Guidebook for Ripponlea/East St Kilda
Food Scene
3 hats and 18/20 in The Good Food Guide, see http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/eat-out/review/restaurant/attica-20130826-2sljm.html
59 locals recommend
Attica
74 Glen Eira Rd3 hats and 18/20 in The Good Food Guide, see http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/eat-out/review/restaurant/attica-20130826-2sljm.html
Legendary north indian food; moved to this place and got much slicker since the old one burned down opposite; always a fun and delicious experience
Bala Da Dhaba
63 Glen Eira RdLegendary north indian food; moved to this place and got much slicker since the old one burned down opposite; always a fun and delicious experience
Spout Cafe
48 Glen Eira RdNice food and service
Talked-about cafe opposite the station, apparently they remember your order and are very friendly
16 locals recommend
Hawk & Hunter
10 Glen Eira AvenueTalked-about cafe opposite the station, apparently they remember your order and are very friendly
Amaaazing modern Korean, been here about 15 times since it opened last year; try the pork belly rollups, hot noodle soups, any specials, kim chi san choi bao and all their beers
8 locals recommend
The more the better
305 Glen Huntly RdAmaaazing modern Korean, been here about 15 times since it opened last year; try the pork belly rollups, hot noodle soups, any specials, kim chi san choi bao and all their beers
Amaaazing Japanese fusion... where to start? Kingfish wonton-ravioli with gorgonzola sauce, wasabi mushroom pizza, gyoza, tofu, everything is incredible, even the desserts! Try the frozen plum wine
bistro GOEMON
281 Glen Huntly RdAmaaazing Japanese fusion... where to start? Kingfish wonton-ravioli with gorgonzola sauce, wasabi mushroom pizza, gyoza, tofu, everything is incredible, even the desserts! Try the frozen plum wine
Simple cafe style, good prices, great food and I have never before had anything like their tempura potato slices with spices (and I lived in japan 18 months)
Tempura Japanese Cafe
213 Glen Huntly RdSimple cafe style, good prices, great food and I have never before had anything like their tempura potato slices with spices (and I lived in japan 18 months)
The Artful Dodger
267 Glen Huntly RdCool cafe right opposite the cinema, popular for brunches
Turtle Cafe
34 Glen Huntly RoadAn institution
Light, fresh and healthy Vietnamese dishes to be savoured and dishes to be shared. Not cheap but very special
27 locals recommend
Dandelion
133 Ormond RdLight, fresh and healthy Vietnamese dishes to be savoured and dishes to be shared. Not cheap but very special
Las Chicas
203 Carlisle StAnother super popular and long running cafe for wonderful brunches
Great location for people watching (inside and out) and they have live acoustic music
36 locals recommend
Iddy Biddy
39 Blessington StGreat location for people watching (inside and out) and they have live acoustic music
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar with live music and open-air terrace upstairs and about 50 beers on the menu, which changes regularly
145 locals recommend
The Local Taphouse
184 Carlisle StGreat bar with live music and open-air terrace upstairs and about 50 beers on the menu, which changes regularly
Its a bar and it's about 150 metres from the flat, what more could you want. They have a courtyard out back and serve wood-fired pizzas, have live music and a varied clientelle from rockers to goths?!
10 locals recommend
Lyre Bird
61 Glen Eira RdIts a bar and it's about 150 metres from the flat, what more could you want. They have a courtyard out back and serve wood-fired pizzas, have live music and a varied clientelle from rockers to goths?!
Pretty classic old iconic pub with dining room, counter meals, TAB betting on horses and dogs, pool tables, outdoor area, live music on weekends and a huge drive in bottle shop
6 locals recommend
Elsternwick Hotel
259 Brighton RdPretty classic old iconic pub with dining room, counter meals, TAB betting on horses and dogs, pool tables, outdoor area, live music on weekends and a huge drive in bottle shop
Antique bar
218 Glen Huntly RdVintage couches and yummy cocktails
Before/after-movie eastern-euro snacks/meals and drinks or maybe you'll never leave after seeing the vodka list and trying a few of the cocktails mmmmm
29 locals recommend
After The Tears Vodka Bar
9b Gordon StBefore/after-movie eastern-euro snacks/meals and drinks or maybe you'll never leave after seeing the vodka list and trying a few of the cocktails mmmmm
Been loving this place for years; great place for an internet date ;-). Great moroccan style decor and tapas style menu, beautiful wines, interesting bathrooms and often live music too
19 locals recommend
Pause Bar
268 Carlisle StBeen loving this place for years; great place for an internet date ;-). Great moroccan style decor and tapas style menu, beautiful wines, interesting bathrooms and often live music too
Cafe by day downstairs and restaurant by night plus a huge bar area upstairs with DJs for fun and dancing, not clubby
45 locals recommend
Big Mouth
168 Acland StCafe by day downstairs and restaurant by night plus a huge bar area upstairs with DJs for fun and dancing, not clubby
Everything Else
Awesome arthouse cinema showing films from all around the world plus the big blockbusters. You can take beer and wine into the cinema with you and they serve cool stuff like miso soup and eda mame
89 locals recommend
Classic Cinemas
9 Gordon StAwesome arthouse cinema showing films from all around the world plus the big blockbusters. You can take beer and wine into the cinema with you and they serve cool stuff like miso soup and eda mame
Pub at the end of Acland Street with a couple of bars, steady pub meals, often shows sports such as soccer finals etc
21 locals recommend
Village Belle Hotel
202 Barkly StPub at the end of Acland Street with a couple of bars, steady pub meals, often shows sports such as soccer finals etc
Must visit for sunset and live music. Sticky carpet is gone but its still the main venue south of the river for live bands with 3 band rooms, free in the front bar 7 days/week till 3am, food all day
158 locals recommend
Hotel Esplanade
11 The EsplanadeMust visit for sunset and live music. Sticky carpet is gone but its still the main venue south of the river for live bands with 3 band rooms, free in the front bar 7 days/week till 3am, food all day
Dog's Bar
54 Acland StWine bar with great food and nice vibe for the more mature crowd