none of them disappointed. I especially enjoyed the soft shell crab bun and the main size..."
Adriana Santoro
"My partner and I had a great experience at Rock Sugar, not only were the food and drinks great, but the service was what topped it..."
Richard Tom
"Was able to make a last minute booking on Saturday night for a friends birthday and did not disappoint. Food lacks flavour and the pung thai food is..."
Lozylo
"Rock Sugar is definitely one you need to pay a visit to if you enjoy Thai food. Their menu is on trend - lots of pick from if you are looking for a..."
Abbey V
"Superb, couldnt of asked for a better Father’s Day lunch, they are very accommodating of children, the food is sensational and the staff are well..."
Shaun Yates
"We really enjoyed our experience here. We didn’t make a booking for 2 - so we were seated at the bar tables which wasn’t too bad. We absolutely..."
Sam. L
"Dined for dinner. We shared the pork belly steamed buns, ocean trout betel leaf, lamb spring rolls, massaman curry & coconut rice. All our meals were..."
I Love Food
"Stepping into Rock Sugar, you are transported into a world of pink neon lighting, setting the scene for a great dining experience. With an array of..."
The Hungry Vegan
"I had a really good time in Rock Sugar. Flavour in the food were all very well balanced, and great customer service. Would definitely come back here..."
Sezza
"Such a fun spot. Outstanding cocktails, food and tunes. Hands down the best Thai I've had in a while. Portions are great too. Will be back for..."
Will Bruinier
"Underwhelming cocktails, delicious food. Nice atmosphere but it was a little annoying having people rushing past and feeling a bit cramped. Overall..."
Rory Drummond
"I was invited to Rocksugar for another rocking good time. We were loving the singles menu, a tuna tartare and smoked ocean tour betel leaf for me and..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Funky South Yarra Thai restaurant Rock Sugar is the place to go for stunning cocktails and delicious Thai food!. Food: Spring Rolls, Lamb Steamed..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Rock Sugar is located on Malvern Road in South Yarra. With a funky fitout & lots of neon, it’s a fun place for dining but pretty tough if you’re..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"Yummy in my tummy. Amazing Thai food 👌🏻 we ordered the Bao and the Coconut rice and they were simply amazing. Absolutely loved the neon signs..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"Easily one of the best restaurants I've been to in years! Amazing cocktails, amazing twist on thai cuisine, amazing staff and amazing vibe! Would..."
Lexi Tsaconas
"Rockout with your cocktails out! Prior to this visit, I went to Rock Sugar in the past for a friend’s birthday do, it was a fun..."
Tinmans Treats
"Rocking Sugar is rocking modern thai restaurant located in South Yarra. We were lucky to be invited to try out this fusion restaurant bar. The venue..."
Taeyeon's Hamster
"We had a fantastic night out at Rock Sugar South Yarra. From the incredible old school hits, to the amazing cocktails and food, it was all superb!..."
Maria Salmon
"This place “Rocks”!! The food is actually to die for and the drinks are so so so good. Music and vibe is so cool and the staff are so lovely and..."
Amirah
"Very modern take on Thai cuisine. The food was all above average, quite delicious, but I wouldn’t say it’s very authentic. If you’re looking..."
Melbourne Food Monkeys
"Rock Sugar is a modern and neon-lit restaurant serving Thai food with a cheeky sense of humour. Indulge in Asian fusion cuisine and amazing cocktails..."
Miagoreng.com
"Another fusion restaurant to put on your list! A modern thai restaurant located on Malvern road in South Yarra. We visited on a Thursday night and..."
One.hungry.girl10
"Rock Sugar is a modern Thai restaurant located in the heart of South Yarra. I had the honour of being invited to try their creative fusion-Thai menu,..."
Stelly
"Rock Sugar is a cozy, fancy place in South Yarra. We booked online and the process was very simple. We advised of our dietary requirements multiple..."
Rach
"Finally got to experience Rock Sugar last night after seeing it all over Instagram and I wasn’t disappointed. It’s a vibrant and cosy little..."
TheFitFoodie
"Went here Sunday night for a work do and not only had an excellent dinner with friends also got a few of those cocktail buckets across the board...."
Jonno Long
"Maybe a 4.5/5 this was Big fan of this place, tasty flavors and some which were a bit different and unique which was nice. Crunchy prawn betel..."
Denny Patron
"Such a great atmosphere and vibe! The food was delicious, the cocktails are works of art and some great wines too. We had a great night out and would..."
Bec Welsford
"I tagged along here with a few friends not knowing anything about this place, and I’m glad I didn’t know as it only added to my surprise...."
Brook
"Been here a few times and it never disappoints. The food and drinks are exceptional! My girl friend and I ordered the lamb spring rolls (best rolls..."
Natasha Burstin
"LOVED our visit here for a girl's dinner. The food was great for sharing and the cocktails were cute and fun! I had the strawberry mojito, friend has..."
Food Fiend Melbourne
"Rock Sugar is a groovy casual Asian Fusion place with a flavoursome Thai menu. The layout of the restaurant is a little small however the ambience of..."
Jodie Pham
"Cocktails a little on the pricey side, but the $50 feed me menu was just top notch just be prepared for a feast, if the feed me menu is not to your..."
The Famished Asian
"Located in the heart of South Yarra, Rock Sugar guarantees patrons good times with a flavour-laden Modern Thai menu and a stunning selection of..."
Gastrology
"True story: I loved every bite I had at Rock Sugar!While there's so much to like about it, the highlight is definitely the food and rocktails...."
Sara Ramadan
"Finally got to this place and was not disappointed! Great funky menu, great vibe and great drinks too. Only fault was service was a bit slow and..."
Pav Arneja
"Rocksugar does not disappoint in the slightest! Such a fun vibrant spot. It was packed by 6:00 which means people love it! The servers are very..."
Will
"Went here for my friends birthday and what an amazing experience. I sent a bunch of emails because four out of our group of nine people had dietary..."
Stella
"Ordered: pork belly, braised beef, kingfish, roti, coconut rice, mango tango, fairy floss martini and chee chee martini (we managed to smash these)..."
Jennitals
"Rock Sugar, is a Thai-inspired restaurant, known for their extraordinary cocktails and their outstanding share plates. They offer 2 kinds of menus..."
Dine And Dash
"The food here is so good! And so are the cocktails. The service is really good and very quick. Our food came 2 mins after we ordered! The onky issue..."
Therese Rowan
"My partner and I organised to head to Rock Sugar for an anniversary and needless to say, we are absolutely excited to finally get down here, after..."
Thebananasplitz
"On Malvern Road in South Yarra sits a new Thai restaurant that pumps 90s R&B and pop music with neon lights on the inside and outside of the..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"It's hard to stand out amongst all of the great restaurants around South Yarra, but Rock Sugar really delivered when my friends and I visited last..."
Mich Ael
"I LOVE this restaurant. I've been here with my partner for date night, with the girls for girls' night and with my fam. It suits every occasion. The..."
Eatandbooze
"I was excited to visit Rock Sugar after seeing if pop up on Instagram all the time . Upon arrival I could see the signature neon sign and I could..."
Vivian
"Tonight we dined at Rock Sugar, a modern fusion Thai restaurant in South Yarra. I have been wanting to dine here for ages thanks partially to the..."
Espy Eats
"Usually when I am planning on visiting a restaurant I like to do a little research before hand to see if anything special catches my eye. In Rock..."
Melbourne Culinary
"Wow! I came here last night to celebrate my brothers birthday and everyone at the table was blown away. So many gluten free options!! You need to..."
Katielangeee
"I’ve never been a big spring roll fan - it’s not that have anything personal against them, but unlike many other Melbournites’ Uber eats..."
The New Fave
"Fantastic service and attentive staff. Made my friends birthday dinner so amazing. Great food and drinksThank you so much, could not..."
Joseph Caserta
"Thai cuisine was one of the few types of food I first encountered when I came to Australia and something that heavily reminded me of a O'Connell..."
Michelle Leong
"We were recently invited to dine at Rock Sugar, located in South Yarra and were happy to accept given the hype we’ve been hearing about it. Upon..."
One Piece Left
"Another day, another night on the town - this time at Rock Sugar! I've seen this place all over my Insta feed for its insane looking cocktails and..."
Hangry Dreamer
"Neon lights, good portions, great menu. Tried the $50 Feed me menu and that provided for a great experience with s variety of small bites, and one..."
TheWhiteSherpa
"Great place for Thai fusion inspired meals. Awesome and friendly staff and epic drinks. Rocked up without a booking and was fortunate enough to..."
PS91
"The prettiest corn on a cob I've ever had. Tasty too. We went here for a birthday celebration. Staff were friendly and service was great. Food and..."
Armina
"My friends and I had a lovely lunch today at Rock Sugar for my birthday. Super tasty food, fun cocktails, and great service. Everything was delicious..."
Te A
"Such great service! The food was amazing, cocktails an absolute treat. The best part was the service! We were served by Olivia and she was amazing!..."
Anya rako
"Great food! We had the oysters, kingfish and scallops, as starters and they were just amazing. For the mains we had the eggplant and green curry -..."
Sarlote Jakse
"Delicious cocktails and food, and their staff are very nice and..."
Danielle Fischer
"I went for the famous cocktails but discovered not only are the drinks amazing the food is incredible! The staff were all lovely too...."
Justi Coleman
"Went to Rock Sugar with couple of girl friends and we had a great time! The cocktails were absolutely amazing! My favourite is the Rockstar Martini...."
Ting Zhang
Triq Restaurant And Bar
Triq Restaurant And Bar
81/100 (48 ratings)
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"This is only new & they’ve not released a menu online yet, but don’t let that put you off! It’s fantastic. The food is wonderful & as..."
Junnay
"My husband and I stayed on chapel street for the weekend and went to Triq for drinks, coffee and then breakfast... the owner Mario was friendly,..."
Samantha Warby
"Great tasting coffee, right in the heart of the chapel stree precinct this place ia full of life. With great coffee, beautiful food and amazingly..."
Aaron Black
"Food is fabulous! Super friendly staff and speedy service, along delicious food! Will definitely be coming back many times..."
Isabelle Downey
"Fabulous staff, great atmosphere. Amazing food. 100% recommend. This is the place to..."
Vanessa Gore