Kirbie

4.9

371 Reviews

$41 to $100

Bistro

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 2 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

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

What 371 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
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.

371 Reviews

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Yuki
VIP
Melbourne
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 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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Ian
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kate
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My fave neighbourhood hang! Lost count the number of times I’ve had to leave my car…
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Janelle
VIP
Melbourne
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved it! Loved it before when it was James and possibly love it even more now as “Kirbie”! So refreshing to be in a restaurant with such a relaxed vibe and delicious food. It’s so familiar yet so unique. Perfect service and ambience. Can’t wait to return!
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FAQs

Kirbie is rated 4.9 stars by 371 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

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

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

Kirbie

Make a reservation

Additional information

Snacks & Starters

Oysters - Sydney Rock, MerimbulaA$6.00

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

La Bastide BlancheA$90.00

Prophets RockA$79.00

Eleni et Edouard VocoretA$174.00

Jean de la VigneA$112.00

Classico ‘Battistelle’ Le BattistelleA$92.00

‘Estate’, Lowestoft EstateA$100.00

Weingut VollenweiderA$80.00

Red

‘Sans le Mains’, Rémy MalblieauA$94.00

MullineA$88.00

Cote d’or, Domaine ParentA$215.00

GoldenballA$118.00

Pieve Santa RestitutaA$330.00

DalwhinnieA$110.00

Beer

Budvar, LagerA$13.00

Yebisu, LagerA$11.00

Digestives

Antica Formula

Fernet Branca

Montenegro

Vecchio Amaro Del Capo

Select

Cocktails

SpritzA$16.00

MartiniA$24.00

Negroni

Old Fashioned

Daquari

Margarita

Whiskey Sour

Whisky, Rum & Cognac

Ichiro’s Malt

Neisson Le Bio Agricole

Neisson Le Vieux Agricole

Sansibar x Whisky Abbey, Secret Speyside 19yo

Sansibar x Whisky Abbey, Coal Ila 15yo

Through the Grapevine LMDW

Frederic Mestreau

Barbadillo Solera Grand Reservation

Barbadillo Peach

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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