Top 7 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.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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7.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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