Mate's Table
Subscribe
Create
Share with the community

What would you like to make?

Add a recommendationShare a place worth gathering around.Create a guideBuild a useful list for your city.
For business

Restaurant

Dancing Flame Charcoal Grill (BBQ)

579-581 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 6 people

Updated

Find Dancing Flame Charcoal Grill (BBQ)

579-581 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Directions ↗
+61 3 9329 8989
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Book Now

About Dancing Flame Charcoal Grill (BBQ)

Just north of Queen Victoria Market, Dancing Flame fires up live charcoal grills for a distinct Manchurian-Korean barbecue feast. Melburnians make the trip for marbled Mayura Wagyu M8, seasoned Angus brisket, and garlic scallops cooked right over glowing coals. Everything gets dipped into house nutty sesame sauce or dusted with sweet-and-spicy chili flakes. Powerful tabletop exhaust hoods pull away the smoke instantly, so you can dive into comforting kimchi tofu soup and crispy fried chicken without taking the barbecue aroma with you.

  • Live charcoal tabletop grilling: Marbled Mayura Wagyu M8, seasoned beef brisket, and tiger prawns cook directly over hot coals at your table.
  • Manchurian and Korean fusion: Dishes blend Korean barbecue traditions with northeastern Chinese marinades and house nutty sesame sauce.
  • Smoke-free ventilation: Dedicated exhaust hoods draw smoke directly from the grill grates so clothes stay clean of heavy odors.
RestaurantKoreanRestaurant

What's On at Dancing Flame Charcoal Grill (BBQ)

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Key Dining Advantages

Why diners choose Dancing Flame for authentic charcoal grilling, unique fusion flavors, and fresh, smoke-free comfort.

  • Live Charcoal Hibachi Grilling

    Guests cook premium wagyu and assorted cuts over authentic charcoal tableside, imparting rich smoky depth and high tabletop engagement.

    A Hibachi style grill made the experience so much more exciting and finishing the cooking of the meat infused a beautiful charcoal flavour.

    hangryfoodgirl

  • Tender Wagyu with Manchurian-Korean Seasonings

    Tender Mayura Wagyu cuts are elevated by distinctive Northeast Chinese marinades and house sesame dipping sauces.

    They were some of the most tender meats we’ve ever had at a charcoal grill place, and the unique seasoning combined with the sauces provided made it extra flavourful.

    Jamie Deng

  • Effective Tableside Ventilation

    Dedicated exhaust hoods extract smoke right at the grill plate, preventing smoky smells from clinging to apparel.

    What I particularly liked about this restaurant is that the ventilation was really good, we didn't come out smelling like cooked meat!

    Shu C

  • Odor-Free Barbecue Experience

    The powerful extraction system enables guests to enjoy a full barbecue meal without worrying about lingering odors afterwards.

    Good exhaust hood system too so we didn’t find ourselves and our clothes in smoky perfume.

    Melbourne Food Travel

  • Generous Shared Platters

    Substantial multi-cut platters and complimentary sides provide abundant food designed for sharing among groups.

    The Angus Platter features 5 types of meat, more than enough for three people.

    Xiaoqing Sheng

  • Relaxing Setting for Group Gatherings

    A comfortable dining room layout and extensive food and drink selection make the venue ideal for relaxed social gatherings.

    We’ve actually enjoyed everything last night and it’s always good to have a friends gathering at a barbecue place which alcohol.

    Sylvia Liu

Signature meats and platters grilled over live charcoal

  • Wagyu & Beef Platter

    We really enjoyed both platters and they are at reasonable affordable prices. Serving sizes are very generous. Quality of meat was good and seafood was fresh.

    tiffii_c

  • Diced Mayura Wagyu M8

    Can’t beat melt-in-the-mouth, tender M8 Mayura Wagyu

    hangryfoodgirl

  • Seasoned Angus Beef Brisket

    Seasoned Angus Beef Brisket combined with the Korean style sauces, spices and fluffy steamed rice was also a highlight.

    hangryfoodgirl

  • Premium Ox Tongue

    We even had a second round of the premium ox tongue and the diced mayura wagyu M8! super scrumptious 🥰

    Foodie Eddie

Other favorites

Complementary side dishes and refreshing accompaniments

  • Bibimbap

    Bibimbap

    Heather Liu

  • Cold Noodle w/Pork

    The North-Eastern Style Sweet & Spicy Salad & the Cold Noodle w/Pork was a lovely refreshing addition to the meal

    hangryfoodgirl

  • North-Eastern Style Sweet & Spicy Salad

    The North-Eastern Style Sweet & Spicy Salad & the Cold Noodle w/Pork was a lovely refreshing addition to the meal, with the North Eastern salad being top tier.

    hangryfoodgirl

  • Sweet & Spicy Chicken

    The Sweet & Spicy Chicken was really tasty and moreish.

    hangryfoodgirl

Frequently Asked Questions

What style of barbecue does the restaurant serve?

Dancing Flame offers a fusion of Northeast Chinese (Manchurian) and Korean barbecue, grilling meats over real charcoal rather than gas burners, with distinct house sesame dipping sauce and sweet-and-spicy seasoning.

Will your clothes smell like smoke after dining?

The dining room features an effective exhaust ventilation system at each charcoal grill, meaning smoke is extracted directly and you won't leave smelling like barbecue smoke.

Should you make a reservation before visiting?

Booking ahead is recommended, as the venue is cozy and tables can fill up quickly during peak dining hours.

How large are the meat platter portions?

Sets such as the Wagyu and Beef platter or Angus platter come with generous portions of multiple cuts, sauces, and lettuce, easily feeding two to three diners.

Explore more places in Melbourne

Find familiar flavours, neighbourhood favourites and somewhere new in Melbourne.

Discover more in Melbourne

Explore another side of the city's food and drink.

Browse all Melbourne venues