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Bistro Elba

100-102 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia

Recommended by 24 people

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100-102 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia

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+61 3 5984 4995
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bistro Elba

Sorrento’s answer to classic French dining pairs technique-driven bistro standards with a cellar list assembled by adults. Regulars slide in between 5 and 6 PM for half-price freshly shucked oysters and French fizz in the garden, while the dining room sets the stage for crisp linen tablecloths, golden cheese soufflé, and steak tartare. Come midday, a two-course prix fixe lunch includes a glass of wine—ideal respite after coastal walks before winding down with duck alongside horseradish and mustard butter chats.

  • Golden Hour Oysters: Drop in between 5 and 6 PM for half-price freshly shucked oysters paired with French bubbles.
  • Prix Fixe Lunch: Midday guests enjoy a two-course set lunch featuring seasonal plates paired with a poured glass of wine.
  • Cellar-Driven Pours: By-the-glass cellar pours via Coravin preservation sit alongside bottles from sustainable grower champagne houses.
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Distinct Advantages of Bistro Elba

Why discerning diners choose Bistro Elba for technique, respite, and celebration

  • Coravin Cellar Wine Program

    Rare Coravin preservation enables access to prestige pours and sustainable grower champagnes by the glass without committing to full cellar bottles.

    several superb Coravin elite wine options by the glass

    Warren Day

  • Meticulous Technique and Execution

    Dishes prioritize uncompromising culinary technique and restraint over theatrical presentation, delivering authentic metropolitan bistro depth.

    Precise without performance.

    The Nihlistic Epicurean

  • Civilised Daytime Respite

    A relaxed, refined dining room provides an elegant midday sanctuary while touring the coastal peninsula and nearby beaches.

    A long, cool, civilised lunch with white tablecloths

    Colleen

  • High-Value Prix Fixe Lunch

    Curated multi-course set menus paired with wine deliver exceptional lunchtime accessibility without sacrificing dining standards.

    The lunch prix fixe menu is great value.

    Shital Patel

  • Unforgettable Milestone Dinners

    Personalised, attentive hospitality ensures key relationship milestones and anniversary celebrations are marked with intimacy and care.

    they made our 1 year anniversary dinner one we will remember.

    Tamara Reinisch

  • Buzzing Celebratory Atmosphere

    An engaging, vibrant room combined with intuitive group hospitality makes celebratory birthday lunches feel celebratory and effortless.

    Additionally the atmosphere was buzzing and we will be back.

    Dave Gray

Technique-driven French bistro favourites celebrated by patrons

  • Fresh Oysters

    the oysters were freshly shucked (and not rinsed in tap water which so many other places do and destroys the flavour)

    Weng393

  • Steak Tartare

    In terms of entrees Tartare was top tier

    alexia

  • Chicken Pot Pie

    the star of the show is always the chicken pot pie! Simply unforgettable each and every time!

    Steve

  • Coq Au Vin

    the coq au vin sauce was so rich buttery sweetness, wines lovely.

    Tamara Reinisch

Other favorites

Starters, sides, and sweet finales to complement your meal

  • Cheese Soufflé

    The cheese soufflé — my starter — arrives properly risen, golden, impossibly light yet structurally assured.

    The Nihlistic Epicurean

  • Duck Fat Roast Potatoes

    Take that love to another level with their sublime horseradish and mustard butter chats.

    Warren Day

  • Basque Cheesecake

    duck with lentils both delicious, as was the Basque cheesecake.

    Colleen

  • Gin Cured Ocean Trout

    The gin cured ocean trout was our favourite.

    Sally L

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book a table in advance?

Reserving ahead is strongly advised. Diners note tables often fill quickly during dinner and popular weekend periods, though walk-ins are occasionally accommodated if space permits.

Is there a half-price oyster special?

Yes, Bistro Elba features a popular half-price oyster special between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, which can be enjoyed with wine or champagne in the dining room or garden. Booking ahead for this hour is recommended.

Does the bistro offer a set lunch menu?

Yes, the restaurant serves a popular prix fixe lunch menu, featuring two courses paired with a glass of wine, noted by guests as great value for daytime dining.

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