The beauty of dining at St Kilda’s Stokehouse is that you don’t have to worry about requesting a table with a view. With floor-to-ceiling windows that span the entire dining room, you’re guaranteed a view of the glistening ocean regardless of where you’re sitting. It’s more than just scenery here though: the menu is on the finer side, yet leans into the salty surrounds through additions like saltbush and vinegar potato cakes (a menu mainstay) and sea perch ‘fish and chips’ with triple-cooked potatoes and a classic tartar. Be it a special occasion or a little treat yo' self moment, Stokehouse won’t disappoint.
Melbourne’s brimming with impressive venues left, right and centre, though it’s not often you hear the main drawcard of a restaurant in this city being a scenic view. Unlike Queensland’s postcard-perfect beaches and Sydney’s spectacular harbour, Melbourne isn’t as synonymous with scenery, making picturesque eateries a little trickier to find. There are a few gems, of course, and we know just where to find them.
Whether you’re staying close to the city or venturing a little further out, there are some absolute treats of dining experiences that not only provide a top-notch feed but a feast for the eyes, too. We’ve rounded up some of our favourites, so get your notebook ready and head out to explore these gems while the days are still long and the weather is still warm.
