Kirbie

Name: Kirbie
Address: 323 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3205
Telephone: (03) 9690 9285
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (405)

$41 to $100

Bistro

323 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

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2 people

23 May 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

KIRBIE Caff' & Bistro

Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Saturday
Functions & Events Available

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Bistro, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00
Phone number
(03) 9690 9285
Website
https://kirbie.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
323 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205
Area
South Melbourne
Cross Street
Corner of James Lane & Clarendon St
Parking details
Try the carpark off James Lane.
Public transit
No.12 TramNo.1 Tram
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

$90 Chef’s Menu
$90.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A seasonal 3-course menu consisting of our best dishes at Kirbie and highlighting our focus on premium local ingredients. Courses are a mixture of shared and individual plates.

What 405 people are saying

Kirbie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Good for business meals
Inner City South
Best Overall
Inner City South
Best Ambience
Inner City South
Good for business meals
Inner City South
Innovative
Inner City South
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kirbie offers a "relaxed atmosphere" with "fantastic food and wine," and "impeccable service." Diners are delighted by its "beautifully curated menu" and "attentive staff." Standout dishes include steak, pasta, and octopus. While some suggest improvements on wine pricing clarity, Kirbie remains a "neighbourhood gem" with "incredible food" and "warm service."

405 Reviews

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Kim VIP
Coastal Georgia3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food in a relaxed atmosphere. Excellent wine options. I would highly recommend the set menu!
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Bianca
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and wine menu! Great service, it's a true neighbourhood gem.
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Taryn
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, food is fresh and always changing. Wine recommendations absolutely on point.
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Camilla
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional, all round! Unpretentious, stylish, fantastic food, and lovely service all night- very attentive. We tried most dishes as they offered to just bring out multiple dishes to try lots and it was all absolutely delicious. Steak, pasta, best fries we’ve ever had (they were literally perfect), surprising delight was the pan fried cos lettuce. Even the desserts were excellent and were not dessert people. 5 stars and for any occasion.
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Hannah
Gold Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely stunning little local—such a gem in this city. Beautifully curated menu, warm service, and a space that feels effortlessly cool without trying too hard. Instantly obsessed.
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John VIP
Tasmania17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Has become a favourite .Good food, good value, knowledgable staff.Our best find for a while .
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Steven
Gold Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect the chef tasting amazing couldn’t have asked for better service either.
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John VIP
Tasmania17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have known of Kirby for many months but this was our first visit.Great find!! From the moment we arrived , till we left the staff were warm , welcoming and attentive.The food was delicious and there wasn't a spare seat.The Kirby crew have nailed it.Good value, great space, lovely food, and most of all fabulous service .11/10
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OpenTable Diner
Adelaide1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Takes the cake for the best restaurant in South Melbourne. Incredible staff, food, wine, cocktails, and vibe. What an absolute gem.
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Jan VIP
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I delighted in the unusual dishes. The recommended wine was a perfect match. The Merimbula oysters were sweet and fresh. All round a most enjoyable lunch. Thank you Kirbie chef and front-of-house staff!
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FAQs

Kirbie is rated 4.8 stars by 405 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 May 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

323 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of James Lane & Clarendon St
Area
South Melbourne
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Bistro, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Try the carpark off James Lane.
Public transit
No.12 TramNo.1 Tram
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://kirbie.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9690 9285

Kirbie

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About this restaurant

Additional information

$90 Chef’s Menu

To Start

bread & butter$9.00

oysters$36.00

olive all’ascolana$16.00

cold cuts$28.00

ceviche$26.00

pickled mussel baguette$24.00

Mids

Japanese scallops$24.00

rockling$28.00

gnudi$22.00

beetroot risotto$28.00

beef tagliata$26.00

potato cake$18.00

Substantials

mushroom & walnut calamaretti$31.00

veal saltimbocca$29.00

rabbit raviolo$31.00

chicken mille-feuille$30.00

pure black rump cap$49.00

Sides

charred cos$6.00

mixed leaves$12.00

autumn vegetables$19.00

pommes frites$11.00

baked quinces$18.00

tarte tatin$16.00

tiramisu$18.00

cheese, bread & figs$23.00

Crémant

Mittnacht Frères Crémant d'Alsace$115.00

Sparkling Cuvée

Woodlawn$110.00

Trentino frizzante

Cantina Furlani ‘Nativo Brut’$80.00

Fiano (orange)

Casa Brecceto ‘Nada’$95.00

Pigato (orange)

Bio Vio$165.00

Rosato

Colle Corviano Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo$80.00

Riesling

Weingut Weschsler trocken$95.00

Greco

Antonio Scala, Cirò$85.00

Prié Blanc

Cave Mont Blanc$145.00

Alsace Blanc

Domaine Marcel Deiss ‘Complantation’$150.00

Gros Manseng blend

Domaine de Pajot$80.00

Aligoté

Domaine Henri Naudin-Ferrand$110.00

Chardonnay

Hughes and Hughes$105.00

Petit Chablis

Domaine des Malandes$140.00

Etna Bianco

Guiseppe Cipolla Passofonduto ‘Solfare’$135.00

Timorasso

La Colombera ‘Il Montino’ Derthona$290.00

Nebbiolo (chilled)

Libertà$80.00

Pinot Noir

Two Tonne ‘EST’$90.00

Dirty Three, ‘All the Dirts’$120.00

Bourgogne

Faiveley Mercurey, Clos du Roy (Premier Cru)$250.00

Sangiovese

Montesecondo Rosso$110.00

Carignan

The Lost Plot$110.00

Merlot

Lauren Langfield$90.00

Shiraz