Abacus

A venue that shifts and shapes as the day goes on, Abacus is evolving into one of the hottest evening venues in South Yarra. And once you have fully experienced this sophisticated destination, it's not hard to understand why.

A tranquil island in the middle of an urban landscape, Abacus offers diners a serene escape from Victoria's capital city. One word to describe this eatery is 'cool', both in terms of temperature and aesthetic quality. One-half of the venue is surrounded by charcoal brick walls, the exposed kitchen serving as a theatrical beacon of light in its almost brutalist architectural design. The other half is bright, sunny and full to the rafters with potted greens. Welcome to their conservatory! The ultimate indoor/outdoor dining experience, photosynthesise and relax here as the sun goes down.

In keeping with their sustainable philosophy, they're offering seasonal menus that use only natural ingredients. Expect refined starters such as Sydney rock oysters, lobster cigars with jalapeño and caviar, and truffle arancini, followed by vibrant seafood and vegetable-driven dishes including marlin crudo, char-grilled king prawns, mushroom ragù cavatelli and rigatoni alla vodka

Mains showcase the best of Australian land and sea, from MBS 7+ wagyu scotch fillet and Geelong lamb rump to Goulburn Valley rainbow trout with caviar beurre blanc, before finishing on indulgent desserts like burnt Basque cheesecake or summer fruit meringue.

And with that, Abacus has become a top choice for organic suppers in South Yarra.