South East Asian Restaurant in Melbourne
Dine between Destinations
Step upstairs at The Waterside Hotel and into a world that lives between cities, decades, and identities. Past/Port is a South East Asian restaurant Melbourne diners return to for a dining experience that blends tradition with theatre, nostalgia with vibrancy, and flavour with fire.
The Dining Room & Rooftop Experience
Set across Levels 2 & 3 of The Waterside Hotel, Past / Port brings a transportive South East Asian restaurant experience to Melbourne CBD.
On Level 2, Past / Port Dining is a refined dining room made for midweek catch-ups, late nights, signature flavours and warm service. Your experience continues on Level 3 at Past / Port Rooftop, where vibrant cocktails, and sweeping views of the Melbourne skyline make Past / Port one of the best asian restaurants in Melbourne CBD.
PAST / PORT DINING
A South-East Asian restaurant that blends tradition with theatre, nostalgia with vibrancy, and flavour with fire.
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PAST / PORT PRIVATE DINING ROOM
An intimate semi-private dining space with curated chef-selected banquets and personalised service for corporate groups and special occasions.
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PAST / PORT ROOFTOP
Perched above the city is a cocktail bar and open-air terrace that blends South-East Asian flavours with Melbourne’s skyline, laid-back snacks & vibrant drinks.
BOOK PAST / PORT ROOFTOPDo you cater for guests with allergies & dietary requirements?
Yes, our kitchen can cater to a range of dietary requirements. Please include any allergies or dietary needs in your booking notes or speak with our team so they can guide you through the available options.
Coeliac – Items marked as LG (Low Gluten) on the menu do not contain gluten in the dish. We do, however, use gluten in our kitchen and on our premises. This means we cannot guarantee a fully Coeliac-friendly preparation.
Halal – our meat (beef & chicken) is sourced from Halal-certified suppliers. We do, however, use pork & alcohol in our kitchens and on our premises. This means we cannot guarantee a fully Halal preparation.
Can I book for a large group or reserve an area?
Online bookings are available for groups of up to 14 people. Groups of more than 8 guests are required to dine on our banquet menu.
For larger group bookings or tailored food offerings, our reservations team will be happy to assist.
Contact us at [email protected] or call 03 9629 1350.
What does your private dining space include?
Our semi-private dining space seats up to 12 guests within Past / Port Dining, offering a more intimate setting while keeping the atmosphere of the main dining room.
Guests can dine on our Premium Banquet Menu from $118pp, featuring a generous selection of signature dishes designed to share. T&Cs apply.