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  • A couple sharing colourful dishes and drinking spritzes at a lakeside outdoor cafe table.
  • A terrazzo table with colourful brunch dishes and cocktails.
  • People sitting at outdoor cafe tables under yellow and white umbrellas.
  • Two cocktails on a cafe table.

The Terrace

  • Cafe
  • Licensed

In the heart of the Royal Botanic Gardens, The Terrace is one of Melbourne's great treasures.

Amid the gardens’ beautifully landscaped grounds, you can choose an outdoor table in the sunshine with spectacular views of the lake or sit inside in the cafe and choose from the à la carte menu or cabinet of snacks and light meals.

Led by the Darling Group, The Terrace's menu champions the best of seasonal produce, matched with an impressive drinks list. Visitors can expect high-quality ingredients with modern Australian cooking techniques and approachable dishes. Some crowd favourites include their famous scones with jam and cream or blueberry and ricotta hotcakes. With outdoor and indoor seating there are options to dine in or get takeaway, with choices of fresh pastries and sandwiches in their cabinet.

Picnic-goers can also get a Terrace-To-Go box which includes a sandwich or salad, juice and a choice of a sweet treat, for your picnic inside the gardens.

Dates and times

Day Times
Monday
  • 8am - 5pm 8am - 5pm
Tuesday
  • 8am - 5pm 8am - 5pm
Wednesday
  • 8am - 5pm 8am - 5pm
Thursday
  • 8am - 5pm 8am - 5pm
Friday
  • 8am - 5pm 8am - 5pm
Saturday
  • 8am - 5pm 8am - 5pm
Sunday
  • 8am - 5pm 8am - 5pm

Location

The Terrace
Royal Botanic Gardens, Anderson St
South Yarra 3141

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Contact details

  • email address: info@theterrace.melbourne
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