Abacus Bar & Kitchen

4.2

36 Reviews

$41 to $100

Australian

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2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

"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

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Café
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 7:00 am–4:00 pm Wed–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9824 1026
Website
http://abacusbar.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dirk Roedig
Catering
We have a full catering offering that can bring Abacus directly to you anywhere in the city. <br /><br />Please email us at: catering@abacusbar.com.au for more information.
Private party facilities
With room for 150 guests, Abacus is the perfect venue to host your private event - sit down dinners, cocktail parties, product launches, bar mitzvahs or more. Please email events@abacusbar.com.au for further information.

Location
383 Chapel St, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141
Neighborhood
South Yarra
Cross street
Near the corner of Chapel St & Commercial Road.
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as a public parking complex behind the building next to the Prahran Market.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Steak Night
A$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us at Abacus for our special Steak Night! For just $25, indulge in a delicious dry-aged steak, perfectly cooked to your liking and served with a side of crispy chips and a fresh salad. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a high-quality meal without breaking the bank. Come savour the flavours every Thursday night—your taste buds will thank you!
Bottomless Pasta Night
A$28.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us every Friday night for our amazing Bottomless Pasta — yes, you heard that right, unlimited bowls of pasta for just $28 per person! Indulge in endless bowls of our house-made pasta and savour every bite without breaking the bank. *All bottomless pasta seatings are strictly for 90 minutes.

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City South
Great for brunch
Inner City South
Great for outdoor dining
Inner City South
Lively
Inner City South
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Abacus Bar & Kitchen offers a vibrant atmosphere complemented by "great food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the delicious corn cake and cocktails. While some dishes like the steak could use improvement, the ambiance and attentive staff create an enjoyable dining experience. A perfect spot for a "fantastic Sunday lunch" or "Friday bottomless pasta night."

36 Reviews

G
Gerry
Melbourne
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant environment. Clearly very popular as busy at 1pm, lunchtime. Food was honest and well presented. Would recommend.
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Claire
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always great service, friendly and welcoming. The food is also great, varied menu with delicious ingredients.
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Anna
Victoria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Not much topping for the pasta. Hospitality of the staff is pretty cold. Feel like they don’t want to be there to serve customers. Not very attentive. Won’t be coming back.
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Dorothy
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and customer service, but the music threw me off a little and the pasta portion was lacking. Quality of ingredients were amazing and overall delicious flavours.
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Ashleigh
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very vibey atmosphere, good value and great selection of wines. Get in for happy hour for a great drop at a great price.
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Gretchen
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun setting, great service, and always love the food!
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jess
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
booked a 7:45pm reservation. had to wait outside until 8:45 to even be allowed onto our table. specifically notified them that had a gluten free member, had to wait another 45 minutes before we got any food even tho we pre-ordered because “they weren’t prepared for someone to be gluten free”. really poor service but it was a nice looking venue with decent food.
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Nathan
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The overall experience of the night was fantastic and the service we received from one of the blokes was top tier with fantastic drink recommendations. Would gladly come back to this restaurant
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Amy
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Good find for Friday. Choices was great for the pasta and doesn’t take long to come out.
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Darren Spielberg
Melbourne
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Staffs were friendly but needs to be more attentive with serving more water. Wasn't a very busy night either. Food was fair, can't really complain much about steak night with the price, the steak was quite chewy and hard to chew despite ordering Medium Rare. It's not a rump cut but scotch, so it shouldn't be that hard to chew. Can't complain much, but that's just an honest review.
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FAQs

Abacus Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.2 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Abacus Bar & Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

383 Chapel St, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141

Additional information

Cross street
Near the corner of Chapel St & Commercial Road.
Neighborhood
South Yarra
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 7:00 am–4:00 pm Wed–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Café
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as a public parking complex behind the building next to the Prahran Market.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dirk Roedig
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://abacusbar.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9824 1026
Catering
We have a full catering offering that can bring Abacus directly to you anywhere in the city. <br /><br />Please email us at: catering@abacusbar.com.au for more information.
Private party facilities
With room for 150 guests, Abacus is the perfect venue to host your private event - sit down dinners, cocktail parties, product launches, bar mitzvahs or more. Please email events@abacusbar.com.au for further information.

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Abacus Bar & Kitchen

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Steak Night

Bottomless Pasta Night

Menu

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Abacus Bar & Kitchen restaurant rated?

Does Abacus Bar & Kitchen offer gift cards?

Is Abacus Bar & Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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