Gimlet

Experience exceptional dining in Melbourne's CBD. This restaurant boasts a 4.6-star rating, exquisite food, and attentive service. Book your table today!

Seafood · Steakhouse & Grill$$$4.6(1,822)Melbourne

Premium restaurant & bar featuring oysters, caviar & hearty wood-fired mains, plus cocktails & wine.

About Gimlet

Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, this restaurant provides an elegant dining experience that consistently earns rave reviews. With a stellar 4.6-star rating, it's a favorite for special occasions and memorable evenings. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet welcoming, complemented by impeccable service. Diners consistently praise the beautifully prepared dishes, bursting with incredible flavors. While the price range is $$$ reflecting the high quality, many feel it's well worth the splurge. Expect attentive and genuinely warm care from start to finish. A place where every detail is carefully considered to ensure a truly unforgettable meal.

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Restaurant Analysis

Restaurant Characteristics

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💰Price Range
Upscale
🕐Meal Time
lunch
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Casual
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
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Why Travelers Love Gimlet

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4.6 / 5.0(1,822 reviews)

We visited Gimlet to celebrate a special occasion during our short stay in Melbourne, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. The food was truly spectacular, every dish was beautifully prepared and full of incredible flavor. What really made the experience unforgettable was the service. Our waiter, Álvaro, offered exceptional, attentive, and genuinely warm care from start to finish. We couldn’t have chosen a better place. Absolutely recommended We went to Gimlet last night to celebrate my husband's birthday. From the minute we walked in last night until we left we were impressed. We had a consummate professional waitress named Rina. She was very knowledgeable, professional and very exceptionally helpful especially with my adult daughter's anaphylaxis to nuts. The food was delicious. Everything from the Garfish Gilda to the white asparagus to the steak. It was all fantastic. The atmosphere, the food and the service from Rina was all exactly what you would expect from a fine dining restaurant. I cannot recommend Gimlet enough. Thank you for a memorable evening x Came here for lunch. Food: you can go with set menu or ala carte. Great thing about this place is that if you're dining alone, they provide half portion for the main and sides. I had the ala carte menu - zucchini flower, raw scallop, tenderloin, potatoes, and salted honey tart. Absolutely delicious. There are good selection of cocktails too, including classic cocktails not listed in the menu. Services: really great. Attentive and explains the menu very well, including checking in for any dietary and allergens requirements. Ambience: awesome. Great for lunch or dinner, and even supper. Overall a wonderful dining experience!

Find the Restaurant

Where to Find Them

33 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Opening Hours

Open Now
Monday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Recent Reviews

pauric M.

November 15, 2025

We visited Gimlet to celebrate a special occasion during our short stay in Melbourne, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. The food was truly spectacular, every dish was beautifully prepared and full of incredible flavor. What really made the experience unforgettable was the service. Our waiter, Álvaro, offered exceptional, attentive, and genuinely warm care from start to finish. We couldn’t have chosen a better place. Absolutely recommended

Vicwa

October 23, 2025

We went to Gimlet last night to celebrate my husband's birthday. From the minute we walked in last night until we left we were impressed. We had a consummate professional waitress named Rina. She was very knowledgeable, professional and very exceptionally helpful especially with my adult daughter's anaphylaxis to nuts. The food was delicious. Everything from the Garfish Gilda to the white asparagus to the steak. It was all fantastic. The atmosphere, the food and the service from Rina was all exactly what you would expect from a fine dining restaurant. I cannot recommend Gimlet enough. Thank you for a memorable evening x

The S.

November 2, 2025

Came here for lunch. Food: you can go with set menu or ala carte. Great thing about this place is that if you're dining alone, they provide half portion for the main and sides. I had the ala carte menu - zucchini flower, raw scallop, tenderloin, potatoes, and salted honey tart. Absolutely delicious. There are good selection of cocktails too, including classic cocktails not listed in the menu. Services: really great. Attentive and explains the menu very well, including checking in for any dietary and allergens requirements. Ambience: awesome. Great for lunch or dinner, and even supper. Overall a wonderful dining experience!

James

November 6, 2025

A must visit in Melbourne. We were so lucky they were able to fit us in for lunch! Fully booked for lunch! Bookings are essential. Everything from start to finish is perfect. From the host (with the biggest smile) sitting us at the chef's table, the bartender making the best cocktails and the chefs cooking the most delicious food. This was our 2nd visit and there will surely be more to come, and each time, the food was outstanding. We will continue to recommend Gimlet to friends and family visiting Melbourne.

Amy W.

November 18, 2025

The finest of service by all teams from the kitchen, concierge to the wait staff. All immaculately trained to delight customers. Food was delicious and beautifully plated. Kudos Gimlet! What a wonderful experience and will be back again for sure when I’m in Melbourne. Thank you.

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Gimlet special

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Parking

Paid Street Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating

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