Ministry of Crab
Highlights
- Savour bold Sri Lankan flavours with iconic dishes like Garlic Chilli Crab, perfect for sharing with friends.
- Experience vibrant spice and premium produce in a warm contemporary setting on Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
- Delight in attentive service that enhances your unforgettable dining experience at this One Hat restaurant.
- Gather in the energetic open-kitchen atmosphere, where exceptional hospitality meets world-famous mud crab.
At Ministry of Crab, bold Sri Lankan flavours, world-famous mud crab and unforgettable dining come together in the heart of Melbourne. Proudly awarded One Hat by the Good Food Guide, Ministry of Crab delivers an elevated seafood experience that celebrates premium produce, vibrant spice and exceptional hospitality.
The space blends warm contemporary interiors with energetic open-kitchen dining, creating an atmosphere that is both vibrant and refined. Signature dishes including the iconic Garlic Chilli Crab, rich curry pots, pol sambol and handcrafted sides are designed for sharing, bringing people together over unforgettable flavours and moments.
Located on Flinders Lane, Ministry of Crab Melbourne invites guests to discover award-winning cuisine, attentive service and one of Melbourne’s most exciting dining destinations.
Bookings recommended.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
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