Restaurant
Hazel
164 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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164 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Set across two levels of Flinders Lane’s historic Richard Allen Building, Hazel delivers wood-fired cooking and low-waste craft with zero dining room stiffness. Brick, timber, and tall heritage windows frame an easy rhythm—just as welcoming for solo counter diners as it is for wedding feasts upstairs. Diners regularly look to the kitchen's fire-driven seasonal plates, from fresh oysters with pink pepper mignonette and Wagyu tartare to dry-aged smoked duck and scotch fillet with wakame butter. The insider routine: slip in late at the bar without reservation fuss, order a house cocktail, and linger over the honey tart.
- Heritage Dining Across Two Levels: Spans two floors in the historic Richard Allen Building, featuring tall windows, exposed brick, and a dedicated mezzanine for larger celebrations.
- Fire-Driven Regional Cookery: Seasonal menus champion low-waste cooking, flame, and smoke alongside ingredients sourced directly from trusted small-scale regional producers.
- Flexible, Easy Hospitality: Welcoming counter seating and attentive floor staff cater effortlessly to solo diners, full feasts, and drop-ins stopping by just for dessert.
- Standout Dessert Program: Renowned in-house creations like the honey tart and wattleseed pavlova make the sweets counter a worthy final stop.
What's On at Hazel
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Dine at Hazel
Why diners choose Hazel for landmark celebrations, date nights, and CBD dining.
Seamless Milestone and Event Coordination
Dedicated event coordinators handle planning details with high responsiveness and genuine hospitality, keeping corporate milestones and private celebrations effortless.
A special thanks to the events team who were so easy to work with throughout the planning process and made organising everything completely stress-free.
Jessica Ondarchie Dedicated Celebration Hospitality
Weddings and large celebrations are fully supported by an attentive front-of-house team that remembers individual preferences and accommodates custom requests.
Arianna and the team were amazing to work with — patient, attentive, and committed to making every detail perfect.
Stephanie Wilson Fire-Driven Seasonal Cookery
The kitchen builds its menu around smoke, flame, and seasonal produce sourced thoughtfully from trusted small-scale farmers and growers.
This is cooking shaped by fire and smoke, led by chef Kyle Nicol, who cooks with restraint and respect, especially for small producers who actually give a damn.
Stephen Pinter Intimate Dining Atmosphere
Dimmed lighting, thoughtful wine pairings, and balanced multi-course plates create an intimate, memorable setting for dates and foodie evenings.
The ambience hits that sweet spot too: refined and intimate, but still relaxed enough to enjoy without feeling overly formal.
liftloveeat Historic Multi-Level Architecture
Set inside Flinders Lane's historic Richard Allen Building, the two-level layout offers an upper-floor semi-open kitchen for large parties alongside dedicated private dining.
The ambience in the restaurant is excellent, with a standard seating style ground floor, and an upper floor with semi-open kitchen more catered to large parties.
Ben Flexible Drop-In and Solo Dining
Solo guests and drop-in visitors receive the same attentive, polished hospitality as full table seatings without rigid dining hurdles.
they never turn me away when I come in solely for dessert and treat me just as well as any proper dining guest
M
Most popular items
Signature woodfire and seasonal staples praised by diners
Scotch Fillet
the Scotch fillet was so juicy and soft!
Ngoc Han (Sandy) Steak Tartare
I ordered the steak tartare with bread, and it was absolutely delicious.
Amilliah Lamb Main Course
The star of the show (that I forgot to photograph) was the lamb main course, which was a generous size and cooked to perfection.
Ben Oysters
Tried the oysters they were amazing!
Dasha prylypko
Other favorites
Complementary sides, starters, and signature desserts
Roast Potatoes
the roast potatoes were genuinely some of the best I’ve had in a long time.
RFreed100 Honey Tart
The honey tart was my favorite
Eat with Josephine Passionfruit and Wattleseed Pavlova
they did convince me to try their passionfruit and wattleseed pavlova.
M Vegemite Gougère
particularly the surprisingly good Vegemite gougere appetiser.
Ben
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitalities and personalized gestures that elevate your dining experience
Dessert-Only Welcomes
Guests visiting strictly for a late sweet treat are welcomed at the counter and treated with full dining hospitality rather than turned away.
Customized Course Pacing
Attentive staff cater to specific timing constraints, pacing multi-course dishes swiftly and seamlessly without sacrificing table experience.
Tailored Private Room Ambiance
Private dining hosts offer flexible room customization, allowing patrons to tailor lighting levels and bring bespoke decor for milestone celebrations.
Dedicated Solo Diner Care
Bar staff offer attentive solo hospitality, conversing warmly with lone diners and checking in thoughtfully across courses.
Before you head over
Practical booking and dining advice for your visit to Flinders Lane.
Opt for the Bar Counter
Reserve bar counter seating for a lively, upfront experience, or drop in solo where bar staff welcome walk-ins and guide pacing without dining pressure.
Coordinate Private Events Early
For large parties and celebrations, coordinate directly with the dedicated events team to arrange tailored set menus and private dining room reservations.
Communicate Show Timing
Notify staff when you are on a tight schedule or attending a pre-show dinner; the kitchen accommodates paced service without compromising quality.
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