The winner · Analysed 19,085 reviews● Updated 2026-04-29
Best Oystersin Melbourne

Restaurant · Melbourne
33 Russell St
Gimlet
Premium restaurant & bar featuring oysters, caviar & hearty wood-fired mains, plus cocktails & wine.
Score
8.2
Mentions
2
Sentiment
90%
“Great experience all up. Wonderful and dedicated service, my waiter, whose name I missed, was exceptional and attentive. Very appreciative of him proactively advising that sides could be ordered as a half portion - perfect for solo diners who want to try all the things. The food”
— Toubs
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Sources
20 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
2 mentions of "oysters" tied to Gimlet.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.