Rockpool Bar & Grill
Australian beef, seafood and a wood-fired kitchen make Rockpool a substantial Southbank dinner.
01 / The experience
Set aside an evening for the grill.
Australian beef, seafood and a wood-fired kitchen make Rockpool a substantial Southbank dinner.
Make Rockpool Bar & Grill your steakhouse evening during a full Melbourne stay. The Melbourne restaurant pairs a large dining room and open kitchen with Australian beef and seafood. Choose your cut with the table’s appetite and budget in mind: premium beef, sharing cuts, sides and wine can change the total considerably.
A Southbank hotel makes the return after dinner straightforward, while a CBD or St Kilda base needs a separate journey. Lunch is another option on a day devoted to Melbourne rather than Melbourne Park. If you choose dinner after tennis, allow time to leave your actual gate and find the restaurant inside Crown before your reservation.
Check the current steak weights, preparation and prices before ordering. Let the restaurant know about dietary requirements, confirm the booking’s cancellation terms and ask about the dining-room arrival route if access is important. A shorter bar-menu visit and a full dining-room meal are different choices; book the experience you want.
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02 / The essentials
Rockpool Bar & Grill: visit essentials
- 01
Steakhouse, seafood
- 02
Southbank
- 03
Allow 2–3 hours for dinner
04 / Before you go
Plan your visit
Choose a before-tennis evening for a leisurely meal, or a dinner arrival with enough time to return from Albert Park.
Menu & spending
Estimated A$190–320 per person for a meal and drink. Your choices and applicable charges determine the total.
- Menu or meal allowance
- Estimated A$190–320 per person for a meal and drink. Your choices and applicable charges determine the total.
- Additional charges
- 10% on Sundays; 15% on public holidays. Premium cuts, sides and drinks can exceed the estimated meal allowance.
Check the menu and complete cost for your chosen date.
Choose your service
Lunch daily 12:00–14:30; bar menu until 17:00. Dinner from 18:00 Monday–Saturday and 17:30 Sunday; closing times vary.
Allow 2–3 hours for dinner
Choose a before-tennis evening for a leisurely meal, or a dinner arrival with enough time to return from Albert Park.
Arrival & access
Use Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, then follow signs to Rockpool Bar & Grill. Confirm the exact dining-room entrance with Crown if needed.
Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006
Contact Rockpool Bar & Grill before booking to confirm the complete step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet. Mention any mobility or sensory needs when reserving.
Reserve your table
Book Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne through Crown. Check the dining-room menu, steak weights and group arrangements before reserving.
Declare allergies when booking and confirm suitable alternatives to steak or seafood; an allergy-free kitchen is not guaranteed.
For up to 12 guests, give at least 12 hours’ notice; groups of 13–29 require 72 hours. Late changes or no-shows may cost up to A$50 per person. A 15-minute arrival grace period applies.
Keep your confirmation and contact the restaurant if your guest count or arrival time changes.
Accessibility
Contact Rockpool Bar & Grill before booking to confirm the complete step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet. Mention any mobility or sensory needs when reserving.
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05 / Good to know
Rockpool Bar & Grill: frequently asked questions
01When does this fit a tournament visit?
Choose a before-tennis evening for a leisurely meal, or a dinner arrival with enough time to return from Albert Park.
02What should I budget?
Estimated A$190–320 per person for a meal and drink. Your choices and applicable charges determine the total. 10% on Sundays; 15% on public holidays. Premium cuts, sides and drinks can exceed the estimated meal allowance.
03What should I confirm before booking?
Declare allergies when booking and confirm suitable alternatives to steak or seafood; an allergy-free kitchen is not guaranteed. Contact Rockpool Bar & Grill before booking to confirm the complete step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet. Mention any mobility or sensory needs when reserving.