20 neighbourhood eateries to visit in Melbourne during American Express delicious. Month Out

Last year had to be one of the toughest years for Melbourne’s dining scene. Which explains the palpable buzz for American Express delicious. Month Out, an exciting line-up of restaurant offers, dining events and eating experiences in the city running all throughout May. It’s an initiative that not only serves as a reminder for us to get out and support local venues, but, by helping a restaurant in May, lets you help yourself to more too. Drop by any of its participating partner eateries or bars during this time and receive 20% back each time when you use your American Express Card (up to $25 back). Remember to save the offer to your eligible Card first. Enrollment is limited. Exclusions, T&C Apply*. Helping out never tasted so good. So, wondering which Melbourne venues are involved? We’ve rounded up 20 of our favourites here. This gallery is in partnership with American Express.

Hawker Hall

Inspired by the hawker centres in Singapore and Malaysia, Hawker Hall is a food and beer hall in a former warehouse space in Windsor. Between its lively atmosphere and flavour-packed Asian dishes, it’ll have you questioning whether you are in fact still in Melbourne.

The Vegie Bar

Like its name suggests, The Vegie Bar in Fitzroy serves up only vegan and vegetarian bites – all inventive and delicious. Choose from an extensive menu of burgers, pizzas, noodles or healthy bowls. Or order drinks the likes of smoothies, juices or digestive shots.

Park Street Dining

Eco-friendly is the name of the game at Park Street in Carlton North. The neighbourhood café – open for brekkie and lunch – uses a composting system that minimises food waste and even allows the fresh herbs outside its building to be picked by locals. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Park Street

Jack & Daisy

A laid-back café serving brekkie and lunch, Jack & Daisy in Pascoe Vale buzzes with locals on the weekends. Kids can play in the cubby house outside while parents can order from the likes of apple crumble French toast, avo and mushroom bruschetta or benny on brioche from an all-day brunch menu. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Higher Ground

Taking cues from Soho House in London and boutique hotels in New York, Higher Ground on Little Bourke Street in the CBD is all exposed brick walls, high ceilings and pops of greenery. At night, the café turns into a bustling spot for dinner and drinks. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Top Paddock

You won’t find a more light-filled café than Top Paddock on Richmond’s Church Street. Its floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outdoors in, offering great lighting for the snaps you’ll inevitably be taking of your colourful brunch. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Builders Arms Hotel

Set in a building erected in 1853, the Builders Arms Hotel in Fitzroy is now a go-to venue in the community for after work drinks, friendly catch ups and family dinners. A bar and bistro, it’s open from noon ‘til 11pm every night.

Builders Arms

Huxtaburger

Easily one of Melbourne’s most known burger shops, Huxtaburger also serves up fried chicken, onion wings and crinkle-cut chips. On the drinks list, you’ll find rotating beers, thickshakes and kombucha. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Brighton Soul

Steps from Brighton Beach is Brighton Soul, a café open for breakfast and lunch. Tuck into the likes of Thai salmon salad, Mexican tacos or a macro bowl as you breathe in fresh, sea air. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Izakaya Den 2029

An unmarked door on Russell Street in the CBD leads to Izakaya Den 2029, a bar only open for four hours each night. Order snacks a la carte or a fixed dinner menu. To drink, choose from sake or imported beer. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Cutler & Co.

Cutler & Co. in Fitzroy is the place you’d go for a special occasion. An upscale restaurant, it serves two and three course menus, available for lunch and dinner. Mains feature fish and meat, and there’s a vegan menu too.

cutler

Thirty Eight Chairs

With décor inspired by a local trattoria and recipes passed down from the chef’s nonna, Thirty Eight Chairs in South Yarra is as authentic Italian as they come. Choose from antipasti, meats and fish, or handmade pastas. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Kirk’s Wine Bar

Kirk’s Wine Bar sits at the corner of Hardware Lane and Little Bourke in the CBD, in a historic building that once Kirk’s Bazaar Hotel. Today, it’s a tiny wine bar, serving specialty wines and creative bar bites. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Truffles Patisserie

A Polish and Aussie eatery and dessert house open ‘til 5pm daily, Truffles Patisserie in St Kilda East is worth seeking out. Its Polish delicacies include dumplings, tripe soup and cabbage rolls. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Transformer

Plants is the theme at Transformer in Fitzroy. They heavily feature on the menu (everything is vegetarian) and in the décor – the venue is dotted with them. Meals here are Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Asian-inspired. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Atiyah

Atiyah is Australia’s first zero-carbon street food kitchen, smack-bang in the middle of Federation Square. And not only is it better for the environment, but it’s also better for your health, with dishes that use wholefood ingredients and plant-based fats. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Atiyah

Minamishima

Meticulousness, technique and exquisite produce is the motto at Minamishima, a fine dining Japanese restaurant in Richmond. Meals are prepared tableside, which makes the seating limit of 40 in the venue understandable. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Juliet

An intimate basement bar on Little Bourke Street in the CBD, Juliet is all about championing women, with a female-focused wine, beer and spirits list. The décor here is Art Deco with a touch of futuristic; the opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday evenings. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Coda

Euro-Vietnamese cuisine and a prime location off one of Melbourne’s most iconic laneways proved to be a winning formula for bar and restaurant Coda, which became an instant success in 2009 when it opened. It’s been a staple on Melbourne’s dining scene ever since. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Sons of Mary

Housed in a converted warehouse with big windows that fold out onto the street in summer and an open fireplace to enjoy in winter, Sons of Mary is considered a hidden gem in Brighton. The brekkie and lunch menu features the usual Modern Australian cuisine suspects, while dinner is Spanish-influenced, including tapas and flatbreads. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Now is the time to support your local dining favourites. To help get the festivities flowing, American Express is offering an exclusive Spend & Get Card Member offer at over 18,000 participating locations across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

* Save the offer to your eligible American Express® Card and enjoy a 20% credit each time, up to $25 back, when you spend in-person at participating American Express delicious. Month Out businesses between 30 April – 31 May 2021. Limited to the first 75,000 Cards to save the offer. T&Cs apply.

For more information, visit amex.com.au/delicious.