Restaurant
Maison Bâtard
23 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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23 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Spanning four levels at the Paris end of Bourke Street, Maison Bâtard channels classic French brasserie dining with polished brass, crisp white linen, and quiet confidence. Regulars settle in for unapologetic bistro standards—châteaubriand with punchy au poivre sauce, spanner crab tart, and tableside chocolate mousse. Upstairs, La Terrasse offers an airy perch for midday steak frites and burgers, while late nights filter downstairs into Le Club for live jazz and cabaret under red velvet ceilings.
- Multi-Level French Brasserie: Four levels feature a subterranean cabaret bar with live jazz, a grand dining room, and an open-air rooftop terrace.
- Classic Brasserie Fare: Unapologetically traditional cooking showcases châteaubriand au poivre, steak tartare, rotisserie meats, and tableside desserts.
- Subterranean Jazz Club: Downstairs space hosts live bands, burlesque programming, and cocktails for late-night transitions.
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Why Dine at Maison Bâtard
From multi-course brasserie dining and sunlit rooftop lunches to subterranean jazz performances, here is why diners choose Maison Bâtard.
Classic French Repertoire Executed with Precision
The kitchen delivers disciplined, classic French dishes from Châteaubriand with pepper sauce to tartares, rotisserie chicken, and indulgent caviar pomme de terre, without relying on gimmicks or modern fusion.
It’s doing classic French-leaning brasserie food, done properly, in a room that makes you want to stay longer than planned.
Nuwan Malawara Arachchi Casual Alfresco Midday Dining on the Rooftop
La Terrasse offers an accessible daytime escape with elevated comfort staples including an express steak frites lunch special and an acclaimed signature cheeseburger.
Sometimes it’s the simplest things done exceptionally well, and the cheeseburger here is the perfect example.
Gareth Lewis Immersive Old-World Parisian Elegance
From low romantic lighting and black timber to crisp white linens and polished brass, the multi-level dining space creates an immersive getaway that feels detached from the city bustle.
From the moment we stepped inside, it genuinely felt like we had been transported to Paris — the ambience, decor, and every little detail are so thoughtfully curated and absolutely stunning.
Rasika Srikantharajah Polished, Highly Attentive Hospitality
Floor staff and sommeliers balance warmth and composure, pacing multi-course meals effortlessly and anticipating guest needs during milestone celebrations.
Service throughout was polished, attentive, and knowledgeable without ever feeling stiff — the kind of hospitality that elevates an already excellent meal.
Henri du Monde Subterranean Cabaret and Live Jazz at Le Club
Guests can seamlessly transition milestone dinners and group celebrations directly downstairs into Le Club for live jazz, burlesque performances, and late-night drinks.
The décor, live band and burlesque show was amazing, the atmosphere - absoloutley incredible!
Sammy Cerra Effortless Flow for Group Celebrations
Whether hosting post-ceremony wedding celebrations or a night out with friends, the venue accommodates large gatherings with synchronized set menus and dedicated late-night spaces.
A special mention to Le Salon downstairs after dinner, which was an absolute highlight and the perfect way to continue celebrating with our family and friends.
Julia Dean
Most popular items
Signature mains and bistro staples defining the multi-level dining experience
Le Cheeseburger
Sometimes it’s the simplest things done exceptionally well, and the cheeseburger here is the perfect example. Great food, a fantastic setting, and the ideal spot to relax for a few hours.
Gareth Lewis Steak Frites
The steak frites is only $39.5, and you can add a glass of wine for only $10 which made the meal feel even more special!😍 It turned into the perfect long lunch.
𝙈𝙀𝙇𝘽 𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙎 𝙂𝙐𝙄𝘿𝙀🌟 Châteaubriand
For mains, the Châteaubriand au Poivre stole the show — a magnificent centre-cut eye fillet cooked to perfection and finished with a glossy, punchy pepper sauce.
Henri du Monde Spanner Crab Tart
We started with the Spanner Crab Tart with fine herbs — light, delicate, and beautifully balanced
Henri du Monde
Other favorites
Decadent desserts, luxury accompaniments, and Parisian-style sides to round out your visit
Chocolate Mousse
the chocolate mousse lived up to every bit of hype I’ve seen online, rich, indulgent and absolutely worth ordering.
Jaz Explores Pommes Frites
Pommes frites hot and addictive.
Nuwan Malawara Arachchi Sticky Date Pudding
We finished with a sticky date pudding that was warm, decadent, and perfectly gooey
Henri du Monde Pomme de Terre with Caviar & Crème Fraîche
The biggest surprise favourite was the Pomme de Terre with caviar and crème fraîche. It gave me strong Caviar Kaspia vibes, something you’d expect in Paris or New York and felt incredibly luxurious and indulgent in the best way.
Jaz Explores
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches and bespoke service details that elevate the dining experience.
Tailored Dietary Annotations
When navigating dietary requirements, floor staff personally consult with the kitchen and return with a customized physical menu clearly annotating safe selections.
Tableside Chocolate Mousse Service
Dessert service incorporates dining room flair, presenting decadent chocolate mousse served tableside directly to guests.
Monogrammed Ice and Branded Tableware
Cocktails and dining details feature bespoke house emblems, including an oversized clear ice cube stamped with a signature 'B' alongside branded wax liners.
Personal Boothside Ice Buckets
Guests dining in subterranean venue Le Club receive individual tabletop ice buckets to maintain chilled bottle temperatures right at their booth.
Before you head over
Helpful advice on seating, timing, and menu planning for your visit
Time your booking to avoid peak dinner volume
Tables fill quickly and sit close together, which can elevate noise levels by 6pm. Reserve early or book off-peak dinner slots if you want intimate, low-volume conversation.
Reserve main dining tables rather than the bar for full meals
Dining bar seating features very small table setups best suited for light bites or drinks rather than a spread of multi-course dishes.
Let staff know your dietary requirements upfront
Front-of-house staff can liaise directly with the kitchen to review the menu and annotate suitable items, making dietary adjustments seamless.
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