Sunday, September 7th marks Father’s Day across Melbourne’s premium dining scene. From traditional Yum Cha to contemporary fine dining, these restaurants combine exceptional cuisine with warm hospitality to create memorable family celebrations.
Spice Temple
Executive Chef Andy Evans leads Spice Temple in showcasing China’s diverse regional cuisines at Crown Complex. For Father’s Day celebrations, the restaurant’s bold spice-driven dishes create a dining experience that stays with you long after the final bite.
Yum Cha runs from 12pm to 2:30pm on Father’s Day, featuring bold spices and ingredients from China’s regional cuisines in share-style dishes designed for groups.
The à la carte menu highlights stir-fried Wagyu with black bean, cumin-spiced lamb cutlets, and steamed fish with pickled chilli. Rare wines and signature Zodiac cocktails provide the perfect complement to these regional specialities.
The intimate setting encourages conversation, making it perfect for Father’s Day lunch that can easily extend into dinner with the full menu available.
Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne
Rockpool Bar & Grill represents Melbourne’s pinnacle of dining excellence, with its Sydney venue ranked #12 in the world’s best steak restaurants for 2025. The Melbourne location delivers the same outstanding standards of food, wine, and service that have earned global recognition.
The Father’s Day experience centres on Australia’s finest produce, from signature Wagyu cuts grilled over wood fire, to freshly shucked oysters and perfectly aged beef. The restaurant’s commitment to quality ensures every Father’s Day meal reflects the international standards that the Rockpool brand is known for.
Make your reservation at this acclaimed venue for Father’s Day dining that delivers true world-class excellence.
Saké Restaurant & Bar
Contemporary Japanese precision defines Saké Restaurant & Bar at Hamer Hall. This Father’s Day, the menu features bold Japanese flavours including miso-glazed Glacier 51 Toothfish, Wagyu striploin cooked over robata flames, and prawn shumai served with spicy ponzu.
The Hamer Hall location offers stylish interiors, paired with curated sake and cocktail options. The restaurant’s focus on seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques ensures a Father’s Day dining experience that is both modern and memorable.
View the menu to explore dishes that showcase the very best of contemporary Japanese cuisine in Melbourne’s arts precinct.
Melbourne Lunch Dining Excellence
Melbourne’s premium restaurants each offer something unique for Father’s Day lunch. From regional Chinese Yum Cha to world-renowned steakhouses and contemporary Japanese dining, there’s an experience to suit every father.
These venues understand that Father’s Day deserves exceptional food and service. Whether you choose bold spice-driven flavours, award-winning steakhouse excellence, or refined Japanese techniques, each restaurant promises a dining experience that makes the occasion truly special.
Make your Spice Temple reservation or book early at these premium Melbourne venues, as they tend to book out quickly for Father’s Day.
