Top 13 Dining Experiences in Melbourne

1.Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,470 reviews · from $139Our pick

Board at Southbank Promenade for a three-hour evening cruise past Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Rod Laver Arena, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. You’ll receive four courses, Australian wine, beer, spirits, coffee, port, and attentive table service aboard the enclosed Yarra Countess or Yarra Empress.

“The good: service was excellent...the seating process, initial drinks, appetizers all done very efficiently and with warmth and care. The appetizers were quite tasting including duck slice, oysters, beef, scallops. The needs improvement: overall, Read more”

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2.4-Course Dinner Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 511 reviews · 3 hours · from $138

Board at Southbank for a three-hour dinner cruise through central Melbourne. You’ll enjoy tasting platters, a choice of main course, dessert, cheese, drinks, and views of Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Rod Laver Arena, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

“Had our own table by the widow - great views. Great Food, Great Service. Thoroughly recommend it”

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3.Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 214 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Meet Kayak Melbourne in Docklands before sunset for a gentle guided paddle in stable two-person sea kayaks. After fish and chips in a marina, continue beneath bridges past Crown, Southbank, and Flinders Street Station as the city lights come on.

“Austin was amazing. This experience was so rewarding. Being able to see the Melbourne skyline of the city. Austin’s amazing facts about Melbourne as we paddle and the amazing food from Hooks. It was a great time. 10/10 recommend.”

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4.Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $86Top rated

Start in Docklands with a safety briefing, then paddle stable Sea Bear kayaks through Victoria Harbour and along the Yarra River. Your guide leads you past Southbank, serves dinner on the water, and times the route for sunset and Crown Casino’s fire display. No kayaking experience is needed.

“Fabulous time! Fun activity, easy for someone with no kayaking experience, great guide - just a really great evening!”

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5.Progressive Dinner Tour – Chinatown, Laneways & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $142

Join a guide such as Simon, Hugo, Alex, or Mark for a three-hour evening food walk through Chinatown, Curtin House, Hosier Lane, and central Melbourne. Expect four to six premium tastings, an included beverage, local history, and a route adjusted to your group’s tastes and dietary needs.

“Mark was an awesome guide. He showed us many out of the way, hidden gems that we never would have found on our own. Very fun evening.”

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6.Skydeck and Altitude Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 34 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99

Enjoy Skydeck access, a 6-D Positron VR flight over Victorian destinations, and a three-course dinner at Eureka 89, prepared by Executive Chef Renee Martillano. This 90-minute, English-hosted package suits visitors fitting a meal and city view around theatre, sport, or other Melbourne plans.

“good. but drinks at dinner were expensive and a glass of wine did not have much in it. better to buy a bottle if you can afford it.”

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7.The Q Train – First Class Private Dining For 2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $142

Board the Q Train at Drysdale Railway Station for a three-hour private meal for two. Expect five courses made with local produce, a drink pairing with each course, Swan Bay views, and tea or barista-made coffee afterward. Select services use Queenscliff Station instead.

“The food and service were very good. The dining conditions exceptionally clean and comfortable. The use of locally sourced food and beverages is commendable. Parking at the Drysdale station is a little scarce and the area provided shoRead more”

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8.Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $606

Spend an adults-only evening with a private guide such as Craig or Elliot, tasting Yarra Valley wine, whisky, gin, beer and cider before a two-course dinner at Meletos. Round-trip transfers from Yarra Valley accommodation are included, with a 4:00 pm start and a five-to-six-hour schedule.

“We highly enjoyed our tour , fun informative , yummy food , a good laugh lots of singing an evening well spent .”

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9.The Q Train – Q Class Social Dining

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $103

Ride the restored Q Train from Drysdale toward Queenscliff and back while enjoying five courses made with Bellarine produce. You’ll hear about local makers, watch the countryside and Swan Bay pass by, and buy wine, beer, cider, tea, coffee, or soft drinks separately.

“Train moves slowly and stops a couple of times to stretch legs. Staff were friendly and helpful, food was lovely and well prepared and presented.”

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10.Peninsula Nature Private Day Trip with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $303

Travel privately from Melbourne with a personal guide, stopping at Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, and Arthurs Seat. You can hand feed wallabies and kangaroos, watch an Australian animal presentation, ride the Eagle chairlift, and finish with a picnic dinner. Peter and Gosha may be your hosts.

“We had two wonderful days exploring with Peter. He is a wonderful host who does everything he can to make your day special and exciting! We certainly recommend this tour and the full day along the great ocean road. He has a great route and secret stops that will blow you away.”

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11.Eynesbury Homestead Dark Tales & Ghostly Trails Dinner&Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 5 reviews · 3h 30m · from $53Best value

Enjoy a two-course dinner at Ms Peacock Kitchen & Bar, then follow an English-speaking ghost host through Eynesbury Homestead, its haunted lake, eerie stables, servants’ quarters, and Grey Box Forest. The 210-minute evening runs on the third Friday of each month.

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12.Private Romantic Melbourne Dinner Cruise for 2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

You and your partner get a private 90-minute cruise from Docklands along the Yarra River, with a three-course meal from a local restaurant, beer, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water. Hosts such as Panda and Matt have helped make proposal evenings especially memorable.

“Skipper Panda was a terrific guide. The views, and food were equally amazing. It was a beautiful and perfect night. This is great activity for couples who want a private night out with beautiful scenery.”

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13.Great Ocean Road Day Trip with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $506

Travel privately from Melbourne with a personal guide and driver, visiting the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, The Grotto, rainforest, beaches, wildlife sites, and quieter stops. Peter and Roman are among the guides named in guest feedback. Dinner and drinks are included.

“Athough it was a long day and the weather was awful the private tour was excellent. The guide Roman was very polite, friendly and well prepared.”

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