Shark Fin Inn

4.2

133 Reviews

$40 and under

Chinese

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2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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The 'original' Shark Fin Restaurant was established in 1980 at the top end of the little Bourke Street. Close to the Parliament Station, Shark Fin Inn achieves it's excellence by serving the finest Cantonese food at affordable prices. With lunchtime Yum Cha, takeaway service and an extensive a La Carte and banquet menus, Shark Fin Inn has remained favourite of many despite some strong neighbouring contenders over the years. It gives customers a good chance to savour the famous dishes from Hong Kong without the expensive price tag of the air ticket - or the meal. Close to different bars, cafes and theatres and open until 1.30am daily, Shark Fin Inn is the best place for family gathering, business acquaintance, celebrating special occasions and late supper after a night out.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9662 2681
Website
http://www.sharkfin.com.au/melbourne
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
50 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chinese New Year All you can eat Yumcha $66@PP!
A$66.00 per person
Feb 2, 2025 only
Please enjoy All you can eat Yumcha for$66@pp We have only 3 seatings, 10:30-12:00, 12:00-1:30, 1:30-3:00.

What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Good for groups
City Centre
Great for brunch
City Centre
Kid-friendly
City Centre
Good for groups

Review summary

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Shark Fin Inn offers a bustling yum cha experience with "the best Peking duck in Melbourne" and "amazing food." While the restaurant can be hectic, it remains a "true Melbourne institution" praised for its "efficient, pleasant staff" and "delicious dishes." Ideal for special occasions and authentic Chinese dining.

133 Reviews

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Shaun
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Such a different place compared to Shark Fin in Keysborough, which is amazing. This Sjhark Fin was awful. The atmosphere was great however tables are out of range of the trolleys, the food that came around was the same for the full hour we were there. Maybe 10 different dishes came past. So very disappointing when we have been to Keysborough countless times and loved it and expected the same or very similar when we went to the City.
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Raya
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was prompt with service and attended to your request. Food was delicious. Overall a good experience!
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Jim
Melbourne
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had a friend visiting from Sydney and had remembered the Shark Fin Inn as a virtual institution in Melbourne for Yum Cha. But we were very disappointed in the experience. The food was not up to the standard we had remembered, service was perfunctory and the venue is tired.
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lulu
Melbourne
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shark Fin Inn serves classic dim sum from trolleys. There are many choices, and the dim sum is skillfully made. It has been a favorite place for yum cha for a long time. The staff is pleasant and attentive.
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Errol
Melbourne
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
If you're looking for an authentic yum cha or great Chinese food this is the place. The service from the front door to when you leave is attentive and quick.
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Mark
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are repeat customers and find the food and service consistently good, enabling us to have a wonderful night out every time we eat there
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kevin
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An excellent Yum Cha experience on the traditionally busiest day for this type of dining (Sunday). Wide choice of dishes served at right temperature which is not always the case at other venues. Very attentive wait staff.
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chris
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and great food. Great place to dine before going to the theatre.
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Darren
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Amazing food . Best Peking duck in Melbourne
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Jeanette
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our group with varying experiences of Yum Cha were extremely pleased with the quality service and food of the Shark Finn Inn. Efficient pleasant staff and delicious offerings of yum cha at a reasonable cost. Elevated our day out into a special experience.
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FAQs

Shark Fin Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9662 2681.

Shark Fin Inn is rated 4.2 stars by 133 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

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

50 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sharkfin.com.au/melbourne
Phone number
(03) 9662 2681

Shark Fin Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chinese New Year All you can eat Yumcha $66@PP!

Dumpling

Combination Peanut Dumpling

Slu Mai Pork & Mushroom Dumpling

Prawn & Chives Dumpling

Vegetarian Dumpling

Shark Fin Dumpling

Scallop Dumpling

Prawn Dumpling

Steamed Dim Sims

Chinese Sausages Bun

Runny Custard Bun

Meat Roll Bean Curd Skin

Pork Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce

Chicken Feat w/ Abalone Sauce

Ox Trip w/ Giner & Shallots

Chicken Feet

Ox Tripe

Congee Ox Trip Rice Roll

Congee w/ Salted Pork & Century Egg

Ox Tripe Combo

BBQ Pork in Steam Rice Roll

Prawn in Steam Rice Roll

Chinese Donut in Rice Roll

Deep Fried Baked Pan Fried

Deep Fried Pork Dumpling

Stir Fried Sticky Rice

Fried Prawn Roll w/ Bean Curd Skin

Pan Fried Turnip Cake

Deep Fried Calamari

Deep Fried Taro Dumpling

BBQ Pork Pastry

Dessert

Mango Pudding

Steamed Bean Curd Jelly

Deep Fried Sesame Ball

Mango, Pomelo & Sago Sweet Soup

Villain Sponge Cake

Hot Baked Taro Sago Pudding

Custard Tart

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