Max on Hardware

Kangaroo steak at a cobblestone lane table

Hours: Daily 12 pm-11 pm
Address: 54-58 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

Max sits in the middle of the Hardware Lane dining strip, tables spread over the cobblestones, serving Italian-leaning Australian food. It's a common pick for anyone who wants to try kangaroo. In the evening live music drifts down the lane, and many remember the atmosphere more than the plate. Pasta, pizza and risotto are on the menu too, so a kangaroo-shy friend is covered.