David's Restaurant

David’s Restaurant is one of Melbourne’s hidden treasures, awarded ten Chef’s Hats by The Age Good Food guide.

You'll find David's down Cecil Place in Prahran, a place for lively gatherings centered on simple food that brings joy to any occasion. Restaurant Hours
Mon - Wed : Closed
Thu: 6pm - 10pm
Fri: 6pm - 10pm
Sat: 11:30am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm
Sun: 11:30am - 3pm

Weekday Dinner A La Carte Menu
Weekend Yum Cha (all-you-can-eat)

29/10/2024

BYO Tuesday in full swing with settling in with a bottle of Dom.

P.S. We’re open from 6PM on the Melbourne Cup public holiday - bring in your favourite bottle and join us for our Tuesday tradition.

22/10/2024

BYO Tuesdays. Pop the cork on your favourite bottle.

18/10/2024

Just off Chapel Street, where comfort and good food awaits

16/10/2024

A playful twist on a classic, David’s Chilli Honey Chicken is tossed with spring onion, capsicum, and a sweet, spicy glaze.

15/10/2024

Warm lights, with warm service 🤍 Here to welcome you with comforting dishes and familiar faces

06/10/2024

A playful twist on a classic, David’s Chilli Honey Chicken is tossed with spring onion, capsicum, and finished with a sweet, spicy glaze.

03/10/2024

Preparing a little spritz magic at the bar.

30/09/2024

End your night with our Biscoff Crumble Banana Fritter, perfectly crispy and served with brown sugar syrup and ice cream.

24/09/2024

We're open as usual this Grand Final long weekend. Gather your loved ones for yum cha on the weekend or come by in the evening to try our newest dishes.

21/09/2024

Crispy fried barramundi fillet, paired with a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, topped with chives and crunchy lotus chips. A new addition to our evening menu.

Photos from David's Restaurant's post 20/09/2024

Lovely having you in this week to try our new spring dishes. Some favourites have been, David's Chilli Honey Chicken and Fried Barramundi Fillet in sweet spicy bbq sauce. 🤍

Photos from David's Restaurant's post 17/09/2024

Spring is feeling lively. In celebration of the new season and the moon festival today, we have introduced a few special dishes to our menu, filled with nostalgic flavours that we are currently craving. 🤍

Drop by from this evening to taste

Steamed Crab & Prawn Egg Custard

David’s Chilli Honey Chicken with spring onion, red and green capsicum, fried garlic

Silken tofu with pearl, shimeji, shiitake and button mushrooms

Biscoff Crumble Banana Fritter served with brown sugar syrup & icecream

12/09/2024

Delicately plump, with a touch of heat. Our steamed Chicken Wontons are encased in a roasted nutty and smoky sesame dressing paired with a spicy chilli oil.

10/09/2024

Your favourite bottle enjoyed alongside our sharing dishes. Like , bring in that treasured bottle you've been saving for BYO Tuesdays at David's

08/09/2024

Tender beef short ribs coated in a sweet pepper sauce, served with homemade Chinese flatbread. A comforting classic on our evening menu.

06/09/2024

Warm weather, blue skies, and a weekend of yum cha with good company.

Thanks for capturing this moment

05/09/2024

The Iron Buddha Beef is a heartfelt nod to David's Shanghai roots. Tender crispy beef served over a nest of oolong tea leaves... as comforting as it is special.

Photos from David's Restaurant's post 01/09/2024

It’s such a pleasure to be a part of special memories being made year in, year out. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads who love a little yum cha, from our family to yours ❤️

24/08/2024

Our Mapo Tofu Dumplings... Soft, steamed tofu wrapped in a tender dumpling, topped with a garlic, black bean and Szechuan pepper sauce

22/08/2024

Warm lights, happy faces, and tables ready to be filled with delicious dishes

16/08/2024

Our trolleys are rolling all weekend long, filled with your yum cha favourites

Photos from David's Restaurant's post 15/08/2024

The lineup this Father's Day,

Onannon Pinot Noir
2023, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

Pio Cesare Barbera d’Alba DOC
2022, Piedmont, Italy

Vincent Paris Syrah VDP Collines Rhodaniennes
2022, Northern Rhone, France

Rockford ‘Basket Press’ Shiraz
2019, Barossa Valley, SA

Handpicked for all our wine loving dads.

Photos from David's Restaurant's post 12/08/2024

Comforting bites to end your meal... Fried banana fritters, with a housemade golden syrup, paired with ice cream

06/08/2024

Tuesdays at David's are your chance to bring in those special bottles of wines you've been saving. Thanks for being part of our Tuesday tradition 🍷

04/08/2024

Come in from the cold and share in the comfort with us. Thanks for this beautiful look inside .shutterbug

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Opening Hours, Specials & Menus

Mon - Tue: 6pm – 10pm
Wed - Thu: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 3PM & 6pm – 11pm
Sat: 11:30am – 3pm & 6pm – 11pm
Sun: 11:30am – 4pm & 6pm – 10pm

BYO 🍻 Mon – Thurs all day, Fri & Sat lunch time, Sun dinner.
BYO FREE on Tuesday (wine only)
Local Night 🚶Every Monday. $35pp for a choice of 2 courses + a glass of house wine.
Yum Cha 🍖Make sure to book your spots for our popular all-you-can-eat yum cha!
$38pp Sat and $40pp Sun. 11.30am & 1.30pm sitting
3–5 years old: $10. 6–12 years old: half price

Food Menu // Drink Menu // Gluten-Free Menu // Feasting Menu // Takeaway // Functions


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Address


4 Cecil Place, Prahran
Melbourne, VIC
3181

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 10pm
Thursday 6pm - 10pm
Friday 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 3:30pm
6pm - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 3pm
5:30pm - 9pm

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