Shark Fin Inn

4.3

138 Reviews

$40 and under

Chinese

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9662 2681
Website
http://www.sharkfin.com.au/melbourne
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
50 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chinese New Year All you can eat Yumcha $66@PP!
A$66.00 per person
Feb 2, 2025 only
Please enjoy All you can eat Yumcha for$66@pp We have only 3 seatings, 10:30-12:00, 12:00-1:30, 1:30-3:00.

What 138 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Good for groups
City Centre
Great for brunch
City Centre
Good for groups

Review summary

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Shark Fin Inn offers a bustling yum cha experience with "the best Peking duck in Melbourne" and "amazing food." While the restaurant can be hectic, it remains a "true Melbourne institution" praised for its "efficient, pleasant staff" and "delicious dishes." Ideal for special occasions and authentic Chinese dining.

138 Reviews

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Cedric
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined here many times over the years. Always great food and reasonably priced. Walking distance from Parliament station.
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Martin
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Shark Fin Inn in Melbourne delivers superb food promptly. We had the Banquet and, even though the place was full, the dishes came out in a timely fashion. At under $10 per item it is a bargain compared to Pub meals and most restaurants. Been there twice now and the food is truly excellent, extra yummy, and of a consistent standard. Highly recommend!
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Stephanie
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and great service. A busy happy atmosphere, would highly recommend this restaurant.
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len
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again excellent food and service been coming here since Shark Fin House closed during co covid great ambience and had some first time Yum Cha guests were very impressed
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Steve
Tasmania
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Always a great value yum Cha , love the food! but get there at 22.00 as they will try to push you out early if up stairs
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Shaun
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Such a different place compared to Shark Fin in Keysborough, which is amazing. This Sjhark Fin was awful. The atmosphere was great however tables are out of range of the trolleys, the food that came around was the same for the full hour we were there. Maybe 10 different dishes came past. So very disappointing when we have been to Keysborough countless times and loved it and expected the same or very similar when we went to the City.
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Raya
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was prompt with service and attended to your request. Food was delicious. Overall a good experience!
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Jim
Melbourne
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had a friend visiting from Sydney and had remembered the Shark Fin Inn as a virtual institution in Melbourne for Yum Cha. But we were very disappointed in the experience. The food was not up to the standard we had remembered, service was perfunctory and the venue is tired.
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lulu
Melbourne
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shark Fin Inn serves classic dim sum from trolleys. There are many choices, and the dim sum is skillfully made. It has been a favorite place for yum cha for a long time. The staff is pleasant and attentive.
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Errol
Melbourne
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
If you're looking for an authentic yum cha or great Chinese food this is the place. The service from the front door to when you leave is attentive and quick.
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FAQs

Shark Fin Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9662 2681.

Shark Fin Inn is rated 4.3 stars by 138 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

50 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sharkfin.com.au/melbourne
Phone number
(03) 9662 2681

Shark Fin Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chinese New Year All you can eat Yumcha $66@PP!

Dumpling

Combination Peanut Dumpling

Slu Mai Pork & Mushroom Dumpling

Prawn & Chives Dumpling

Vegetarian Dumpling

Shark Fin Dumpling

Scallop Dumpling

Prawn Dumpling

Steamed Dim Sims

Chinese Sausages Bun

Runny Custard Bun

Meat Roll Bean Curd Skin

Pork Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce

Chicken Feat w/ Abalone Sauce

Ox Trip w/ Giner & Shallots

Chicken Feet

Ox Tripe

Congee Ox Trip Rice Roll

Congee w/ Salted Pork & Century Egg

Ox Tripe Combo

BBQ Pork in Steam Rice Roll

Prawn in Steam Rice Roll

Chinese Donut in Rice Roll

Deep Fried Baked Pan Fried

Deep Fried Pork Dumpling

Stir Fried Sticky Rice

Fried Prawn Roll w/ Bean Curd Skin

Pan Fried Turnip Cake

Deep Fried Calamari

Deep Fried Taro Dumpling

BBQ Pork Pastry

Dessert

Mango Pudding

Steamed Bean Curd Jelly

Deep Fried Sesame Ball

Mango, Pomelo & Sago Sweet Soup

Villain Sponge Cake

Hot Baked Taro Sago Pudding

Custard Tart

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