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Copycat Bar & Restaurant

9b Gordon St, Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

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9b Gordon St, Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

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+61 468 883 277
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Copycat Bar & Restaurant

Tucked right beside Classic Cinemas, this Elsternwick retreat sets a seductive tone with low lighting, tailored cocktails, and handmade pasta. Regulars slip in for a quick Negroni and freshly rolled gnocchi before curtain time—or settle into the dark dining room for the midweek thirty-five-dollar steak night, sided with crisp lemon thyme chat potatoes and chianti jus.

  • Classic Cinemas Neighbour: Located steps from Elsternwick Classic Cinemas, making it an effortless stop for pre-screening cocktails and quick shared plates.
  • Midweek Dining Specials: Dedicated midweek specials feature a Tuesday pasta and wine pairing alongside a Wednesday steak night with salsa verde and chianti jus.
  • BYO Celebration Cakes: Celebration groups can bring their own birthday cake with zero cakeage fee to round out large gatherings.
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Why Choose Copycat Bar & Restaurant

Why diners choose Copycat for date nights, pre-cinema dinners, and milestone celebrations

  • Atmospheric Ambiance for Intimate Evenings

    Copycat delivers an intimate atmosphere characterized by dim lighting, thoughtful design, and curated share plates tailored for romantic outings and friend catch-ups.

    The dim lighting, stylish interior, and relaxed atmosphere make it perfect for a date night, catch-up with friends, or dinner.

    Wrter

  • Stylish and Moody Setting for Nights Out

    Guests can unwind in a sexy, moody setting paired with bespoke cocktails and dishes presented with elevated care.

    The vibe is unmatched with a sexy, moody, and warm aesthetic.

    Tanelle Yamma

  • Prime Position Next to Classic Cinemas

    Directly adjoining Elsternwick Classic Cinemas, the venue allows seamless dining transitions right before movie screenings.

    I took advantage of their steak night for dinner before popping into a movie next door and it did not disappoint!

    Dian McLeod

  • Effortless Pre-Movie Dinner Timing

    Fast, prompt table service ensures theatregoers enjoy a full quality dinner without missing screening start times.

    Came for dinner before a movie next door and so glad we did. Gorgeous decor, delicious food, decent drinks menu and amazing service.

    Sabrina Potter

  • Seamless Milestone Celebrations

    Dedicated event coordination and warm hospitality keep milestone family functions and birthday gatherings running smoothly.

    A huge thank you to Sunny and the team for making everything run so smoothly and helping create such a memorable occasion.

    Sandra Miljic Hallsworth

  • Accommodating Birthday Hosting With Zero Cakeage Fee

    The restaurant accommodates milestone gatherings by welcoming BYO celebration cakes with zero cakeage fees.

    food arrived in suitable time and a byo birthday cake was allowed without a cakeage fee!!

    Melinda Gaze

Signature mains and house-crafted pasta favourites

  • Porterhouse Steak

    Steak night at COPYCAT ELSTERNWICK is on point from the 220 grams porterhouse steak to the salsa Verde that has the right balance

    Donatila Parker

  • Gnocchi

    The gnocchi is to die for! Soft and full of flavour!

    Malika Kirby

  • Rigatoni

    Standout dishes were the rigatoni, whipped ricotta and tiramisu.

    Hen

  • Prawn Linguine

    Nan had the prawn linguine and I had the fish of the day which was out of this world

    Julie Mann

Other favorites

Desserts, starters, and sides to complete your dining experience

  • Tiramisu

    We ordered Tiramisu cake for dessert which was bought out with a candle and happy birthday was sang, with other patrons joining in enjoying the great vibe.

    Janet Gries

  • Chat Potatoes

    lemon thyme chat potatoes with crunch on the outside and tender on the inside

    Donatila Parker

  • Cannoli

    The cannoli was a standout. Filled with a delicious citrusy filling and topped with a generous amount of pistachios and almonds. So, so good!

    Mara

  • Tomato Arancini

    tomato arancini with black garlic aioli. Black garlic aioli was too good we could have a bowl of it!

    Mara

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that elevate celebrations and dining experiences

  • BYO Celebration Cake with Zero Cakeage Fee

    Guests can bring their own birthday celebration cake to the venue without paying any cakeage fee.

  • Candlelit Birthday Dessert Presentation

    When celebrating a birthday, staff present dessert brought out with a candle while joining guests in singing.

  • Attentive Mobility Care & Dedicated Item Storage

    Managers coordinate accessibility needs in advance, greeting guests at the door and safely minding mobility canes.

  • Proactive Complimentary Desserts for Service Recovery

    Floor management proactively offers complimentary desserts to make amends whenever an unexpected order delay occurs.

Before you head over

Practical tips on reservations, accessibility, and movie night timing

  • Book Ahead for Peak Evenings

    The dining room fills up quickly for evening service and dinner dates, so reserve a table in advance to guarantee a spot.

  • Call Ahead for Accessibility Needs

    If dining with guests with mobility aids, call ahead; the team will arrange an accessible ground-floor table and store walking canes safely.

  • Plan for Pre-Cinema Dining

    Pairing dinner with a movie next door at Classic Cinemas works seamlessly with prompt service, especially on Wednesday steak nights.

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