Private Dining in Melbourne for 10 People: Book Out the Counter
Most private dining in the CBD means a room off a larger restaurant with a set menu and a minimum spend. Rōnin is simpler. The whole restaurant is ten seats at one counter, so a group of ten has the room, the chef and the night to themselves. There is no separate private menu because the omakase is already cooked for one sitting at a time.
Searching for private dining in Melbourne for 10 people, a private room in the CBD or a team dinner? Ten is exactly the size of the room here, and no separate room hire applies.
This page covers booking the counter for a group, and what to do if your group is bigger than ten.
Booking All Ten Seats
Reserve ten seats on one date through OpenTable and the counter is yours. Seats for the following month open on the 20th of each month at 8pm, and a ten seat buyout is easiest to secure in the first days after release. Each guest is A$195 (no prepayment required), paid at the end of the meal. For a buyout on a date that is not showing online, email info@roninomakase.com.
Functions Beyond the Counter
Rōnin takes group bookings and private events of up to 50 guests by arrangement. These are planned by email at info@roninomakase.com rather than online, because the format changes with the size of the group. Tell us the date, the number and the occasion and we will come back with what is possible.
What a Group Gets
About ten Korean courses over roughly two hours, cooked in front of the group by Chef Liam Lee, introduced one at a time. The room is small enough for one conversation. The Korean omakase and the chef’s table page describe the cooking and the counter.
What a Private Booking Does Not Change
The courses cannot be altered for individual dietaries, even for a buyout, because one chef cooks one sequence. BYO is not available. Service starts on time. The dietary page has the detail your guests should read first.
Birthdays, Client Dinners, Farewells
Ten seats suits a birthday, a milestone, a small client dinner or a team farewell. Birthdays and anniversaries at the counter covers the celebration side.
FAQ
Is there a minimum spend for a private booking?
No minimum spend beyond the A$195 per guest (no prepayment required). Ten guests book out the counter.
Can we bring our own wine for a private event?
No. BYO is not available at Rōnin.
Can we have a custom menu for our group?
No. The chef decides the courses on the day for the whole counter. That is the omakase.
Can you host more than ten people?
Yes, up to 50 by arrangement. Email info@roninomakase.com with your date and numbers.
Is this group dining in Melbourne CBD?
Yes. A group of up to ten books the whole counter online. Groups above ten, up to 50, are arranged by email at info@roninomakase.com.
Can we use it for a team dinner?
Yes. A team of up to ten books all ten seats on one date. Courses are fixed and cannot be changed for individual dietaries.
Is the cancellation policy different for groups?
For groups of 4 or more, cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to the reservation date to avoid a full charge.
Book a Seat
445 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Wed to Sat, 6pm to 11pm (dinner only)
0401 721 491 | info@roninomakase.com
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