Searching for a spot to host your birthday dinner party? If you happen to be in Melbourne, it's worth checking out Hardimans Hotel. Enjoy chowing down on croquettes, steak and fresh seafood while tipping back Aperol spritzes. 

If you fancy your birthday dinner in Melbourne as a much more relaxed affair, kick back and let Irish pub The Last Jar do all the leg work. Kangaroo bolognese? Beef and Guinness pies? This is the kind of pub grub you'll want for your big day. Plus, there's a variety of live music to enjoy afterwards.

You'll be treated to a meal at one of the top vegetarian restaurants in Melbourne for birthday dinner when you head to graffiti-adorned Transformer. This slick industrial setting is dotted with climbing plants and exposed beams, ideal for that celebratory Insta post.

Chef Shannon Martinez is the brains behind plant-based Smith & Daughters, the rock n' roll joint set in a former pub frequented by Bob Marley. Aside from its punk soundtrack, the banquet menu of Italian-inspired vegan dishes places it firmly on the list of the best restaurants in Melbourne.

Half Acre is the place to be for a stellar birthday brunch in Melbourne. Slinging out delish brekkies and Australian fare with a hint of Middle Eastern flavours, dishes here are often best shared and washed down with their lip-smacking selection of signature cocktails.

With a focus on foraging ingredients in Victoria, you'll find innovative four and nine-course tasting menus on offer at Lume. While the best restaurants for birthday dinner in Melbourne all have their own draws, none are as fresh and fancy as this fine dining destination. Our tip? Grab a seat near the showstopping open kitchen to marvel at the chefs as they work their magic.

Whether you're on the hunt for fancy restaurants in Melbourne CBD or wanting to try kaiseki, Ishizuka fits the bill. But it's not just the food that packs a punch - and you'll know what we mean once you step inside the huge Chinese lantern that cocoons the entire basement.

A little slice of opulence makes MAHA one of the most romantic restaurants in Melbourne, featuring fancy mirrored walls and suede booths. Cosy up in this swish spot on your birthday this year, enjoying succulent slow-cooked lamb shoulder and swordfish sashimi.

There are views for days at The Espy, a cocktail bar and kitchen that looks out across St Kilda beach and pier from its Hotel Esplanade perch. The tasty plates here have been designed to share and enjoyed with house mixes or craft beers. As for afters? There's plenty of live music to be found at the historic building's twelve bars and three stages.

The unique setting and amazing views should place Easey's high on your list of restaurants in Melbourne for birthday dinner. You'll be perched five storeys up in three graffiti-clad steel train carriages, chowing down on loaded burgers and deep fried mac n' cheese bites.

If you're looking to finish off your birthday dinner in Melbourne with a stiff one, check out rooftop restaurant Fargo and Co. Settle down amongst the neon lights and velvet sofas to enjoy the stars of the show: Pacific rock oysters. You can boogie to DJs and grab killer cocktails afterwards too.

Serving up Thai food with an Aussie twist is Instagrammable spot Longrain, which is tucked away on Little Bourke Street. Meshing emerald decor with artsy chandeliers and offering red curry of kangaroo and pad Thai with fat tiger prawns, this sexy spot ticks all the boxes for your birthday restaurant in Melbourne.