crowd (and the dress code) will make you feel little like you’re heading into a. night club rather than a brunch spot, if you don’t mind a room of squawky and. excitable drunk females, given the quality of food Half Acre is. definitely a great option for a bottomless brunch. – get around to trying it soon
Incredible bottomless lunch! Have tried various throughout Melbourne however this exceeded our expectations!
Amazing food and incredibly friendly and atrentive service.
The location is quite obscure however do not let that fool you - as soon as you walk through the doors you will be transported into a chic atmosphere.
Definitely recommend!
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Half acre is located in an unassuming building tucked away from the hustle and bustle of South Melbourne.
🍽 modern Australian food with a middle eastern flare. Chargrilled cabbage - probably the standout of the night which is interesting thing to say about cabbage! Definitely recommend. Harrisa carrots - nicely roasted carrots with a Smokey dressing. Roasted cauliflower - soft cauliflower with a nutty green sauce. Za’atar flatbread - woodfire bread with a middle eastern spice mix that is a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes. Chargrilled calamari - perfectly cooked calamari with lemony and herby flavours. Pumpkin and blood orange - delicious! Simple flavours done well. Crispy skinned barramundi - well cooked fish but it came to the table a little colder than I would’ve liked. Plus, very small portion. Grilled chicken - large portion and juicy chicken. Pesto paired well. Prosciutto pizza - pizza base is very good. On the size are condiments you can customise your pizza with such as oregano, Parmesan and chilli flakes.
💁♀️ excellent service. Friendly staff throughout the whole process (booking -> dining). Waiter very attentive.
We had a lovely team Christmas lunch here recently, and the table decided to go for half acre pre set menu. Food was super tasty and was in abundance. Loved the variety of vegetables being used in different ways and chocolate nemesis was not quite "River Cafe" standard but still pretty good. Wait staff were lovely too.
Great service and fantastic food - will definitely be back.
Half acre is in South Melbourne but when you step inside you’re transported to a place further away, in the country perhaps. It has a beautiful rustic but elegant atmosphere and the food mimics that vibe. Half Acre - wine. We started with some wine and it was divine. Half Acre - wood-fired za'atar bread
Great food, inventive sauces, wonderful wait staff and a pleasant ambience.
A trifle noisy but with so many people enjoying themselves this was a small trade-off
Well worth a visit but you must book ahead.
What an interesting venue. More than one entrance, several spaces, open kitchen, delightful light. The menu is brimming with must haves. We chose calamari, pumpkin and cauliflower which was the standout. Terrific textures and tastes with a cracker crew. Love.
Wow! Saturday 11 May we celebrated my son Andrew and his beautiful wife Alex’s wedding. The kids booked this venue when it was still in construction so I was panicking but let me tell you there was nothing but perfection happening all night. Every morsel of food served was hot and delicious. Nice size portions as well. The service was fantastic. Flic was there at our beck n call always eager to please.
Thank you Half Acre
Ottavia & Phil
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The cosy and welcoming space nestled away in the delightful South Melbourne. Unsurprisingly, during the day the dining area is full of natural light and the ambiance throughout is wonderful.
I was invited to their Buffet brunch & DIY cocktails which was so well set out and so inviting! They made me feel right at home and I was made to help myself and any dish I wished to try…..and this including making my own vodka infused cocktails!! #WINNER
They had a stunning live singer who really set the mood to an amazing event!
THE MENU I ENJOYED;
Za’ar wood-fired bread, smoked butter (V)
Shakshuka, eggs in brik (DF, V)
Slow – cooked salmon, smoked yogurt, coriander relish, grilled asparagus
Challah French Toast, plum & blueberry compote, rose sugar (V)
Roasted cabbage, torched goats cheese, chimichurri (GF, V)
Grilled cauliflower, dukkah, tahini (GF, DF, V)
Baked Oear, Saffron & Bay leaf custard, walnut crumb (V)
Spiced Roasted Pineapple, coconut cream, candied ginger (GF, DF, VG)
They first came out with some warm (fresh out of the oven) bread which was absolutely amazing, from here on in I knew I was in for a treat! Then I helped myself to a SPICED vodka orange which was the perfect hint of heat! The Shakshuka was amazing in the brik and the yolk oozed out which was just perfect! Lots of desserts were on offer & it was just a well operated event! Thanks for having us Half Acre!
Hidden Gem tucked away in Sth Melbourne.
Great place for a meal or function.
While the rustic farm look feels warm and inviting, the exquisite food was the stand-out item for us.
Presented by cheery staff, the balance and unique combination of flavour was 10/10. 👌
The service was quick, friendly and attentive. My favourite was the Porterhouse. And while the food is exquisite - the wine and cocktails cannot be ignored. 🍸 The Salted Caramel Martini gets my vote!
Look for a brick wall with an open barn door. 🚪
Easy to miss. Hard to forget.
Highly recommended.
Beautiful interior and we came here for bottomless brunch. The drinks were so refreshing and the bar tenders were so helpful with creating drinks for us. I loved each dish which was so well created. Although not too filling for 4, each dish was so well made and rich.
Enjoyed the bottomless brunch here. Pretty venue. Good food. Will be back to try the lunch option. Didn’t love everyone having to self serve at the bar, but the super engaging bar tender made it fun.
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🐟 Kingfish Crudo
🐚 WA Scallops
🥩 Grass Fed Porterhouse, Black Garlic Butter
🐓 Rotisserie Chicken Platter
🌽 Whole Corn off the Cob, Smoked Almond
🥔 Fried Sebago Potato, BBQ Sauce
Half Acre is hidden in the backstreets of South Melbourne and houses a 95 seat restaurant, an outdoor courtyard as well as unique function and event spaces. The venue is a stunning, warm space featuring an open kitchen cooking up Modern Australian fare from brunch to dinner. 🍃
We dined in the glasshouse for dinner, opting for a few shared entrees, sides and their Rotisserie Tuesday platters. The Kingfish (and every dish for that matter) was beautifully presented however was deceiving and lacked flavour. The scallops however were absolutely amazing and possibly my favourite dish of the night.
The steak sadly was cooked well done rather than medium-rare, which was a shame because everything else about it was sensational. My brother was way too hungry at the time to send it back. The rest of us enjoyed the very generous Rotisserie Platters, each coming with some dips, pickled vegetables and salad. The Chicken had crispy skin and was moist, the Lamb had a great char and was not at all fatty.
Both side were delicious, the corn had a nice heat to it and the potatoes were extra crispy, just the way we like it. Almost all of the dishes came with saltbush which was interesting yet welcomed. All of us woke up severely dehydrated the next day and through the night 😂
Half Acre are well known for their bottomless brunches and lunches with DIY Cocktail Bars, which I would love to try if and when they bring back their buffet style service. They also have live music Sunday Sessions! 🎶
⭐️ 4/5 (Great)
The food is fantastic and the service is even more fantastic. Our waiters Charlie S and Charlie were extremely professional and friendly. The lamb is to die for and the DIY cocktails are great!
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A pretty big dining venue located in the outskirts of South Melbourne with an open kitchen in the glasshouse dining area, an adjacent bar and also an outdoor space. Came here on a weekday when they had the rotisserie night special but decided on the full acre set menu upon confirming that it was available for single diners as well. The set menu offered a good selection of dishes cooked on woodfire grill and oven with Middle Eastern flavours.
The set menu was served over several courses, starting off with the za'artar bread, corn and burrata. Bread had a nice soft chewy texture and paired well with the torched burrata as recommended by the staff; corn was juicy and bursting with a mix of flavours; sweet, savory, citrusy and spicy. Then came a whole half of a roasted cauliflower, soft but not mushy served with creamy nutty tahini, some spices and pickles. Was quite filling at this point so only had half the cauliflower to save room for the meats. First meat dish was the dry aged porterhouse steak and a side of fried potato wedges. Potato wedges were super crunchy; inside still nice and soft with some good BBQ sauce to go with; just a bit too much salt. Steak was not the most tender but had a lot of flavour. There were a lot of condiments for the steak; the caramelised onion jus was the go to with some salt. Final mains was half a chicken with the breast meat and the leg and a large bowl of leafy salad. At this point I was at capacity and could only try a bit of the chicken and it was very tender and juicy; savory and tangy. With enough room for dessert, had the chocolate nemesis which was rich and fudgy; the crème fraîche was a nice touch to smooth out the sweetness.
Overall food was very tasty and the staffs were friendly. Extremely great value for single diner for the set menu which can easily be enough food for two people; definitely too much food for one person but fortunately they allow takeaway so no food is wasted. Downside was the long wait between the courses which
took 3.5hrs to finish but was probably due to understaffing with only three chefs and two staffs looking after the main dining area as well as a function happening on the night.
Half Acre had a spacious and calming presence. Seated in the glasshouse indoor area, I could see the open kitchen and into the outdoor courtyard. The staff were attentive and warm. We ordered the half acre set menu with the addition of the Moreton bag bug special. All dishes was deceivingly simplistic and comforting. I felt like I was visiting a lovely home set in regional Victoria where the produce and ingredients were fresh from the garden. Vegetables were a feature on the menu. There was a lot of food for the price of the half acre set menu. The cocktails were great and the Pinot noir by the glass was pleasant. I had a great night with my friend, and it was a pleasure catching up with her over a wonderful meal in a beautiful and considered setting.
Kathy Nguyen (bigmelbappetite)
+5
We tried the bottomless brunch at Half Acre and their tapas style menu will make sure you’re full with your drinks! Being location in a place that hosts weddings, this place is gorgeous! Vibes for days!
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