Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Altona

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BrightonCarltonCarlton NorthCollingwoodElwoodFitzroy

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. Hopheads - Altona

4.8

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Point Cook

Booked 2 times today

Hopheads is a bar and bottle store dedicated to selling the absolute best Australian and International beers.Our original store was founded in May 2015 and stemmed from the relevant question (at the time) – ‘why aren’t there any good beer stores and bars in the west?’ Founder and beer afficionado Adrian Chong (and long suffering partner Wai Lee) were tired of having to travel across town to access quality beers, so they took it upon themselves to right this egregious wrong – and so the idea of Hopheads was born.Hopheads has since expanded to a second store in Altona, injecting some young blood into the team in the form of the somewhat magnificent Ryan Cochrane.We remain passionate about making the West-side the best-side for beer in Victoria. The story and journey of Hopheads is a long way from finished, stay tuned

2. The Morning Star Hotel

4.4

Awesome(43)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Williamstown

Booked 19 times today

Open now to Williamstown and surrounding areas. A true local classic!

3. The Strand

4.6

Exceptional(530)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Williamstown

Booked 6 times today

Serving beautiful food to the diners of Melbourne and beyond for over 20 years. The Strand in Williamstown has become a Melbourne Institution.

4. Pure South Dining

4.4

Awesome(76)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Southbank

Booked 31 times today

Pure South Dining is founded on philosophy of Ethical, Sustainable and Provenance driven produce, championing Tasmanian farmers, fishermen and small producers. The best in season produce is flown from the islands of King, Flinders & Tasmanian directly to our Southbank kitchen. Pure South Dining offers our guests two dining options to suite any occasion. The ground floor Pure South Kitchen is our casual riverside bistro offering classics from morning till late. Enjoy our Tassie produce without the fuss, while you look out to the Southbank promenade, sipping cocktails with friends. Ascend the stairs to the Pure South Dining Room, for a modern fine dining experience, with stunning views of the Yarra River & Melbourne's skyline. Dine a la carte, or embark on a culinary journey with our six-course tasting menu. Our in house sommelier is on hand to guide you through our extensive wine list, with over 400 bottles highlighting Tassie Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.

5. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1138)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 57 times today

The Mount Erica Hotel, loved and revered corner Pub. includes public bar, indoor and outdoor dining/function spaces. Offering a menu of elevated pub classics, tap beer, cocktails and extensive wine list. Delivered in a relaxed venue with a designer edge.*All bookings are for our dining room for sit-down dining. We have our front bar and courtyard available for casual drinks, and are on a walk in basis. Dogs and children are welcome in the venue until 8pm.

6. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(730)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 94 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

A photo of Johnny's Green Room restaurant

7. Johnny's Green Room

4.2

Awesome(97)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlton

Situated on the rooftop of the iconic King & Godfree building in the heart of Lygon Street’s Little Italy, Johnny’s Green Room is a Tuscan-inspired terrace with dazzling city skyline views and an enthusiastic appreciation for la dolce vita.Conceived by award-winning designer Dion Hall, Johnny’s evokes the good times of an Italian summer with a semi-retractable roof enabling those summertime vibes to be enjoyed year-round. We have acclaimed chef Karen Martini on board as our Culinary Director, her relaxed menu of Italian-style sharing dishes beautifully complemented by Melbourne bar maestro Matt Bax’s delicious program of Italian-accented cocktails and wine and a rolling roster of the finest DJs in the land.Named after the classic Carlton nightspot that in the 70s and 80s attracted the bohemian and the notorious like moths to a neon-lit flame, Johnny’s has been reimagined for a whole new generation of Carlton habitués.

8. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1682)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 32 times today

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 9:00am for takeaway coffees & pastries, and from 11:30am onwards for dine in. Passionate about friends, family and community.

A photo of Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy restaurant

9. Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya - Fitzroy

4.2

Awesome(1727)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fitzroy

Booked 39 times today

Ichi Ni Nana, is a modern style Izakaya experience spread across multiple levels along the iconic Brunswick Street offering delectable Japanese dishes with a modern twist (such as our must try Ebi Mayo). The venue also comprises an amazing beverage list of Japanese inspired cocktails, the best Japan has to offer in sakes and whiskies and a comprehensive wine list covering local and international regions. Our friendly and professional team will take you on a guided tour through a Japanese experience that will leave you eagerly anticipating your next visit. Whether it’s an intimate dinner in one of our hand crafted booths or a group celebration, Ichi Ni Nana has an abundance of breathtaking indoor and outdoor areas (including a courtyard with a retractable glass ceiling which can be enjoyed rain, hail or shine), to suit any occasion.

10. TOTE Bar & Dining

4.6

Exceptional(242)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 8 times today

A contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern-Australian dishes with seasonal eating in mind.Channelling the timeless allure of 1930's design, the interior boasts rich oak panelling, emerald hues, decadent leather and bronze finishes. The space offers three intimate dining areas, known as The Northern Terrace, The Dining Room and The Cellar - our Private Dining Room. The main feature of TOTE is casual dining with premium quality food from well sourced high quality and sustainable produce.It features a contemporary offering from coffee, craft beer and creative cocktails to carefully curated local & imported wines and spirits.The bar itself is modelled to the development’s quintessential roots – the racecourse – and is aptly shaped in an oval form to mirror it.

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From verified diners like you

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Richard
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
A great place to meet friends and have great food with a view. Excellent breakfast options and coffee was very good too.
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Pure South DiningPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Southbank
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4.4
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious food exceptional service from Nick our waiter . Definitely be back
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Mount Erica HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Prahran
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4.7
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lynne
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
4 people enjoyed their meals very much one say their steak was grisely ..
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The StrandPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Williamstown
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4.6
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Alison
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Relaxed atmosphere, neat fitout, friendly service & reasonable prices. Will have to try the beer garden sometime, looks very inviting
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The Morning Star HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Williamstown
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4.4
JB
JohnB
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined on Oct 30, 2022
We had an enjoyable couple of hours listening to the live music while trying some different stouts. Bringing our own snacks was a great option.
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Hopheads - AltonaPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Point Cook
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4.8

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