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Abacus Bar & Kitchen, South Yarra, AU-VIC

Abacus Bar & Kitchen

4.2
4.2
33 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
"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
  • 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.
  • Area
    South Yarra
  • Cross Street
    Near the corner of Chapel St &amp; 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

    $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!
    Steak Night photo
  • Bottomless Pasta Night

    $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.
    Bottomless Pasta Night photo

What 33 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

NoiseEnergetic

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 with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The menu features unique dishes, with standout options like the corn cake and arancini. Although some diners noted service inconsistencies, the overall experience is lively and enjoyable, making it a great spot for brunch or date nights.

33 Reviews
  1. Dorothy

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Ashleigh

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 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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  3. Gretchen

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 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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  4. jess

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 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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  5. Nathan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 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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  6. Amy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 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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  7. Darren Spielberg

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 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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  8. Samuel

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I find the service is always good, but when it’s bad it’s a disaster. Our host seems to be new in her role, which I understand and appreciate. Just a few feedbacks for her. Please familiarise herself with proper table service, do give us a different sets of cutlery when the entrée is done; and if she decides to keep them on the table at least have the dignity to place them nicely. I hate with passion when people leave the dirty cutlery bare on the table. We are not savages, you get the idea. I ordered my usual steak with bone marrow. The bone was there without marrow, I asked for some clarification. Don’t treat your customers like a fool telling them the bone was only for decoration and there was no marrow, it was the 3rd time that week I had your steak. You guys did fix promptly which I appreciate. Then the main came with our salad to share, but there was no cutlery for us to share the salad. She came back 10 mins after with two spoons as if we were having dessert. Then when I paid, she gave me the receipt for table A but overcharged me for table B. I didn’t even realise until she called me back after we had left the restaurant. I appreciate the honesty so I came back for her to fix it. Then when fixing the bills, you guys asked me to tap the card again without proper explanation that I had to pay again and wait for the refund to come thru in next few days. To top the cake, staff had the audacity to ask for tip. Please review your service.

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  9. tony

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambience. Service is very good, plenty of staff in hand. Good was tasty.

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  10. Coey

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s disappointing as we saw rats in the restaurant and inform the manager about this, yet the manager only explained as in the day they open the windows,and they can do NOTHING about the rat.

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FAQs

Abacus Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.2 stars by 33 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.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Abacus Bar & Kitchen

383 Chapel St, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Near the corner of Chapel St &amp; Commercial Road.
  • Area
    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
  • 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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