2024 update: Huge congrats to Taxi Kitchen's restaurant manager Ines Stuer, who has won the 'Excellence in Service" award at the AHA State Awards for 2024.
Delicious food, gorgeous views and excellent service: honestly, what more could you want? The fact that Taxi Kitchen has nailed these factors for over a decade perhaps goes some distance in explaining why it's stood the test of time. It's an iconic meet-up destination for locals, interstate visitors and passing tourists alike.
These days, anticipate a masterful culinary offering from talented executive chef Tony Twitchett (who trained under Michael Lambie); the focus here is on modern Australian cuisine with a discernible Asian influence. Dishes from the crowd-pleasing menu are prepared with sustainable, locally sourced produce at the fore.
Perched above Transport Hotel, this restaurant has won awards, switched names and ultimately, gone through more than a few changes over the years. Older folks will remember that crazy ceiling Sputnik (now gone), and while the pans have changed hands a fair few times, the best parts – like those incredible vistas and memorable dishes – still remain. This restaurant still boasts one of the best views of Melbourne's skyline and the Yarra River.