Higher Ground Melbourne – Koreatown VIC
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Higher Ground Melbourne Koreatown

Koreatown, Melbourne, VIC 🥩 Modern Australian

Opening hours

Monday7 am – 4 pm
Tuesday7 am – 4 pm
Wednesday7 am – 4 pm
Thursday7 am – 12 am
Friday7 am – 12 am
Saturday8 am – 12 am
Sunday8 am – 4 pm

Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.

650 Little Bourke Street, Koreatown VIC · 900 m from Melbourne centre

Popular times

Estimated from typical visit patterns for Modern Australian venues and this venue's opening hours — not live data.

At a glance

  • TypeRestaurant
  • CuisineLocal
  • AreaKoreatown, Melbourne
  • StateVictoria
  • HoursOpen 7 days, open late on Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays, from early morning

About Higher Ground Melbourne

Higher Ground Melbourne is a Modern Australian restaurant in Koreatown, Victoria. You'll find it at 650 Little Bourke Street, Koreatown VIC, roughly 900 m from the Melbourne city centre.

Modern Australian cooking is built on outstanding local produce — grass-fed beef and lamb, Southern Ocean seafood, native herbs and seasonal vegetables — shaped by the country's Mediterranean and Asian food cultures. Expect relaxed service, share plates and menus that change with the seasons.

Higher Ground Melbourne is open 7 days, open late on Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays, from early morning; the venue offers dine-in.

Planning a night out in Koreatown? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Bon Bon Boy and HiRize Bakery Cafe.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in

What to order

Signature Modern Australian dishes to look out for.

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Small platesGrilled flatbreadWhipped feta, dukkah and olive oil
MainsLamb shoulderSlow-roasted with smoked eggplant and salsa verde
SidesSeasonal greensLemon and toasted almonds
DessertsSticky date puddingButterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream

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Closest restaurants to Higher Ground Melbourne

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

Map of Koreatown →
  1. 1
    Bon Bon Boy 🍲 Vietnamese · Koreatown
    20 mW · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    HiRize Bakery Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · T1/200 Spencer Street, Melbourne
    30 mSW · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Itoya 🍣 Japanese · T5/200 Spencer Street, Melbourne
    50 mS · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    Pun Pun Desserts 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · Koreatown
    50 mN · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    My Lost Piece 🥟 Chinese · Koreatown
    60 mN · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    Bobby Stop Stealing Our Camping Chairs ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Shop 9/99 Spencer Street, Koreatown
    70 mW · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    Subway ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 15/99 Spencer Street, Koreatown
    70 mW · 1 min walk
  8. 8
    Mail Exchange Hotel – 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne
    Mail Exchange Hotel 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne
    100 mS · 1 min walk
  9. 9
    Salero Kito Padang Restaurant 🌶️ Malaysian & Indonesian · Koreatown
    100 mNE · 1 min walk
  10. 10
    Coffee Rush ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Koreatown
    110 mNW · 1 min walk

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Eating out in Koreatown

Koreatown is home to 322 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, japanese restaurants. Within 25 km of Higher Ground Melbourne there are 8,378 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Melbourne (900 m), South Wharf (1.1 km), Yarra’s Edge (1.1 km), Docklands (1.2 km).

Cuisine mix in Koreatown

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch118
  • 🍽️ International46
  • 🍣 Japanese29
  • 🍺 Pubs & Bistros18
  • 🍔 Burgers & Chicken16

Frequently asked questions

Where is Higher Ground Melbourne located?

Higher Ground Melbourne is located at 650 Little Bourke Street, Koreatown VIC. It is about 900 m from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of Higher Ground Melbourne?

Higher Ground Melbourne is open 7 days, open late on Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays, from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does Higher Ground Melbourne serve?

Higher Ground Melbourne serves Local cuisine. Browse our Modern Australian menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

How can I contact Higher Ground Melbourne?

You can reach Higher Ground Melbourne by phone on (03) 8899 6219 or via its website.

What is the closest restaurant to Higher Ground Melbourne?

The closest venue is Bon Bon Boy, about 20 m to the west (1 min walk). Other close options include HiRize Bakery Cafe (30 m), Itoya (50 m), Pun Pun Desserts (50 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near Higher Ground Melbourne?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Trattoria Emilia (International, 840 m), Steakhouse Grill 66 (Steakhouse & Grill, 1.1 km), MoVida (Spanish & Portuguese, 1.4 km).

Where else can I find Modern Australian food near Koreatown?

Other Modern Australian venues close by include The Roasting Warehouse (1.3 km), Errol's Cafe (1.4 km), Cumulus Inc (1.8 km).

How many restaurants are there in Koreatown?

Our guide lists 322 places to eat in Koreatown, most commonly cafés & brunch (118), international restaurants (46), japanese restaurants (29). Within 25 km there are 8,378 venues in total.