The Union Deli & Diner

In St Kilda, The Union Deli and Diner brings deli swagger and diner nostalgia under one roof. It’s a place where big flavours meet good times, served up with casual charm and a touch of cheek.

The menu runs from stacked sandwiches to comforting favourites. The meatball sub comes heavy with sugo, rocket and parmesan, while the room-service club layers grilled chicken, bacon and a soft egg. Beer-battered fried pickles arrive with Carolina Gold sauce, and smoked pork ribs balance sweet and tangy notes with pickled pineapple.

Steak lovers head straight for the 250g porterhouse with pepper sauce, fries and a baby Caesar, while weekends bring generous barbecue platters piled with brisket, ribs, wings and sausage with all the proper sides. Burgers, poutine and crisp salads round things out.

Desserts seal the deal with hot Nutella doughnuts and strawberry pavlova with banana cream. Bring an appetite. The Union Deli and Diner will do the rest.