Where Should I Eat in Docklands?

Docklands represents Melbourne's newest dining precinct, built on former industrial docklands transformed into modern waterfront district. Harbour Esplanade runs alongside water with restaurants featuring expansive glass frontage and waterfront views - perfect for special occasions and corporate entertaining. The precinct has matured from initial newness into an established dining destination with mix of casual, contemporary, and upscale venues. New Quay and surrounding waterfront areas offer dining with water backdrops. The neighbourhood appeals to corporate professionals, young residents in riverside apartments, tourists seeking modern Melbourne experience, and event attendees (entertainment venues, function centres, and conference facilities). Dining here prioritizes views, modern design, and contemporary Australian cuisine. Venues tend to be larger, more professional, and less intimate than inner-city alternatives. The atmosphere is sleek, polished, and business-oriented rather than bohemian or artistic. Quality is consistent but can feel somewhat corporate. The crowd is deliberate but somewhat homogeneous: business diners and corporate events, young professionals living in Docklands apartments, tourists seeking modern Melbourne, couples looking for water view dining experiences, and visitors to entertainment/conference venues.