dinner in the city
/ Siobhan RelfSure, there are endless places in the city to eat dinner - but where to dine with kids? Well Mamma has done the homework! Here are all our fave restaurants and eats in Melbourne suitable for families. Welcome to our family friendly dinner in the city page!
Looking for a banging location and some popping food? Bang Pop is it! Situated on the banks of the Yarra at South Wharf is this awesome Thai restaurant, with amazing food to share and a kids menu.
Toot toot! All aboard the sushi train! Here at Yoyogi you can expect fresh, hand rolled sushi, inari, seaweed salad, desserts and more doing laps around the long conveyer belt of yummy goodness!
This section of the city is fast becoming known as Little Korea, for the amount of Korean eateries jammed into the small laneway. Mamma recently ate at Yuk Gam, a large Korean eatery akin to a late night pub.
Guhng The Palace is a multi-level Korean charcoal BBQ restaurant that has it all: delicious food and drinks, fantastic friendly service, a lovely atmosphere and stylish decor. Here you can sit back and relax as the happy staff will cook the food for you! No need to worry about perfectly cooking that wagyu steak, just order away then… eat it up!
Well this is fun! And YUM! Seoul Garden is an all you can eat buffet, PLUS Korean BBQ. Basically this means that there is so much food you will want to eat here, that you will never fit it all in!
SPQR - it’s a pizzeria straight outta Naples. And when in Naples, ya just gotta eat pizza! And hot, sourdough wood fired pizzas don’t come much better than at this very Melbourne restaurant. Not only is it tucked down one of our famous laneways, it’s also adorned with street art.
Roti Bar is a culinary hot spot in Melbourne’s CBD, especially on Saturdays where the banana leaf buffet reins supreme. From the constant line of people waiting for a table, to the buzz of happy diners inside, this is a dynamic and joyous place to eat.
New Shanghai is the perfect place to indulge in delicious dumplings and a family-friendly restaurant everyone will enjoy.
Wow - The Pink Rabbit is not just a foodie feast, it’s a feast for the eyes too!
This is just about Mamma’s fave eatery in the city, so it’s time to share the love! Korean barbecue is such a fun dining experience for anyone - couples on dates, families, or a big group of mates. The quality and value for money here at Oriental Spoon makes this the perfect place to flip that steak and gobble that kimchi!
Toot toot! All aboard the sushi train! Makoto on Level 2 of Melbourne Central is a great spot for some entertaining dining. The kids always get a real kick out of watching the conveyer belt roll around past table after table of hungry diners.
Pizza and pasta under the red and white striped umbrellas - you might just think you have been transported to Italy!
Teppanyaki is an awesome dining option for those special occasions, maybe a birthday dinner, graduation or celebration. It's a perfect special night dining out with entertainment and fun guaranteed to bring smiles, awe and laughter to your table. Kids especially have such an enjoyable time!
Handmade noodles made fresh to order? Yes please! Bowltiful serves beef noodles in the Muslim Lanzhou style of Northwest China. Everything is halal and the way it works is this…
America’s cult burger franchise has made its way to Melbourne and we could not be any more excited to check it out. I mean who doesn’t love a burger?!
When a robot serves you dinner, it’s sure to be fun!
Thai with a splash of pretty. Mamma says, Miss Ping’s Thai Eatery at The District Docklands is beautiful and delicious
Eating out could not get anymore fun than dinner at Dohtonbori. This Japanese restaurant gives all ages the chance to get involved and get cooking!