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Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

Upstairs, level 1/37 Oxford St, Bulimba QLD 4171, Australia

Recommended by 29 people

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Find Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

Upstairs, level 1/37 Oxford St, Bulimba QLD 4171, Australia

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+61 7 3899 3371
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

Perched above Bulimba's Oxford Street, Melrose pairs breezy open-roof dining with punchy, fire-kissed Pan-Asian cooking. The airy first-floor setting sets the pace for relaxed group catch-ups and dates, letting the kitchen steer the table through share-style feasts. Regulars lean into the multi-course Trust the Chef banquet to skip ordering friction, moving from betel leaf bites and charred octopus to melting Wagyu beef massaman and rich bone marrow rendang scooped onto toasted slices. Tropical cocktails keep things moving until the ube Bombe Alaska catches flame at the table.

  • Open-Air Rooftop Setting: Retractable roofing opens the first-floor dining room to the sky, creating a breezy backdrop for dates and shared plates.
  • Trust the Chef Banquet: Multi-course banquets hand course selection over to the kitchen for a curated, generous progression of signature dishes.
  • Subversive Pan-Asian Twists: Rich Western components meet Southeast Asian profiles in dishes like bone marrow rendang with toasted bread and slow-cooked Wagyu massaman.
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What's On at Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

Why Diners Choose Melrose

Discover why diners choose Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar for open-air celebrations, chef-curated banquets, and bold pan-Asian dining.

  • Breezy Open-Air Rooftop Atmosphere

    The venue features an open rooftop space that lets in the breeze and sunshine, creating an airy setting elevated above Bulimba.

    With the roof open and the sun shining, we were welcomed into a breezy, tropical vibe

    Dan R

  • Memorable Milestone & Date Night Setting

    Melrose pairs scenic rooftop dining with inventive share plates and celebratory dessert touches, making it ideal for date nights and milestones.

    Add the rooftop views, cocktails and share-style plates, and this is such a good pick for date night or your next special catch ups.

    Chopstixout

  • Curated Chef Tasting Menus

    The kitchen-led multi-course tasting menus remove ordering friction by presenting a generous sequence of balanced dishes.

    My partner and I got the chefs gold fixed dinner and it did not disappoint. Every meal was so thoughtfully curated and delicious.

    avery Isernia

  • Inventive Pan-Asian Flavor Pairings

    Melrose crafts distinctive Pan-Asian plates that marry rich Western touches with bold Southeast Asian seasonings, notably its signature beef marrow rendang.

    The Beef Marrow Rendang, paired with sourdough, was rich, aromatic, and melt-in-your-mouth divine.

    Joshua Amos

  • Thoughtful Personal Milestone Hospitality

    Milestone celebrations like anniversaries and birthdays receive attentive hospitality and spontaneous celebratory touches like sparklers and candles.

    They took amazing care of us and even gave us a desert with a candle to celebrate the special occasion.

    Rayssa Hagmann

  • Uncompromising Care for Dietary Needs

    Special dietary needs and wine dinners are handled with detailed attention without sacrificing quality or taste across group tables.

    Our dietary requirements were handled thoughtfully and without compromise — every dish was not only accommodating but genuinely authentic and delicious.

    Sumeet Bagga

Most-celebrated chef selections and signature fusion sharing plates

  • Trust the Chef Banquet

    their Trust the Chef experience for $90pp is perfect when you want to sit back and let the kitchen do its thing.

    Chopstixout

  • Bone Marrow Rendang

    The bone marrow with toasted bread slices was a definite highlight. It was rich, perfectly seasoned, and incredibly satisfying.

    Lina Meier

  • Beef Cheek Massaman

    Then came the beef cheek massaman, definitely the highlight for us! Rich, aromatic and so tender it practically fell apart. Spoon it over the jasmine rice and thank us later.

    Chopstixout

  • Charcoal Grilled Octopus

    As someone who doesn’t like octopus that much, their charcoal grilled octopus surprised me - had a beautiful smoky char and tender bite.

    Chopstixout

Other favorites

Standout starters and signature desserts to complete your rooftop visit

  • Sticky Jackfruit Pudding

    The Jackfruit pudding is probably the best dessert I have ever had - I hope it can stay on the menu all year round!

    Gemini

  • Ube Bombe Alaska

    Dessert stole the show – the Ube Bombe Alaska. Sweet but balanced, the coconut sponge and ube ice cream were a perfect match, and the flaming Cognac pour added drama

    Dan R

  • Lobster Roll

    Hero should be the lobster roll. Texture of the roll was very soft and the lobster pieces were generous and fresh.

    Ronnie Lui

  • Crispy Duck Bao

    the crispy duck bao with citrus hoisin was moreish and rich

    Dan R

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality gestures and culinary details that elevate dining at Melrose

  • Celebration Desserts with Candles and Sparklers

    Staff acknowledge birthdays and anniversaries with personalized touches such as complimentary desserts served with candles and celebratory sparklers.

  • Personal Hospitality from the Owner

    Owner Anna personally visits tables to greet diners, engage with party guests, and oversee tailored dining and wine event experiences.

  • Compromise-Free Dietary Tailoring

    The kitchen thoughtfully adapts banquet and wine-dinner courses for specific dietary requirements and vegetarian preferences without compromising authenticity or flavor.

  • Tableside Flamed Dessert Theatrics

    Table-side dessert presentations like the Ube Bombe Alaska incorporate live theater, featuring an aromatic flaming Cognac pour over coconut sponge and ube ice cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Melrose offer a chef's tasting menu or banquet?

Yes, Melrose offers multi-course tasting menus, including a 'Trust the Chef' experience and banquets, where the kitchen selects a balanced sequence of dishes for your table. You can also order à la carte to share.

What is the rooftop atmosphere and seating like?

Melrose features an open-air rooftop dining setting with a retractable roof that can be opened on sunny days, alongside indoor dining spaces.

Can Melrose accommodate vegetarian and special dietary requirements?

Melrose accommodates dietary requirements thoughtfully across its modern pan-Asian menu, including dedicated options for vegetarian diners that can easily be shared with a group.

Can you book ahead for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries?

Yes, reservations can be made for dining. When celebrating personal milestones like birthdays and anniversaries, guests have often been welcomed with thoughtful touches such as celebratory desserts with candles.

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