Melbourne’s Best Budget-friendly Winter Specials

Eat, Food Guide, Melbourne / 3 June 2024
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Melbourne’s Best Budget-friendly Winter Specials

Eat, Food Guide, Melbourne / 3 June 2024

As winter blankets Melbourne, the city’s culinary scene heats up with a range of enticing winter specials.

From indulgent steaks to cosy pasta nights, there’s plenty of winter specials to satisfy every palate. Here’s our curated roundup of the best winter deals across Melbourne, ensuring you dine well without breaking the bank.


Entrecôte – Prahran

$29.90 Cheeseburger Combo

Entrecôte is offering a mouth-watering cheeseburger with their famous Secret Herb Butter Sauce, crispy frites, and a choice of house wine or Kronenbourg lager, all for just $29.90. Available for walk-ins only, enjoy this special on their charming Greville Street terrace or inside the brasserie.

Address: 131-133 Greville St, Prahran VIC 3181


Maha – CBD

$15 Lunch Bowls

Throughout June, Maha presents its $15 Bowls of Goodness, featuring a rotating selection of hearty, nutritious lunch bowls. Available daily, these bowls are inspired by global flavours and crafted with care. Look forward to dishes like a lamb barbacoa bowl with Mexican and Middle Eastern influences, a spicy Latin-inspired braised beef bowl, and a twist on traditional Chinese red-braised pork.

Address: 21 Bond St, Melbourne VIC 3000


Tokyo Tina – Windsor

Club Ramen Tuesdays

This winter, Tokyo Tina introduces Club Ramen, offering a steaming bowl of deliciousness every Tuesday night. The talented chefs present three slurp-worthy ramen flavours that will have your taste buds bouncing with joy:

  • Shoyu Char Siu – Shoyu broth, char siu, pork belly, soy egg ($24)
  • Miso Ramen – Soy egg, corn, mixed mushroom, bamboo ($24)
  • Spicy Chicken – Crispy chicken, leek, spring onion, Yuzukosho ($25)

Add-ons include pickled mustard leaves, soy egg, noodles, bamboo, and sweet corn. Dive into a bowl of pure umami deliciousness every Tuesday until the end of August.

Address: 66A Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181


Pinchy’s – CBD

$20 Lobster Linguine Thursdays

Every Thursday evening throughout winter, Pinchy’s offers a delectable $20 Lobster Linguine special. Enjoy succulent southern rock lobster, cherry tomatoes, miso butter, basil, and parsley, all tossed through linguine. Available from 5pm, this is a perfect midweek treat for something boujee on a budget.

Address: Level 1, 200 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000


Yum Sing House – CBD

$55 Chef’s Plate Series

Yum Sing House unveils its Chef’s Plate Series, celebrating the culinary diversity of its team. Every Tuesday to Thursday, enjoy a $55pp rotating menu crafted by chefs Aiven Lee, Wanwisa Maneewat, and Ray Chi. Each chef presents dishes reflecting their heritage, from Malaysian-style Cantonese to Thai fusion and Vietnamese fare.

Head Chef Lee’s menu includes Hiramasa kingfish with plum ponzu, chicken wontons, barley-fed porterhouse, steamed gai lan, unlimited rice, and coconut sorbet. Following him, Sous Chef Maneewat brings vibrant Thai flavours, and Chef Chi concludes with Vietnamese delights.

Upstairs, the bar and private karaoke rooms offer more opportunities to enjoy the night with snacks and drinks.

Address: 22 Sutherland Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000


 

Marameo – CBD

$50 Date Night Pasta for Two

Every Wednesday this winter, Marameo offers a romantic pasta night for two at $50. The menu includes a half-litre of Italian wine, house-made rosemary focaccia, mixed salumi, a choice of two baked conchiglie dishes, a house salad, and a decadent chocolate bunet with raspberry and hazelnuts.

Address: 6 Russell Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000


Stokehouse Pasta & Bar – St Kilda

$30 Lasagne & Tiramisu

Stokehouse Pasta & Bar serves up a comforting lasagne night every Wednesday. For $30, enjoy a rich, slow-cooked lasagne paired with a generous slice of tiramisu. Book a table from 5pm to indulge in this midweek treat.

Address: 30 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda VIC 3182


BONNY – Fitzroy

$30 Wagyu Wednesdays and Sundays

BONNY’s Wagyu Wednesdays and Sundays offer a succulent 250g Wagyu steak with bottomless frites, farm leaves, and citrus dressing for $30. The menu also features dishes like Lofaro Farm Oyster mushrooms and prawn and snapper katsu.

Address: 117-119 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065


Cinder – Fitzroy North

Wagyu Wednesday for $39

Step into Cinder every Wednesday evening for their Wagyu Wednesday special. For $39, enjoy a premium Wagyu steak cooked over an open flame grill, served with house-cooked chips, slaw, and your choice of sauce.

Address: 492 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068


Angus and Bon – Prahran

$38 Steak Night

Every Tuesday from 5pm, Angus and Bon offers their signature Steak Frites for $38. Dig into a 250g Porterhouse steak paired with fries, salad, and beef jus. Walk-ins are welcome, but bookings are recommended.

Address: 168 Greville St, Prahran VIC 3181


Terminus Hotel – Fitzroy North

$22 Steak Day

The Terminus Hotel serves up a 250g Porterhouse steak with chips and salad for $22 every Tuesday. For a fancier option, visit the attached steakhouse, Cinder, for an elevated dining experience.

Address: 492 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068


Brick Lane Market Upstairs – CBD

Weekly Winter Specials

Located in the Queen Victoria Market precinct, Brick Lane Market Upstairs offers various winter deals. Enjoy a $28 Sunday roast, $20 Wagyu burger and chips on Tuesdays, $25 pie of the day on Wednesdays, $28 braised short rib on Thursdays, and $22 chicken schnitzel on Fridays.

Address: 91-93 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000


IDES – Fitzroy

$35 Steak Night

Join IDES every Wednesday for their $35 Steak Night. Each week, enjoy a steak cooked over charcoal, paired with sides and fries. Their wine team curates the perfect pairing for the evening.

Address: 92 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066


San Telmo – CBD

$30 Lomito Lunch Special

San Telmo’s Lomito Lunch Special offers a juicy lomito steak sandwich with chimichurri, plus a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink for just $30. Available every lunchtime, it’s a steal for steak lovers.

Address: 14 Meyers Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000


Lollo – CBD

$45 Saturday Steak Frites

Lollo at W Melbourne invites you to enjoy their Saturday Steak + Frites special. For $45, indulge in a Phoenix Wagyu Rump steak with crispy frites, perfect for curing your Europe FOMO.

Address: 408 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000


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Commune Group Venues

25% Cash back – Dine and Cash

Throughout June, score a 25% bonus credit, sent as a voucher for dining at any Commune venue (except Studio Amaro). Enjoy great savings and delicious meals at their various locations across Melbourne.

Various Locations


The Lucas Group

20% Bonus Voucher

Until 30th June, purchase a $100 digital gift voucher from The Lucas Group and receive a bonus 20% voucher. Perfect for treating yourself or gifting to someone special.

Various Locations


Purple Pit – CBD

20% Off for Industry Workers

Every Wednesday, Purple Pit offers a 20% discount for hospitality, healthcare, social services, and education workers. This deal is a great way for industry workers to enjoy a night out without breaking the bank.

Address: 135 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000


Normandy Wine & Grill – Windsor

Half Price Steak Frites

Enjoy half-price steak frites every Tuesday night at Normandy. This cosy spot offers a fantastic deal for steak lovers, ensuring a satisfying midweek meal.

Address: 162-164 High St, Windsor VIC 3181


Warm Up in Melbourne Winter Specials

Melbourne’s got a winter special to feast your senses. Whether you’re craving a succulent steak, a hearty lasagne, or a romantic pasta night, these deals offer delicious options to warm you up this season. Don’t miss out on these limited-time offers. Have I missed one? Drop me a line at melbourne@eatdrinkplay.com 🙂