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KIRBIE

323 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 58 people

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323 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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+61 3 9690 9285
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About KIRBIE

Clarendon Street scores an effortless Parisian-style bistro where French technique crosses with European shared plates. Needle drops on vinyl, candles flicker against sleek wood, and the room settles into an easy jazz hum. Diners lean across small tables over garlic fougasse, silky veal, steak frites, and a cold dirty martini—hospitality running smooth without hovering.

  • Analogue Jazz Ambiance: Candlelit dining paired with jazz spinning on vinyl records creates an intimate, relaxed backdrop.
  • Bistro Share Plates: European and French-leaning sharing plates featuring garlic fougasse, veal, and steak frites.
  • Curated Drinks Program: Extensive wines by the glass and bottle alongside classic martinis poured with precision.
  • Warm, Attentive Hospitality: Attentive and gracious floor staff who keep the tempo unhurried.
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Why Dine at KIRBIE

European sharing plates, curated wines, and vinyl jazz in South Melbourne.

  • Thoughtful Wine Program and Share Plates

    A curated European-leaning share menu is paired with an extensive wine program available by both the glass and bottle.

    The wine list & wines by the glass here are unbelievable!

    Rose Rodriguez-Martin

  • Refined Daytime Bistro Dining

    Accessible daytime menus and long lunch options offer European bistro classics, steaks, and craft cocktails.

    The food has a European feel, leaning Italian, and everything we had for lunch was delicious.

    Jonas Salloum

  • Enchanting Hospitality and Dining Experience

    Warm, graceful hospitality and attention to detail make guests feel welcomed and captivated throughout their meal.

    everything was just so delicious we were enraptured with our whole evening.

    Joanna King

  • Comfortable Neighborhood Warmth

    A neighborhood bistro setting balances chic European design with a comfortable, welcoming ambiance where diners feel at home.

    This is a neighbourhood gem that you immediately feel right at home at.

    Mark Emery

  • Vinyl Jazz and Candlelit Ambience

    Analogue vinyl playback and curated jazz selections blend with warm candlelight to cultivate a distinctive dining atmosphere.

    The jazz music, records, candles and wine pulled me in from the outside.

    Angela Padilla

  • Lively Parisian Bistro Atmosphere

    A lively room buzz and balanced tempo deliver an unpretentious yet sophisticated bistro dining experience.

    The atmosphere’s on point, vinyls spinning, perfect background tunes, and that lively buzz you want on a night out.

    Forkin’ Opinions

European-inspired share plates and signature bistro classics

  • Steak frites

    Highly recommend the garlic fougasse, octopus carpaccio, heirloom tomatoes and steak frites.

    Nora

  • Snapper crudo

    We ordered snapper crudo, steak tartare, French onion soup, mushroom truffle linguine and a perfect side salad and everything was just so delicious

    Joanna King

  • Steak tartare

    We ordered snapper crudo, steak tartare, French onion soup, mushroom truffle linguine and a perfect side salad and everything was just so delicious

    Joanna King

  • French onion soup

    We ordered snapper crudo, steak tartare, French onion soup, mushroom truffle linguine and a perfect side salad and everything was just so delicious

    Joanna King

Other favorites

Secondary delights, sides, and sips to round out your table

  • Garlic fougasse

    Highly recommend the garlic fougasse

    Nora

  • Paris mash

    Paris mash

    Forkin’ Opinions

  • Tiramisu

    highly recommend the tiramisu as an excellent shared dessert!

    Marc H

  • Dirty Martini

    Dirty Martini spot on.

    2 Bad Frenchies

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I book a table in advance?

Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend evenings and busy lunch services, though staff seat walk-ins when space allows.

How does the dining format work?

The menu features European-inspired small and large plates designed for sharing, such as crudo, tartare, steak, and pasta. Staff are on hand to guide portion sizing depending on your group size.

What drinks and wine options are available?

Yes. KIRBIE offers an extensive wine list by the glass and bottle alongside cocktails like dirty martinis and margaritas, plus mocktails and beer.

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