Yarra Botanica
A scenic riverside restaurant on the Southbank Promenade, rated 4.5 across nearly 3,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Yarra Botanica sits on the Southbank Promenade in Melbourne, right on the banks of the Yarra River in the heart of the city's riverside dining precinct. A popular restaurant in a prime waterfront position, it makes the most of its setting — combining quality dining with lovely views over the river and the city skyline.
The appeal is that combination of good food and an enviable riverside location, ideal for a relaxed lunch, a special dinner or drinks with a view, right among Melbourne's great arts and dining precinct. With the river, the promenade and the city's attractions all around, it's an easy and scenic spot to settle in.
With a 4.5 rating from nearly 3,000 reviews, it's clearly keeping its many diners happy. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular riverside restaurant fills up over weekends and event nights, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're after a table with the best of the river views, dining with a group, or visiting at a busy time.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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