Third Wave BBQ Albert Park

4.5 (201)

$40 and under

American

181 Victoria Ave , Albert Park, AU-VIC 3206

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Third Wave BBQ Albert Park

4.5

$40 and under

American

St Kilda

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2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Lively

Third Wave BBQ is an American BBQ Restaurant with the most outlandish servings of Slow-Smoked meats and Burgers. It is the home of the BBQ Thor’s Hammer and BBQ Platter of Doom. Every dish is slow-smoked and so packed with flavour you’ll be tasting it all week.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9676 2399
Website
https://thirdwavebbq.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
181 Victoria Ave , Albert Park, AU-VIC 3206
Neighborhood
St Kilda
Parking details
Parking is available on the street outside of the restaurant
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

All Experiences

BBQ BASE CAMP TIER
A$69.00 per person
1 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
Each meat course will be served until you say STOP! Choose 3 meats to start, and we will bring more as you finish. Everyone at the table must order the ALL YOU CAN EAT deal. Tuesday night only – from 5:30pm. Start with 3 meats: - Brisket - Chicken - Chicken Wings - Kransky - Pulled Pork - Pulled Birria Brisket We'll add pickled veg, chips and coleslaw. Order more once you finish the first round.
CARNIVORE MODE TIER - ALL YOU CAN EAT
A$93.00 per person
1 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
Each meat course will be brought out until you say STOP! Choose 3 meats to start, and we will bring more when you finish. Every person at the table needs to order the ALL YOU CAN EAT deal. Tuesday night only – from 5:30pm. Entrees: Spicy Chicken Wings, Bacon Candy and Oink Balls. Choose 3 meats to start: - Beef Ribs - Brisket - Chicken - Chicken Wings - Pulled Pork - Pulled Birria Brisket We will add pickled veg, chips, and coleslaw. Dessert: Choose from key lime pie, pecan pie, or Nutella and peanut butter pie. Order more when you are done with the first round.
BBQ ROYALTY TIER - ALL YOU CAN EAT
A$119.00 per person
1 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
Each meat course will be brought out until you say STOP! Choose 3 meats to start, and we will bring more when you finish. Every person at the table needs to order the ALL YOU CAN EAT deal. All smoked meats come with 2 of our house-made BBQ sauces. Tuesday night only – from 5:30pm. Entree: Spicy Chicken Wings, Bacon Candy, Oink Balls, Pulled Chicken, and Pulled Lamb Quesadillas. Choose 3 meats to start: - Beef Ribs - Pork Ribs - Brisket - Lamb - Chicken - Chicken Wings - Pulled Pork - Pulled Brisket Birria We will add pickled veg, beer-battered fries, coleslaw and corn bread. + A cocktail of your choice! Dessert Choose from Key Lime Pie, Pecan Pie, or Nutella and Peanut Butter Pie. Order more when you are done with the first round.

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BBQ Platter of DoomA$490.00
Our largest BBQ Meat Platter. All meats are slow-smoked up to 16 hours. 6 x 450g Beef Ribs, 6 x Cheesy Kransky Sausages, 500g Brisket, 6 x Oink Balls, Largest Meaty Pork Ribs we could find, Rashes of Candy Bacon and an ENTIRE 3.5kg SLOW-SMOKED THOR'S HAMMER BEEF SHIN. Meat on Meat with more Meat! Serves 6-10 people (more like 10 to 12). No Pork Version - swap all pork with 2 Beef Ribs, 200g Beef Birria, 1/2 Chicken & 6 Chicken Wings
- Swap all pork with 2 Beef Ribs, 200g Beef BirriaA$29.00
BBQ Platter for 6A$359.90
Slow Smoked - 6 x Beef Ribs, 2 x Cheesy Kransky Sausages, 400g Brisket, 18 Wings, 1/2 Chicken, loads of Pulled Pork. 6 Brioche Bun, Slaw, Extra Crunchy Fries, Onion Rings, Candy Bacon, and Pickles. Make your own pulled pork loaded buns. Probably enough for 6-8 people! No Pork Version - swap all pork with 2 beef ribs & 6 wings
BBQ Platter for 4A$249.90
Slow Smoked - 4 x Beef Ribs, 2 x Cheesy Kransky Sausages, 300g Brisket, 12 Wings, loads of Pulled Pork. 4 Brioche Bun, Slaw, Extra Crunchy Fries, Onion Rings, Candy Bacon, and Pickles. Make your own pulled pork loaded buns. Probably enough for 4-5 people! No Pork Version - swap all pork with 2 beef ribs
- Swap all pork with 2 beef ribsA$16.00
BBQ Platter for 2A$139.90
Slow Smoked - 2 x Beef Ribs, Cheesy Kransky Sausage, 150g Brisket, 6 Wings, loads of Pulled Pork. 2 Brioche Bun, Slaw, Extra Crunchy Fries, Onion Rings, Candy Bacon, and Pickles. Make your own pulled pork loaded buns. Probably enough for 3 people! No Pork Version - swap all pork with 1 beef rib
- Swap all pork with 1 beef ribA$9.00
BBQ Platter for 1A$81.90
Slow Smoked 1x Beef Rib, Cheese Kransky Sausage, 150g Brisket, an Oink Ball, Pulled Pork, 1 Brioche Bun, Slaw, Extra Crunchy Fries, Candy Bacon and pickles. A massive amount of food for one person. No Pork Version - Swap all pork for 1 beef rib
- Swap all pork for 1 beef ribA$9.00

Platter Extras

Platter Extras
Pork Ribs (250g raw weight), Beef Ribs (450g raw weight), Brisket (150g), Kransky (each), Lamb (150g), Wings (6), Pulled Birria Brisket (200g), Visket (125g)
- Pork Ribs (250g raw weight)A$19.90
- Beef Ribs (450g raw weight)A$22.90
- Brisket (150g)A$13.90
- Kransky (each)A$9.00
- Lamb (150g)A$14.80
- Wings (6)A$12.90
- Pulled Birria Brisket (200g)A$12.90
- Visket (125g)A$13.90
Try it with a Sauce - Upgrade your platterA$1.50
Horse Radish | Apple Bourbon | Salsa Verde | Garlic Sauce | Aoli Sauce | Nuclear Wave (Spice)
Upgrade your dining experience with any dessert pieA$9.00
Choose from: Key Lime | Pecan | Nutella & Peanut Butter. Make your platters a FEAST! Add any dessert pie for only $9 (save around $5). A special discount on dessert only available at time of ordering your platter(s).

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Third Wave BBQ Albert Park.

4.5

(201)

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City South
Kid-friendly
Inner City South
Good for groups
Inner City South
Hot spot
Inner City South
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Third Wave BBQ Albert Park delights with "delicious food" and "friendly service." Renowned for its "tender ribs," "generous portions," and "smoky flavors," this restaurant is a must for BBQ aficionados. Guests rave about the "warm atmosphere" and "helpful staff," making it perfect for celebrations and gatherings.

201 Reviews

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brian
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
High expectations. We booked very late so lucky to get in. However table was at front door so no good. Very cold. Service pretty good. Milkshakes very good. Ordered platter for two. Generally ok. Kransky lukewarm, brisket yummy, bacon nice, chips and extras all ok. Understand these need to be semi prepared, but for $160 ($80 a head) that’s premium dining. Paid $295 for 4 people (others had a cheeseburger). Might come again but would bypass platter and stick with meals. 6/10
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Jordan
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Door opened and you can smell the delicious meat cooking out back. Meat had layers of flavour, super tender ribs and crispy chips! Highly recommend!
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chen yi
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good that your staff honoured the free birria burger as part of the oinkwards signup gift. It's good to dine free :)
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Maite
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, well-prepared, perfect temperature, and generous portions. The staff was very friendly, and the service was fast!
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Nicole
Victoria1 review
4.0
Dined on October 16, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Birthday dinner celebration with family. Parking was difficult. Waiters had no order to serving or attending to tables. We had to ask for menu's after being seated for 15min then ask again to order drinks. Food came out reasonably quickly though. Great food and plenty of it. We ordered the share platter for 4 $280. The 2 men on our table can eat a lot but they tapped out, couldn't finish the platter. The cocktails were good. Would we return, yes but I don't think it's a restaurant we would regularly visit. If you haven't been it's worth a try.
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Adrian
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were outside for my birthday. Andrew was an awesome host. The food was fantastic and would definitely recommend for dates, dinners or clients. Exceptional service
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Kristin Gold
Melbourne12 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 9, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Third Wave BBQ has built a strong reputation among Melbourne's BBQ lovers, and it's easy to see why. Whether you go for a burger, the ribs, their famous Oink Balls or a full platter to share, you really can't go wrong. Everything is cooked with care, packed with smoky flavour and generously portioned. The quality across the menu is consistently strong, complemented by friendly service and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. A terrific choice for both locals and visitors looking to experience some of Melbourne's best BBQ.
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Hayden
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 8, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, the food was to die for and good beer happy hour prices
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Karen
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food, friendly service, yummy cocktails
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Mick
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an enjoyable experience at Third Wave. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the food was fantastic. This is our 4th time here and we will continue to come back. Highly recommended.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9676 2399
Website
https://thirdwavebbq.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
181 Victoria Ave , Albert Park, AU-VIC 3206
Neighborhood
St Kilda
Parking details
Parking is available on the street outside of the restaurant
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

FAQs

Sunday lunch is a favourite, reviewers note lots of families gathering for Sunday lunch, giving the place a warm, welcoming vibe.

Yes, Third Wave BBQ Albert Park can work well for a relaxed date night: guests describe a "lovely quiet atmosphere where we could talk, " and the drinks list includes wines and cocktails to pair with the meal.

For a warm, family-friendly vibe head to Third Wave BBQ Albert Park for Sunday lunch, guests say Sunday lunches feel welcoming with lots of families gathered.

Yes, it’s family-friendly: the menu includes a dedicated Kids Menu, and guests report staff making dinners with children enjoyable and many families visit for Sunday lunch.

Yes, dogs are welcome in the outdoor area: guests report that pets are permitted on the restaurant’s outdoor/patio seating.

Yes, Third Wave BBQ Albert Park has an outdoor dining area; guests have enjoyed lunches there from the outdoor section.

Third Wave BBQ Albert Park feels lively and welcoming, a casual, buzzy room where families and groups gather for big shared platters and celebrations.

Yes, Third Wave runs distinct experiences like an All You Can Eat option, and their platter menu lets you add any dessert pie for only $9 when you order a platter; guests also praise the restaurant's birthday voucher/deal.

The beef ribs are a recurring favourite at Third Wave BBQ Albert Park, guests repeatedly praise their tenderness and big, smoky flavour.

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Third Wave BBQ Albert Park

4.5

$40 and under

American

St Kilda

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Third Wave BBQ Albert Park

Make a reservation

Third Wave BBQ Albert Park

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

All Experiences

BBQ BASE CAMP TIER

CARNIVORE MODE TIER - ALL YOU CAN EAT

BBQ ROYALTY TIER - ALL YOU CAN EAT

Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

BBQ Sharing Platters

BBQ Platter of DoomA$490.00

BBQ Platter for 6A$359.90

BBQ Platter for 4A$249.90

BBQ Platter for 2A$139.90

BBQ Platter for 1A$81.90

Platter Extras

Platter Extras

Try it with a Sauce - Upgrade your platterA$1.50

Upgrade your dining experience with any dessert pieA$9.00

Reviews

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