Restaurant
Abacus Bar & Kitchen
383 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
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383 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
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Chapel Street’s sunlit foliage oasis delivers slow-paced date nights and sharp share plates under soaring timber. Regulars slip in for rich wagyu scotch fillet with truffle aroma, crisp lobster cigars, and silky vodka rigatoni. Thursdays pack the floor for a thirty-dollar steak night complete with crunchy, fluffy fries and smoky chargrilled octopus beside balanced coffee martinis. Dinner settles into unhurried conversation over comforting oyster mushroom pasta and peanut butter parfait.
- Canopy-Framed Setting: Diners settle under natural light and trailing indoor plants for slow, intimate dinners and weekend dining.
- Thursday Steak Night: A thirty-dollar plate drawing local crowds for quality cuts and crisp, fluffy fries alongside house cocktails.
What's On at Abacus Bar & Kitchen
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Most popular items
Signature dishes and shared plates recommended by diners
Wagyu beef
The wagyu beef was easily my favourite — rich, tender and cooked beautifully.
Dorothy Jiao Chargrilled octopus
The chargrilled octopus had a strong smoky flavour — perfect as a bar snack.
Beiqi SHI Lobster Cigar
Standouts for us were the Lobster Cigar (crispy outside, fresh and light inside)
Freya T Oyster mushroom pasta
The oyster mushroom pasta was also fantastic, full of flavour and really comforting.
Dorothy Jiao
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abacus Bar & Kitchen a good spot for a date night?
Yes. Abacus features an intimate, relaxed dining room filled with greenery, natural light, and wood finishes, making it well-suited for dates and slow-paced dinners.
What menu items and drinks are most recommended?
Guests highlight the wagyu beef, oyster mushroom pasta, and seafood entrées like the chargrilled octopus, lobster cigar, and grilled prawns. Cocktails such as coffee martinis are also popular.
Does the venue offer any weekly dining specials?
On Thursday nights, Abacus offers a $30 per person steak night special featuring a generous steak plate served with crispy fries.
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