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Ginger Olive | Restaurant and Grill
Shop 1 & 2/234 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Shop 1 & 2/234 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked off Flinders Lane, this spot pairs towering mixed-grill platters with the hands-on warmth of an independent family joint. The dining room runs on genuine care—the husband-and-wife owners still work the floor, clearing tables and checking plates. Regulars come for the generous meat spreads: fall-apart beef short ribs, chargrilled pork, and skewered prawns glazed with garlic, lime, and palm sugar. Between the clatter of shared boards and a low-lit laneway backdrop, dinner unrolls over bowls of seafood linguine and a fragrant pandan coconut panna cotta.
- Communal Grill Platters: Heaped boards arrive stacked with six-hour braised beef ribs, smoky chargrilled pork, and charred seafood glazes.
- Hands-On Owner Care: The husband-and-wife owners actively manage the dining room, personally greeting diners and supporting floor staff.
- Laneway Sanctuary: A calm dining hideaway nestled just off Flinders Lane, welcoming spontaneous walk-ins alongside group tables.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Ginger Olive | Restaurant and Grill
Discover why diners gather at Manchester Lane's hidden gem for slow-cooked sharing platters and heartfelt family hosting.
Generous Multi-Meat Sharing Platters
Signature platters combine succulent beef ribs that fall off the bone, chargrilled meats, and Asian-accented glazes designed for sharing.
We opted for one of the sharing platters and it didn’t disappoint. The ribs were succulent and tasty, the chicken was amazing with a lime, garlic and palm sugar baste
Tracy Smith Abundant Servings with Distinctive Sauces
Generously portioned seafood and mixed grill platters feature vibrant house-made sauces and marinades crafted to satisfy ravenous appetites.
Their BBQ platter is the best! So many options and honestly everything is yum. The serving is massive, so come hungry or share with friends!
Franchell Hands-On Owner Hospitality
Husband-and-wife owner-operators actively walk the floor, greeting guests and assisting their service team to ensure personal attention.
What made the experience even more special was seeing the owners, husband and wife, actively involved in the restaurant. They were helping staff with everything, even setting up chairs, and taking the time to check in with customers
Shrish Singh Heartfelt Family-Run Care
Guests experience genuine hospitality and care reminiscent of a proud, welcoming family-run establishment.
What a beautiful restaurant - I feel like it’s a family run vibe with true pride in their food, drinks
Allison Brudenell Quiet Laneway Hideout
A secluded dining destination quietly tucked away off Flinders Lane, offering a tranquil retreat from the bustling city streets.
Cosy, welcoming, and quietly tucked away in Manchester Lane - it feels like a calm little hideout.
A K Effortless Walk-In Access
Welcoming floor team seamlessly accommodates spontaneous, unreserved guests even during high-demand peak dining periods.
found us a table without booking on a very busy day. It was well worth the random drop in!
Tracy Smith
Most popular items
Signature flame-grilled meats and seafood designed for sharing
BBQ Meat Platter
We shared the BBQ meat platter for two — incredibly tender and packed with flavour.
sally young Slow Cooked Beef Ribs
Highly recommend the slow cooked beef ribs and steaks.
Thydus Abella BBQ Chicken
the BBQ chicken was perfection. Marinated in plum sauce, it was incredibly juicy, succulent, and cooked with the perfect amount of char from the grill.
Shrish Singh Grilled Calamari
Highlights were the grilled calamari (perfectly cooked) and the pandan coconut panna cotta (fragrant + not too sweet).
A K
Other favorites
Complement your grill experience with fragrant sweets and satisfying sides
Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta
pandan coconut panna cotta (fragrant + not too sweet)
A K Sticky Pudding
The sticky pudding, in particular, was hands down one of the best I've ever had.
Shrish Singh Dark Chocolate Tart
We finished with the sticky pudding and dark chocolate tart, and both were absolutely delicious.
Shrish Singh Sweet Potatoes Fries
We had Ginger Olive signature platter for 2 with sweet potatoes fries. All goods!!
Ormy Angel
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality details and personal touches that elevate dining at Ginger Olive
Hands-on Owner Hospitality
Husband-and-wife owners Betty and Eddie actively circulate through the dining floor, personally greeting guests, checking in on meals, and assisting staff.
Thoughtful Celebration Greetings
The team accommodates celebratory milestones with thoughtful surprise birthday greetings during group lunches.
Personalized Welcoming Touches
Staff deliver personalized engagement tailored to visitors, including conversational touches like greeting international travelers in Korean.
Attentive Order Care & Recommendations
Staff double-check orders carefully and provide tailored dessert recommendations, such as the sticky pudding and coconut pandan sweets.
Before you head over
Practical advice on ordering portions, timing your arrival, and navigating the menu.
Order Platters to Share
Platters like the BBQ meat platter feature generous portions and fall-off-the-bone ribs; come hungry or plan to share with a partner or group.
Timing Walk-Ins and Cutoffs
The dining room can fill up quickly during peak hours, so drop by early or keep late-night kitchen cutoffs in mind when walking in without a reservation.
Check Marinades and Sides
Floor staff and hands-on owners can guide you through sauce-heavy glazes, marinades, and sides like coriander-dressed salads before ordering.
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