Route 66 Bar and Grill

East Melbourne's retro American grill dishing up loaded burgers and ribs by the MCG.

Retro American diner styling with a lively, buzzy pre-game energy on footy and concert nights, mellowing into a relaxed hangout when quiet; the newer shisha lounge adds a warm, Dubai-meets-Melbourne late-night feel.

In-house shisha (hookah) lounge with custom flavour blends, retro Americana decor, and a location directly across from the MCG that draws pre- and post-event crowds.

Leans into classic American road-diner styling and menu staples, with visiting American reviewers noting it felt like home.

Burgers are seen as solid value for the size, but reviewers flag that drinks, sides and event-night surcharges push the bill higher than expected for what's delivered.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.