Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Southbank

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The default order for search results reflects a number of factors, including table availability, restaurant location, search criteria, and restaurant reviews and ratings. In addition, payment made by a restaurant to OpenTable is also a factor for the relative ordering of restaurants.

1. The European

4.7

Exceptional(1317)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 13 times today

Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, The European offers a welcoming ambience with warm, generous and knowledgeable hospitality - a beacon of Melbourne dining at its finest. Located on Spring Street near the Princess Theatre, we offer classic bistro fare with substance and character to perfectly complement our extensive collection of wines, old and new world, available to enjoy with your meal. We also welcome you on a walk-in basis next door at The City Wine Shop any day of the week, where you may simply pop in for a seat at the bar or grab a spot outside overlooking Parliament House. We take the best seasonal produce available, cooking simple, classic foods. Nose-to-tail offal dishes are centred within our menu, utilising every part of the animal products in our kitchen. Drawing on our own in-house butcher and farmhouse cheeses matured by our friends at Spring Street Cheese Cellar, there is always something new to try on the menu at The European and City Wine Shop.

A photo of Hochi Mama Richmond restaurant

2. Hochi Mama Richmond

4.6

Exceptional(1179)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Richmond

Booked 50 times today

After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond! Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original! We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’! The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!

3. Serai Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(647)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Melbourne CBD

Booked 25 times today

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

4. Mount Erica Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(1153)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Prahran

Booked 68 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.

5. Clover

4.9

Exceptional(152)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Richmond

Booked 10 times today

Clover is a restaurant and wine bar on Swan Street, Richmond with a focus on good produce, good wine and good times, cooked and served with care and intent, reflective of modern European bistro's.

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6. Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(643)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 times today

A MELBOURNE INSTITUTIONEstablished in 1995, Punch Lane is a Melbourne dining icon and a pioneer amongst its laneway counterparts.Punch Lane is a cosy and inclusive Wine Bar and restaurant, which prides itself on serving delicious food from a seasonal menu, mouth-watering cheeses from an eclectic selection, matched with exceptional wine and service.Our kitchen team, headed up by Nuno Gabriel, have created a seasonal menu showcasing local produce. We are currently offering a 2 hour dinner sitting for all early reservations prior to 7pm in our dining space with drinks and bar snacks available from 3pm - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. Dinner service commences at 5pm Tuesday - Sunday. Lunch from 12pm - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday.Please note Sunday surcharge of 10% and Public holiday surcharge of 15%

A photo of Abacus Bar & Kitchen restaurant

7. Abacus Bar & Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(48)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • South Yarra

Booked 22 times today

"Abacus bar & kitchen is a cafe concept that could and should be replicated and enjoyed all around the world.It has embraced the 'all day dining' model with a breakfast menu that transforms into snacks and evening dining making it an option for any mood or customer. It also has a fully licensed drinks list and al fresco seating to suit the late afternoon spritz while people watching as one of Melbourne's busiest strips passes you by.All of this inside one of Melbourne's best interior spaces, Abacus provides a casual dining experience to remember.The food is good and honest, it has broken out of the traditional mould for opening hours, the customer service is elevated, sustainability is deeply rooted in their ethos and it's a design-driven space that you want to be in. These business characteristics harmoniously work together and the success of them shows in the lines of people waiting for tables to enjoy a meal here."- future food

8. Union House

4.7

Exceptional(307)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Richmond

Booked 14 times today

Public Bar - Restaurant - Rooftop Quality booze and delicious food.

9. North Port Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(253)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Port Melbourne

Booked 9 times today

The North Port Hotel is a place for locals and visitors alike, you may choose to head to the front bar for a cold beer or glass of wine and watch the footy, or take a seat in the dining area and order from our ever changing menu, with all the classics you know and love, as well as a great selection of bar snacks and starters, main meals using quality seasonal produce and desserts.

10. Shark Fin Inn

4.3

Awesome(154)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 10 times today

The 'original' Shark Fin Restaurant was established in 1980 at the top end of the little Bourke Street. Close to the Parliament Station, Shark Fin Inn achieves it's excellence by serving the finest Cantonese food at affordable prices. With lunchtime Yum Cha, takeaway service and an extensive a La Carte and banquet menus, Shark Fin Inn has remained favourite of many despite some strong neighbouring contenders over the years. It gives customers a good chance to savour the famous dishes from Hong Kong without the expensive price tag of the air ticket - or the meal. Close to different bars, cafes and theatres and open until 1.30am daily, Shark Fin Inn is the best place for family gathering, business acquaintance, celebrating special occasions and late supper after a night out.

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Helen
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious bold flavours with highly professional yet gleefully friendly service. The whole experience was fun, satisfying and a fabulous example of hospo done right on every level. Our whole group of four loved it.
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Serai KitchenPrice: Very Expensive• Filipino• Melbourne CBD
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4.7
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Michael
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Clover was as advertised and probably even a bit better. Super tasty, lovely atmosphere and generous service. Thank you.
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CloverPrice: Expensive• European• Richmond
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4.9
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Michelle
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As always an amazing food experience, fantastic food at a very reasonable price. Never lets us down.
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Hochi Mama RichmondPrice: Expensive• Asian• Richmond
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4.6
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Chris
Melbourne •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very noisy in the restaurant , lovely waitress very good service . All staff very helpful
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Mount Erica HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Prahran
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4.7
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Ricky
Victoria •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 20, 2025
Great atmosphere and really lovely restaurant. Would definitely go back.
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The EuropeanPrice: Expensive• European• Melbourne CBD
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4.7