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Kirbie, South Melbourne, AU-VIC

Kirbie

4.8
4.8
373 Reviews
$41 to $100
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
KIRBIE Caff' & Bistro

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Snacks & Starters

  • Oysters - Sydney Rock, MerimbulaA$6.00

    Natural w. lemon or Mignonette | EACH

    • Anchovies, Pan Con Tomate, ManchegoA$24.00

      • Pate toastsA$12.00

        • Chicken SandwichA$17.00

          • Wagyu Bresaola with RemouladeA$26.00

            • Meatballs in SugoA$16.00

              • Mussels in fennel & PernodA$26.00

                • Seared Scallops, lardoA$21.00

                  • Spring Nicoise, seared Sesame TunaA$28.00

                    Mains

                    • Lemon Chicken soup, rice & pepperA$22.00

                      • PastitsioA$29.00

                        • Braised Lamb, Stracciatella, RigatoniA$34.00

                          • Market fish in pan juices

                            • Chicken Cotoletta, onion pickle, fried sage, garlic rouilleA$38.00

                              • NY Strip Steak, Kirbie Butter, Parsley sauceA$46.00

                                Sides

                                • BBQ zucchini, mint & marinated fetaA$16.00

                                  • Cucumber & kohlrabi saladA$14.00

                                    • Herbed PotatoesA$14.00

                                      • Garden Leaves & vinaigretteA$12.00

                                        • Truffle FriesA$10.00

                                          Sweets

                                          • Galaktoboureko - Greek custard in filo pastryA$14.00

                                            • Lemon sorbet EVOOA$14.00

                                              • Tart de jour - chocolate & caramelA$18.00

                                                • Cheese Service - ask for the current selection

                                                  White

                                                  • Fleury ‘Blanc de Noirs’A$164.00

                                                    Brut NV, Champagne, FRA

                                                    • La Bastide BlancheA$90.00

                                                      2022, Provence FRA

                                                      • Prophets RockA$79.00

                                                        2022, Central Otago NZ

                                                        • Eleni et Edouard VocoretA$174.00

                                                          2022 FRA

                                                          • Jean de la VigneA$112.00

                                                            2022 FRA

                                                            • Classico ‘Battistelle’ Le BattistelleA$92.00

                                                              2019 ITA

                                                              • ‘Estate’, Lowestoft EstateA$100.00

                                                                2021 TAS

                                                                • Weingut VollenweiderA$80.00

                                                                  2021 Mosel GER

                                                                  Red

                                                                  • ‘Sans le Mains’, Rémy MalblieauA$94.00

                                                                    2022 Loire Valley FRA

                                                                    • MullineA$88.00

                                                                      2023, Sutherlands Creek

                                                                      • Cote d’or, Domaine ParentA$215.00

                                                                        2021 FRA

                                                                        • GoldenballA$118.00

                                                                          2013, Beechworth VIC

                                                                          • Pieve Santa RestitutaA$330.00

                                                                            2018, Montalcino, ITA

                                                                            • DalwhinnieA$110.00

                                                                              2020, VIC

                                                                              Beer

                                                                              • Budvar, LagerA$13.00

                                                                                Czech Republic

                                                                                • Yebisu, LagerA$11.00

                                                                                  Japan

                                                                                  Digestives

                                                                                  • Antica Formula

                                                                                    • Fernet Branca

                                                                                      • Montenegro

                                                                                        • Vecchio Amaro Del Capo

                                                                                          • Select

                                                                                            Cocktails

                                                                                            • SpritzA$16.00

                                                                                              • MartiniA$24.00

                                                                                                Gin, Vodka, Espresso Wet, dry or dirty

                                                                                                • Negroni

                                                                                                  • Old Fashioned

                                                                                                    • Daquari

                                                                                                      • Margarita

                                                                                                        • Whiskey Sour

                                                                                                          Whisky, Rum & Cognac

                                                                                                          • Ichiro’s Malt

                                                                                                            Whisky

                                                                                                            • Neisson Le Bio Agricole

                                                                                                              Rhum

                                                                                                              • Neisson Le Vieux Agricole

                                                                                                                Rhum

                                                                                                                • Sansibar x Whisky Abbey, Secret Speyside 19yo

                                                                                                                  • Sansibar x Whisky Abbey, Coal Ila 15yo

                                                                                                                    • Through the Grapevine LMDW

                                                                                                                      Cognac

                                                                                                                      • Frederic Mestreau

                                                                                                                        Cognac

                                                                                                                        • Barbadillo Solera Grand Reservation

                                                                                                                          Brandy

                                                                                                                          • Barbadillo Peach

                                                                                                                            Brandy

                                                                                                                            Last updated: October 28, 2024

                                                                                                                            What 373 people are saying

                                                                                                                            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
                                                                                                                            • 4.8Service
                                                                                                                            • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                                                            • 4.6Value

                                                                                                                            Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                                            Loved For

                                                                                                                            • Inner City South

                                                                                                                              Best Overall

                                                                                                                            • Inner City South

                                                                                                                              Best Food

                                                                                                                            • Inner City South

                                                                                                                              Best Service

                                                                                                                            • Inner City South

                                                                                                                              Best Ambiance

                                                                                                                            • Inner City South

                                                                                                                              Best Value

                                                                                                                            • Inner City South

                                                                                                                              Neighborhood gem

                                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                            Kirbie offers a "fantastic feast" with innovative and delicious dishes, creatively plated. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and inviting atmosphere, making it a favorite for both casual and special occasions. While the wine list receives mixed reviews, the overall dining experience is "absolutely exceptional," leaving patrons eager to return.

                                                                                                                            373 Reviews

                                                                                                                            1. Carl

                                                                                                                              Melbourne

                                                                                                                              7 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              7 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Great food! We especially loved the Octopus and the kingfish. Limited wine options to choose from and could have some more moderately priced bottles on the wine list.

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                                                                                                                            2. Stephen

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              Sunshine Coast

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              2.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                              Strange experience. If you want wines by the glass it seems its pot luck. The waitresses seemed nice but had no coordination. we were asked if we wanted to order after we already had. Had a glass of red wine - it was then taken away and no sign of a second glass. Ordered entrees and kept a menu for mains - the other waitress comes and takes it away from us. So we didn't order mains and never got a second glass The entrees were nice but we left shaking our heads

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                                                                                                                            3. Yuki

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              Melbourne

                                                                                                                              12 reviews

                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                              12 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Everything was off to a great start and the food was really lovely. The service started off great and friendly throughout but slowed down noticeably at the end when we had to flag for a bottle of water and order desserts - took 30 mins to get attention after we had finished our mains. Otherwise a lovely meal and we’d happily come back!

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                                                                                                                            4. Ian

                                                                                                                              Melbourne

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 19, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              The food was superb and the efforts by staff to guide us as to the right combinations of dishes to share was really great and helpful. Stand outs were the flathead dish , the scallops, the lamb and galactabourika. Great wines too!

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                                                                                                                            5. Lachlan

                                                                                                                              Manchester

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 16, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              The food was spectacular and fresh. Kirbie’s guidance on food and wine was one of the best dining experiences I have had all year. Highly recommended. And will be back next visit.

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                                                                                                                            6. Fergus

                                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                                              London

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 16, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Great night, thanks for having us in Kirbie! Will be back very soon!

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                                                                                                                            7. Justin

                                                                                                                              Melbourne

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Absolutely awesome food and service. We have enjoyed a delightful and delicious end of year work function with incredible food and wine for our Victorian team. Many of our team are already talking about coming back with their families and friends. My wife and I will certainly become weekly Kerbie regulars. Incredible food and wine are refreshingly fair prices. Thank you Kerbie and team for taking such wonderful care of our end of year lunch today.

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                                                                                                                            8. Jenny

                                                                                                                              Melbourne

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                              One person told the service staff dietary restrictions - lactose intolerance and a pescatarian. The restriction was acknowledged. That person was service with a dish that had bacon in it!!! I am sorry but it is either a lack of education on dietary restrictions or miscommunication. Either way that could have causes serious issue with people that have allergies instead of intolerance. PLEASE be more careful in the future.

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                                                                                                                            9. Claire

                                                                                                                              Gold Coast

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              So good to have another wine bar in South Melbourne! Delicious food and had a fabulous night

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                                                                                                                            10. Olivia

                                                                                                                              New York City

                                                                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                                                                              Dined on December 3, 2024

                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                              Everything was perfect! Great food, good atmosphere and delicious wine. Thanks Kirbie and team! See you soon.

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                                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                                            Kirbie is rated 4.8 stars by 373 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
                                                                                                                            7:00 PM
                                                                                                                            Booked 7 times today
                                                                                                                            Google Map for Kirbie

                                                                                                                            323 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

                                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                                            • Cross street
                                                                                                                              Corner of James Lane & Clarendon St
                                                                                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                              South Melbourne
                                                                                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                              Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
                                                                                                                            • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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