Gluten Free Options: THE Best in Melbourne

"The food in this place is out of this world. Take the 5* and double them. Great spot, with great service from the time you step over the door to..."

Benjamin Sow

Peta McConachie (Postcards from Peta)

"Great service 👏 good food even though we didn't like the beef, barely touched it and had to return because sauce tasted weird. I got wrong..."

Onnida Thammapratheep

"Amazing! Will be back and try more stuff! Love the tacos and our server (long hair guy, sorry I forgot to ask your name) is so attentive and even..."

Anastasya Hong

"The food was fantastic, the cocktails were amazing (highly recommend the Mexican Mojito) and the service was exceptional! One of the absolute best..."

KC

"We loved our recent dinner at Mamasita. The staff are delightful and know their stuff: they helped us choose some tasty beverages. The food is..."

Kathryn M

"Fantastic service. We were seated at the bar and I have to say we had the best seats in the house. The bartenders are so engaging, entertaining and..."

Joshua A

Hot Poppy

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've been here many times since discovering this hidden gem! The staff are friendly & the food is delicious! The location is really central but also..."

Cayne Thomas Worthington

"Whenever we come to Melbourne to visit, we always make a beeline to Hot Poppy. Jodie and her hardworking team give great service and make great chow...."

Mel Chanel

"Great coffee and fantastic breakfast. Lots of great choices of cheeses with their morning breakfast..."

Antonio Mendes

"We try lots of breakfast place’s and always come back to you. Thanks you..."

Alison Sadler

"Great dirty chai, AMAZING FOOD , sweets to die for !!! SENSATIONAL SERVICE highly reasonable price is totally make this my regular brunch venue or..."

Bear Withington

"We've been coming to this place since we came across last year by chance!! A good place to have a quick bite when you're in North..."

Mildred Pineda

"I cannot go without visiting Hot Poppy every time I visit Melbourne Great atmosphere great food great coffee and great people Personal service with..."

Bo Thongvilu

"Friendly staff, great food and a lovely pot of chai..."

April French

"Whenever we have the chance to be in North Melbs for Breakfast we never fail to go past Hot Poppy. The coffee is great, the eggs are always spot on..."

Julie Gentle

"Just had my second brunch at Hot Poppy and it gets my first ever 10/10. I think I'm in love... Fluffy buttermilk pancakes, bourbony maple syrup,..."

Reuben Aitchison

"I have been going to Hot Poppy for over 10 years and it never fails to deliver. Great coffee and food with their breakfasts..."

Enio Silverii

"Have been here several times now and have had awesome meals & service each time. Highly recommend..."

Di Schultz

"Lovely coffee and great food. Quick service and a warm..."

Martin Clementson

"Chilled and relaxing, with great coffee, what more could I ask for. I look forward to coming here every..."

Garry Liakoureas

"Great food , awesome staff and a welcoming atmosphere. Get down there now if not sooner..."

Stephanie Biviano

"Really loved this place. Came with a friend and it’s a beautiful environment to be in. Staff were very friendly and made sure we were looked after...."

Lil Porker

"Great little cafe service was wonderful and we were greeted with a warm welcome and food was delicious, it’s a little too small inside but this..."

Queen G

"Love love love The Hot Poppy!! Always great service and yummy food. Full English is very filling and tasty. Corn and Zucchini..."

Katie Winkler

"Ordered the granola and porridge. Both very pleasing, fresh and delicious!Loved the pear in the granola! Without that pear, the granola..."

Melbourneats

"With a recommendation from a friend we came here for brunch and found the food pretty good although the wait was long.Luckily it wasn't too busy..."

Miffy7

"We were overwhelmed with the choices on the menu, but both opted for toasties. With the addition of fries, these were really filling meals (and I was..."

Julycheee

"Awesome brunch place with delicious food and friendly staff. The Swiss mushroom was quite spectacular. The setting is also great. Good for groups..."

Alan Tiong Et-Ming

"Sensational Sunday breakfast. I was nearly defeated by the sheer size of the vege breakfast. It was delicious to boot and the coffee was bracing to..."

PaulaMc

"Delicious mixed mushroom salad. Nice interior of the cafe, bustling with workers and noise. Tables and settings were nice but agree with some other..."

The Gluten-Free Foodie

"I had a really yummy omellete made especially for me here, and the coffee is lovely. Quite a big layout, so not as intimate as you'd like, but still..."

Renee Z

"Delicious brekkie. Quick service. Good coffee. A little on the expensive side food wise. Ordered the veggie brekkie and the maple bacon and didn't..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Best coffee on Errol St. Relaxed service. Delicious food at reasonable prices. The soups are GREAT!! This place is becoming a favourite of..."

Yumyum

"Picked a winner here. Great smooth coffee accompanied a pretty much perfect poached egg dish. Sour dough with a light smear of pesto piled with..."

Martin C

"Terrific brunch spot. I had the brisket breakfast burger.The brisket was divine. Would highly recommend Service is also very..."

Vanessa Elizabeth

"Dropped by for a casual Sunday brunch #brunchforlife. My usual soy latte was on point! And I've never seen someone down a latte as quick as my..."

M-brams

"Located at the far end of Errol Street, near Victoria Street, this café features a very distressed wooden façade of columns and arches, and large..."

Andrew T

"Casual little spot to hang out with friends & catch up for coffee over a bowl of fries. This cute little place has nice staff & if your in to patting..."

Misha

"Great eclectic menu, awesome coffee and delicious food. The maple bacon and avocado with grilled tomato and goats cheese is wonderful. Lovely wait..."

Tessa Clark

"Great breakfast! The fritters are delicious but quite rich and the eggs Benedict is always a good choice. The juice menu has some nice combinations...."

Laura Salamito

"Had breakfast here the other day and it was tasty. Would definitely recommend. Forgot our chips but when we asked about them they quickly brought..."

Maria DiPaolo

"If there is something with mushroom on the menu, there is a 99% chance that I'm going to order it. So of course when I saw toastie with mushroom..."

Mireille

"Came here without knowing what would be on the menu, and of course I caved into picking the eggs benedict, hollandaise sauce and ham. The food came..."

Angela Eats

"Been wanting to come here for a whilebut was a little disappointed. The coffee wasn't very good, service was ok. Food was nice, except the..."

Mrs Brunch

"I've been going to the Hot Poppy for years as I once worked in the area. Coffee is usually great, especially the single origin. The place has a nice..."

Kylie Davies

"I'm the guy that knocked over the vase about a week ago... So embarrassed... But I'll keep coming back for the good coffee, and hope you have that..."

Jordan Dean

"Found this place by chance this afternoon, on way to another cafe nearby. A couple of meals caught the eye, and the menu was large to the point of..."

Jay Contor

"Place looked cool from the outside so decided to pop in for some brunch. Was not disappointed at all! Beautifully crafted meals and as tasty as you..."

SpaghettiCarrot

"Happened to be walking by when food was being served and looked amazing, had to try for myself! Staff where great and meals where just fantastic......"

Mmmfoood

"Awesome place.. Had this mad meatball jaffle off the specials board and it was so dam tasty..heaps of variety for bfast and all look so tasty. Coffee..."

Vinny

"Only discovered how amazing the coffee is a few weeks ago, now I won't get coffee from anywhere else in Nth Melbourne. Yay I don't have to line up..."

Le Caca

"After overlooking this cafe a while ago, we decided to have late breaky here since we were in the area - and we weren't disappointed. The hubs had..."

Panda Mash

"Have been going here regularly over the last few years, has always been a good experience and decent food - not spectacular food, but still good...."

Corey

"Coffee was awesome ($3.8). Zucchini fritters ($16) are amazing! Lots of components in the dish and they all taste great together. Worth a..."

Celia Çaesandrika

"Love this place! It's my go-to North Melbourne cafe. I moved to Melbourne knowing no-one, and everyone here welcomed me with open arms. I go in as..."

Sam Leaman

"Another facet of Melbourne's noted coffee scene. Hot Poppy is on a great stretch of Errol Street. This is one of those places that typifies Melbourne..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"Good place. Great coffee. Lovely eggs on toast, very pleasant staff.One of the bast cafs in the area.Great weekday morning spot when its..."

Nyreek

"Stands the test of time. Visited here today after not being in the area for many years. It is still a fabulous café with great food. Had a lovely..."

Gamcd85

"With the explosion of Melbourne cafe’s in alleyways, up an alleyway within an alleyway, cafes located on main streets can be overlooked. Hot Poppy..."

Hungrycookie

"A cute little cafe up the quieter end of Errol St, Hot Poppy has been around since my uni days. I remember a friend quite excitedly cheering "Hot..."

Cloudcontrol

"This place does an amazing toastie! The waitress was lovely and really nice and the coffee went down nicely too. Wanted to try a juice but too full!..."

Clare

"G'day bruzzies. After crackin a few Friday nighter tins, nothing beats a BLT at Hot Poppy. Crispy Bacon, tomato and lettuce tightly wedged between an..."

Ollie

"I just grabbed a coffee on the run. Cheap as, taste and temperature spot on, staff couldn't have been happier even though it was the end of the..."

Mic Kombi

"Good, but not great..... Went for brunch on a Sunday morning with a friend. The service was efficient, although the lady serving us seemed to have..."

Leo Hogan

"Nice burgers. Has the southern chicken burger, was great. Girlfriend loved the wagyu..."

S4Rsteve

"Great little cafe. Awesome cafe, very friendly staff, and great gluten free options. The price is also very..."

Josie Eldred

"Wagu beef burger is amazing, comes with lots of..."

Hannah_lister

"Underrated, consistent and still good..."

Mic

"Always a lovely place to be!! Service is excellent, atmosphere and quality of food is great. Appropriate pricing and just an all round lovely place..."

Picky_eater

"Good ambience. Went in to have breakfast, found good, eggs were cooked to perfection and brown sauce was yummy. Coffee had no..."

Melb Eater

"Great breakfast. Went in yesterday without seeing any reviews. I was in for breakfast and company was there for lunch. My breakfast was outstanding...."

Hucumber

"Tried Hot Poppy for the first time today and everything was great. It was after the lunch rush so that probably helped with speediness. Staff were..."

Honey Hale

"Good food, good value. I am a local who visits at least twice a week. They make the best pot of Chai I have had anywhere. Jodie is always cheerful..."

Jenni

"We love going to the hot poppy! We go every weekend for brekky and its always good. They have seemed to have had some staffing issues lately but it's..."

Ivy

"Tall Poppy on Erroll. We go here often and never had a bad experience. The breakfast is good, the service is efficient and they always have something..."

Chips_Dumplings

"Delicious coffee. Nice people..."

Britt

"Absolutely delightful! Chill vibes, friendly Staff and the food… amazing! On warm days it’s really nice to sit outside, watch the people walk by..."

Konrad A. W.

"Randomly stumbled across this place and let me say, it was such a beautiful surprise. Awesome food, great coffee and great service. The photo may..."

Leenathelawyer

"Small cozy breakfast place with solid menu that's not too dependent on egg dishes. Coffee was on the small side, but very nice and made well. Great..."

Chris Arabatzis

"Eggs Benedict with hash is my go to dish. Probably one of the best ones I have tasted in the area. Good eggs, crisp hash and really nice creamy..."

duality

"Absolutely delicious food! Perfect coffee. Cannot wait to..."

Matt Browne

"Gotta get behind a place that has not one but two soup specials in the Melbourne winter! We tried the Morrocan chickpea and lentil soup and it was..."

George Farah

"The toasted sandwiches here are yummy, as are the fries. My favourite is the Halloumi cheese toastie! For breakfast, the eggs Benedict is a winner!..."

L Corbett

"nice place to do breakfast / brunch eclectic waiters which seems to work well with clientelle can be quite cold in cooler months with not so good..."

Ian Woodruff

Hunky Dory

83/100 (3115 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have to say the grilled salmon is always delicious and very well cooked, although not a very generous portion compared to the fried options. By..."

Greent

"Always my go to favourite. Consistently great quality always generous servings. Grilled fish, Greek salad and brown rice always spot on...."

Mistermister

"Always a favourite for a quick lunch. Generous sized portions and the salad and fish are always fresh. Can't fault it..."

Josh Alderson

"I don’t eat seafood. I know, I know... what could I possibly have to say about hunky dory if don’t eat fish? A lot actually... they’re not only..."

MelbourneLops

"My first Hunky Dory experience and I was looking for a little bit of everything on a plate. I do prefer fried to grilled but I felt that I've had..."

Mustard

"As someone who doesn’t eat seafood… I don’t have the most fun when dining at Hunky Dory! It definitely has the biggest serve of chips I’ve..."

Donutsam

"❤️ flake; grilled Atlantic salmon fillet ($19.50); quinoa salad 💔 prawn cutlets; seafood sticks 👍 flake is juicy,..."

The Superscript Diner

"Haven’t had a bad experience here. There are lots of options for yummy healthy eating with grilled fish and salad options. Very generous serving..."

Marissa Evans

"This is my favourite healthy dinner venue. The food is always consistently fantastic and so is the service. The grilled options and sweet potato..."

Chen Qian

"Hunky Dory is ever so reliable whenever the craving for fish and chips hit, and judging from the crowds at most of their shops around Melbourne, I'm..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Delicious! The fish is so fresh and I love how crunchy the sweet potato chips are. Hunky Dory is great value for money, you can get a huge feed for..."

AH

"Traditional fish and chips, huge sized portion and great sauces available to choose from. The fish was crispy and the chips are fried to..."

2 Good Forks

"Decent price, fresh food and good portion size. Not much more to say but can clearly see why this place is a favourite of many. Really good version..."

Ray

"Massive meal, didn't expect it to be that size. Fresh. Would return. Some of the professional tennis players eat here. Grilled fish with Greek salad..."

Nick Collins

"We came in for dinner tonight. Staff was great very helpful and friendly. Food was very tasty! Will definitely be back. Thank you Hunky Dory..."

Zappa M

"I always feel satisfied with the service, food and food preparation time. They have many variant seafood, please do try different menu each time you..."

Indri

"Great for lunch. Friendly staff, decent value for money, good portion size. Only complaints would be that it took a while for the food to..."

David

"I had a pleasant experience when I went Hunky Dory. There are lots of great options on the menu, and I opted to go for the Salt n Pepper..."

Nicole

"Was feeling like a surplus of fried food and hunky dory didn't disappoint. Wasn't too oily, super yummy. Got my fix. Looking forward to try their..."

Jen Waterpear

"A blend of healthy and treat yourself. The fish is nice, grilled flavours are tasty as. Sweet potato fries are a winner as well as the potato..."

DamoForce Food

"I'm always bewildered by the menu whenever I come to a Hunky Dory. There's just so much choice, but the combinations all seem kind of..."

Flying Forward

"Can’t fault the food here, it is spot on every time! The servings are HUGE and can easily be shared between two. My fav is the chargrilled calamari..."

Sarah

"Like it absolutely!!! One of the most POPULAR fish n chips shop just downstairs of my home. Like all its fried chips and seafood...even the potato..."

Miaolin Huang

"These guys do the best-grilled fish. COoked to perfection and full of flavour. I ordered the African and it was delicious. I usually go to the..."

Dine And Dash

"Starting off with the go to African for me I found it consistent with what I’ve known from the guys at other hunkys. A new addition to the menu is..."

George David Michaelides

"I m new here, and can not accept this kind of food before, but this one is better than other fish&chips I ever tried in Australia. . ..."

李宁然

"Hunk Dory is a great fish n chip venue. The service is friendly and fast. Always fresh and tasty and the char grilled Kalahari was fresh and cooked..."

Anna Singh

"There's a reason why hunkys is always pumping, particularly in summer. Dishing up fresh fish served with a wide range of salads and friendly service,..."

Costa

"Visited the outlet at South Yarra. Got the 'Old School' and 'The Bay' fried packs. Generous portions I must say. The fish were well cooked and moist...."

Thefoodie

"Had the calamari and chips pack for lunch and wasn't disappointed. Enjoyed the generous portion of the chips (be warned that you may feel quite..."

Foodlovermelbs

"Consistently good food, fresh seafood and great value meals - it's no wonder its a popular venue for all walks of life. Grilled calamari hasn't been..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Tired after work? Feeling lazy to cook😅? Well thats just me today. So we hit up Hunky Dory, our normal go to fish and chip place with no fuss👌...."

Must Be Hungry

"Good food a little pricy for what it is I been at lest four time it seems that they can't ever get the order right the keeping making mistakes I got..."

Il Buongustaio

"I love the fish here, very fresh and tender, especially the grilled one. However, the chips here not so tasty, lack of crispy texture and..."

Shijing Wang

"I come here quite often and have always enjoyed the grilled fish and the salad varieties. The atmosphere is pretty good and can get quite busy during..."

Rachael W

"We always know that we are going to get a good feed here! On a warm night Hunky Dory is all we need! We love getting the chargrilled calamari with..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Just a regular here who's always had pleasant experience.. especially today, as I was given extra salmon when I ordered salmon grilled pack for..."

Ignatia

"Great fish and chip franchise that has great produce and quite a variety to choose from, which differs it from some other fish and chip shops. The..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"Details: 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍I was so upset when hook line and sinker closed in Glen Waverley 😣😂 but then I remembered..."

T

"Love the fresh salads at Hunky Dory - the fish and chips are good too of course, but I really believe that it's the salads that make this fish and..."

Yvette.b

"Love Hunky Dory ! Delicious fish served with a choice of salad ( I had Greek) with rice or chips - portions are generous and very tasty A..."

Homerj

"Sweet potato fries are insane!! Had a few other items and wasn't too sure... I didn't rate the fish and the fish wrap too highly - tasty but could..."

Jess

"This was my first experience with Hunky Dory. Turned out I had a good time here. Food were fresh and tasty. Oysters is real deal! Worth the..."

Michelle Ploypailin

"Fresh Generous Fish & Chips. Almost never without a queue. Very generous with the carbs. The "coupled up" pack will happily feed 3 with the excessive..."

Laura Chen

"Great food. Decent pricing. Maybe some more variety would be good. The seats hurt my bum. But quite pleased with the food. Don't know what else to..."

Simon Chamravi

"Always reliable and tasty for the price BUT what is it with the annoying loud rave music, it doesnt make any sense and just BAD BAD music to eat too...."

TellEmWhatYaThink

"Yummy and healthy - always a good treat after the gym if you want a quick nutritious meal!! The fresh salads are always a great compliment to the..."

Vicky Wulff

"Love their fish on brown rice . Very healthy , different from the ordinary fish and chips , also the crispy calamari was my husband s favorite...."

Mrs Lavender

"One of the best fish and chips in town!!! It's reasonable price and wide range of menus (also including meat and chicken) will make you satisfied...."

Gustav Rafi

"Good grilled fish. A wander on a sunny day had me arrive in Chapel St with an empty tummy. The seafood display at Hunky Dory is always so..."

Missdelish

"I have been a handful of times with a mate, and every time has been good! The fish and chips are good and it's a nice place to chill with a couple of..."

Marcus Sebastian

"Low expectations, but it was actually pretty good. ..."

Slobodan Bradic

"best fish and chips ever. Melbourne style which means elegant fish and chips.Customer service good. food served always within a certain time. no..."

Wolf Of Collins St.

"Have been here many times...very busy place so stay away if relaxing/quiet is what you are after! Food and service is always great and prices match..."

Prahran Local

"Great place to stop and have lunch if you are after great fish and great salads. Their chips are good. Service is good . Will definitely be..."

Sophie

"The whole experience was hard to fault. Our fish and chips came quickly and were really well cooked. The chips were super crunchy and the fish moist..."

Andrew McSporen

"I have to give them 5 (or maybe a 10!).I am one of the many customers who would travel half way from the other end of Melbourne just to..."

Shubhajoy Biswas

"This place has become the Wednesday night ritual for my girlfriend and I; always busy, the staff are always friendly, the food is consistently..."

Leo Hogan

"I love my local Hunky Dory in South Yarra, it is always busy - the staff lovely and consistently good quality fish and chips - but please bring back..."

Umbrellaeats

"Hunky Dory has really good sea food. The service has also been pretty great so far, given that I have been there quite a few times. They are not too..."

Prageeth Silva

"Healthy fresh seafood dinner, heaps of people having dinner on a Sunday night. Great service, fast and efficient, decent portion for the price we..."

Mavis Tan

"Really good burgers, the place is so busy at night, but staff is really nice and helpful, you should ask for salt on the chips because they don't put..."

Little Foodie

"Great for a quick bite with friends. Love the African spiced fish w brown rice and greek salad. easy and great service. will keep coming..."

Rebecca R

"Solid fish and chip venue in a great location and reasonably priced. Big fan of the grilled seafood and spinach salad. Fresh oysters are of..."

Cocinero Picante

"Yum! Big portions and fresh seafood. A fancier take of the classic Fish& Chips, huge selection of fishes and side dishes (rice/salad/chips). Also..."

May

"Absolutely beautiful fresh seafood and great staff! I have been here many times and the standard has never dropped. One very happy customer..."

Dakota Deane

"Delicious and healthier take on fish and chips: The grilled calamari is my go-to, or the seafood salad. You can choose to have a side of chips/rice..."

Tia

"Really enjoy this particular Hunky Dory. The food is fresh and YUM and the staff are so polite and accommodating. I recommend you try it HERE..."

DRSSG

"Grilled fish, rice and salad. ... Cheap, healthy, tasty. Great food, great service. There are other fish and chipperies in the area, but don't waste..."

Leo Hogan

"Best fish chips I have had since a very long time. Fresh seafood display in the front area is a great idea. Very fast and friendly staffs. Came..."

Chilli And Butter

"Best fish and chips in Melbourne. I've literally never had a bad meal here. Food is always fresh, even the salads are fantastic! Never even had so..."

Fiona

"Delicious. The sun is out and it is time for lunch at Hunky Dory in Sth Yarra. The food came out as requested on seperate plates and was thoroughly..."

Cafe Talk

"Fancy Bacics. If there's one thing that's hard to stuff up, it's fish and chips.These guys have got it down to an art. The fish wrap is..."

F.sonnal

"Ticks Many Boxes. Very generous serves of fresh clean food. The calamari and fries were excellent, the quinoa salad needs tweaking...."

Check Please

"Clean modern restaurant, tasty fish - good price too. I had dory & the quinoa salad which was $13 and I couldn't finish it. Cheap tasty..."

Tardar Sauce

"Grilled fish was delicious! The calamari was also enjoyable, not too greasy/chewy like I've had in other places. Friendly staff as well even though..."

Jeanegg

Paradise Road

83/100 (1608 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food is fantastic, reasonably priced and great portions. We had our work xmas party there and the staff were very accommodating to our needs, the..."

Regina Satorre

"This is one of our the favourite place for Thai food in Melbourne. Other than the food been perfect, I would like to bring thank and appreciate the..."

Nuwan Fernando

"Awesome food and very friendly people Highly..."

Dimitrios Goranitis

"We went there for a mothers day dinner. Considering they were extremely busy. Staff and service were amazing. Friendly, fast and efficient. We..."

Frank Lagatta

"Such a yummy meal. Always a good reliable & delicious meal. Great service & friendly staff. The only thing wrong with it, is it's not close to my..."

Sally Young

"Excellent food and service, we were a group of 8 and everyone loved their food..."

Hafsa Hashmey

"Great service and delicious food. I came with a group of 12 people and not one person was disappointed. Banquet menu was more than enough spread of..."

Stephen Kimber

"Great ambience, good food, and friendly service. Our fav Thai place to go to for a nice Sunday..."

Rianto Soputro

"Delicious pineapple fried rice. Other dishes are very flavoursome and value for money. The only minor issue we had was that one of the staff was..."

Ely

"My go to Thai place for pineapple fried rice, calamari and soft shell crab :-)..."

Hattie He

"This is such a lovely space, but it can get load... I suppose that's a sign its great enough to draw the crowds!Pad Thai on point. Staff..."

Tess Presso

"The staff were extremely polite and accommodating to our request to swop a dish which turned out to be unsuitable for a special needs child in our..."

Grace Pan

"There is only one food I can review on this but I will just give my comments based on how I see other's reactions...My workmates and I went..."

Clueless_Chic

"Extremely good service, my glass was filled throughout the night and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was fresh and tasty and many..."

Lorenbligh

"Food is delicious at Paradise Road. One of the best Thai restaurants in eastern suburbs. Service is very welcoming and atmosphere is very..."

Melbxcuisine

"Arriving at Paradise Road, we were greeted immediately and shown to our table. The place had a lovely atmosphere and the decor was beautifully..."

Kershia

"We absolutely loved the food here at Paradise Road! The red duck curry was beautiful and the satay sauce was so peanutty - yum yum yum! The sauces..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Paradise Road really changed my craving for Thai. It's not the type of cuisine I usually go for, but after having lunch there the other week, I was..."

Felisha Mendoza

"Authentic Thai place found upon research on Zomato for a place to dine on New Year’s Eve. Service was quick and foods were authentic and delicious!..."

M&M

"This is my second visit to Paradise Road and it is consistently good. We ordered vegetarian spring rolls, satay skewers and roti for entrees. Decent..."

Dine&market

"All food are delicious here. We r so lucky to meet with the special menu, seafood dishes. Partner always remembers what I love - soft shell crab...."

Kaseyzz

"Lovely Thai place with good service and delicious food. We like to order their whole fried fish with papaya salad, their green curry, tom yum soup..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Usually prefer green curry however the red curry with veg and tofu went down a treat with coconut rice! Creamy with a nice spice kick. The BBQ pork..."

Milla Vanilla

"I really love the food it so tasty. I will come back again. ❤ service is quite OK but still need improvement on professional. But really so nice,..."

Crissy Mi

"Best Thai food I’ve tried in Glenny so far. My friend and I had a Tom Yum chicken noodle soup each and shared some fish cakes and oysters as..."

Ttan

"I’ve visited this place many times but never got around to giving them a review. I’ve been going to this place for more than 3 years and I..."

Aayush

"Really really good food (I had the Massaman Curry). Very friendly staff and the venue has a snug cozy feel. Prices a a tad high, especially for the..."

Andries Van Wyk

"Came here last night for dinner. We ordered the fish cakes, penang curry and pineapple fried rice. Fish cakes were average unfortunately...."

@lukebMelb

"One of the nicer casual dining locations for Thai food in Glen Waverley. Booked a table for a large group (12) for dinner on a..."

Heidi

"Very much enjoyed our dinner here. Ordered the Pad Thai, coconut rice, tiger prawn rolls and soft shell crab special. Everything we ordered was great..."

Alexia Kara

"We ate at this restaurant this evening. Service was great, our host recommended the perfect combination of dishes. The place was packed being a..."

Aangelzzz

"Very tasty food and relaxed atmosphere. Food came out quite fast too, considering the restaurant was full. I would definitely come back..."

Nick Kikas

"I went here on a date. It feels as if the essence of Thailand is concentrated in the food and ambiance in paradise road. The staff were friendly and..."

Yianni Stoforidis

"The place is fairly small so with about 3 couples each with a child, it gets pretty cramped. Dinner time on a Sunday is extremely packed. Lucky for..."

Arisah Nguyen

"We had tiger prawn roll, papaya salada and salt and paper calamari and food was very nice.The service was very good and food came very..."

Mini Mooi

"Food was great and better than I though. My friend took me here and we had seafood pad kee mao and gaeng keo whan with rice. So good !! Hope we gonna..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Enjoyable dinner on a busy Saturday. The food was great. The service was excellent. We were a party of 12 on a saturday night...a challenge for any..."

Sean Ej

"Friendly service and lovely ambiance. Had lunch with family there and found their dishes to be generous and tasty. Top marks for the generous..."

Sam D

"Friendly staff and food is delicious! You can order in advance to make lunch time outings more time efficient. Great place to go! We go here..."

Sonya Tawfik

"FOOD:5/5- I ordered almost everything has in the menu and I would say 9/10 dishes I picked so far is delicious- Nice dish decoration for..."

Cienna Nyn

"I haven't had Thai for a while and wasn't sure what to expect from this place. However I found the pad Thai I ordered was surprisingly yummy-not..."

Kira Dinh

"Always busy during nights whether weeknight or weekends, so booking recommended. Dishes always tasty but for the price, portions are too small. Nice..."

PS91

"Thai food here is amazing! A friend of mine took me here for dinner one time and I was just impressed with everything. The food, the service, the..."

Raymond "Gary" Nguyen

"My interest in this restaurant has started since it opened but never got a chance to visit as it always is packed during weekend. Yesterday we..."

Happytalent.66

"Decent Thai food - the flavours are really nice (had the pad thai & curry and rice), however I find the portions incredibly small and rather quite..."

Littlemissyh

"Went for friday lunch with a couple of colleagues. I had been to this place once and suggested we should give it a shot. Started with curry puffs and..."

Chasingawesomeness

"Blown away by the atmosphere of this place. Would 2000% eat again. Seafood meals are an absolute dream here, prices reasonable and very friendly..."

Ritu Makhija

"It was our first visit and the food does not disappoint us. The restaurant was fully occupied and we all know which is a good indication that we'll..."

Meily So

"Tried this restaurant for dinner for 4. food overall was ok nothing special. fried rice in the pineapple was a little more dry than other places we..."

Amy Tatosyan

"Not many places in Kingsway to get Thai - so this place is usually quite full for dinners. Booking recommended. Service is friendly with prompt..."

Ramieleatsshootsandleaves

"The menu is thoughtfully. constructed to appease different diners with ease. My favorite category, desserts, are just fabulous..."

Melbourne Glutton

"My favourite Thai takeaway!!! Got the seafood mixed platter and everything was cooked perfectly. Came out on a lovely sizzling platter and the sauces..."

Dolly The Explorer

"I like this place. The food is really nice. Great flavours. I don't understand why it has a mediocre rating! The pork buns have a great flavour. I..."

Foodtingtons

"Been here a few times and the service is really great, the settings and the tables and environment is really good.but the food... It is very salty,..."

Will

"Really delicious Thai food, and generous servings. Working in the area we are spoilt with great Asian cuisines. This for me was a standout. Great for..."

Tash

"This place is just incredible!!!:) one of the best thai food places you can go to!!! Lovely atmosphere, wonderful, friendly staff and the food is..."

Luke Spiezia

"An excellent Thai restaurant in the heart of Glen Waverley. The menu has all the traditional Thai fare you'd expect - fish cakes, pad thai, tom yum..."

Farzana

"Love the food, will definitely be my all time favourite place for Thai cuisine. Love the ambience and place. They can improve on their piped music..."

Sumaiya Rizvi

"Choosing to stay closer to the eastern suburbs rather than heading into the city for dinner, we ended up choosing Glen Waverly as our destination...."

Melbourne Culinary

"Fairly busy for a Wednesday night but the staff was attentive, always making sure the water glasses were full. Food was good, however the oysters..."

Dylan Slaven

"YO, THIS PLACE IS BOMB BIH. FISH IS OUTSTANDING, SON. THEM RIBS ARE FIIIRE, TOO. THIS PLACE IS TOO EASY, NO FRILLS. Would advise to book in advance..."

LA

"Great Thai restaurant in Glen Waverly. Been here 3 times so far and food was delish! Loved the tom yum soup, green curry, pandan chicken etc......"

Lil' Foodie

"Good Thai food for the Southeast side of Melbourne. I really like the lamb salad it's not exactly authentic but it's good. I find the duck used in..."

TT

"Great Thai food in Glen Waverly. Had the whole barramundi which was cooked to perfection and had absolutely delicious flavours running through it!..."

Brungiel

"My wife and I have dined here twice. The first time was great and second time was amazing. It is probably the best Thai I have eaten. Can't wait to..."

Homie

"Glen Waverley is home to quite a few restaurants in the main strip. Around the corner, you’ll find a few other nice places to eat, but priced..."

KT

"Really tasty Thai food! It's a bit on the pricey side but it's reflected in the good food. The service here is also fantastic. The waiters are..."

TresHungry

"Great place! The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Was there for lunch. We ordered the chefs special of Soft Shell Crab with pepper sauce and Thai..."

CoolBeans

"Paradise Road is where Glen Waverley locals go for Thai. Located on Coleman street, it’s right across from the hustle and bustle of Kingsway. A..."

Hungrycookie

"Awesome food and great service at reasonable price! Recommended for anyone staying near Glen Waverley area. Ordered a beef steak with Thai spices and..."

Satyaki Roy

"The food was absolutely delicious, packed with flavour and was of authentic Thai cuisine, rate very highly, with little wait time for food. However..."

Loulou

"Really good Thai option in the Glen Waverley area. Popular with the locals and super busy on the weekends. Recommended. Beef Pad See Ew $18.90. Stir..."

FOOD TRIP

"Same management as the elephant corridor so no surprise that the food is brilliant The crying tiger , salt & pepper calamari , Bbq pork ribs are..."

Jiten Bellani

"The menu is very extensive, with a large range of noodle, rice and curries. There is also a degree of choice in what type of protein component is..."

Flho

Cookie

83/100 (1102 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good food, good company - thanks merry..."

Heath McClaer

"Sister restaurant of Magic Mountain Saloon- Cookies is another great option for some fancy Thai food in the CBD. I ordered a dry Martini and I love..."

KEL

"This roof top bar is what melbourne is all about. Great views of the city with great drinks...."

Nay Nay

"Cookie Melbourne is a must go multi-level Thai restaurant and bar with a funky retro atmosphere. Enjoy delicious Thai fusion cuisine, generous..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Been here few times, the service always quiet nice, staffs were friendly and knowledgeable, the food was great, lots of different selections,..."

FoodieInMel

"Nice vibe, interesting menu and impressive wide range of drinks menus, the service was friendly and..."

FoodieInMel

"Great place to hang out with friends. love the beer here. Food is great too:)..."

Parul Aggarwal

"The scallops are one of the most delicious dishes I’ve ever had in Melbourne! The flavours and chilli kick are amazing. I could eat these every..."

Linda

"I haven't been here in such a long time, I used to come for Friday night after work drinks.Yesterday my friend and I dropped in for a wine..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"I used to go to this place a number of years ago for it's extensive range of drinks and it has not changed one bit - definitely a good drinking spot...."

Mira Listar

"I’ve heard a lot about this place previously and thought we would give it a try.We were pleasantly surprised. Some of the best Thai food we..."

Srslyfoods

"A Melbourne dining institute. I’ve been coming here for years and have always loved it. Everything on the menu is mouth watering and will leave you..."

Jill

"Cookie had good service, strong selection of drinks. The food was 'alright' you can certainly get better Asian/Thai food for less in Melbourne. Its..."

Red 5

"Came here for a quick lunch date with my partner. The place is quite and make my partner sceptical about this place. However, I had been here before..."

Eatwithbonny

"I don't know what country in particular Cookie's dishes lean on, but the ones our group ordered seemed to be a mix of Malaysian, Thai and Balinese..."

Kelvinchewsv

"Cookie as a absolutely amazing find, with beautiful food and lovely staff. Definitely one of my favourite places, if you go here I highly recommend..."

Edie

"Cookie is my go to for Thai food when I am in the CBD. You cannot go wrong with the food here. The mango salad is delicious. The jungle curry has the..."

Royce1903

"Good food, busy restaurant. Service ok, waitress didn’t explain the small, medium, large recommendations very well. When we explained we were..."

P

"Amazing ambience, great drink selection and incredible food. The pad Thai, drunken noodles and Penang curry are standouts for us. Highly recommend,..."

Rach

"Came here for dinner last night for a 40th and loved it! Great space and really delicious food - I found it was a great mix of what Melbourne does..."

Kimberley Leggett

"We came here for lunch... wouldn’t really know it was here if I hadn’t read about it... huge place you can see how it would get busy as great..."

Donna&Shane

"这是一家泰国餐厅哦。位置就在swanston..."

Lorna

"Cookie is a cool funkie bar that serves really good thai food. It is surprisingly authentic and very similar to what we have had in Thailand...."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Having only ever been here on a night out, I was nicely surprised when I went here for lunch on a weekday and it was great. The cocktails are AMAZING..."

Eatandbooze

"Always a great place to take visitors.so many beers on tap and great cocktails .. staff are kooky and helpful .. lots of favourites for me on the..."

Julie Cassie

"Went in last night for dinner. Had a couple plates to share and drinks. Pork platter was really good as was the fried chicken. Nice ambience aswell...."

Hamish

"Food don't really my cup of tea. Atmosphere is nice. Good for catchup with friends. Music is a bit loud. Balcony is good choice..."

Amyna

"Great place for getting sharing dishes. Enjoyed the plates that we had, the naan bread was so delicious. Service was pleasant, good atmosphere. Would..."

Foodserra

"You learn something new every day. Apparently this building was once the headquarters of the Australian communist party. Now there’s this very..."

Two Sheds

"We had lunch here with a group today. Lovely waitress. The sweet potato cigars were a bit strange, sort of sweet sort of savoury, didn’t love them...."

Vege Eats

"Trendy restaurant with cool lighting. Brought a friend from New Zealand here and we all enjoyed the meal. Great variety of fusion Thai food that was..."

Bear Noms

"A casual business lunch favourite. Amazing food, Great service and relaxed atmosphere. No need to look at the menu. Let the staff take care of if for..."

David

"Attended a 30th birthday here and the group were vegetarians so all our dishes were custom to be vegetarian. To my surprise I loved it and the..."

The Food Vogue By Le Seynt

"A bit dark, packed, and noisy even during weekdays. The pricing is slightly expensive but the portions are not too bad. Food is decent and flavourful..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"Such a great venue! Always has such a fun atmosphere especially when some of the dis are playing! Love the big list of cocktails! The food is also..."

C

"We came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. The food was surprisingly delicious! I enjoyed the soft shell crab and mussels. The mussels were..."

Hangry Horace

"What can I say. Had a ladies dinner at Cookie. From the time I made the reservation to actually arriving at the restaurant the experience was..."

Kyriacoum

"A Melbourne institution! We've been going to Cookie for years and we love it every time. Last week we brought our friends here who were visiting from..."

Alice Gibson

"Fun venue with an enormous menu! Between two we shared the trout and chicken betel leaves, the salt and pepper calamari, the crispy pork belly red..."

Kate Dougherty

"Dined on New Year's Eve and the place was vibrant but noisy. Flavoursome dishes and decent sizes, especially the fried chicken. Attentive service,..."

Flaming Goose70

"I would highly recommend Cookie to anyone who loves Thai cuisine. I had the Lamb curry with eggplant & peas, with a side of coconut rice and..."

Nicole

"Simply loving this place!For New Years we have this tradition of getting a couple of mates together for some Thai food. Last year we went..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Great restaurant and efficient service. Our group had 10 people, so we ordered from the banquet menu and the food was delicious. It certainly had a..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Really good and the rooftop is great at dusk when the sun is setting. Really beautiful, and the food is tasty and unique. The place is quite busy so..."

Emma

"Always the go to place when in doubt. There's so many options and so many great bars and restaurants you can go to. The stair walk is definitely..."

Madeline Agnes

"Updated 16/02/2018Make a return. Still absolutely beautiful. Ordered pork platter that I was dying to order last time and it hit every spots...."

Food Dine Roll

"Want good Thai in the heart of Melbourne? If you haven't been to this popular Thai eatery we recommend you to try it out! Cookie is situated on the..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Tried this lovely place last weekend. Place was busy even though our dinner reservation was at 6. Entree was lovely! Main was good but took awhile to..."

Foodlover12

"I've been here twice. Always quite busy and loud but awesome flavours, variety and beers. I've never really loved Thai food until going here. Perfect..."

Rob

"Cookie is great. The bar is one of the most impressive in Melbourne both in looks and substances and it was one of the first restaurants to introduce..."

Espy Eats

"Fancy little place in Curtin house . The food is great - service is great , ambience and feel of the place is great ! Loved everything about it -..."

DT

"The food here is almost always very good. The pork platter is amazing and most of the food that I ordered like the fish never disappoint me. I could..."

Win

"I cool venue with lots of space. All dishes are set to share which is great. We ordered 3 small dishes and 1 medium and we went as a couple and it..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Amazing place! My suggestion... Don't get the banquet and instead pick dishes of your own off the menu to share. You get a choice, still fill up and..."

Christina Mathiasz

"Good cooking of Asian dishes. Had some curries and stir fried dishes with rice last time visiting this place. Might be a bit pricier, but tasted..."

Ferry Gondo

"Had lunch here and it was good - grilled thai sausage, peppered snapper soup (very spicy), banana chili with chicken stuffed and mussels pancakes..."

SDeans

"Amazing cocktails and nice food. Service is adequate and super customer centric. They offered us some bubbles before dinner which was super nice...."

Daniel Bettencourt

"Wow I love this place my first time been there and I love it, no regrets what so ever the food are great and the friendly staff are good as well,I..."

Oral Sayee

"We ordered the mussels n roti bread.. I love the one in lucyliu and expected the same.. But it isn't.. It's average /good. We loved the snapper curry..."

Remy Matthew

"I've been here on several occasions as it's a bit of a Melbourne institution. Prime central location and authentic fusion food. I've spied many a..."

Good Food Good Mood

"We were greeted with a very welcoming smile. Everyone looks quite trendy. We were also seated by the window new the balcony which was nice-..."

Lily Fullgrabe

"A brilliant venue, that has an amazing vibe, great food and some delicious cocktails, came here for a gathering and the table ordered the pescatarian..."

George David Michaelides

"like ambience and most dishes are yummy and come in right portions. It always be the place that I take my guests out for dinning and drinking..."

Leng Mettarikanon

"Best Thai!Best service! Nice people!Desserts are really nice!I want to go there every day!:)Ground beef tastes really really..."

Yuxi Yan

"Lizzie's first impression: Kind of reminds me of Chin Chin but this place feels very chilled and their food/drink menu is soo extensive...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"This place is great when you don't want to go all the way to chin chins. The ambience of this place is soo cool, love the high ceilings and the use..."

Justin

"Love love love cookie!! A great vibe with alot of tables but always packed! Great place for afterwork drinks or casual dinner. Loud space with lots..."

SueyLuey

"Decided to take my family up to Cookie and it was quite an interesting experience. It almost feels like the predecessor of Chin Chin. You've got the..."

Wandering Ella

"This is probably the most reliable meal in Melbourne. It never fails to disappoint. We always wind up ordering the same thing as it can't be beaten...."

BBQ Gypsy

"Cookie is on every foodie in Melbourne's list and I wonder why. I hadn't got around to visiting it until now as I'm always busy or its just too..."

Katherine Chiu

"What a fantastic Thai restaurant in the city- everything from the food and staff. We both had soup - I had Tom Kha Kai and fish fillet with sweet..."

Skippy

"Good decent Thai food located in the middle of the city. The food is always tasty and have generous portions. I always tend to over order when I am..."

Happyley

"At last I have found a bar in Melbourne that makes a Mai Tai the way a Mai Tai should taste. It's my favourite cocktail but gave up ordering it..."

The Pet Roo

"One of the best places to hang out in Melbourne I think. In the heart of the city, cookie is vibrant and fun and has delicious food. The cocktails..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Had some pork belly dry red curry and green papaya salad. Both dishes were wonderful recommendation by the waitress; to have a combination to..."

Cylee

"The cocktails were fantastic and the selection of drinks was vast, it was difficult to choose, however, the waiters didn't offer menus or take orders..."

Chanel Frendo

"Great night had drinks and dinner with some friends. Music a little loud we couldn't really talk. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful...."

Donm

"Went here to catch up with a few mates, was pretty busy but got us a table within 15 mins. That fried chicken is delicious, got the pork belly which..."

Jamie McMullen

Calia

83/100 (1932 ratings)

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil)

Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu

Wheelchair Accessible

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-Located on 3rd floor of Emporium - modern Japanese venue with tons of beautiful decorations...."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Overall rating: 4-4.5I've been to this Japanese Australian casual dining restaurant serving local Australian produce of premium quality and..."

Munching With Mel

"Came a day before the second lockdown began!Temperature is measured before you enter, and of course sign in is required through a qr code...."

Foodadventureswme

"Had to wait 20 minutes for seating during lunchtime which is mostly due to covid which is understandable but the food was very tasty and the service..."

Marshmallow

"Always a pleasant dining experience here at Calia. Ordered the Aburi Salmon Bowl, Crispy Pork and Matcha Tiramisu and they were all pretty..."

Full Time Foodie

"Every time I went there have to wait for a sit really long, since it is a much smaller space than in Chadstone. Anyhow, the food and service quality..."

Uyen Nguyen

"We revisited Calia Emporium recently after a mediocre first visit awhile ago. Service was much better this time around even though they were super..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Calia is a great venue in Emporium to take a load off and experience high quality food with a fantastic ambience and customer service.The staff..."

SansSugar

"Tried the branch in Chadstone and this. Both give us a surprise taste and we love it. The matcha lava we thought it might be too sweet as a dessert,..."

XinRu Ong

"I’ve been wanting to go here for almost a year now and I finally had the opportunity to visit last night. Overall, the food is good but not..."

El T

"We loved 😍The wagyu and egg bow was delicious and is probably one of their most popular dishes.The Unami fries are also a must.The..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Some of the cuts of Wagyu were chewy, ruined a perfect..."

J R H

"Calia has been on my list to go to for ages, and it surely didn't disappoint! Although we only had time for dessert and a quick drink, I would have..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Probably a bit biased on this post purely because this spot is my all time favourite. Calia never ceases to impress me with their menu, and need I..."

Fraser

"Yummy and looks pretty! The portion is just right for me but all of my guy friends find it not fulfilling...."

Sheila Monalisa

"Melbourne’s cafe come grocee concept that is popular to many. This Japanese inspired cafe makes amazing desserts and one of them is the..."

M3lissa____

"Nice little place with great food and service! One of my favorites in Melbourne..."

Joyce

"Really nice if you wanna get a coffee and bite to eat.. can be a long wait..."

L

"It’s been a while since I’ve been back to Calia, and it’s still maintained the same quality since my first visit. I had the Aburi Salmon bowl..."

Stelly

"This is the place to go for modern and delicious jap food. Hojicha lattes are hard to come by in cafes and they make a really good one. Weekends are..."

FoodforThought

"This place is always busy and in my opinion, slightly overhyped. I think people are attracted to the decor and the minimalist, marble layout. There's..."

Janna Beh

"Loved the food at Calia! I had the beef don with an onsen egg which was cooked perfectly with the runny yolk. I tried a bit of my friends' dishes as..."

Vienne

"Rating 4.75/5Service ★★★★★Food ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★ I first heard of Calia last year from a..."

Urban Muncher

"Sweet purple potato latte is the best. Very fresh and yummy food. Recommended. Service is good too. Defintely will come back again and try other..."

Lillian Lin

"Clearly everyone in the city of Melbourne must have heard about Calia. Very fresh salmon, thin crispy umami fries and really delicious..."

Walter

"Lots of restaurants close down in emporium yet Calia stands! There are some solid reasons.> Super fresh ingredients - the sashimi was so..."

KEL

"The best japanese restaurant in the town. Hope they open one soon in Sydney. I order the aburi salmon and it was the best. I come early so i dont..."

Olivia

"This place is very pretty with half of it being a cafe and half being a little shop. I had the matcha green tea latte from this place and it was very..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Not surprised there’s always a line at Calia - the Japanese food offered is delicious and of premium quality. The fries and scallop sashimi were..."

Miagoreng.com

"Staff is nice and friendly, the food is good. Easy to find the place, environment is comfortable, for weekday lunch it was still a lot of people. I..."

Hannah Wang

"Waiter was very friendly & food was AMAZING! Portions were reasonable , and left us very full The pork was crispy and egg was cooked to perfection...."

Thanh Thao

"Calia is an adorable shop, restaurant and cafe with all sorts of Japanese products and dishes plus pretty patisserie featuring Asian-inspired..."

Quince And Cheese

"Some food items on the menu are a little over priced but the food items all taste good. The desserts are very creative with the current food trends..."

Chow Kit

"Visited for lunch with a friend and honestly was overwhelmed by how amazing the food was. I ordered the kinoki bowl, which is a bed of rice with..."

Littlefoodiekiki

"Had the wagyu sukiyaki with a purple sweet potato latte. The wagyu was tasty and very well cooked with a really nice poached egg on top and enough..."

Alex Whitney

"Food is really nice and the ambience is beautiful. Staff is really friendly and well! For me, you get what you pay. Its pretty worth it with the..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"We came in Calia to have lunch, and it surprisingly wasn’t as full as we had expected, and we managed to secure a small table for two. We..."

Ahh_Blueberry

"Workers are polite and friendly! Food is so nice and fresh, i loves the unagi fries especially!! Environment is so cute and well presented. I still..."

Jessica T Nguyen

"Nice service, friendly staff. There are lots of food from Japan, highly recommend all the series of salty yolk egg. Taro Coffee is average and the..."

Sweet N Spicy Queen

"Amazing food! Amazing service! And a beautiful experience. There is quite a wait regardless of the time or day you go but it’s all worth it for the..."

Shirley

"Had a very wagyu lunch and it didn’t disappoint. The ultimate bowl really was very very yummy. Wish I could eat it everyday 🤤 also the service..."

Ji Song

"First time here as there is always a wait to be seated. Was not rushed during meal which was great - but then again we went off peak.Ordered a..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Calia is always a good idea for good quality yummy dons. This place is usually packed with people so this definitely means something. The food here..."

Humble Anna

"Calia is not a common and classic Japanese restaurant, it’s a mix between a modern and a classic Japanese gastronomy. The result couldn’t be..."

Larissa Mayumi

"Calia combines casual dining with premium quality food. The open kitchen allows you to watch the chefs work. There's often a wait but we came here..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Entering the store, we were immediately greeted and taken to our seat. The overall ambience was elegant and had a nice fine dining feel to it...."

Blaze

"My all time favourites that I cannot go to Calia without getting are the Crispy Roast Pork Bowl and O’ Bara Bara. Like its name, the pork is..."

Liv Do

"Been here quite a couple of times and amazing weekend so far with good foods. I had the sweet potato latte (hot) , baked scallop and the rice with..."

Roselia

"A really good Japanese fusion/ contemporary Australian restaurant. Food is on the pricier side and I would say stick to the rice bowls (especially..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"CaliaThe..."

Ennis

"Items are a bit pricey but dishes are definitely unique. I highly recommend you try their umami fries, they are to die for! (We even ordered seconds)..."

Jennie

"Nice restaurant, great services and such a good environment - relax place n cute products. A lot of customers and still get quick food, a bit high..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Amazing selection of cakes. Super delicious staff was amazing and the fries were really good too. Very aesthetic, however the food is quite pricey!!..."

Lara Lia

"A japanese fushion restaurant with a super aesthetic venue. Their wagyu bowl is so good. I love to stroll around on their shop just next door..."

Monka

"I always love japanese gyu tan and this place has realllly delish gyu tan (even i forgot to take picture) !!! the gyu tan taste sweet enough and..."

Foods Storybooks

"I love Calia! This Japanese eatery has been my favourite place to visit with my family and friends. From staff, interior, food, location,..."

Jolie Foxx

"Such a lovely Japanese restaurant. Love the interior design and vibe. Food is very delicious and nicely presented. Service is quick and staffs are..."

Anna Lynn

"Yep 10/10. Beef - amazing. Tender- perfectly cooked, beefy. Fried chicken, 10/10. Ordered extra fried chicken because one serving is never enough...."

Benjamin Cheong

"Comfortable dining area and efficient staffs. Love their truffle items. Options to ask for cooked meat if you don’t like them undercooked . Overall..."

Honey

"I loved everything about this place and I’d been a fan for a few years now; the meals (both savoury and sweet - and their presentations), the..."

Angel Khong

"Beautiful and spacious venue. Restaurant on upper level with lift access. Japanese grocery shop on lower level. Food was fantastic, all beautifully..."

Shireen

The General Assembly

83/100 (2523 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went to The General Assembly from Mildura for NYE on a whim. We had the best time! Being vegetarians we didn’t expect much of a food option but..."

Katy Buchecker

"A great place for a couple of drinks and a relaxing afternoon/evening with live acoustic music - cold beer, great wine & fun staff - we had a great..."

Bec Chandler

"The service was fantastic. Plus when the beer we wanted was not pulling properly, the head beer manager came and helped us to get things going again...."

Ramster Hamsster

"The staff are the best. We shared 5 entrees and all were delish. The desserts were also shared. Great place to eat after visiting the DFOs. Great..."

Cheryle Hoddy

"Terrific place to drop in and have endless beers and amazing food in South..."

Richard Chatfield

"Love it, good beer, good tunes and great views..... food was sooo good too. Cheers..."

Jamie Hughes

"What a fabulous atmosphere great service highly..."

Theresa Rudd

"It was absolutely fabulous. The salmon was fantastic. The service was great A.ways a great place to eat ..."

Margaret Pickering

"Good food, great venue, loved the live..."

Lole Lole Lole

"There are quite a few places to choose from around the General Assembly and we chose this place because there was some industrial works across the..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Only came here for drinks after a days shopping at the DFO south wharf. Ordered the lemon lime bitters and a friend ordered a beer. Atmosphere was..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Met a friend for dinner here, and found it to be the perfect place for a catch up. Being a lovely day we opted to sit outside and enjoy watching the..."

Jamie

"The GA was an awesome place to hang out on a Sunday arvo.. they had a live band going and with the great sunny weather outside a couple of beers kept..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Good vibes, live music. A chilled placed to enjoy good food and drinks. The lamb racks and twiced cooked pork belly had some great flavours. Though..."

TweeVy Ngo

"The great thing about TGA is, they are that big that have tables all the time available. Great selection of small dishes and bears. My favourite is..."

Milad Talebian

"Stopped by last weekend for an early drink and a bit to eat and was very impressed! Service was friendly and efficient and the food was great too. We..."

Caz77

"A lovely place with a view of the Yarra River, just at the doorstep of the Melbourne Convention Center and the South Wharf DFO. We had the Seafood..."

Lil’MissNyonya

"We were lucky enough to attend the house warming of the general assembly and what a fabulous night it was. The venue itself is right by the riverside..."

Vivian

"It's a casual place with good food. I especially like their side dishes like the eggplant chips, mushrooms and cauliflower. Saturday night had live..."

Elonie

"On Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 January, The General Assembly will be celebrating the exquisite produce that comes from the Yarra Valley region by..."

Gastrology

"We dropped in for lunch and opted to eat at the bar rather than restaurant so no table service. I had two small plates, Calimari with fennel, orange,..."

LaunnieFoodLover

"The Dear Luncher does Xmas parties like a boss. The mob at The General Assembly do them reasonably well too. Not a bad location on the edge of the..."

The Dear Luncher

"Not bad, good flavours and fair price, good cold beers on tap and friendly service.the calamari entree was good, the steak frites also good, the..."

Izzfizz101

"Really enjoyed the food and ambience of this venue. Fantastic place to have a casual catch up with friends. Room for improvement with their music..."

Megan

"I have been here a few times for drinks and nibbles after work. Good place to chill out by the water. I have tried their beer paddles pretty decent..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Can't really make any complaints...stopped here for coffee and cake with my sister as we've been wanting to try out these places along south wharf..."

Eat Talk Laugh

"Next on the cocktail bar hop was The General Assembly. This has been the setting for many a work drink in the past because it has great views of the..."

Espy Eats

"I've been here a couple of times midweek for the lunchtime menu and I have to say I didn't find the portions filling. I do eat more than your average..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Curiosity often points me towards pathways that I may otherwise not trek on, being the unadventurous character that I am. A row of thirsty and hungry..."

Michelle Leong

"Tired from shopping in DFO, we made a pit stop at the General Assembly. Quite a nice bar with a stunning view of Melbourne's harbour. We decided to..."

Kaushik Sridhar

"We went to The General Assembly for lunch yesterday. Myself and my partner ordered mains, whilst my Mum and her partner ordered three small..."

Rochelle

"Great spot near the water with city views without the city noise and crowds.We arrived on a Wednesday evening around 7.30. It took a while..."

Dr S

"This is a pub which is certainly got the Matilda Bay beers on tap, but don't be fooled.. This selection is on beer DeLuxe levels of competency. Come..."

MandyToorak

"I lunched today at 11:30 am at the General Assembly and ordered their Crumbed Lamb Ribs (with thick mint jelly/sauce) at $16, followed by their..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"The General Assembly is a pub that serves American food. I have heard ok reviews from Pigging out around the world and others on zomato. Here I was..."

Katherine Chiu

"Average but value for money pub food located conveniently at South Wharf. $15 lunch deal ( beef burger, fish and chips, schnitzel to choose from) is..."

J88

"I had a great steak here on Friday night with some friends. I tried the Hanger Steak - a first for me. There was a bit more to chew, but the flavour..."

Food Etc.

"Nice spot overlooking the water, I came here for a work function and it was busy with the Friday night crowd. Good atmosphere, outdoor seating to..."

Bopnbeep

"http://www.beerandbeefmelbourne.com.au/venues/dinner-25-the-general-assembly/We visited for beer and beef and it was great!Check..."

Matt Johns

"And it’s totally awesome. Being the great cook she is, she now finds great joy in getting a quick shot of what she’s made in the evening, or..."

Ashley

"Recently my good friend Nick and I had the pleasure of visiting The General Assembly for lunch. This place is conveniently located at the heart of..."

Peach-Water

"Not sure why Gasolina doesn't have it's own site, but is grouped. Had 3 sliders that was way too much for me and a lovely cool long drink which I..."

Krishna Brannigan

"The General Assembly South Wharf is one of those places that even we’ll admit we were sceptical about when we first heard about it by way of an..."

The City Lane

"We came here for after work drinks one night and it was great. We didn't get to try any food so this is a review that's based on just the drinks and..."

Occasionalist

"It’s Saturday night and you’re looking for somewhere to go for a classy affair. You’re not after the showy 12-course degustation with pint-size..."

The Modern Con

"It was nice spent my sunny day with my friends here. the staff are good and friendly. The food was ok and the view is beautiful. I love to be back..."

Ida Ayu Sasmitha Pradnyani

"Food too good for south wharf! Best steaks on the yarra, have been a few times now and every time my steak is cooked to perfection. My wife has had..."

Craig

"Unexpectedly stumbled upon this brewery-type pub, and what started as a quick drink relaxed into a long mid afternoon dunch (lunch-dinner). $15 pub..."

Eilish

"Went there last night for my birthday after the Ballet and we had a great experience. We made a booking and they were very kind in keeping the..."

Lauren Meikle

"Friendly service. We ventured out to South Wharf area for lunch & to check out a different area of Melbourne. The General Assembly has a pub..."

Esme Watson

"Excellent food, cracking tunes. Was drawn in here by the excellent music - this continued all afternoon so I was happy with my choice of venue! The..."

LisaM

"Cheeky Friday afternoon vino in the sun. Not busy for a Friday afternoon, which l loved! Sadly this is the exception to the rule.Friday..."

City Dweller

"Super service, good foor. Sitting outside on the water's edge is very pleasant in Melbourne and this end of the promenade is getting nicely..."

Sharyn Honey

"Handsome bar, tasty food. Had dinner here with a friend a few weeks ago. First thing you see when you walk in is the massive bar, they've got this..."

Mats.blaauboer

"We went here on a Friday night and had the best Pimms jug and the food was just as good! We had the grilled eggplant and truffle Mac n cheese along..."

Mia

"Loved this place!. Food was really good, better than we were expecting. Really good relaxed fun atmosphere in there. The staff were fantastic! Made..."

Razza

"Polenta Chips - Smoked Salt ($8)...."

Irene

"Saviours of South Wharf. While the new fitout is nice, it doesn't have the interior design gimmicks of Munich Brauhaus or Bangpop, but sweet baby..."

JPo

"It’s a huge restaurant/bar capable of catering for up to 600 people with plenty of sitting and standing room available – both inside and outside..."

De-brief Me

"Food is okay. Not bad but nothing special. Quite typical for a western food restaurant. Ordered the medium rare steak but it came out well done. The..."

Ivan Tj

"I’ve been to this bar/pub few times and each time I enjoyed the time. Amazing service make you go there as a regular customer. Also, beautiful and..."

Vahid Shahani

"Really nice place to dine for dinner! Friendly staff, live music and delicious food. Would recommend the Mac and Cheese Croquettes and, the sour..."

Kailey Mcmillan

"Very nice location on the riverside, spacious inside. Young staff offered friendly helpful service for a lunchtime trio. Enjoyable fish and chips,..."

Chris DBer

"Awesome food. If you are in the area please try GA out. 👍👍 (We just waited for over 30mins for our food to be served, perhaps because we didn't..."

Ian Virtudazo

"Chill breeze, perfectly seasoned chips and of course, mean cocktails. That's how I would summarise my many experiences at The General Assembly. This..."

Ryan Zhang

"Really appreciated the meal, lots of tasting plates for our family of 5. The chicken wings, loaded fries & croquettes were the most popular with the..."

Karl Cremen

Kumo Izakaya & Sake Bar

83/100 (1794 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Online order, pickup. Easy to use.Japanese dishes sometimes don't travel well with their delicate textures but the flavour is packed in...."

Affogato Addiction

"201908 long driven past Kumo, finally stopped in to this tram stylised Japanese eatery. I forgot to take photos so go check it out! Needed quite a..."

Nesscessities_gluttonness

"3.7 I’d give this placeMy mrs really really liked itI didn’t like it as muchThey were really accommodating with allergies,..."

Jonathan Voulgaris

"Really nice venue, high ceilings. Service not the slickest, but friendly and effective enough. Food is exceptional. Surprised it's not..."

John M

"What an incredible space. It used to be a bank and has maintained much of the original structure but the interior is complemented by smooth wood and..."

Quince And Cheese

"The crispy soft shell crab bao with nan ban zuke and thousand island was delicious to the last bite. So little but soooo good. Crispy and well..."

Eatenbymae

"I love the Japanese aesthetic of this restaurant. It has a Japanese Art Deco feel. We decided to share some of the smaller dishes. They were quite..."

SuziEats

"Great food authenticity done and served with style. Attentive staff who looked after a large party with ease. There is a private function room where..."

Gavin Gusling

"We ordered a few of the tapas and noodles and they were lovely, my absolutely favourite was the fish roe udon. I must say their service made it an..."

M3lissa____

"Kumo Izakaya is located along Melbournes famous Lygons street... the food there was pretty decent however the prices was quite expensive..The..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Rating: 4.5/5Kumo, what an absolutely amazing experience! From the front you’re already wowed by the effort put in to set a japanese..."

Kayla Nguyen

"Will come back for:+ Fried octopus bites+ Spicy Salmon Taco+ Kingfish and Salmon Ceviche+ Sticky beef ribsWe had an..."

The Casual Diner

"Enjoyable feed with quality food in an awesome high ceiling venue. The service was attentive and the protein was handled with care. Authentic and..."

Linda

"Really enjoyed Kumo. Casual dinning with broad menu that is reasonably priced. Spicy tuna taco and king fish sashimi were stand out dishes. Sweat..."

Massivebird

"Definitely go for the chefs menu and if ure keen - pair it with a sake for an extra $45. My sis and I shared a 220ml sake and that was perfect. Food..."

April

"An excellent Japanese option! Menu is full with a lot of different choices - great flavours and advice from staff. Love sitting in a booth with..."

Elle

"Love the ambience of this place. The decor is great. Food is nice and service is good. Sashimi is fresh and karaage is tender. Great drinks list. A..."

Dumba

"Absolutely love this place. Food is incredible and service was amazing from a particular gentlemen who was extremely helpful in guiding us..."

Bongani

"Really enjoying the Melbourne’s food and wine festival with Matthew Evans and Andre kimoto this was a great educational evening with amazing sakes ..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Kumo is such a cute little Japanese restaurant with a very friendly and upbeat vibe to it!I'm vegetarian and sometimes find it difficult come..."

Chandini Vynatheya

"Amazing every time. Food is fresh and beautifully presented. Staff are knowledgeable and provide good suggestions. The specials are always winners...."

Nes

"Service: great, they handed me a chart with each dish and it's food allergy details. Food: fantastic flavours. Eggplant dish was one of the best..."

TigerTreeEats

"This place was so much better before they changed their potato salad...please bring back the old one with the potato shavings 👌👌 great food,..."

Esse Elle

"Modern Japanese cuisine---awesome selection of sake and pretty decent alcohol menu. Had the teriyaki chicken which was yummy but did not taste like..."

Emily

"We had the banquet $65. It's one of the best banquets I've had. The Japanese gnocchi was a highlight it simply melts in your mouth. Food: 10..."

Marge77

"Japanese food on an adventurous scale.This space is everything a 'normal' Japanese restaurant is often lacking.Large areas with spacious..."

Christopher & Marian

"Came with a small group of 4 for dinner. Ordered some sake and meals to share. Started with the miso, and then followed the teriyaki chicken, which..."

Stephanie Papazois

"Like this place. Wide selection of food, sake, and friendly service. I guess the restaurant is supposed to be a casual sake bar so the seatings are..."

Chad Obrian

"The decor and vibe at Kumo is so cool and typically Melbourne. It's the perfect scene for great food and drinks with friends and loved..."

Pass The Plate

"The decor is really nice and inviting. The food was really good, the sashimi was very fresh and we enjoyed all of the dishes including agedashi tofu,..."

Catdog

"My hubby and I love this place! Been here a couple of times and will go back. The atmosphere is pleasant and the service excellent. The food is..."

Katja Petrovic

"My boyfriend and I came here on date night. We enjoyed the food, wine and sake but found it a little overpriced for what it was. I didn't like the..."

Belle Eats Melbourne

"Had a sensational meal here last night! Couldn't fault the food, everything was delicious. The chicken skin snacks were incredible, I could have..."

Megan M

"Quality Food & Yummy CocktailsKumo is a fresh and super modern Japanese place towards the end of Lygon Street, with very cool..."

Just Jamie

"tl:dr immaculate service, great food, and SAKE! Also, they do take away.Just a disclaimer, I came here for a food and wine festival event,..."

James

"Sublime decor but unspectacular food -A) Their gnocchi dish was one of the best things I'd ever had.B) We had some nice starters,..."

Jess

"Been on my list for a while and went with the sautéed mushrooms, Japanese fried chicken, vegetable tempura and the ramen gnocchi with octopus. Loved..."

Gee

"Kumo is my first Izakaya (aka Japanese pub) experience and it totally exceeded my expectation. Love the trendy interior decor and high ceiling. The..."

Jolene Lim

"Absolutely delicious. Really good place for a meal in an intimate setting. The food is excellent. The ramen gnocchi is absolutely incredible. Will..."

Tom S

"Our first take on a different type of Japanese restaurant. Unassuming facade but once you go in, it'll take you to a visually appealing restaurant...."

Jake Gelvezon

"Amazing flavours! Only if sushi and sashimi were part of the banquets. But the atmosphere is great and a great place to catch up with..."

Helen Younan

"Nice decor, good food but inconsistent flavours. We came here on a Thursday evening and there were plenty of empty tables. We quickly ordered the..."

Luke And Hannah

"Ordered takeaway and got the pork gyoza, edamame and fried chicken.... had better edamame but the gyoza and fried chicken dishes were amazing..."

Gippsland Lad, Living In Brunswick

"This is a restaurant we have been to several times and is a usual go-to place when we crave good Japanese food. Staff are lovely and food always..."

FoodieAboutTown

"I don't usually make such a comment on decor. However the scene was set upon entry. Great decor and ambience. We decided on the chefs selection..."

Judy

"So many wait staff who only seem to do one function each! Weird daikon salad great! Sake suitably fetishistic. Chopstick rests stupid. Secretive..."

TWM

"Really good food but was a bit disappointed in the sashimi pricing for the 12 pieces as we felt it was quite expensive for what we received. Service..."

Krystal

"I would say the restaurant design is authentic. I strongly recommend the grilled king salmon, which is the so yummy! Sashimi is fresh as well. But i..."

Tiana

"Amazing restaurant! This would rank close to one of my favourite japanese places to eat at. First off, the takoyaki was amazing, it's usually my..."

Radley Cardente

"We had asked a Northern-based friend for some Brunswick-located recommendations and Kumo Izakaya was the choice for the night. The front and location..."

Donutsam

"Thursday night - Out on a school night 🤓-work dinner 🍽 beautiful fresh Japanese food @kumoizakaya , Lygon St, East Brunswick..."

Rosie Raiti

"I would highly recommend the Calamari Fish Roe Udon for something different and unique. Mixing the egg with the udon adds extra creaminess to the..."

Uyen Le

"The Calamari and Spicy Fish Roe Udon ($14.8) is... seriously good; slippery udon noodles and chewy squares of calamari swam about in a thick sauce..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Food is great, ambience as well. Service is patchy.One dish took AGES to come out, and everyone has finished their food before my companion..."

E

"Kumo packs out so get in early or make a booking! The food is perfect for sharing and very reasonably priced. The meals were well timed to allow for..."

Jacqueline

"Kumo izakaya are very yummy, definately some good options on the menu, the chefs are very creative. It is very expensive though, not something I'd..."

Charli.jay

"My partner and I are huge Japanese fans and Kumo hits the mark every time. The atmosphere is excellent, perfect for something more intimate..."

Aimzele

"Great food and good service. Probably the best Japanese food you'll have in Brunswick. Dishes are well priced and the venue and Japanese hospitality..."

The Critic's Critic

"Atmosphere was very warming and authentic. The food was beautifully presented and the taste was just perfect! The highlight dish was probably the..."

Dwayne Melbourne

"Gastrology recently joined Australia's top Sake Master and Kumo Izakaya owner, Andre Bishop for an intimate dinner to enjoy the award winning cuisine..."

Gastrology

"Good quality food, loved sitting at the bar which reminded me a lot of my dining experiences in Tokyo. It was quite pricey however and was the only..."

Rodney

"The best way to enjoy this place is to share as many dishes as possible. Went there with my family and enjoyed lots of taste plates to go along with..."

Luccio

"What a hidden gem! I'm not sure why it has such poor reviews. The food was delicious. Serving sizes are small, but that's to be expected from tapas..."

Redcat

"This place is such a hidden gem in Brunswick. You may have passed it 50 times without realizing it's there. The presentation of the food is true to..."

Ashleigh Dougherty

"Excelent japonese restaurant, great staff, great food! Busy! Need reservations. The miso soup was delicious, the ceviche very good. The beef tataki..."

Clemencia Liliana

"Came here with a Dimmi voucher and the newly opened restaurant is surprisingly authentic and awesome! Absolutely loved the izakaya experiment and..."

J88

"Kumo Izakaya has a beautiful interior - the dining booths in particular look so cosy. For two, we ordered six dishes plus two desserts. The menu..."

Julycheee

"Gastrology recently joined Australia's top Sake Master and Kumo Izakaya owner, Andre Bishop for an intimate dinner to enjoy the award winning cuisine..."

Gastrology

"The food here is immaculate. The flavours are delicate and well balanced. The presentation is pretty without being pretentious and the decor is..."

David Bright

"Take note: this place is not '$80 for 2 people' as Zomato suggests. $80 + per person is more accurate. The food is amazing, the variety and knowledge..."

Hania Trzaskowski

"Fantastic atmosphere and friendly service. We loved sitting in the booths and enjoying the ambiance.We ordered the banquet option and the..."

Josh_hajis

"Kumo is one of the better Japanese izakayas in Melbourne with a few dishes done as well as in Japan. The fish is fresh as are other produce and they..."

Diner

"Great food and attentive staff. One of the best Japanese places I've been to in Melbourne :) the decor is awesome as well, the high ceiling makes all..."

Nikita Singh

"Went here a couple of times on a voucher. Without it, might be very pricey. Food is very good, but does come at a price and Serving sizes can be..."

Jason Pham

The Sherlock Holmes

"Great beer selection, friendly helpful staff. Great full menu too. Can recommend most meals, as I haven't had them all yet. New bar upstairs too,..."

Stuart Fleming

"It's the place to be! Friendly staff especially Shiralee! Awesome food. Great meeting..."

Di Watto

"Always a great night at the Sherlock. Good beer, great wine list and friendly stafd. More like a "local" than a cbd..."

Ali Henderson

"Fantastic old style English watering hole with great staff who make extra effort to make you feel welcome. Whether you prefer a chilled Sav Blanc or..."

Alex McFadden

"Proper pub, reminded us of cosy old English pubs. Great atmosphere, delicious food and good choice of..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"I was looking for a place to grab a beer so I dropped into this bar. Down a set of stairs is this bar serves a great range of beers.I tried..."

Timinmelbourne

"Great pub. Probably best real pub in Melbourne. Had the guiness pieGreat flavour (added extra gravy). Plenty of chips. Reasonably priced wine. Will..."

Wayne

"The only reason it gets a 4 and not a 5 is the chips come with gravy and not curry sauce.After a night of drinking very good English beers (the..."

Easyweekendeats

"As an ex pat I am course somewhat biased about the Sherlock. Cosy feeling to the pub not at all ‘chain’ like. Enjoyed a hearty bangers and mash..."

Enjoy It

"Neatly tucked away from Melbourne’s hustle and bustle, this English-style pub has an extensive menu and commendable service as well. I’d highly..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"The Sherlock Holmes pub downstairs has a very traditional English pub feel. The ground level Dr Watson's bar is quieter for dinner. The pie of the..."

Elonie

"When you're looking to escape the crazy from outside and be taken to a different time and place, then this is the place for you. With its charm and..."

Descartesmuse

"Very very interesting concept! Location- Right next to Miss Collins, easy to miss- so be sure to look hard.Drinks- well priced..."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"Really good roast at this place. I guess from the roast alone that all the food must be quite good. Great selection of English and Australian beers..."

Jdon1807

"Went for after work drinks and loved the tap beer selection and the perfect pour from the bartender. Unfortunately a lot of the pubs in the city are..."

Foodie Ahlawat

"Walked past this old haunt yesterday and noticed a brand new upstairs area. It’s light, bright and super inviting. Popped in for lunch, the staff..."

Bella

"Food and Service: After a rather light dinner on Friday evening, I was craving for some good beer. A quick search revealed this place on Collins St,..."

Aashish Lokhande

"Elementary my dear Watson!! Loved it. Great pie and chips with delicious gravy. My mates were also very happy. Was packed as we arrived at lunchtime..."

Tomlovestoeat

"Hearty British pub food with great choice of beer for most palettes. Staff are friendly and ready for a good conversation. Expect a proper pub and..."

YQ

"The old Sherlock homes, a fascinating and luxurious icon. You could call it the crown jewel of melbourne's city. Shining brightly amongst the stars...."

Johnny :):)

"Very delicious food and and range of drinks to choose from . Always very friendly and happy staff. Good to see attentive customer service. They are..."

Shaun Mitchell

"Have eaten here many times with work colleagues. Food here is good pub grub - nothing too extravagent or amazing - just English pub classics. Extra..."

The Dear Luncher

"The name itself impressed us a lot and we wanted to check it out just to experience the "Sherlock theme" 😄 and we were not disappointed!! From the..."

Too Hungry

"Old English style pub serving a massive range of pub grub that includes roast of the day and a list of different flavors of chicken parmigiana. Nice..."

Beez

"We come here most weeks for the trivia. Friendly staff, good selection of beers and the food is pretty good too. But this week, the roast of the day..."

Squirrel

"I felt the British kind of Ambiance in the pub. I had been there twice last year in this pub with my Aussie friend who loves and lamb with Cabernet..."

Pradeep Rajkumar

"Perennial favourite. Thanks Gaz and Mel for making this place so welcoming.The beer is always good but the food can be variable. It's just hard..."

Richard

"5/5 for the service because the staff are all so friendly and made me feel very welcome. 3/5 for the food. Good value for money in terms of..."

Ashel Lehsa

"What a wonderful evening. Female staff amazing. Booking made and kept despite crazy busy evening. Food wonderful. Ambience lovely. Only issue was the..."

Flissy Ross

"What it says on the can. A good old English pub. Felt like I could have been in London. Pretty good selection of Aussie beers on tap plus a selection..."

ThePrestonProwler

"Great food on a cold winter night warm and toastie the corned beef, the bangers, the ribs, the open souvlaki and the Parma were sampled and found to..."

Andrew

"...Chicken is crunchy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Just what a parma should..."

Saki

"Good vibe, tasty food, toasty and warm inside but very slow on bringing out the food. Think it was a problem in the kitchen tho - would go back..."

Clare

"Great food lovely staff and..."

Emceelegit

"Went here today for lunch with a colleague. What incredible and attentive service from one of the ladies there. You dont get that very often. Food..."

Adam

"Enter the front door and head down stairs to a great looking old English styled pub. It's not huge inside but that's what makes it all the more..."

Rennie

"Awesome pub, great beer tap selection. HANDS DOWN BEST BRITISH FISH AND CHIPS!! love..."

Eckies

"Cosy. When our usual pub haunt was full for dinner we moved along to the Sherlock Holmes. Had been here before a few times for a beer but never eaten..."

2 Little Pigs

"That extra mile. So we came in quite late and the place was quite busy on a weekend night, the chef asked us directly if we were after food(after the..."

Sarah

"PUB_FECT!. The food was so Pub! Exactly as it seems! Everything as you would want it to be, everytime! FOOD, DRINKS & ATMOSPHERE! New..."

Sam

"Impressive. I went there to eat consistantly for the last year and was not impressed over and over again so I stopped showing for the sake of wasting..."

Sarah

"Went for a Friday lunch, was pleasantly surprised by the cosy and welcoming atmosphere, service was good & food was lovely especially for a..."

Melissa

"A place of character. Close quarter dining, great basement character. Friendly and prompt staff. Good meals and good prices considering CBD location...."

Peter

"Wednesday Parma Day. Excellent unpretentious old style pub, the Wednesday $20 chicken parma + drink is excellent value for the quality. Good size..."

Frog

"Quality Pub. Went to the Sherlock last night with a group of 5, just looking for a nice pub meal and a couple of quiet drinks. This was exactly what..."

Daryl Bruce

"Fantastic. I love coming to the Sherlock Holmes. The steak is absolutely fantastic with a great salad and fantastic sauce. Place is always busy -..."

Kate

"A good little downstairs pub that's great to spend some time in regardless of the season. A small (but very good) selection of beers and ciders on..."

The Hungry Badger

"Wonderful little pub with oodles of character and old taste. A good selection tasty beers on tap & hearty pub meals (won’t go in for the Barra..."

Tushar Kelkar

"Service was really good, food was the type my mum use to cook back in the UK. Only downside was the UK draft beer was way to cold. Brits love there..."

Steve King

"Amazing place with an amazing atmosphere. They have a great selection of beers and even better food. I had the Sherlock Holmes Pork Ribs and it was..."

Virain de Mel

"Fantastic food with great prices and huge portions! Friendly accommodating staff, cute interior decor and nice selection of drinks on..."

Sionainne Costello

"Consistently good and cozy English pub. Can't ask for more; good food, good beer and good service. Lady was cheerfully checking everybody's Vax cert..."

Ching Jin Tee

"I got myself Scotch Fillet Steak 🥩 served with chips, salad and mash potato 🥔 Friendly service, tasty..."

Avissa Suseno

"Great British Pub with delicious food and drinks . The daily roasts are always fantastic and the Parma as great too. They have some great British..."

Andy Wilk

"After going down the stairs below street level you will feel transported to a old London pub. It's warm and welcoming, the staff are bright and..."

Jamie

Kisume

Accepts American Express

"I never write reviews, but Kisumé was just amazing! The food was spectacular and the service was great (our waitress took our drinks off the bill..."

Tamara Pintov

"Fabulous food and outstanding service. Loved the easy vibe downstairs.. Uni sushi and the chargrilled chicken thigh (chilli daikon!!) were highlights..."

Gladys Foster

"Reached early so went upstairs to the bar and had a (warm) sake...to me the only way to drink sake!! The edamame accompaniment I ordered was..."

Renuka Saraswat

"Splurge a little and do the private dining Chefs Table upstairs with Chef Moon. You won't be disappointed. Bookings are a must and recommend you go..."

David-James Nguyen

"Exceptional! Some of Australia’s finest produce served to our table by a samurai of Japanese cuisine. An eye for detail intimately shared with each..."

Daniel Berger

"The best food and service. Awesome management and staff....made our anniversary so special with great..."

Roman Peldys

"Could not fault the food in this restaurant. Absolutely outstanding attention to detail, the flavours were amazing and staff brilliant. Highly..."

Megan Louise

"Amazing table service, such friendly staff that really help make fine dinning more approachable The banquet menu makes it easy for those who..."

Jasmine Russo

"Came here for my birthday dinner and surely wasn't disappointed. The atmosphere of the restaurant was sophisticated yet cozy and the level of..."

Donna Nguyen

"Dined here for my birthday last night with the $125pp set menu and had an incredible experience.The service was professional and attentive,..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"We dined at the Chef’s table. Incredible food and service by our main chef. However the supporting wait staff were not very professional (e.g. a..."

Casey

"Had an amazing dinner last night here! Nice ambience & cozy. Chef explained each dish briefly & it tastes really amazing...."

Priscilla T

"OMG. This place, food, service, everything (except price tag) was to die to. But even the price was worth it on a special night out with my daughter..."

Alimaude

"Absolutely..."

Bean

"⭐️ 4.5/5 stars - 🍇 Food - we got the set menu for $88 pp, I thought this was great value for money as we were completely stuffed..."

Carmen

"We came to Kisume for my birthday on a weekend. I chose the 15 piece sushi omakase. We were promptly seated at the sushi bar and given the menus. The..."

Willtravelforfood17

"We came here the day after Valentine’s Day and ordered the Valentine’s Day tasting menu for $150pp. The overall experience was fantastic and we..."

BD Food Adventures

"We were delighted to have the new years special menu. The Omi Wagyu was tender, the hazelnut Dacquoise was soft, flavoursome and balanced. The best..."

Lachlan Chan

"I had booked the sushi counter to do the sushi Omakase, but it happened to be Chinese New Year so they on a special menu with auspicious prices like..."

Alan Tse

"Quality food. Attentive wait staff. Somewhat over priced but making the most of a good name so costs a bit..."

CK

"Kisume is the perfect place to spend your Saturday night! They have amazing Japanese food which is so fresh, full of flavour and tasty! The bento box..."

Gluten Free Bible

"Tasty food and great..."

Anonymous

"BEST RESTAURANT I’VE BEEN TO IN MELBOURNE..... maybe it’s because I love japanese food but honestly I was so impressed by the ambience, the..."

Danielle D’souza

"The aesthetic and food quality of this restaurant is amazing. Restaurant was a bit difficult to find but don't we all like a hidden gem? Best dish is..."

Diana Quach

"Dined at Kisume on Saturday evening. Very modern, clean, sleek restaurant serving exceptional food. It’s quite expensive, however, the experience..."

SouthEastEater

"I have eaten at kisume a fair few days and not once disappointed. Really great staff and the food is..."

C H

"This is a really nice modern Japanese restaurant. For starters, I really liked the agedashi tofu and seafood soba noodles. We also had the no nori no..."

IEats

"Loved the ambience of this place. Food is great too! A little bit on the pricier side but well worth it...."

M&M

"We came to Kisumé for an omakase experience at the sushi counter and were very impressed. The restaurant has a moody ambience and great aesthetics...."

JM

"Came here for my birthday party with family. Love the restaurant vibes and their customer service. I was really satisfied with food quality and..."

Eatwithbonny

"Booked a table at the sushi counter for a special event, the ambience is fancy casual but very fitting for a special event. Experience is very..."

Kayla Nguyen

"Came here with a a booking made hours earlier for 2 during a Saturday lunch. It was pretty quiet with a calm ambience.We were seated at the..."

Karen

"We went there for the set menu at $175 pp. The wagyu scotch fillet was beautiful, as was the snapper tempura and the cauliflower and mushroom salad...."

Ann

"Delicious food and intimate service. The macadamia cos lettuce salad is a standout for me. Such simple dish yet packed with flavors..."

Chao Zelin Ma

"Great experience at Kisume, amazing decoration very focus on the details. Personally don't like the Foie Gras Angus beef, I reckon is slicely bitter..."

Jack C Lin

"Fantastic service and faultless dishes. Thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Melbournefoodie

"Exceptionally friendly service. Nice, modern interior design. Fresh ingredients and delicious flavours. Beautifully presented dishes...."

Foodforthebrokensoul

"UPDATE: CHEFS TABLEEnjoyed chef’s table tonight, food was great. Some dishes were a slight miss, but enjoyed majority! The experience was..."

Foodie Takes Melb

"I'm a very lucky girl. I've had the privilege of partaking in the Chef's Table experince three times and I would keep coming back if I could! The..."

Ngocolat

"We had a great date night at Kisumé seated at the bar. We made a booking and were seated upon arrival by very friendly staff who also kept us..."

Jen Eats Away

"Had a amazing experience here, seating at the bar area watching the chefs preparing our sushi, nice atmosphere, the menu were interesting, very..."

FoodieInMel

"A good place for a formal date. However, it is definitely not a traditional Japanese restaurant, more like western style with sushi. Fancy location,..."

Joey Zhang

"Ambience: 8/10 Service: 7/10Taste: 9/10Value: 7/10Would recommend cauliflower salad and sushi plate.Sakura Hemingway..."

Hungrywombats

"Had the most delightful meal at Kisumé.The interior was very luxe, and the place was bustling.Staff were very attentive, friendly and..."

Pineapple San

"Late night meal - I’m in love. Set menu had plenty to eat- great flavours and the bar is a great place to watch them prepare food...."

Annette Y

"Our first omakase in Kisume was good! But we wanted to try something out of the list. So we ordered the crispy wagyu truffle in which came out as two..."

Vivi Susanti

"First of all I have to say this is the best dessert I have ever had! The staff are friendly and helpful, but the register lady is a little bit..."

Lareinaglory

"Attended a birthday on this cold weekend. This restraint was nice and cosy as we all enjoyed our meals which were gorgeous to look at and delish..."

Split The Bill

"📝: Discover a fusion of art, design, and dining. Kisumé draws on the purity and integrity of Japanese cuisine while infusing it with Australian..."

Sense Of Food

"Had a lovely evening here with my partner. Service was very attentive, which is excellent. Food was great, though I’ve had better at another fine..."

Jill

"Ive been here many times since its opening but this is the first time I write a review. Kisume is my fav Japanese food in town. The food is super..."

Huong Dang

"I love Kisume! I honestly do not like seafood but Kisume opened my taste buds and they did not disappoint. The dishes were flavoursome and the..."

Wearekimleaf

"🎙"OH, 'KISU-ME' UNDER THE MILKY TWILIGHT" 🌠.What was Edamame and Lentils favourite TV show? 📺 Answer Below..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"The evolving omakase menu at Kuro Kisumé is a symphony of flavours that appeals to all humanly senses and is truly emotionally evoking. Trust..."

Lydia Leong

"Delicious Japanese cuisine. So amazed by its flavour, especially the truffle wagyu ball - highly recommended! Ambience and service was really..."

Mrs E

"We dined here last year before Christmas. We had the set menu and all the dishesare fantastic. We spent almost 3hours because some dishes took long..."

Lyn Victoria

"Came here during Melbourne Money and my experience was quite good. Definitely some of the best quality sushi in Melbourne but it comes with a hefty..."

Andrew L

"⭐️ $95pp ⭐️ Excellent Service and Accomodating staff. ⭐️ High Quality Sushi. Tried a set and had to finish with citrus dessert which was..."

Anh Mantou

"I had the privilege of experiencing the chef's table with a sake pairing. Each dish was beautifully presented and eloquently explained by the chef..."

Tepa Rianii

"A fancy fine dining experience, and well worth it. We ordered the 5 course set menu at $140/person and the food quality was great. All the dishes..."

Keven Luan

"Had really high expectations for this place but was a little disappointed. I had a larger group so we had a set menu, the food was great but the..."

Sandy

D.o.c

83/100 (1587 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a great experience at DOC. The food was fantastic, and the service was too! Unfortunately I wasn't very well and couldn't finish my meal,..."

Deb Smith

"bellissima!!! best Italian Bar I've been in since Frascati in..."

Darren Ormsby

"Great stock, food knowledge and service. Frederiko and co make the best lasagne in Victoria - go next door and try. Fantastic...."

Amanda Davis

"A heavenly place - try the fine, black wafers they're..."

Sally Galwey

"The San Daniele pizza is soooo..."

Vi Tran

"Always love their..."

Leticia Li

"Hands down one of the best pasta i’ve ever tried in Melbourne! The staff were amazing and the food was even better! Very accessible and..."

Hungry Panda Melbourne

"The pasta at DOC was delicious, especially the gnocchi. The bread that comes with each dish is great for cleaning up the leftover sauce. The service..."

Daisy

"Great atmosphere & amazing food. I ordered the black linguini & I was impressed. The bread on the other hand was just alright, wasn’t too impressed..."

Jelly9449

"On one of the busiest eating streets in Melbourne, DOC Espresso serves up delicious Italian food. Lygon Street is famous for its Italian eateries,..."

Morgs71

"Lovely selection of pasta and each dish we ordered tasted delicious! Service was friendly and efficient. My favourite dish was the gnocchi which was..."

Joy

"Fantastic service—I was seated and looked after within minutes. The pappardelle were cooked al dente just how I like it. The porcini mushrooms were..."

Food Comatose

"Cozy place with some comfy food, the pasta was great, been here few time, they change their menu regularly, also lots of drinks can choose from, the..."

FoodieInMel

"Amazing service. Food came out quick. Best pasta ive eaten. The pappardelle was to die for. The truffle mushrooms were cooked really well. So much..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Awesome service, very bustling and fantastic vibe. It gets quite busy during lunchtime!Ordered the lasagne and a carbonara-type pasta (forgot..."

Pineapple San

"We came on a busy Friday night. We ordered the mushroom fettetucine and pasta special. Both were amazing, delicious. The pasta is freshly made,..."

Esther Gn

"On a random Sunday evening, my friend and I ended up in Carlton. I had not been in Carlton for such a long time and my friend suggested we go to..."

AngeLuvFood8

"The authentic Italian cafe and bistro experience. Not surprising since most, if not all of the staff are imported! A pretty excellent lasagne - way..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Good pasta joint on Lygon! Food is fresh and flavorful. I ordered the spaghetti al pomodoro and it was really tasty! I also tried the black linguine..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"There are times when all the planets align and you find yourself in carbonara heaven. Today, DOC’s too me back to last year in Rome dining on all..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"I love DOC espresso. It’s simple but fast, good, flavourful and authentic italian dining. The service is efficient - they were able to accomodate..."

Munchin

"..."

Lorna

"Nice place with the best coffee and friendly atmosphere. Pasta is average, every time tastes different, but the cheese platter is..."

Ivan Stojkovic

"(For desserts)For the dessertsTiramisu ($12) ⭐️ 5/5 ⭐️Lemon custard ($12) ⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴Usually known for their..."

Cafehoppingkids

"They recently changed their menu that I just uploaded.There are 2 Docs one offers pasta on their menu and the other one offers pizza; both..."

Suhujana

"DOC Espresso is a bustling and busy restaurant! We loved the pasta and how well it was cooked - the must have is definitely the spaghetti with tomato..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Not that Doc needs my review but since I’ve left some pretty harsh reviews for a lot of places on Lygon street, here’s finally a good one. Cozy..."

Svenja Grabo

"It’s a place with great and joyful ambience. The coffe flavour was surprising, like if it was directly created with the milk itself, i couldn’t..."

Rafael Quevedo

"The food is so fresh, so italian, the staff is very friendly and the service is very fast i realy enjoy this place mornings, afternoons or..."

Kostas Poulis

"My favorite place for great pasta. Visited tonight and meals were perfect as always. Great service too. It's clear why this place is so popular...."

YUM

"Being big fans of DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar it was only a matter of time we came to DOC Espresso for a pasta fix. The restaurant was chaotic but we..."

Mustard

"4Came here for pasta as I love the doc pizza store The pasta is very al dente and were very simple but tasty . Parpadelle is always a must..."

Vivian

"The thing that I I love about DOC Espresso is the authenticity. After you have ordered, you are given a paddle of antipasti of breads with toppings &..."

Sarah Brancatisano

"My favourite pasta joint. I always order their pappardelle truffled porcini mushroom and spaghetti pomodoro. It's super al dente and they give..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"Coffee and food are really good.very traditional Italian food. Friend recommend, we tried few food but all very yum. I love to return and try..."

FoodLoverQueenM

"Classy place that serves up a pretty cheap bowl of pasta really. Can’t complain about anything you get here. Menu is small though and the staff can..."

Eat Me!

"Great pasta, great atmosphere, just can’t get enough! Very busy place but worth the wait! Great meat and cheese plates available too! Oh and..."

Great Restaurant Mentions

"Everything here was delish. The cured meat and cheese platter we got as an entree was super tasty. The pasta though，that was the highlight. We got..."

AaronN

"Creatively tasty pasta. The black paccheri pasta was a weird texture with the mashed peas but the prawn ragu was so rich in flavour, the whole dish..."

A Choong

"I really love this place! The best office ever in Melbourne! I went there to buy coffee last year on my competition day, and this year I come back..."

Spinning Round Horse Kick

"Back again on a cold morning and we are happy to sit outside under the warm heaters (that actually work well). The service is the usual, efficent and..."

Rennie

"One of the best places on Lygon to grab a coffee and soak up the atmosphere, if you are in at breakfast grab the egg and pancetta panino, they are..."

Cedric Pires

"At a 'Cafe strip' on Lygon Street at the corner of University Street there is a small, maybe slightly cramped cafe serving good quality..."

Gaery

"For a restaurant situated in Lygon Street, which is notoriously bad for authentic and soul satisfying Italian food (don't be fooled tourists!); DOC..."

JW

"We had a great experience at DOC. It was suprisingly busy and full of atmosphere midweek but we were lucky enough to get a seat at the bar straight..."

Tangertalks

"We tend to avoid Lygon St, even though it's within walking distance. But on this occasion we had 45mins until the movie started and rumbling..."

Brunny Girl

"Well, I have to say they served very nice coffee to us on Saturday afternoon. Ordered a latte, cappuccino and hot chocolate and they were all..."

Scrumptious GG

"A really nice simple menu, with changing specials. This place keeps it simple and serves up delicious fresh Italian food paired with nice wines. The..."

Gursharan Chana

"Like its older cousin (just around the corner) serving very delicious pizzas, this DOC focuses on serving really nice pasta (and other casual Italian..."

Melbourne Epicure

"I am not big fan of pizza. So? I don’t get why this place is sooo busy always. I ordered two pizza one margarita and broccoli one. I understand it..."

Japapa

"I came here with a group recently and had a really lovely pizza dinner. Since there were a few of us we were able to share a few different pizzas...."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"Really good pasta that is hand made and tasty. This is one of the better pasta and pizza restaurants on Lygon street and is always packed...."

Jean

"DOC Espresso is easily one of the busiest restaurants on Lygon street, and rightly so! Firstly, the food is reasonably priced. The serves..."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"Everytime we come here it’s never disappoints. The simple fresh flavours and well thought out dishes are amazing. The closest I have found to..."

Mark

"I love D.O.C espresso. Hands down best pasta in Melbourne, I love their pomodoro pasta & their traditional Italian cocktails. I was however..."

HotChipy

"My friend and I got the Zucchini Piadina and Pappardelle.Zucchini piadina was so gooood. So filling and tastes amazing. Putting simple..."

Chewynoms

"I have been to the DOC pizza place many of times & always had a great experience! This place has a very different atmosphere but the food was just as..."

Shell Samuels

"Prosciutto, formaggio e spritz tutta la vita! Everything here at DOC espresso is delicious, from aperitivo, to mains and dessert. Most of the staff..."

Mia Tua

"My favourite place to go for lasagna and an Italian hot chocolate! It's the only place that I know of that serves thick gelatinous Italian hot..."

Thuyteeisaboy

"The best thing about this restaurant is the service, which is always amazingly fast given how popular they are. Pastas are fresh with a changing..."

Mlinda Saveur

"There's nothing I love better than a chacuterie and cheese plate for starters and a good, old school spag bol with a slice of bread with olive oil..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Highly recommend. Went for lunch and got spoilt with a delicious antipasto as a starter and lasagna to finish. YUM. Sit outside and watch the world..."

Tish Piaser

"I loved my meal (penne Di farro) here at DOC espresso. It cost $20 or so. My companion had the special of the day which was a $26 pasta and enjoyed..."

Mo

"Top tier pasta and a pleasant environment. They cook their pasta 'al dente' which means that it's still rather chewy. Most italian restaurants..."

Julius D'urden

"Nice Italian food, of very high quality. We are in Australia people and the Europeans don't serve the quantity we are used too!!The food is..."

Stelyios

"Good hot chocolate, served pretty quickly, the customer service was great and is in a good location, I will go again for sure, with friends and..."

Little Foodie

"Tried their carbonara spaghetti. Really delicious. Worth the try. Salami board is nice too. But beware of their coffee, a bit unfortunate that they..."

KH

"Ordered a Pappardelle pasta, can't fault it, very satisfied. Pasta cooked al dente, mushrooms very fresh and flavoursome. Husband ordered pasta of..."

A Black Sheep

"Pretty solid Italian food and for a fair price. The chicken carbonara was really good and patrons were so disappointed when it wasn't listed as a..."

Michael Guertin

"Great pasta!! Definitely worth a visit! We stopped here on our way to the museum on a Sunday and had some amazing pasta. It was cooked to..."

Scomanda

Hooks At The Yarra

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place has made Melbourne my home, such a wonderful setting in the sun by the Yarra with glorious sunsets and amazing staff and food. Sue and..."

Annie Maher

"A place we love coming to where you can always find good service, friendly staff and great food in a prime location. Chilling out outside on a bean..."

Simão Lagoá

"Had an awesome night, lovely food and lovely staff with an awesome view! Cannot recommend enough considering the size of the meals and quality for..."

Mitchell Summerville

"Amazing food and fantastic customer service. We were really happy to find this gem of a restaurant on our last night in Melbourne. We will be back..."

Kellianne Reynolds

"Great Beer, relaxing under palm trees in the harbor atmosphere, good food and super friendly service, always fun - we like to go..."

Torsten Rohrbeck

"Hooks the Yarra, was fantastic. Superb fish and the beer was icy cold just the way I like it!!! Thank you Sue and Laurie superb afternoon. We will..."

Michael N Sue Rice

"What an amazing night had by all, once again I would like to thank Sue, Laurie and your staff, for there expert organisation skills for Bills party,..."

Merryn Stevens

"One of the best seafood platters I have had, would recommend it to everyone and the couple that run it are happy and..."

Adrian Dallow

"Great spot overlooking the marina at Yarra's Edge. Lovely outdoor area with lots of tables and beanbags under the palm trees. Menu has a wide variety..."

Kimberly De Wind Hewarathna

"Great food and wonderful service. Definitely recommend and go..."

Karlene Boyd

"Great food and friendly staff! You Cld actually taste the alcohol in the drinks 😆..."

Nae Nae

"Great service, food and wine arrived quickly. Friendly..."

Chris Potter

"Moreton bay bugs were delicious and plenty of meat. Great service gorgeous views of..."

Gwen Finnigan

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Chikao Suda

"One of my favourite restaurant near Docklands. Food is of high quality, tasty, fresh and the view is great. Staffs are friendly. Love everything..."

Jenny Chu

"Decor is a bit meh hence probably why I'd never stopped by but today I finally came here with a work colleague to give it a try. Service was..."

Melbourne Epicure

"** UpdateThe best beef cheek pies are on offer again! That gorgeous melt in your mouth beef and gravy is back. Fantastic that it is always..."

Split The Bill

"Not a bad marinara. Needed a little more salt, little more garlic to enhance the flavor further. Need a bit more pasta to go with the seafood. On..."

Jeffrey Lau

"Went tonight with my family for our dual birthdays, The food was excellent, fresh and tasty, and plenty of it, far too much for us to eat. The staff..."

Leigh Andrews

"A real unique space, you gotta sit on one of these big bean bags, sip a coffee or tea late morning or a glass of wine in the evening, enjoy the..."

Roslyn Foo

"Not to miss this place while paying visit to the South Wharf. One of the best fish and chips at MEL that I had. Instead of buying a Victoria Secret..."

Sour, Sweet And Salt

"Beautiful location, Its lovely to eat at the outside seating in the summer and they have great pizzas and souvlakis really great services and great..."

Sarahannierule

"If you are hungry, the $12 pizzas are good value as they are quite large for 1 person. They have a good selection of beers on tap as well as cheap..."

JT

"Great view from the restaurant and good atmosphere, would love to come back on a hot afternoon to try the bean bags outside! My partner and I shared..."

Paige Wiles

"Friendly helpful cheap and cheerful by the river! Tandoori pizza $12 with house wine $17 octopus salad water and smiles on the banks of the Yarra..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Had the seafood platter and it was absolutely gigantic. I can imagine many people wouldn't be able to finish it. Loved the morton bay bugs and the..."

Kimmy_desu

"Came past here with a friend and decided to grab a drink and something to nibble on while we waited for another friend. It's a great location on..."

Wayne And Cassandra

"The great little hidden gem is amazing the service is great and the food is great too. I've got no complaints about this place I was there on good..."

Back At You

"Cooked Prosciutto. I'm a big pizza fan and Prosciutto is my fav! but it was a first time to have a pizza with the prosciutto cooked on top! Not sure..."

Foodie007

"Magnificent.. Wonderful Seafood Platter for Lunch. The selection and service is exceptional. We totally enjoyed our experience. Definitely will..."

Amanda

"Mussels a must!. Brother-in-law and I spent a pleasant Tuesday afternoon at the fabulous little restaurant on the Yarra away from the noise and..."

Allen.anne.perry

"We bought a voucher and decided to give this restaurant a try .Overrall the food was great with good ambience and friendly staff.the only downside is..."

Ariel Lee

"Thanks Pete, Athena and staff for the right royal send off! A gorgeous afternoon lounging around in the sun with many beautiful friends. Food and..."

Jo

"Awesome Celebrating a farew.... AwesomeCelebrating a farewell as a gorgeous friends returns interstate. We enjoyed buckets of beer as we..."

Tania Behan

"Went to Hook's tonight with 3 other friends using a voucher including the 6 dozens of oysters with 2 bottles of wine. Service was great and food was..."

Anne Pham

"Not bad. We were given a voucher for the 3 dozen oysters and bottle of wine deal. My husband enjoyed the oysters, I ordered the moreton bay bug main..."

Al.bee

"Great stuff. Used a Our Deal voucher for lunch today comprising 3 dozen oysters + a bottle of wine all for $29.00 what a bargain. Fortunate for me my..."

Hawker

"We had lunch here with an online deal for 6doz oysters. Was fantastic. Enjoyed all of it and was well worth it. We did order a few other dishes..."

Laura Galdes

"Not bad. Came here on a voucher & expected a mediocre meal BUT was delighted with the meal. We ordered a crown lager BUT was not convinced thats what..."

Clenden

"Voucher review. We where a little sceptical about using our voucher for the thermidor lobster dish after reading some previous reviews. I would like..."

Gd

"Best Seafood in Melbourne. I have dined here a few times and had to spread the word about Hooks! The meals are always top shelf and the prices are..."

Luis Enrique

"Great service. We dined here on Friday night dinner, with a voucher for the Lobster Thermidor. The service here was amazing. Despite being half an..."

Jeza

"Dined at Hooks today for lunch. Thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Servings were adequate, fresh, tasty and well presented. We used a voucher for Lobster..."

Tracy Lee

"Voucher Deal. We ate here on Friday with a voucher for Lobster, the food was very good and the service was excellent. The restaurant is hard to find..."

Aatisket

"Lobster Thermidor success!. Came here on an OurDeals voucher for Lobster Thermidor for two ($39) at lunchtime. The atmosphere is beautiful -open,..."

The World’s My Oyster

"Great Experience. Will be back!. We went to Hooks as a result of buying 2 vouchers which consisted of foccaccia, prawns & wine for our good friends..."

R. Grant

"Mostly good. We went to Hooks as a result of buying the voucher which included a kilo of prawns, a drink and foccaccia. All of these were very..."

HB

"$10 lunch specials for pizza, pasta and risotto are absolutely delicious and the best value in the area. Gnocchi with blue cheese sauce was so..."

Louie E

"We'll Be Back. Stopped in for lunch yesterday. The service was very friendly and polite. The atmosphere was very relaxing, the food cooked to..."

Rick

"Great place, great food and great views. Highly recomend..."

Yeltz

"Nice location Friendly Staff. We dined on a Ourdeal voucher great deal upgraded to Sav Blanc for $10.00 extra.Warm Hot Night beautiful location..."

Dmc30202

"Hook Line & Sinker. WOW!! v.generous voucher deal...2 entrees, 2 mains and a bottle of their own Silver Hooks Shiraz :-) Thank you muchly!! Tasty..."

Jojo

"Beautiful location. We had lunch today on a voucher and was very impressed, wonderful location especially on a nice sunny day, great staff very..."

Nikki Ballard

"What a Fantastic Experience. Went last night with my wife with a voucher. Immediately greeted and shown to our table. The service was faultless and..."

Brian S

"Beautiful!. My friend and I went there for dinner tonight after reading mixed reviews. Our experience was fantastic! The service was friendly and..."

Toni Pascoe

"Professional service. Excellent food. Friendly..."

Tudobar

"Beautiful location. How lovely that we discovered Hooks @ The Yarra through a voucher offer. We were able to try some of their more high-cost dishes..."

Rose Mercer

"Had surprisingly lovely meal here tonite with group of friends. Had One Deal vouchers, was expecting less than great, given difficulty booking..."

Mrs AOM

"Was taken here on a suprise dinner with my other half and I loved it!Every course was perfect!We had the mussels and the whitebait as..."

PollyBallrat

"Great Deal. Dinner for 2 on Friday 7th Sept on an OurDeal voucher and enjoyed a lovely night. Difficult at first to get a booking, first time l rang..."

Jacquie

"Better than expected. Food Good....Service too quick between courses, table service was polite and friendlyThings I would like to see next..."

Carla J Wall

"Food was delicious! Loved the medallion of lobster! Entrees were delicious and great quality. Would highly reccomend..."

Rebecca Mathew

"Wow... Food was amazing! I've been here twice now and I can't wait for my next visit! I had the lobster tortellini and the steak. Both meals were..."

Food F4n4tix

"I love the concept of this restaurant, fresh seafood and great steaks. The service was fantastic and so was the food. We had the special of the day..."

Ruth

"Brilliant Fine Dining. All that i can say is , ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. The service is exceptional and the food was far superior to that of Crown Casino..."

Yiannis

"Best Seafood in Melbourne!. Fisherman soup is totally amazing. Service is excellent!! Fantastic..."

Meena

"I love stoping in here for a couple of beers. There’s always plenty of locals and the atmosphere is great. I always think of this place as the..."

Rigoniman

"💥💥We called in on Saturday to have a couple of drinks and to meet up with some friends. Tiffany and Andrew were both fantastic. A couple of..."

Mickey Lockett

"Me and my girlfriend just randomly walking into this restaurant in our vacation in Melbourne and we did not expect much since it was not very crowded..."

Thomas Tucker

"Great service. We dined here on Friday night dinner, with a voucher for the Lobster Thermidor. The service here was amazing. Despite being half an..."

Newson Jasper

"Please give our thanks to the Manager(s) and others for the tasty lunch and bottle of sparkling wine. We had an amazing time. The food at Hooks at..."

trung son nguyen

"This is a great bar with excellent river views right next to highly identifiable Webb Bridge. There is a lovely atmosphere outside, with plenty of..."

Kris

"I can not count how many times I have been to Hooks. I was firstly impressed by their furniture’s arrangement. As a bar, I expected to see the..."

Charlie Spielvogel

Chocolate Buddha

83/100 (1486 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"One of the best sushi experiences you can have in Melbourne undoubtedly.From the outset of our meal, we were greeted by staff who were..."

Kevin & Emily

"Gorgeous open space that easily catered for my table of 6 (with booking).Ordered:🍚 Sashimi Don: with fresh salmon sashimi marinated..."

Jasmine

"This is a great restaurant at Fed Square. It's beautiful inside and has ample seating, including a sushi train. The service was excellent, the..."

Rhonni

"It was Diwali celebration at federation square and we wanted to try something different, Japanese food seemed like a good inspiration. We had ordered..."

Mihir Baxi

"Wonderful service although we did have staff doubling up e.g. 2 waiter brought us water and 2 asked for our orders but they're just extra attentive..."

Ange

"Very beautiful food...."

Jordan

"What a delightful place to dine in the busiest and one of the prettiest places in Melbourne. Was super busy when we came here for a friend’s..."

LC

"This evenings pre gig dinner was consumed at Chocolate Buddha, not only does this venue do Japanese well, it caters for my GF, DF & Fructose..."

Espy Eats

"I struggled to find this restaurant. The gps made me walk past acmi a couple of times and the wall between the gray SBS building and ACMI until I..."

Dr S

"I have been to chocolate Buddha many times, because I have a friend who needs to eat gluten free and chocolate Buddha has a whole page of gluten free..."

Sanyk28

"Had the salmon maki rolls and the apple crumble. Food was absolutely amazing, as was the location. I sat outside with a view of federation square..."

Emma Catherine Beacham

"A dinner with a small gathering of friends. Option of a la carte was a nice surprise, and some restaurants only offer set menus for groups. Staff..."

Junichi

"Don't worry its not all chocolate! That was my first thought when i saw the restaurant sign as we entered anyway. Great prawns and bento box. They do..."

Veta Bajaj

"Don’t let the name fool you - this is a Japanese restaurant and a very good one at that.We had lunch her on a wet and cold Friday and..."

Austin

"I had dinner here tonight and just wanted to compliment all the staff for their amazing service. I eat out a lot but the genuine friendliness and..."

Claui

"We had a fabulous meal here Sunday night. There were six of us and everyone's meal was excellent. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable of the..."

Disommer

"Love this place, been here so many times and never been disappointed!! Lots of vego & vegan choices. Highly recommend the agedashi tofu and the..."

VegoLover

"Delicious food and fantastic attentive, helpful and friendly service. The Vegetable Maki and Nasu Dengaku (Miso Eggplant) are must tries! I just..."

Ellie

"Great food... Great place indoors and outdoors... and amazing service. Our food was a bit late so they shouted a whole cask of Sake. Talking about..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Went to this restaurant for our company Christmas party. The whole restaurant looks nice and relates to Japan. The food was okay, kind of lacked some..."

Kaley Nguyen

"Extremely friendly staff. Good food and even better deserts, my personal favourite being the green tea brûlée! Although it could use more noodle..."

Brittany Clark

"Ordered teriyaki chicken and grilled salmon lunch trays. The grilled salmon is quite good, the skin is crispy and the fish meat is juicy. But the..."

Stella

"We came here for dinner on a Saturday night to meet with a friend.I was not sure what to expect and ordered the Tori soboro noodles this was..."

Split The Bill

"Outstanding food and faultless service. Had dinner here with friends on Friday and we ordered pretty much every small dish on the menu - everything..."

Blergh!

"A recent return (Feb 2020) confirmed the delights of Chocolate Buddha. There's been a complete refit - this was my first time since reopening (had..."

Keith Lawrence

"Always happy to come here with a group of friends for a meal! Great atmosphere, service, food and cocktails! Its also a great place to watch the..."

Melbfoodluva

"My Mum and I had the most delicious meal here - it was 10 days ago on a crazy evening in Melbourne due to the footy. It was very busy (pre footy time..."

Meg

"Great night with the lads. Service was exceptional. Food was great with no real misses amongst the multiple shared plates we ordered. A busy Friday..."

Matty

"Such an unassuming name for a Japanese restaurant. Very informed and friendly staff. Great food and service. A little sterile in the ambience Dept,..."

Dazz Inator

"Great Japanese with a nice view of fed square. Good lunch special and friendly informative staff. I will definitely return to try a few more options...."

Anna Wheelahan

"I went for dinner tonight w Simmyeats.Melb, her partner and my friend which was sooo much fun. The service from the moment we walked in the..."

Timinmelbourne

"I haven't been here in years and last night I warmed up with my first ever ramen experience. I ordered the spicy pork ramen but instead of pork I got..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Visited yesterday for weekend lunch. Very quiet inside. Was greeted by the very enthusiastic host, given menus to look at and we took some outdoor..."

Tania Salu

"I had heard on a few low fodmap support groups that Chocolate Buddha catered to the low fodmap diet so I thought I would give the city restaurant a..."

Fussy Fodmapper

"I had a really good time here! I ordered the Nabeyaki Soba because ever since playing Phoenix Wright Spirit of Justice i always wanna get the soba..."

Thuaners

"Friendly and professional staff who are always very helpful and attentive. Great atmosphere and amazing Buddha status to admire. The good is amazing..."

N

"Went here after a show as nowhere else was serving food. Pleasantly surprised. Great service, very friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious..."

Izzy Wild

"Chocolate Buddha definitely has a menu that caters for most however we don't believe the food is worth the extremely high prices or arrogant service...."

@twogoodtoresist

"My friend used to work here and was telling me how it was really tasty and traditional. Given we have both spent time in Japan I was eager to check..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I honestly do feel this place is a tiny bit over-rated. It is always super crazy busy and I feel that is probably what brings it down a bit. It..."

Lilly Pilly

"I've been to chocolate Buddha a few times now. A trendy and very well located restaurant in Federation Square of Melbourne CBD.Really good..."

Dinermelb

"3.8 to be exact. Better ramen than I had in a while. The soup wasn't bad at all, certainly not bland! The chasyu was a bit ordinary, not enough fat..."

KC

"We arrived and sat outside. The service was impeccable and the waitress was lovely. We ordered a couple of small dishes that were all amazing...."

Allison King

"I've been to this place a number of times, due to it's convenience and fabulous noodle dumplings, and can't believe I haven't written a review before..."

Shazzamataz

"Great place for a quick dinner if you are around Federation Square, great friendly staff- delicious food and a lovely place to people watch..."

Sugar_licks

"Excellent spot for a meal if you're visiting ACMI or the Ian Potter gallery at Fed Square. The food was really good, although a little on the..."

Ben To

"Frenetic and fabulous. The crew know there stuff and are very efficient. And the food is delicious, portions generous and enough choice to please..."

Check Please

"A great location with better than average standard and unique dishes, but at a relatively hefty price. My Spicy Pork Ramen ($22) was good,..."

TonkleChicken

"Food was alright, didn't really wow me but I suppose it was pretty unique Japanese with a western twist. Had the pork lunch tray, I liked the brown..."

Kristie Koo

"Love this place, great menu, great taste and welcoming staff. My favourite is the spicey pork ramen A great place to meet up with friends in the city..."

Zessie

"Chocolate Buddha has been a go to for me whenever I am forced to spend any amount of time in the CBD. It has a great outlook, I quite like the shared..."

Oni San

"Delicious pork belly and fantastic tempura pumpkin cooked to perfection; soft on the inside and light crispy tempura batter. Staff are friendly and..."

Cristy Phelan

"The name won't tell but this place is actually one of the better Izakaya restaurants in Melbourne. Great range of small share dishes and wonderful..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Federation Square is known for its diverse amount of of people and restaurants.Certain restaurants give real emphasis and an example of..."

Taking A Bite

"We had lunch at Chocolate Buddha on Saturday to celebrate a family birthday. There were 11 of us ranging in age from 15 to 77, with pretty diverse..."

Dave Ansett

"We recently went to chocolate Buddha for lunch on a weekday. Considering it's in Fed Square, it was surprisingly quiet, ideal for a slow lunch with..."

Simon

"Had a great night, food lovely...and too entertainment with our waiter Michael. Wonderfully attentive, hilarious and professional.............."

Ali Horan

"Was looking for somewhere to have dessert and came across this place. Really appreciated the warm and friendly service. My friend and I tried the..."

Jennyaichen

"I came here for dinner with a group of people on a Saturday night. Most of us were running late but our table was still reserved for us. The renkon..."

Faye

"We had a lovely meal at chocolate Buddha. The food was consistently good across the 4 dishes we ordered and the service was attentive. Overall, an..."

Steph Hanson

"Last Saturday a group of us met at Federation square to have lunch at a frequently talked about local spot. Chocolate Buddha is a communal Japanese..."

Ashlee Adams

"I like this place, food is fresh & good quality, service is efficient and friendly. Well located. They accommodate dietary requirements really..."

Yuppiehippiechick

"Summary Review: This place serves simple Japanese dishes done well and presented well. In an inviting communal seating environment, this is the place..."

Mz_J

"Had dinner here on a Saturday night, they were packed but the service was really good and the food was pretty quick to come out!The servings..."

Food Architect

"Great food and service, you have to try the Korean chicken and the plum wine , the dumplings are great and the prices reasonable, have to book in to..."

Peter Emmerson

"I don't know where to begin with this place! The food is just to die for, the location is central, the staff are super friendly, cocktails go down a..."

Elizabeth215

"What a delightful dining experience! Chocolate Buddha was the restaurant chosen by my partner to cap off our five-day Melbourne visit, which..."

Food Baes

"Such great and welcoming service, really cool place to chill. Got iced chocolate and was delicious!!!!! Unfortunately didn't order any food -..."

Gabby Deg

"Service is excellent, very nice waitersI got the Buddha dumplings and age- dashi tofu, it's a very salty ( only today not other times I ate..."

Olivia

"Lovely Japanese restaurant overlooking Federation Square.Pros- friendly, polite service- fresh, healthy food- fast..."

Purple Anise

"By far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne.The wait staff are really friendly and the food is AMAZING! Try the pumpkin rolls and the..."

Becks

"This japanese restaurant is just located at Federation Square. It is nice to seat either inside or outside. I prefer seating inside to have a more..."

MF

"We had lunch there today (2.30pm, kitchen still opened!), the staff was really good and extremely friendly. We shared some pork belly (to die for!)..."

Foodielicious

"We wanted something to snack on before dinner so we ordered the mapo tofu & kingfish sushi roll. Did not expect the tofu to be so good! Kingfish..."

Gossipgalaxy

"I came here for dinner with my parents today. We ordered the tempura soft shell crab salad, sashimi don, wagyu don, spicy pork ramen and green tea..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"I truly love this place! Never disappointed. OK, so it gets a bit busy on weekends, but that is because of the brilliant location, versatile food..."

Cafeeverymeal

"Had lots of delicious meals here over the years, honestyCan't remember having had an average dish let alone a bad one - lovely crockery, well..."

MrArk

"Yum is the first word that comes to mind! Huge variety of food and drinks on the menus accompanied by huge flavours! Willing to cater for any..."

Nashii Babic

"I go here for a quick drink and some nibbles with a friend on a regular basis. Staff are always friendly and the food is consistently top notch! ..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Been back here many times for the great food, great service and great location. If you're after something fun, social and casual as a couple or with..."

Ali Ward

"I'm not sure why there are negative reviews about this place, perhaps those that wrote them had had a bad day? I couldn't fault this place from the..."

Dave Owen

"As usual I received the best service tonight at Chocolate Buddah. The food is always amazing but the staff are always and without exception so..."

Michaela Uzima

"Gourmet gluten free lunch. Not just gluten free, but really tasty and beutifully presented! Will be back next time we're in..."

Trish

"Having been there previously for a number of years and again just in early February 2014, the relatively low Urbanspoon rating is a testament..."

Shanton

"To celebrate the end of the uni semester I headed to Chocolate Buddha in Federation Square. The joint has been around I believe since Federation..."

ELouise

"All the elements work well together for a tasty and clean dish - the silken tofu made..."

Aggofato

"Chocolate Buddha has long been one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants. It's right in the middle of Federation Square and serves fantastic Japanese..."

Bri

"...discovered that it was a japanese restaurant. i was immediately pleased with my selection. i started with an asahi beer, because i'm a cliche..."

Laura Brown

"I had trouble trying to write this epic Ramen post which is why it has taken me so long. Personally, ramen in Melbourne is actually quite..."

Jeroxie

"Yet another cloudy, winter day in Melbourne. Usually I would have loved to stay at home in the warmth all day with Iron Chef Rob watching DVDs but..."

Iron Chef Shellie

"I love dining at Chocolate Buddha. The food is great especially the izakaya menu which is lovely for sharing with friends. The staff are friendly and..."

Lula

"Excellent service and food!. Friendly staff with excellent customer service. Food was fast and delicious .. very hard to pick a favourite dish of the..."

Winterz

"VERY GLUTEN FREE FRIENDLY. It's casual and the service matches it. Service is not bad, but it's nothing to write home about either. Asian cuisine is..."

Coeliac.livingglutenfree

"Had a fabulous meal. My son is GF and the menu caters well for food allergies. Not the cheapest but excellent quality and excellent service. Highly..."

Colleen

"Love this place!. I had lunch here yesterday with some friends, and we had a fab time. Our designated waiter Lucas was absolutely charming, and kept..."

Supersnazzy

"I have eaten here quite a few times in the past but not recently. There must have been a change in management...for the better!! All the staff super..."

Snake00

"YUM. I love everything about this place. I don't care if people say it's touristy and non-traditional. Ive been here a billion times and the standard..."

Confi_dance

"Great location. I've always enjoyed Chocolate Buddha when I've eaten here. Last week was no exception, although it didn't excite me as it had..."

Stvar1

"Rocked up on a Saturday night with 3 kids 4 adults and no booking. We were looked after by a great waitress. Food was fantastic as was the..."

WestISbest

"Delivers. Chocolate Buddha isn't claiming to be a restaurant which provides totally authentic Japanese food. What it does well, it delivers: casual..."

MelbourneMiss

"Good environment and excellent courteous service with prompt delivery of both entree and mains. Food was well presented and delicious. Gluten free..."

AndrewS

"I used not to. It is not the best available but it is a staple for the regular cbd Japanese food attendee who values gif food. Tempura is..."

Stephen JR

"Can't stay away.. Have been coming here for many years and have seen so many staff come and go, menu alterations and renovations but I keep coming..."

Tara Devii

"This place still has good food, namely the newly added salmon avocado roll w apple wasabi, but it is a long way from where it used to be. Much..."

Brando The Pig

"Yum!. I often have to work in Melbourne, and this is one of my usual safe bets for good food and quick..."

Sarah

"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne! The food is always great, the restaurant is nice and easy to get to and the staff are really friendly!..."

Alyce M

"I love buddha. People usually write bad reviews because they have nothing better to do, Chocolate Buddha is a great venue in an awesome location and..."

Basil

"Best place to eat in Federation Square. Not the best Japanese I've had but still tasty. Venue makes up for the lack of flavour and moderate to high..."

Blake

"Great Experience. On first glance... A majestic row of seating, elegant service, with a menu to die for.A curry so perfectly made that......"

Obi-wan Kenobi

"Phenomenal Japanese cuisine. Chocolate Buddha is about to become my new go-to restaurant. Super convenient location - check. Gorgeous fit-out with..."

Emma Winton

"Great Food!. Awesome food, have taken friends from interstate and overseas and everyone really..."

Cameroncallister

"So so. Not too sure if I would return again. I think whether you would like this place or not just depends on what your after. The food is great, but..."

Erin Mahony

"Quick bite to eat!. Dropped in on a number occasions, but recently had the king fish and prawn sushi... Simply AMAZING! The sashimi and sushi here is..."

J.Hutchison

"Yum!. Menu is small (1 page for hot mains) and a little pricey- but I still love going here! The barramundi and the eggplant are to die for! Just..."

De88ie_9irl

"Good for quick meal. Well priced and tasty share plates. Service efficient and friendly without being..."

Turtle

"Great food! It's a lovely place to go for a special Japanese meal as it is pricey compared to all the sushi shops around Melbourne. Loved the tempura..."

Hello Kiki

"Japanese in Fed Square!. Not cheap but great location and a good restaurant for large parties.Japanese food is the bomb and they do a..."

Lily N

"Good Food and A Nice Location.. Chocolate buddha has nice modern australian cuisine, a good wine list and a nice location overlooking the Yarra, give..."

Gursharan Chana

"Ur paying for the location here as the food isn't anything out of the ordinary. Having said that I've been several times and will prob go back. I've..."

Tanya Pappalardo

"The food is good. We get a large vego dish to share. Beer prices are..."

Big Mojo

"Gluten free menu is a bit limited compared to the rest of the menu but food and service very good...."

Samuel Cox

"I'm a sucker for the Teriyaki chicken here-plus the location is good if catching a show in the city. Still a..."

Luke

"Ra-ra-ramen! For the cheap price tag and speedy food it's good when you're in a rush. To all the people out there who are unhappy that the food comes..."

Jade

"Overpriced for average taste. You're paying for the atmosphere. Its a nice place to socialise. The food is average, its food you can get anywhere but..."

Munchinmelbourne

"Loved it. Tasty food, good wine selection (Plum Wine was different) and lovely personal service. Looking forward to returning with friends, family &..."

Foodie

""which powder do i eat?!". Yum yum bento box was really good...the spicy little powders on the table are great on rice and id never had them before..."

P's Bottomless Pit

"Decent. From memory, not a lot of the food from Chocolate Buddha appealed to me, except, perhaps ironically the (Korean) bibambap. I've had it twice..."

Christina Ngo-Nguyen

"It's all about the location and this is reflected in the prices. We came here on a Monday night and couldn't fault the service. The entrees were..."

Rob

"Really enjoyed my experience there. Staff were helpful and lovely, ramens were massive! I left very very full and the prices of dishes was expected..."

Celia

"Tasty food, adequate service, great location. Ordered a rice and a noodle dish, both of which were tasty. Shame they don't do ordinary gyoza though...."

Foodi

"Great location, busy and lots to choose from on the menu. Communal eating style (long benches) so it's great for groups. A bit disappointed though..."

The Hungry Badger

"Central location & great food. Every time I go to Chocolate Buddha (and it would have to be in excess of half a dozen), I tell myself I'll try..."

Nadia

"Suprisingly Good!. At a restaurant called "Chocolate Buddha" I would not have expected Japanese food, but this place was, and business was booming...."

Iron Chef Shellie

"The atmosphere And the food were excellent. I highly recommend it if you love Japanese food. The only downside is there are no waiters taking orders..."

Sargon Younan

"The service here was friendly. We really enjoyed the entree and sashimi sharing options. The fusion flavours were also great. The ambience and..."

Jen G

"Chocolate Buddha is a great venue for family with little children. They do amazing children dishes, and delicious Japanese inspired dishes. We had..."

Zainurul Rahman

"Always one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Great healthy food, great atmosphere, easy to get to and always something happening in..."

Ajanta Judd

"Absolutely delish! We were walk ins late on a Saturday and we managed to grab two spots at the bar - the staff were so incredibly lovely. Food was..."

Tiffany Vines

"Great spot! Great service! Extraordinary flavoursome food, which is presented well. All in all a great experience as long as you don't require a seat..."

Mark Nussy

"Chocolate Buddha continually amazes me. The staff, the food, the location & vibe all nailed. This will always be my favourite place to go for dinner...."

Alec Latchford (xSmartalec)

"The restaurant is located right at the centre of Federation Square and so easily accessible by public transport The food was incredible! Most..."

A Mitra

Hawker Boys

83/100 (1086 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered a range of items and was not disappointed. The chicken banh mi was delicious and the bread fresh. Extra points that the chicken was..."

Ms.bs

"Went here as a group of 4 on a Saturday night, we booked in advance though when we arrived there were quite a few tables free. Service was quick and..."

Teigan Price

"A favourite of mine! Since the closure of Paper boy, Hawker Boys has been my go-to. Really delicious rice paper rolls and vermicelli bowls. I have..."

H.leong

"Hawker boys on Hardware Lane. It is a nice clean modern style Vietnamese street food restaurant with good service and tasty Vietnamese roll...."

Steven Gu

"Popped in for dinner with 2 work colleagues and ordered almost all the small dishes to start with then some mains and all I can say is everything was..."

Jason Griffin

"This funky little restaurant on Hardware Lane is a great place to visit for Vietnamese food. We had the lemongrass pork belly vermicelli bowl and the..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Food - Vermicelli with crispy tofu and spring rolls - 5/5 Serving size was perfect, and the tofu was crispy the whole time even after being..."

Brian Kim

"We really enjoyed dining here. We ordered pork spring rolls, banh xeo (Vietnamese crispy pancake) and lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowl. All the..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"A great little spot on hardware lane. I love this food! It’s so tasty and there is so much choice. Not too spicy, not too bland it’s always..."

Amy Flood

"Recommend the beef pho and lemon grass chicken rice, we loveeeee it ! And the price are very reasonable as well, with big portion ! Worth a try..."

Dickson Chong

"Some places are all style no substance. Other places have plenty of substance, but no style. Thankfully, Hawker Boys have both. It's a pleasant place..."

The Dear Luncher

"Hawker boys is a casual eatery on Hardware Lane boasting a fantastic menu that has a good balance of small to medium to large sharing dishes...."

Decent Feed

"Nice and snug in central CBD with a good selection of Vietnamese style dishes. Had the feed me with some friends to try the menu out, highlights were..."

Angela Fan

"Woah this is such a nice bahn mi. I recommend the Spicy Chicken. Love the double crisp coming from the bread and then the chicken. I think I found my..."

Ignatia

"Came here to find an inexpensive dinner option with good quality food and we weren’t disappointed!We ordered the “Feed me” option that..."

Mills

"Came here with my colleague for lunch and we really enjoyed the place and the food. We had the salad with spring rolls was so tasty. Well, must say..."

Hayden Alsop

"A decent little place situated on one of the most famous by-lanes of Melbourne CBD - Hardware Lane. We chose to sit outside as the weather was quite..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"For lunch it was Lemongrass Pork Belly rice bowl... Very nice, however it could have used more chilli... I will be going back to taste more of the..."

Nate

"Fresh Vietnamese, with friendly staff and quick service. The interior is minimalist and clean, but we take away more than we eat in. Love their..."

Karma Clarke

"Good engagement from staff when going to pay and loved that they split the bill for the group. The Vietnamese pancake was delicious and crispy. It..."

Chantelle Hiley

"***3.5*** The Pho is not bad. Soup is tasty. Veges looks carefully cleaned. Waitress are friendly. The soup is not as clear as Phos I had in Vietnam,..."

Liuconglong

"Body Posi Dietician was in town from Ararat, and so I set myself the mission of finding an intolerance-friendly yet suitably exciting lunch..."

Sonia Nair

"Came here with a colleague for lunch. Had the salad with spring rolls. Refreshing and tasty. Love that you can order whole coconuts to sip from...."

TriedNBested

"Amazing ambience for such a tiny restaurant that's hidden away. The best banh mi in the city with a twist.The Spicy Crumbed Chicken is..."

Masterffoooods

"Have been to Hawker Boys on many occasions. Love there soft shell crab banh mi with a coconut drink to go. Went for dinner with mates and i..."

Jason Puy

"Went with a group of mates for dinner, loved the food and service. You have gotta try the vietnamese shaken beef OMG THE FLAVORING!!! Will be back..."

Sambat Chea

"Good place for office lunch, went there with my colleagues.Service time was reasonable and food was good.Tried chicken spicy bun. Was..."

Varun Chandwani

"had dinner here a few nights ago, luckily i made a booking - it did seem quite popular around 6. Easily located with its neon sign in hardware ln :)..."

Jade

"Great little place for a quick casual dinner with lots of dishes for groups to share (opted to go down this path as dishes were a bit pricey..."

JC

"Hawker Boys bring in both Vietnamese and Chinese tastes with a modern twist to it. Simple menu with great flavours. Excellent customer service, the..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Soft Shell Crab ‘Bun Me’ - Love the flakiness and the subtle sweetness of the bread itself. Not to mention, their soft shell crab is just simply..."

Travel Food Journal

"Rating 4.5/5Service ★★★★★Food ★★★★Ambience ★★★★ Conveniently located in the..."

Urban Muncher

"This small vietnamese restaurant tucked away on Hardware Lane is a small treasure! Not too busy on a weeknight, open and bright, the food at Hawker..."

Clarissa Whitehead

"Absolutely loved this place. The restaurant itself which is at the top of Hardware Lane is modern and clean. The food was delicious and fresh, I had..."

Hailey

"Have been here a couple times now and have been met with friendly and prompt service! Enjoyed the traditional vermicelli noodle salads which was both..."

Skliu16

"Very nice atmosphere and presentation of the food. The rice paper rolls were delicious. Friendly service too. Will be back to try some other food in..."

Honest Reviews

"Had an amazing night here at Hawker Boys. Food is wholesome, fresh, big serves and reasonably priced. Service excellent - even for those with food..."

Jania Warner

"OMG!!!!! Today, I ate the most delicious food in Melbourne!!! This food keeps coming to mind.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Char siu bbq pork, Wonton..."

Anyeonjae

"CBD workers and shoppers this place is perfect to stop for a quick and delicious feed. Skip the Emporium food court and enjoy food that is fresh and..."

Abs

"A nice little restaurant, was extremely quiet on the Friday we went so we were a little concerned! Food was flavoursome and well sized. Staff was..."

Mini Food Explorer

"Delicious food with amazing service. The street has a great vibe full of restaurants. The Wontons and Spring rolls were a hit! Highly recommended!..."

Jade&Gav

"Loved it, really nice. Great place to eat, loved the look of restaurant and enjoyed the food and so did my little girl. Lovely staff. Will visit..."

Angie Watts

"Not too shabby! Fit out is very modern and sleek. Food has a lot of my lunch time Vietnamese favorites but lacked maybe a little flavor. A quick..."

Got_2_lunch

"The Vietnamese Buggette never fails to impress regardless of where you get it from. But this place has a distinct flavor to them. Tried the..."

The Gastronaut

"Quick stop for a late lunchtime feed and we were impressed. The wontons were generously filled and were moorish with a big chili hit. The chicken bao..."

Tige

"Food was pretty good. Spring rolls and the shiitake dumplings were my favourites. We also ordered the vermicelli noodles with lemongrass chicken. It..."

Hangry Horace

"Great banhmi, it was spicy and the chicken was crispy. I found the bread roll was pretty unique, looks a bit carmelized on top - I know it may not..."

StepiiGM

"Delicious food, just slightly overpriced. The staff were friendly and attentive, the art on the walls was pretty cool. Seating outside would be nice..."

Gem

"Hawker Boys has been open for almost two years now and I am in love with the new additions to the menu! We ordered the feedmee option; chicken wings,..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"It was relatively quiet when we came here for dinner. We ordered the chicken vermicelli noodle salad and the prawn rice paper rolls. The noodle salad..."

LittleM

"Hawker Boys is a trendy restaurant that specialises in Vietnamese Street Food. The interior is vibrant and cheerful and the service is done with a..."

FOOD TRIP

"Excellent service and delicious food. We had the 4 dish per couple option so ended up with a great choice of dishes to enjoy as there were 4 of us...."

Lisayxxx

"This place is Vietnamese food the way mama makes at home. Simple and tasty. TRY:*any of the vermicelli salad bowls - they're all so fresh..."

Alice In Wonderland X Icebear

"A little gem in Hardware Lane. Vietnamese Street Food. Highly recommend the shared plate for 2 persons. A choice of 4 dishes from the shared menu...."

Sharon Mudge

"In this state of affairs (cold weather, the falling economy, stress and mental health, job security falling ... oh I did not mean to remind you of..."

MandyToorak

"Love coming here on my lunch breaks and enjoying the space upstairs. Mi myself and my spicy crumbed chicken banh mi cooked to perfection. Highly..."

Benjamin Woods

"I like this place. A clean fresh interior without the usual Pho cliches and awful lighting that plagues most cheap Vietnamese outlets. It's situated..."

Matt

"One of those laneway gems in Melbourne. Fast quick service even when it's really busy. I always order a side of spring rolls they're..."

Bkelly

"Relatively fast service! Interior was fairly spacious and neat. The food bowls may seem slightly insufficient at first, but trust me, it will fill..."

Jean

"The old hawker boys, back at it for another innings. The old larrikins serve up another winner. Tried and tested, true as blue, a great meal and a..."

Johnny :):)

"Opening in March last year, Hawker Boys dug its roots into Hardware Lane, serving Vietnamese street food with glimpses of Chinese in the mix. It’s..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Walk pass here almost everyday. Great cosy looking vietnamese restaurant for quick bites. Very friendly and cheerful customer service! Highly..."

欣玲刘

"Great little Vietnamese spot on Melbourne's busy Hardware Lane. Good menu options for either sitting in or takeaway lunch of dinner. A must..."

Melbourne Explorer

"Mains: Beef Pho, Grilled Pork Belly on rice.Dessert: Vanilla fried ice cream with syrup.Lemon iced teaSetting: Modern design with..."

Rev&Kach

"Can't decide? Go the VSP, a brilliant adaptation of a Vietnamese lunch box. Everything you want from Vietnamese food, all together! A rice paper..."

Kathleen Doherty

"My go to place for Vietnamese vermicelli salad! Their lemongrass pork and chicken is amazing! The staff are super friendly and love the décor..."

Lnn

"Crispy fried tofu 'bun me' is excellent and their rice paper rolls are amazing. I order from here at least once a fortnight and sometimes a lot more...."

Sam

"Casual dining, great for a relaxed dinner and great prices too. Wonton soup was simple but delicious, nothing fancy, but exactly what I asked..."

Benjamin Harris

"Stumbled across this place for a work lunch, service is friendly and the food is tasty. Though the menu is quite straight forward and standard,..."

DumplingDoll

"I tried Hawker Boys for the first time through Uber eats. The veggie spring roll vermicelli bowl and the tofu bun was fantastic! Great portions, well..."

Experiencejoysoflife

"I haven't actually used my zomato account in years but I loved this place so much it compelled me to write a review. My boyfriend and I were..."

Anna Mathews

"Note that I haven't dined at the actual restaurant but have had the food delivered via UberEats.The vermicelli bowl with pork spring rolls,..."

The Fo0die

"I have been craving for some Vietnamese loving and this bad boy has been filling in my instafeed making me salivate over my phone. Definitely not a..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Had the lemongrass chicken on rice and a side of wonton soup. It was fresh and delicious and the meat was well-seasoned. Everything is cooked to..."

Kimmy_desu

"Wontons, spring rolls, banh mi, 48 hours marinated Cha Sui... Hawker Boys does it all and with great success. They serve authentic (MSG..."

Munching Melbourne

"The Street Eats scene in Melbourne is definitely one that won’t be dimming anytime soon. There is something about being casually transported to a..."

Trading Plates

"A tiny nice and cozy Vietnamese restaurant. Vegetarian spring roll was nice and beef and beef ball pho was good too but for some reason felt like..."

Tan T

"This was our second visit after a really long time and the experience was as good as the previous one. This place specializes in Vietnamese street..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Nice place. There were quite a number of people outside so had mine in. Nice deco with funky wall illustrations (which I loved), although the my..."

Suvankar Sen

"Very fresh beef and prawns in the beef pho and Vietnamese rolls. A hearty meal that hits the spot during winter. However, I found both dishes to be..."

H T

"My new favourite Vietnamese restaurant and go to Pho place in the CBD! I had the Saigon beef pho which was fresh, delicious and the broth was..."

Sera M

"This little restaurant is located in a small lane just off of Lonsdale Street. If you're looking to eat out during the day or the night (highly..."

Katherine Tomelty

One Eleven

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Small Block

"Cute little gem, with very big flavours! Coffee was made to perfection and the Huevos Roto was very delicious and filling. Defs worth a..."

Wearekimleaf

"This place is great! Best coffee in the strip, and the woman who I believe owns it is so lovely! That section of Lygon Street is kind of lacking..."

Lulu

"Absolutely beautiful coffee served here. A magnificent brew. Lots of care taken choosing the beans and making it. There’s evidence pride in the..."

Two Sheds

"The food here is consistently amazing, staff are super friendly and as quirky as can be! Really recommend the peas and haloumi fritter with a side of..."

Katlyn Nguyen

"Every now and then one stumbles across a real find. Small Block fits this category well.The food here is awesome and really good value for..."

Magpie

"Enjoyed the pea and halloumi fritters with smoked salmon, although I didn't seem to taste any halloumi. Fairly quiet cafe and is reasonably priced!..."

Melbrunchin

"A surprisingly spacious cafe with a courtyard area that’s perfect for brunches in the summer. There’s not of lighting inside Small Block, and..."

Wandering Ella

"Super friendly service, warm inside on a cold day with the heaters on. Menu was small-ish but lots of variety. I had the poached eggs on muffins with..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Cute cafe. Nice menu.Affogato, $4.5, cocoa sprinkled on top is a nice touch.Eftpos minimum $10.- - -Big plus is the..."

Affogato Addiction

"Great range of breakfasts at a reasonable price (around the 10-15 range unlike the 20-25 found at similar cafes). After a 2 week pilgrimage of..."

Rachel Fairhead

"Great breakfast! Can't wait to go back again. So much variety on the menu. The balsamic mushrooms were so good! Would definitely recommend for..."

Lucy

"Thank you for being my week day morning dose of normality. Coffee is fantastic. Food is fantastic. Service is a little hit and miss on the weekends..."

Nico

"Can't fault this place. Coffee is superb, wait staff are friendly, food is fresh and simple. We always get the Summer Breakfast with poached eggs and..."

Food123

"My go-to breakfast joint - never disappoints. Good service, solid menu with all the "essentials" and awesome coffee (try the macadamia milk!). The..."

Shanna

"Clyde and I have been coming here since we met and we can't fault it. Our started order is the eggs Benedict with a side of bacon, chorizo..."

Maddi Schembri

"Very impressed with the lunch and coffee here. Had a pea and haloumi fritters stack which was really great. Poached egg on top was perfect. Follows..."

Nosh Nosh

"The perfect brunch spot with reasonable prices, great coffee and friendly service.Sit out on the side is always nice and would recommend the smoked..."

Followyournose

"Good atmosphere. that Grungy look. Food was great no complaints. The coffee was pretty good too.The corn fritters were great especially as I am..."

Brekky

"The sweet corn fritters here are highly addictive, so so good. Yummy coffee and friendly staff. Always quick with service. Lile the little outdoor..."

Kate Bolton

"Cute little cafe that's a little further down Lygon Street, away from all the buzz. The dishes here aren't very creative, but they're typical brunch..."

TresHungry

"Good coffee and great atmosphere. The food is your typical cafe fare but the freshness of the ingredients is apparent. I highly recommend stopping in..."

Ashleigh Dougherty

"A favourite local, simple, but the ingredients are such good quality. The best fetta in town and the bacon is always cooked just right! Lovely..."

Rosie Jones

"Summer Breakfast. Absolutely delicious! Such a fresh taste! I absolutely adore the sweetness of the beetroot relish combined with the strong flavour..."

BR

"Waffles n baked beans. Strange combination but worked for me! Loved their baked beans wholesome N not too sourish which a lot of home made baked..."

Cubalicious

"As I passed Small Block every morning on my way to University, I couldn't help but crave a coffee in their small and quaint outdoor area which always..."

Skinny Glutton

"It’s top quality Chai, no fuss, no toppings but a decent froth that invites some raw sugar..."

MelbourneChaiTimes

"The only thing that really let this great little cafe down was one pretentious staff member, whose service (or lack thereof) unfortunately left us..."

Peet

"The Summer Breakfast has been on the menu since BC and is the only thing you should be ordering. Poached eggs, avocado, beetroot relish, spinach and..."

Dangerousduplicity

"Small Block combines flavours carefully, providing plates like the 'summer breakfast' with it's delicious beetroot relish that hits the spot without..."

Eggswithsides

"Damn good!. After walking around Lygon St looking for breakfast on a Sunday morning we stopped here, and I'm glad we did! Perfect coffees, friendly..."

Inigo

"I was a little apprehensive when we first walked in. Once the friendly staff brought out our food however all my concerns were washed away. The food..."

Stuart WDesigns

"Their steak sandwich is delicious and I highly reccomend it! Food can be a little slow to..."

Gemma M

"Best breakfast place in Melbourne. I love small block! Have been going there for years and never disappointed. at times there has been a small wait,..."

Aberdeen

"Never been disappointed there. I've been there so many times I just wish they would just change the menu a bit once in..."

Pag

"Lovely staff, good food, reasonable prices. This place would be my pick from the strip between Brunswick Road and Glenlyon. It certainly has the best..."

Johnny Cleaver

"Really great find with good atmosphere. We came here with a voucher and were treated no different to everybody else. The staff were very attentive..."

Dee

"Summer breakfast always makes me one happy..."

Belinda

"The service was really nice , and the food was amazing ! Having brought a deal from scoopon I didn't have much of a expectation however the food was..."

Jessica Luc

"Huevos Rancheros!. Great breakfasts & good lunch options too! The huevos rancheros are..."

Thefooddestroyer

"Liked it. Relaxed atmosphere, barely anyone in there at the time I went in so service wasn't an issue. Strong tasting coffee was good, baked eggs..."

Mat McG

"Consistently great over the years. I drop in here a few times each year and am always drooling on whatever I have selected from the menu. Service can..."

Viv

"Had the steak sandwich with betroot aioli....amazing!! Really chilled atmosphere, great..."

Nothing Beats A Good Feed

"Consistency is King. To the review below... mate- It's a cafe not a bistro! They don't need to change their menu regularly. The reason why they don't..."

CLuTZ

"Worth a try!. Love Small Block, great coffee, nice consistent food and friendly service. Have been many times and keep going back, my favourite is..."

Foodie

"Great Stuff. Always good breakfast and Coffee...! consistent and good service!..."

Joel3013

"Corn fritters and pancakes!!!! Devilishly delicious and paired with a beautiful coffee, what more can I say? Definitely be back to devour the rest of..."

Raphaella

"Perfectly poached eggs and super friendly staff! This is a good Saturday morning start..."

John

"Best BLAT and corn fritters in Brunton / Fitzcote area. Always friendly service and great coffee here. Love..."

Mo0ks

"Our favourite breakfast cafe!My wife and I absolutely love the summer breakfast.Staff are friendly and service is..."

Maken7

"Such good food ! The summer breakfast is beautiful as well as the pancakes.. The coffee is also consistantly good . If anything , food sometimes take..."

Alex

"Our favourite breakfast in Melbourne. This is our favourite place for breakfast in Melbourne. Summer Breakfast is a must. Great coffee, relaxed and..."

Sam

"Love Love..."

Veryveryrice

"Great coffee, recommend the corn fritters and..."

James Horton

"Had the best blueberry bagels I've..."

Ken Chan

"Coffee was great except my second late was slightly over extracted. Food and overall price was very affordable. Love it. Defiantly be back for some..."

Northern Food Review

"Try the pancakes! This place is great! Friendly staff, delicious brunches and great atmosphere+ people..."

Karma Clarke

"Chai latte was great and their range of teas are diverse. Summer breakfast is a..."

Fungus

"Fast, fresh, tasty food. Great staff, attentive even when very busy not to mention cute. Definitely be back to sample more of the..."

B Awesome

"Love this place. Good coffee, good service we are always made to feel very welcome whether eating or just in for a leasurely coffee. Plus unlike some..."

MK

"If you want amazing food, coffee and customer service then this is a must-see cafe to visit. There are many different items on the menu and they are..."

David Willis

"Tasty breakfast option and solid coffee - just what u need on a workday commute for a quick hit or even better on the weekend when u can laze away on..."

Adam Ferrario

"Nice small cafe in East Brunswick. Good food at a very good price, in comparison to a lot of places in Melbourne, would come back again if in the..."

Corbin Channing

"A place that focuses on the coffee and the food. Friendly staff. Indoor and some outdoor seating. Food throughout the day is delicious. Can't..."

Phil Donahue

"Cafe tucked away from the main Melbourne sites. Coffee, bread, and brunch options are..."

Tania

"A bit patchy when it comes to service and decor however the food was superb. The waitress delivered 1/2 of the order incorrectly, I suppose that can..."

Francine

The Irish Times Pub

"There is not a lot,not to like about this pub ,great place for a feed and drink,beer nice but food excellent. Highly..."

Catherine Harrigan

"The Publican Julian was an absolute legend. We needed a table for three adults and three kids at late notice on a Friday night before the footy, and..."

Jamie Gaitskell

"I love this place! It was the first bar I ever drank in, in Australia back in 2008 and everytime I revisit Melbourne I always come to The Irish..."

Steve Moran

"Great food and staff were super friendly and helpful!! Definitely recommend and will be back!..."

Kirsty Ann Morgan

"Good atmosphere, great food and a well pulled Guinness! Not to mention the wonderful staff!! What more could you ask for in a..."

Willow Quinn

"Lovely Guinness....and had tayto...lovely atmosphere..truely Irish feels...with rugby..."

Prachi Kapdi

"Good spot to take a break for lunch and people watch. Serving all your favourite Irish pub food with a comfortable and easy atmosphere. Also – they..."

MelbourneLops

"The Irish Time never disappoints! Came here for Guinness and their signature dish, Beef and Guinness Pie! It was amazing! ORDERED:..."

Jenny’s Food Adventures

"Very traditional, casual and unassuming.The menu is old school pub favourites but the dishes are quite well executed – it really is..."

Flying Forward

"My parents and I absolutely loved this place! The grub’s really rustic and is perfect #comfortfood. We dropped by on a Monday evening so it was..."

Miranda Rose

"Nice cozy place, good range of drinks and food was nice. I ordered lamb and beef pie, both were piping hot well cooked served with some delicious..."

Sushma

"Want to try the best Guinness in Australia? Then head to the Irish Times in Melbourne. Its now a tradition for our group to head over there or after..."

Kev Nguyen

"After dinner was looking for somewhere to have a drink and this was right next door to dinner. An Irish pub which had the footy on and was beaming. A..."

Nay Nay

"In my opinion, one of the top pubs in Melbourne. Brilliant staff, super helpful management, and delicious food - we're looking at you Shepherds..."

Kerry Hale

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I came here for a lunch on Friday and I was pleasantly surprised. We tried their "infamous" curry chips which..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"THE BEST CHIPS IN MELBOURNE!! Hands down the chips are unbeatable, they are the crunchiest and best seasoned chips I’ve had. I enjoyed that their..."

The World’s My Oyster

"Went there with friends and ordered the day’s special (bangers and mash), a chilled beer, buffalo wings and calamari rings. The food was fantastic..."

Kishore Mitra

"Came here for a quick bite It’s a very nice and chill pub, the decor is dark but splendid It was quite busy but we were lucky enough..."

Food Fanatic

"We came here for the Shepard’s pie and the signature Irish stew. The portion sizes were huge! The Shepard’s pie was tasty but was overpowered by..."

Helen Diep

"The Irish Times is a cosy little pub that serves up a reasonable pub meal. I've have come here with work colleagues for lunch in the past and..."

Espy Eats

"Excellent Guinness Pie, served with an extra shot of Guinness on the side. The pastry was crispy, and the meat was tender. The table service was..."

Daniel

"Irish pub in the city, lots a beers to choose from, upstairs and downstairs seating areas, also do Irish food such as stews and the serving sizes are..."

Mo

"One of the better pints of Guinness around. I've never had food here but it's a handy spot to cure my Guinness cravings when in the city...."

Tomlovestoeat

"I had no idea there was a great Irish pub hidden in the middle of the city. I had the potato skins and whilst ok, felt there was something missing..."

Elletee

"After a less than positive experience at the Groove Train, hubby and I walked down the road, and into The Irish Times. Greeted with big smiles shown..."

Cookitlikeyoumeanit

"Could not have imagined to come across a pub with great food! This is one of them. Had their famous Guinness pie and Irish stew for main, both were..."

KH

"Cassidy – I went to Irish Times for lunch this week; I got the salmon main and a lemon, lime bitters. Service was good, our orders were taken..."

Cassidy & Sneakers

"We got the Groupon voucher and booked it for lunch over the weekend. Walked into the bar on the quiet little lane and felt like walked into a..."

Cyn Li

"Great decor, the owner has put in a lot of effort to recreate an Irish pub, complete with the map on the ceiling. Loved the woodwork and the cozy..."

Aisha Handa

"Good value for money pub food. Great spot for lunch. The service was quick, and the food was all fresh, so all enjoyed the broad range they had to..."

Dean

"What an authentic Irish Pub experience! Forget your more well know Irish/English pubs this is the one. Better food and beer on tap. Also...not full..."

Hot & Spicy

"The Swine may be a dirty filthy pig of a man but he knows a great pub when he sees one. The Irish Times is the Swine's fave pub of any pub in the..."

The Swine

"This place was an absolute treasure to find. My review is two-tiered. The first of my double-stacked compliment sandwich is comprised of "sweet..."

Helen Ralston

"Such a wonderful place to go to. The drinks and food are fantastic! The staff are also super friendly. Such a wonderful vibe at this place..."

Kate

"Easily could've just walked past and never knew this place existed. Once inside, the place is dark, cosy and has all the decor of a typical pub..."

FOOD TRIP

"Great entre and mains. I went here for a lunch and tried to spicy buffalo wings with bleu cheese sauce and also loaded potato skins. Both were great...."

Brendanlee89

"The parma at The Irish Times isn’t particularly memorable but there’s nothing that offensive about it either – it’s middle of the road. They..."

Parma Daze

"Delicious!. We had a Groupon voucher for a Whiskey Tasting, amazing value! The food was delicious, as was the whiskey! Looking..."

Baconbaconbacon

"Friendly service and we were glad to see our table set up and ready to go after only making a booking one hour prior. It was a little busy but the..."

Kimmy_desu

"Visited the irish times on christmas for lunch , wasnt expecting the food to be that great but the food was really good . Amazing pork belly good..."

Kerry

"Fantastic friendly staff, quick, efficient, genuine. Best Guinness in town..... Good entertainment, good food :) Highly recommend here for a..."

Sarah Jess

"Wonderful place to eat and drink. I am so surprised to see such negative comments about this place - my husband and I have been on a number of..."

Erin

"Went for dinner on monday night great friendly staff , enjoyed the bbq pork ribs and guinness , a great place for pork rib..."

Jade

"Went on a deal. Open voucher, so choices were ours. Carefully read previous reviews, so felt armed with knowledge. I ordered the 'Tower Burger'. It..."

Rob

"Enjoyed a great Saturday night great food friendly..."

Caralyn

"Best pint of Guinness outside of Ireland I've ever had! Well done to Nathan and..."

Fionan Mc Donnell

"Great food , grilled prawns fantastic with..."

Roco

"New Menu New Vibe !!. Wow - you can really see the love spreading in this fantastic pub! Great new menu with friendly staff and a wicked vibe...."

Jaye Raykos

"Great high quality pub-grub, great prices, great..."

Scott

"Your Guinness is the best.... A quick note to appreciate a fine evening in Melbourne at the Irish Times...great ambience sitting next to the..."

Thetru Issac

"Great pub with a lot of character. Went for lunch on a packed out Friday and got our food served in less than 10 mins. Food and beer really good too..."

Lonnie Brunet

"Decked out as a traditional Irish pub, our interest was piqued from the beginning. Great ambience and eclectic finishes add to an atmosphere that..."

Carolyn Valka

"Highly recommend!! Homely comfortable pub with friendly service. Stopped in for lunch on Good Friday not expecting much and was completely blown away..."

John T

"Went for a quick drink with a friend. Gets filled very fast. We were seated upstairs near the kitchen and food looked good (unfortunately we didn’t..."

Uthpala Koralegedara

"Cute mini pub with an Irish atmosphere. It got loud/noisy when it was packed with people. Food was delicious and reasonable priced. I got the..."

Jessica H

"I had a long day and just wanted to grab a beer and relax🙌🏻. The environment is great, live music🎻, friendly service, and good prices. You..."

Zuri Molina

"Well.......step back in time walking into this place. You forget you're in Melbourne when you enter, well we did anyway. Pull up at the bar and order..."

Warren Hutt

"The Beef and Guinness pie was nice with chunky pieces of beef. But would have loved some pastry or thicker mashed potato. Onion rings were good...."

Fiona Zausa

"Very nice place to have a fish and chips and a..."

Emanuela Fiore

Woolshed

82/100 (1454 ratings)

"A huge venue with fabulous views across the pier at Docklands, Woolshed is a great place to stop for a drink with friends. With a fabulous ambience..."

Morgs71

"The Woolshed has come a long way in The Dear Luncher’s opinion. It would probably have to be the premier pub in the Docklands area. The ideal venue..."

The Dear Luncher

"We were having a double date night recently and looked to the old entertainment book to suggest a venue. We definitely found the value at Woolshed..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The only time I visit the Woolshed seems to be for farewell drinks and meals. Today was no different as I was invited along by my old workplace to..."

Espy Eats

"The food is delicoius and mouth watering, and the service is charming and attentive. Our waitress Jade was very cheerful, and attentive on a friday..."

Johnson Foodie

"Came in a Sunday evening and we were greeted with warm smiles. Loved the ambience of this restaurant. All the menu items were very..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"Nice waiters. Beautiful water views. Very relax place for weekend catch up.nice food and desserts. I will come back another time with..."

Amandada_li

"The service was good, the cocktail list was fun and the food was delicious. By recommendation from the waiter, I ordered the duck for my main and I..."

LinLin ST

"Every last Sunday of the month can now be spent enjoying French champagne, tiers of delicate savoury and sweet canapes, freshly baked scones and pots..."

Olive Sundays

"Great place for a few drinks...but pretty disappointed they are serving all beers in disposable plastic cups. Not because I'm a beer wanker, but..."

Adam Smith

"Good quality food , a bit on the pricey side. We had oysters which were huge as well as a Salmon Fillet and the 300gm Aged Porterhouse. Good place..."

Nick The Greek

"Wonderful interior with a wooden texture and thoughtful light bulbs. Food menu had something for everybody! And it was pretty filling. So many nice..."

Nomnom

"In November last year, the historic Woolshed was devastated by a fire. It could have marked the end of the business, but as tragic as it was, the..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Great night! Good range of traditional pub meals and "gastro" pub meals. Everything we tried was delicious (a pasta, king fish (special) and beef..."

Ash Crimmins

"Woolshed is located opposite of the ethihad stadium making it an excellent place to have a drink after a game. While the food was nothing ..."

Yuiisama

"Been here for the steak special midweek. Cook medium rare and used a good cut of meat. Can't wait for them to reopen in the new year and see the new..."

Hbomb

"Pleasant place for a drink looking over the south wharf area. Big selection of what you are after here. I have visited on fri and sat nights and it's..."

MandyToorak

"Great views of the marina if you're looking for a nice pub to chill and have a few beverages. The menu contains a wide variety of bar food and drinks..."

Coby Boatman

"I had a lovely dinner, had the steak with chips with sauce that was very weird and bitter. The dessert was overpriced for a small piece of..."

Lauren

"Lovely pub to go to with a great vibe from patrons and environment. View perfect- right on the water and over looking the city. Prices are quite..."

Lauren Billings

"Came here for a hens lunch late last year, so it wasn't the proper dining experience. We had the whole undercover outer part booked out. The views..."

Gem

"Lovely atmosphere, even on a packed Friday night the friendly staff managed to find us a table tucked away for dinner. Very friendly and attentive..."

Georgiiia

"I had the beer. It changed my life. In 140 characters oh let me count the ways. Crisp. Clean. Cold. Not in a plastic tumbler. Not spewed from the..."

Hipster Douchebag

"Try the BBQ Brisket!!! So glad I ordered it :D .. the slight messiness (if you get your hands in and build your own tortilla) is definitely worth it..."

Winterchild87

"Amazing atmosphere, service and even better food! Went for dinner with my partner and our waitress was lovely, ordered an amazing Pinot Grigio, and..."

Ashlee

"Great food ,great service. Lunch with friends on a trip to docklands,great venue,great service. Pork belly is a winner. Cheers for a great..."

Gailandgrant

"It's not what you would call your traditional pub, more like a modern restaurant and bar. We were seated outside which was a bit hot, it would..."

Sarah Moral

"Woolshed Pub is an excellent option in Docklands. This pub offers one of the best outlooks in the city with the outside area great to enjoy water..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Nice joint. Whether it is dropping in for a drink in the casual front bar or moving through to the dining area, the Woolshed does a great job. It..."

Fish

"Delish!. This is easily one of my favourite places to eat in Docklands. The Woolshed Pub is in great location, has wonderfully attentive staff and a..."

Kayjay

"Good service, friendly and did the three minute check that no one else seems to bother with these days! Nothing to complain about though as we had a..."

Jade

"Perfect after footy. Missed my mate Tommy Rando perform his solo gig . he is fantastic on a sunday arvo 3-6pm. awesome just to chill and enjoy some..."

Bertie Beetle

"GREAT FUNCTION!!!. FANTASTIC!! Had my work christmas party here on Saturday night and couldnt have asked for a better night. All our staff had..."

Caitlinb

"Ordered the beef salad, squid and pork belly all to share. Cool atmosphere, nice staff even on a cold wett Melbourne..."

Hannah

"Awesome food atmosphere and drinks. Great venue for a special occasion or casual drinks. The salted chilli squid is the bomb as is the pork..."

Vixmega

"Perfect spot for a wedding!. My husband and I recently had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Woolshed Pub.The staff were exceptional..."

Renee.speers

"Friendly staff. Beautiful piece of steak in the steak sandwich. Fries were very salty..."

Kim O.

"Very glad that we ended up having lunch in here. Contemporary type looking bar with a quite good restaurant. Staff very attentive and friendly from..."

Javier Gomez

"GOOD CHOICE FOR A CASUAL DINNER ON THE WATERFRONT The Woolshed is a large modern building on Harbour Esplanade just across from Marvel Stadium. Easy..."

Ian Woodruff

"Nice place for evening drinks. Big and modern. Bar staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Outside areas were good. Great views of the docks. Good for..."

hamish walker

"When we walked in the door greeter couldnt find our booking. It took one of our team members to help her find it to get a seat. Views and the..."

Adrian Fleming

"Awesome venue! After their relaunch the venue is bigger and even more stunning! Amazing food, drinks and service ! Perfect for functions, casual..."

Laroy Koloni

"Good fun pub. Live music, friendly welcoming staff, great location for a sunday session / after game pint. Yep they have guiness :) Probs visit..."

Andrew Higgins

"Great place for a drink with friends in the afternoon. The service is a touch slow but acceptable. Big screens great for watching the tennis. Easily..."

Nic B

Postal Hall

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a very hearty beef and barley soup topped with chilli flakes, served with multigrain bread. Filling, warming and perfect for the transitional..."

Green Bay Tree

"Outfitted from a previous post office building, we came and sat down at their counter. The menu mostly consists of pre-made food (i.e. sandwiches,..."

Mustard

"Really nice place and has a exquisite chicken schnitzel sandwich that is legit one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Also the place has a very..."

Benno Berg

"This café may be more on the pricey side, but I do believe you are paying for the top quality ingredients that are used in the dishes, there is no..."

Espy Eats

"Great quick salad. Had a healthy grain salad. It tasted fresh, light and was very filling. The staff were relaxed friendly and very accommodating. I..."

FoodieGuru_770

"I return here every time I come to Melbourne! The coffee is perfect for me - I prefer my coffee full flavoured and while much is written about..."

Food And People

"Had poached eggs with mushrooms here for brekkie，pretty tasty and beetroot relish was a nice touch. Would consider coming back to try other..."

AaronN

"Good coffee and cafe breakfast style food. Was buzzing in the morning, good vibe and ambience. Had a long black, nice and strong and my ham & cheese..."

Poppy B

"As a local I visit at least several times a week & am never disappointed by their consistently great coffee & food. The staff are always friendly and..."

Stephen White

"Amazing Coffee and the best lamb salad. We love coming here with my Husband and we are always looked after. The coffee is on point and the service is..."

Din Din

"As a local, I go no further than this splendorous gem tucked away in the iconic Art Deco postal building of Melbourne. Greeted each time by name the..."

Chaz Batrouney

"Love this place. Without a doubt the best coffee in the area. The staff are super friendly and the food is fresh and delicious. Do not go past the..."

GPeeCubed

"Food is really good especially the chicken schnitzel sandwiches. Coffee is always great and the staff are extremely friendly and quick to..."

Kate Daisy Mitchell

"Excellent coffee and environment. Tried this hidden gem for a cappuccino this morning and was delighted with a flavorful coffee, vibrant environment..."

Vikrant Chaudhary

"Great little café on Russell St delivers excellent coffee and value breakfasts! This place is full of character, not just because of the décor. The..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Ventured into this busy lil cafe during lunch one Friday. Ordered a takeaway of tuna salad and moroccan cous cous. Was suitably impressed. Returned..."

Bright-copper-kettle

"Best Food in the CBD. Hellenic Lamb salad is an..."

Dani Zeini

"Chick Pea and Greens Salad. So YUMMY - and the BEST Take Away..."

Wenqing Jiang

"Love it!. Burrito bowls, pulled pork brioche buns with apple slaw and chilli jam. YUM! Amazing coffee and great service..."

Alex Grivas

"Really, really good coffee, well defined, robust n full in flavor. Each sip told a story...! :) Wholesome n awesome food to match! Friendly n happy,..."

Foodie1973

"Food & staff were so friendly & greeted us at the door instantly! Such a warm atmosphere :) Our coffee & hot chocolate came out so quickly! We..."

Christina Watt

"My very first cafe experience in Melbourne really set the bar high (just moved from Sydney where I was spoilt for excellent cafes). Really nice..."

Dave W

"Great food offerings. I have been a fan of the place - great coffee, great cookies, great food. and i mean really good quality, tasty and..."

Denii

"I have been a customer of Postal Halls for about 10 years! The team have always offered friendly and very welcoming service, my coffee order is..."

Kiwi Girl

"Can anyone shed light?. Does anyone out there know what has happened to Postal Hall on Saturday's? We tried to go there back in October and it was..."

Ben

"One of the best coffee in town. Also their toastie and poached eggs are yummy. Friendly..."

Iggy

"Amazing place for a great coffee and some healthy salads. They let you mix and match all 3 types of salads which is great. The staff are also very..."

Ryan H

"My favourite cafe in Melbourne CBD and I have a ritual breakfast here every time I visit the city: Campos coffee and a delicious..."

Peter W

"Got a BLAT toastie to go. Tasty. Popular spot for nearby office workers. Everyone getting..."

Peter Williams

"Great coffee with delicious food. Always try to get a coffee from here if I'm nearby. The staff are the best. Great banter, really nice and..."

alastair baldwin

"Nice coffee, and fast service. Interesting diner-style look. Didn’t eat, but looked to be some tasty pastry..."

Ben O’Regan

"Love this cafe. One of my favourites. Excellent coffee and food. Always feel right at home here. John and Irene are the consummate cafe owners. ..."

Peter Korfiatis

"I had to come into the city during COVID today and these guys are still up and running. The coffee here is very good, but the food is AMAZING...."

Paul MacTier

Swiss Club Restaurant

Accepts American Express

"as always, food at swiss club does not disappoint. we had scallops with rice, chicken snitzel, kartofflen salad, bratwurst, garden salad, which was..."

Mighty Brown Mouse

"Authentic Swiss dining experience. You wouldn't pick you were in the middle of Melbourne CBD. Comparable to dining in a chalet in Gruyere. Excellent..."

Samuel Amoako

"Very pleasant group meal. Good choices and food is fresh and well prepared staff are friendly and helpful. Complimentary pot of beer on..."

Graham Rodda

"Non members are welcome here. Food is traditional Swiss/German of course but with other offerings as well. Service is friendly and all our food was..."

Chris Ross

"First time visiting for (early) dinner. Loved it! Cheese Fondue was amazing. The staff were great and even the chef came to visit each table to check..."

Holly Bailey-Tait

"We happened to be at the Swiss Club Restaurant the same night as their once a month live musicians were there. Truly marvelous band of about 6-8..."

Martina Hayes

Curry Vault Indian Restaurant And Bar

82/100 (1566 ratings)

Melbourne Hwaro Korean Barbecue

82/100 (2800 ratings)

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: been here many times and their kbbq is like no other place I’ve tried🍩Lizzie enjoyed: their meats are..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Must ordered their bulgogi (different with other Korean BBQ restaurant), galbi, samyeopsal pork belly. They import charcoal from Korea and Tasmania...."

Sunny J

"Amazing ambience and greatly invested charcoal grill, has lot of variety of beef and wines, 5 stars! A bit pricy but reasonable. Wish there were more..."

Derrick Lim

"Came here for a birthday with 7 other friends. First time here and although it's slightly more expensive than other KBBQ places all the dishes were..."

Eat X Wander

"Beef is incredible!!!! but so expensive... but if I have money I definitely want to go back!! haha very nice restaurant. you should go here right..."

Minsuk Kim

"Always a good place for large groups, we came with a group of 12. Best to book online. The food is slightly more on the expensive side, but the food..."

Ngocolat

"Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Price: ⭐️⭐️⭐️I’ve been here through Zomato gold...."

Larissa Mayumi

"Definitely my favourite Korean BBQ joint in Melbourne! The closest I’ve come to finding the authentic taste, similar to the one’s I’ve been to..."

Stephlucychau

"One of the best K-bbq in the CBD. Love the atmosphere of Hwaro, almost have a touch of Japanese style. It was a bit pricy than other kbbq places but..."

KEL

"Hwaro is a bit on the pricier side when it comes to Korean barbecue and the venue is a little more upmarket than your usual soju lover joint...."

Eat Good Melbourne

"My favourite BBQ Korean restaurant in Melbourne. Authentic Korean food and good setting. Even my Korean friend loves it so that must be a good thing!..."

LindaMelb

"Went for dinner with 6 people. Great food and terrific service. Did have to ask them to turn the music down a fractions. Best part was the bill..."

Magilla Gorilla

"1 shot, 1 kill. First time to a Korean bbq in Melbourne, and we weren’t disappointed. Value for money, very tasty food, restaurant set up and..."

Josh Tolls Watson

"Yassss!!! Best Korean BBQ in Melbourne 😩 quality meat, good service, and always crowded, the price is high but totally worth it, however, you..."

Quinn Tran

"This is my go-to Korean BBQ restaurant. I loved the ambiance and the food is quite good. Reasonably priced and I always had a good time there. Highly..."

Jo Ruo

"It must be my favorite Korean BBQ restaurant in Mel. I've been there many times. The only problem is a little bit pricy comes with small..."

Sherry Li

"Good food, not excellent, but service was great. Waiter and waitresses made sure our food wasnt burnt on the bbq. Price is a little high. May go..."

Jess_foodie

"One of my favorite places for a good quality Korean bbq . The price point here is quite high but you get good quality meat in return . The staff..."

Vivian

"Love the place. Came here on a Friday for dinner. Pretty good customer service and good quality meats. Very friendly waitress and waiter cane by..."

Chara Huang

"This place is ace! Have been visiting sporadically over the years but the standard of service and food has never dropped. They’re very generous..."

JC

"Came here for dinner last night. The food was delicious. Would definitely recommend you to try the wagyu scotch fillet cut because it was super juicy..."

Danielle Nguyen

"Love coming to this place! My friends and I always order the soybean pork belly and scotch fillet with the soybean paste soup. Love how the pork..."

Let’s Eat!

"This is my first time here. I have always walk passed the restaurant so many times and it is always full of people. I love the place, the food was..."

AshGav

"Very delicious, the service is top and helpfull. I must admit it that this is the best barbeque ever. Off course i will come again and..."

Sidharta Sidharta

"Hwaro is one of the more expensive Korean BBQs in Melbourne and it is worth the extra cost. Great ambience compared to most other Korean BBQs, great..."

Ann

"My Korean friends took me here the other day and promised me authentic Korean food - and that's exactly what we got. Amazing atmosphere, very..."

Lisa Gresens

"This place is always out of tables and the queue can sometimes be annoying, but the food quality justifies it all!A big claim to make but i..."

Kevin Rolimpandoei

"Food is yummy... I love everything that we ordered. Service is good as well, typical Korean restau where they help you cook and cut the meat. Ask..."

Jlau

"Absolutely my favourite Korean BBQ place in Melb. I’ve been to all the Korean places down Lil Lonsdale, Victoria St and this one stands #1. The..."

Blackrose230213

"This Korean BBQ joint stands far apart from its competitors not only in Wagyu quality which is absolutely first class grade, but also in service &..."

EvilBugger

"Delicious food warm atmosphere. Been there a few times, very satisfied every time. The staff were quick to respond and very friendly. Would highly..."

Natalie Lin

"The excellent customer service really stood out for me. One time I was busy talking to my friends that we didn't realize the meat was burned. They..."

Annisa Zhafira

"The decor here is nicer than many other Korean bbq restaurants in town. Some tables are traditional style where you need to remove shoes. The food is..."

Elonie

"Went here for dinner last night, food was great! Definitely need to try to wagyu scotch fillet and the pork spare ribs! King prawns are really good..."

Max

"Use to be one my favorite Korean BBQ. It is at the expensive side of Korean place. the sitting is really 😣 uncomfortable. Love the rice wine and..."

FoodieLoveEatFood

"Never had a disappointing experience here, all the food is delicious! Love the all you can eat entree's, kim chi really good 👌 atmoshere is great,..."

Kloe Kardaras

"Loved this place. We arrived on sunday night without booking and so lucky we got a table for 2 just perfect .Staff are very friendly &welcoming...."

Sylvia Da Silva

"Amazing food, service and ambiance! Galbi and bulgogi were delicious as well as the kimchi pancake. Side dishes were fresh and tasty. Kid friendly as..."

Sally Carr

"I didn't take too many “perfect” photos of my food… and no filter… but all food tastes good!! I think it's a great korean bbq, just the..."

Zjgzxyjulie

"Expensive price but simple service and food.And the quantity of food are just a few. We two people, order three plates meat but still not..."

Yan Liu

"Hands down the best Korean BBQ I've ever been to! I always find myself running back to this place. They make the best kimchi pancake and their pork..."

Jess

"Really good food and service. Reasonably priced. Great ambiance as well. Would definitely recommend it. It also helps to have a booking. Food is very..."

Sharmakarishma

"We (My husband and I) wanted to try Korean bbq for a special night out in the city. Its been a while since we had KBBQ. From the reviews on Zomato,..."

Miss Oz Foodie

"Nice Korean bbq restaurant with pretty good quality meats. I enjoyed the marbled beef and spicy pork belly. We had a reservation for 6.30pm and we..."

Hangry Horace

"In the past every Korean BBQ place has left behind a stink on my clothes and an over exertion on the patrons' part to ensure that they have cooked..."

Dr S

"Like all typical popular korean bbq restaurants, food was wasn't too bad, atmosphere was good. Only downside would be the size of the place. We had a..."

Kevin Jin

"Great dim light ambience and friendly service. Korean bbq cooked over a charcoal fire and well ventalated. Soft bean rice and well marinated meat...."

Cookielessvee

"There are so many places to have Korean BBQ in the city nowadays that it makes it makes it hard to find one that stands out, unless you can handle..."

Lole Lole Lole

"Delicious meats especially the wagyu chuck steak and the bulgogi. The kimchi and calamari pancake is also lovely and a good compliment to the kbbq...."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"My boyfriend and I love coming here for dinner. Make sure you book ahead before you go as it does get booked out on most days. Our favourite choices..."

World Eats Food

"Nice little gem tucked away on Little Bourke Street. You can smell the aroma of Korean barbecue from miles away. The pork belly and Wagyu scotch..."

The Girl With Blue Hair

"this is the best korean barbecue. has the best meat here, there is no leaking oil, no hot stuff blowing into your face and such beautiful decor and..."

A

"Finally made to Melbourne Hwaro Korean BBQ. We had the Chilli 🐷 Pork Belly and the Rib Fillet. Very fast service, reasonably priced and the meat..."

Must Be Hungry

"Another first for me but won't be my last ..The BBQ was awesome and good serving of meats with sides ..Pancake is a must too ...Even..."

Picky ''C''

"I haven't Korean food much but I remember hwaro gave me a really good experience! The meats and seafood were very fresh and the waitstaff taught us..."

Lily

"Taste very good!! Love juicy meat :) waiters are very nice too~We had wine pork belly (Better not to overcook), ox tongue (Next time I would try..."

Nikko Huang

"King of Korean BBQ think was the first one to open in Melbourne. Good vibe, good service and great food! More pricier then Tadoouri but well worth it..."

Vince

"The best 🇰🇷 cuisine I've had so far in Melbourne. Great food, juicy soju and cute waiters/waitresses💕 we will definitely come back! Please..."

Alina Xiao

"Korean BBQ is always great when you want to filled your stomach with tons of meat! This place was very big and the food was great! Loved the service..."

Raymond "Gary" Nguyen

"Probably the best Korean BBQ place in Melbourne CBD - excellent meat, delicious taste, great service.Here we tried a variety of different..."

Luke And Hannah

"Wow, what can i say. This place was absolutely wonderful. Came here with 2 friends and we ordered numerous things from the bbq meat menu, i only eat..."

Sakura Moon

"Seriously good Korean BBQ. Scotch Fillet Wagyu and Spicy Pork Belly are seriously tasty. Great service - friendly, polite and fast. 2nd time here and..."

Ashleigh7713

"The wine pork belly is great, wonderful to be with lettuce and salt. Cold noodle and bibimbap are also tasty. Rib fillet is good, as long as you..."

AMO

"I must say that staff there are good looking and helpful. BBQ is average and pork feet is hard to eat. I only recommend bibimbap. It is always busy,..."

Tiana

"Went to Hwaro last night for the 2nd time with my family cannot fault anything.. The service the food was excellent. Will be back again. My kids..."

Paras Haralabidis

"First time being here at hwaro restaurant and I have to say. Service was friendly with a great atmosphere. The meat was pretty well prepared at a..."

JP.

Cafe Andiamo

82/100 (1576 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"3.8 out of 5. This is an iconic Degraves Street cafe by now, I suppose. It’s well known and well regarded. It was mighty chilly mid..."

Two Sheds

"It’s delicious, but definitely not a real carbonara. I tried the linguine carbonara and the taste was really good, the pasta was “al..."

Larissa Mayumi

"So many places to choose from on Degraves Street, and most have very similar menus. Andiamo won out as they had one table left outside, but it was a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Amazing food. Prompt, friendly and helpful service. Server's recommendation for coffee was great - my new favourite drink. Perfect place for a date...."

Tuna + Subay

"After a debacle at another cafe around the corner I saw this cafe and decided to give it a go. The cafe was absolutely buzzing, really..."

Timinmelbourne

"Service was amazing ! Super quick and very friendly. Coffee is good, quite traditional and creamy. Breakfast menu has something for..."

Sophie

"Staff were very attentive with great customer service & the food was great! Smashed avo was perfect, the pomegranate was different but complimented..."

Kcfoodieee

"Cafe Andiamo was one of the first cafes I had explored when I started food blogging and I have not forgotten my experience since..."

Win - FSC

"This is my favorite cafe in Melbourne. Although a bit pricey, the quality of the food is unbelievable! The pizza is to die for and feels like..."

Ashpren

"Friendly and competent staff. Food and coffee is pleasing compared to many, but not amongst the very best. Unfortunately, and for obvious reasons,..."

Jdon1807

"Train delays and altered services saw me Turn up to Flinders street in need of a quick coffee and breakfast option before I race around the loop in..."

Espy Eats

"Went out to Degraves St on such a busy day and found a spot right in front of this cafe so we decided to try it out. The bagel and the eggs benedict..."

Rizka Natasya

"Food: We visited for lunch and both order pasta dishes. The food is a little pricey, but is nice quality and the portions are fairly..."

Suzie Scribbles

"Came here for brunch , food was served on time and as expected with a pretty nice coffee. Pretty much met expectation considering the price for..."

Amid

"Only tried the desert and coffee which was fantastic, probably the best chocolate cake I've had in Aus. Only giving a 4.5 due to the fact we didn't..."

Arron Conran

"A post-exam pick me up was greatly required after (what feels like years) neglecting my love of food and new dining experiences. Dropped by here..."

Cynthia Giang

"The pollo funghi is spot on but the sauce is a little too watery me thinks. Chicken Parma is just ok. Service was quite fast though someone next to..."

Lilian Wong

"Waiters were friendly. We were in a hurry. The food came quickly and was tasty. We only ordered Italian standards: matriciana and bolognese. Both..."

John

"The friendly service is what sets this cafe apart from others on Degraves Street. The waiters are warm and very welcoming, treating you like they..."

Split The Bill

"Penne Pollo Avocado was delish, garlic bread was thick and crisp, aswell as the flavoured coffees tasted relatively nice, although went cold decently..."

Kade.h.harley

"I dine here infrequently but Café Andiamo has yet to disappoint me over the last five years. I have tried their pizza, pasta and lasagna and all..."

HP

"been here this morning with a couple of friends and we had breakfast. the food come out quickly really nice coffee is good as well, great service...."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"My cousin from interstate always drags me to Cafe Andiamo whenever she's in Melbourne (at least three times a year) to get her coconut latte fix...."

Good Food Good Mood

"Carbonara and Mafiosa ordered; prompt service on a busy day, pasta was excellent, service with a smile, just a lovely place. Great people watching as..."

Kellygrace347

"Lovely Italian food which was sadly hindered by the dismal service received, the waitress didn't know what moscato was and questioned what type of..."

Rachel Heysen

"Ordered: pomodoro basilico and funghi pasta, cake for dessert, and a mocha and soy latte. Verdict: precisely what we were after, thoroughly..."

Vegieface

"Great cafe in the heart of the CBD , Melbourne's Laneway and coffee culture combine in one location. Great place for a quick coffee and / or..."

Nick The Greek

"The lemon meringue pie was the best I've ever had. It was to die for. The service was lacking though they were very unattentive even though they were..."

Maria

"Very cosy place - outdoor heaters were perfection on a cold Melb morning. Soup of the day was delicous (bacon & potato), pizza & foccacia were just..."

SJ87

"The food was really delicious! However when we first arrived the guy who greeted us didn't make us feel welcome. Then we were served by a lady who..."

Tabby Weston

"The Greek meatballs here were wonderful! Juicy and fresh and generous with thick homemade tomato sauce and Turkish bread! Filling and warm :) my..."

Tessa Peach

"I've been to this place multiple times and for some reason it sums up a quintessential Melbourne laneway resto experience. Easy to stumble into on..."

Kimi Pangilinan

"Busy laneway cafe with lot of friendly staff. Flat white was very creamy. Brioche buns by noisette, bacon, fried egg and mozzarella was..."

B & M

"Quick to grab a spot for lunch on a Sunday. Ordered some pizzas to share which were fresh and delicious. Would recommend for a spot of..."

Rachel

"Located at the busy hallway of D'Graves in Melbourne. Food ✔️✔️✔️. Location ✔️✔️✔️. Customer experience ✔️✔️✔️. I..."

Darryl Ventura

"Wow, the pollo avocado was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere of the laneway only adds to this restaurants beauty. Probably one of the better..."

Khamsin_17

"I adore the cultured, bustling Degraves street - it's the perfect representation of Melbourne. Café Andiamo is a restaurant that provides quality..."

Food Comatose

"Had the chicken parma here and it was very delicious :) The salad was a bit bland without dressing, but who really cares about salad when the parma..."

Simple Eats

"So many Cafes to choose from but I'm so happy we ended up at Cafe Andiamo ! I had the eggs benedict with smoke ham and my god ! AMAZING ! It's a very..."

Manly Boutkaska

"Nice setting in Degraves street with lots of hustle and bustle. Decent coffee, but for me the standout is definitely the cheesecake! Several to..."

Mark Strathmore

"I had the eggs and mushroom on thick toast - the Eggs were cooked to perfection, and the coffee was amazing! Will definitely come here for breakfast..."

Aviv Mintz

"I've had the steak here twice and it's been delicious - tender and tasty. But for me it's the only reason I'd go back. The interior is cramped and..."

Jo

"Without fail, I always go the extra distance to get coffee from Cafe Andiamo. Rain or shine, the coffee is always spot on. Whether you're a soy..."

Duyen Tea

"This is a must-go restaurant in Melbourne. Situated in Degraves street, it's a cute cosy venue with delicious Italian and modern Australian menus..."

Elisha Lee

"We ate here tonight after shopping in the city we thought it would be to late to eat by the time we drive home and get changed so we stopped..."

Darion

"Service was excellent especially given how busy they were. Coffee was also very good. Food was ok but not great. Reasonable value..."

Paul

"...I felt like something crunchy as oddly as that sounds. I got myself a chicken parmigiana focaccia. It was good but lacked..."

TWARH

"Cafe Andiamo is a great little cafe in iconic Degraves Street with fast and friendly service and not without excellent ambience. Come inside this..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Prompt service on a busy Saturday - food was quite delicious and had good presentation. Hollandaise sauce was really unique - in a good way. Coffee..."

Faelyn Young

"👍 Wow! Absolutely LOVE Cafe Andiamo, the meals were delicious, the wines were exquisite and the desserts were something else - their tiramisu is..."

500k

"A very nice cafe. The hot chocolate was delicious, and was decorated with chocolate running down the inside. The bacon and eggs were delicious but..."

Joshua Faulkner-Tuck

"Super breakfast/brunch location recommended by my local friend. Ordered omelette and I like they used sourdough for toast. Unfortunately, it was not..."

Leow Hou Teng - UX Designer

"One of the gems of Degraves St! Tasty breaky and very nice coffee to be had. Staff were really friendly and helpful, and meals came out pretty..."

Justin Streatfeild

Miss Katie's Crab Shack

82/100 (1057 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Ordered the crab boil 🦀 and fries 🍟. The chilli sauce is amazing, very recommended...."

Sekar Setyabrata

"There are alot of mixed reviews for this joint so here is my experience. We rocked up without a booking and were kindly greeted by the waitress and..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Visited Katie’s finally last night. I have been craving a crab boil for quite some time now. We went in thinking it was going to be crowded as it..."

Neha Patil

"What a great place for something of a change from a diet of noodles, rice, pho, pasta and roasts!Incredibly welcoming environment with the..."

Keith Lawrence

"The crab boil was excellent. Atmosphere bustling on a Monday night. Good service, prompt and professional! Will be back again!..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"I have been here a few times to fix my craving for cajun food. Not many restaurants in Melbourne serving quality cajun seafood dishes. The must-try..."

Kangaroo Blogger

"Love love love! The best corn I’ve ever had! So juicy and yum! Also the crab is amazing, love the garlic butter! I would definitely be..."

Kat

"So so good. I love New Orleans food and was shattered when Po Boy quarter closed so I am so happy to see another pop up on the same street. Had $15..."

Peanut Butter Cup

"A must try in Fitzroy regardless of whether you like crabs or not. The restaurant is famous for their crab boil which I'd highly recommend and it..."

Ryan Han

"Funky and fun place in Smith Street Collingwood. Although I'm not much of a seafood lover, that didn't mean I was left out. My friends had a prawn..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"4.5stars. The tacos were superb, the soft shell crab roll was really nice and the chips were generous. The crab boil was delicious! We loves the..."

Tina Salameh

"No. of Visit: 4Overall Rating: 4-4.2Will definitely return coz great seafood-boil is hard to find in Melbourne. I love how buttery the..."

Lancelthebard

"First experience was via delivery so this time we came to the store and tried the exact same order which were the chicken and waffles and crab boil...."

Melb_Belly

"Absolutely love this place. I had the seafood boil both times and it was amazing! We put our bibs on and dug right into the plate. The soft shell..."

Food Fairy

"AMAZING is all I can say, From the service to the decor of restaurant & food I have nothing else to say but amazing! Will defiantly be back. HIGHLY..."

Sarah

"Been to this place a few times. The bloody Mary’s are amazing and great value for money (they come with an olive pickle and a prawn!) the seafood..."

Natasha Sonsini

"Very cool venue, we loved how it was decorated in the seaside theme which made the experience very delightful! We of course ordered the crab and me..."

Agreekable

"Have been wanting to try this place for a while. Cocktails were delicious, great start. We didnt want to order the signature Crab dish, will have to..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"I've been wanting to come here for so long after hearing so much hype about it. The crab boil is a MUST !! Absolutley amazing. The soft shell crab..."

@lukebMelb

"3.5. Had one of the feed me menu option - tide over. Comes with mini prawn cocktail, fried green tomato, chicken ribs, fries, cornbread, fried..."

Streaky Eats

"Cute little cozy seafood place. I have been wanting to go to Miss Katie’s Crab shack for a while. Finally made it last weekend and I must say it..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Miss Katie’s Crab Shack is a nice restaurant with nice decor and friendly staff. We ordered the crab boil with an extra crab, home baked cornbread..."

Jiji

"The crab was delicious! We ordered the spicy crab option, which was one of the specials. Its a lot of work eating a crab, but i think that is part of..."

Thuaners

"The crab was delicious, it was in a really nice butter sauce. Had nice sides with it that were also really good - the chorizo was a stand..."

Marlo Gardiner

"Got crabs? Need crabs? I’m so glad Miss Katie’s has moved into my neighbourhood permanently. When they were in the city it was just a bit hard to..."

Alan Tse

"Food is delicious! Looks large and you might think that you can’t finish it all but really,it is a medium-sized serving. Bib is provided so you..."

Ardeth

"My friend Lisa suggested we have Miss Katie’s Crab Shack for lunch on a hungover Sunday and I jumped at the idea. As a bonus it was just up the..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Have followed Miss Katie's ever since I first found them at the Rochester, love the soft shell crab burgers and the crispy school prawns are the..."

Ricky Jackson

"Big fan of the old bay seasoned chips and soft shell crab burger. Both were fried well. Tacos a bit meh but that's due to the taco shell itself...."

JJ

"This is a fun place to go for a meal. I liked the vibe, it was busy, but they still had time to look after us. Crab was delicious as where the spicy..."

Cafe Cathy

"I don't eat crab (the vegan tacos are fine, the cheesy fries aren't what I ordered but sure, why not) but those who do were thrilled with the whole..."

Iris Myandowski

"A different dinning experience for Melbourne. Crabs aren't something you usually find on a menu let alone base the whole restaurant around them!..."

George David Michaelides

"Great taste, small portions but still worth while. The negronis were pretty good. Lacks a bit on service but given that it’s a cocktail bar, it..."

MIKE HOFFMANN

"Chicken and waffles, absolutely amazing. I never really understood how these dishes compliment each other so well but this place absolutely nailed..."

Danny Nguyen

"As we leave the crap winter weather, we unfortunately also leave the crab season!! The Build your Own Boil is an absolute must try..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Chicken and waffles? They may seem like a weird combination but after trying this for the first time, I loved it. The sauce complimented well with..."

Danielle Nguyen

"They're located at Ding Dong Lounge - so it was up the stairs to a quirky, funky nautically themed bar. We easily got a table at 5:30pm and ordered..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Fam bam at this nice old school styled bar/pub, loved the set up and decorations. Was really looking forward to the crab boil, but unfortunately I..."

Sylv

"The place is split into two strangely enough. One place is a bar and the other a restaurant. You can only order food from one, then order drinks from..."

The Taco Cat

"If you're lazy like me, skip the lines and order via ubereats/foodora and then you can have ALL THE CRAB delivered to your house! Always ends up at..."

Alice In Wonderland X Icebear

"Get the fried chicken with waffles. Absolutely delicious and even good when cold. Love the sauce that comes with it. Also tried the crab boil but..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Enjoyed myself greatly here. Dining experience was fun, great ambience to the venue. Blue swimmer crabs were perfection with sweet butter. Enjoyed..."

Hungry Jeweller

"Obsessed with this place, I could eat here every day if I could. The nicest workers served me so I was so happy with their serve. Got the popcorn..."

Unknown

"Quite tasty crabs boil, comes with a couple of small potatoes, cuts of chorizo and corn. Portion was quite small, maybe feeds 1-1.5 people per boil...."

Edgar Darmawan

"Hahaha what an experience! So messy but lots of fun. Crab was pretty good. Worth going at least once, even if you're not a fan of seafood. Good..."

Bkelly

"We celebrated Mother's day dinner here, it was quiet tonight and we had no live music. But we didn't mind we could enjoy the crabs even better...."

Megan

"Came for dinner after my friend made a booking. Really liked the atmosphere of this place, the decor was really cool. You order the food at the..."

Stephanie Papazois

"My friends wanted to try this the other day so we decided to give it a go on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated in a booth by the window and greeted..."

Couchfoodie

"We had a delicious lunch at Miss Katie's on a wet Saturday afternoon. We were greeted at the door by 2 friendly staff and the service remained..."

Gemma

"Came here for a staff farewell party and the food was great! Everyone loved the crabs and oysters 🦀️ also had the Cobb salad with blue cheese..."

Melody.mt.tang

"LIT!: such a unique experience as you can eat crab though I did initially think.. just crab?but it was seasoned so well. The chips WITH the cheese..."

Jennitals

"Katie's Fried Chicken with fresh slawBuild your own boil with added crab and king prawnLocation: Nice vibes with stage for a live..."

Rev&Kach

"Staff were really friendly and food came out pretty quick. The crab itself was boiled well but flavours were not amazing or strong enough, would have..."

Denise Koh

"I know Katie's all about the crabs - they look DELICIOUS, and the friends I went with who ordered the crab boils said they tasted just as good - but..."

Sean Romero

"Had coconut crab which is on special that day. More of a place to have some fun using the mini hammer, but tbh personally speaking chicken&waffle are..."

Demi Wang

"Fresh is the best!Went to miss Katie's on the weekend for some lunch and let me tell you it was AMAZING! I have read previous complaints about..."

Jackie

"I've been a long time fan of the Shack since their days up in North Melbourne. Taste-wise I have absolutely no complaints. The seafood is fresh and..."

Fiona

"Wow! I saw the photos of this place and instantly had to go. Boy it was worth it! Crab was flavoured well, fried chicken was amazing and holy crap..."

Stefan

"Our food didn't take too long at all to arrive. I got the Katie's Fried Chicken. You could add French fries or Belgian waffles with real Canadian..."

Katherine's Food Diary

"the food 🦀️ 🦀️🌽🥔is very tasty and the ambience is lovely and nostalgic with great music🎵and lighting🕯️，the staff are all..."

Caroline J

"True Fitzroy gem! Came here for lunch and really loved the decor & theme. Most importantly though, the food was really really good. We ordered the..."

Fitzroy Forager

"Quality of food was great, portion size was a little small. Staff were friendly and polite. Was sitting inside at the back where there was a cold..."

Greg Tippett

"I came here with some friends on the weekend for lunch and left very happy. We had the crab boil, prawns, sliders and some chicken. All was fresh,..."

Indie

Sake Restaurant & Bar

82/100 (2508 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Waterfront

Table Service

Reservations

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great variety, everything ordered was good. Happily revisit to try other things..."

Denise Lim

"I quite enjoyed my dinner here but i'm not sure if it was the most worth dinner I've had. We had the unagi tacos and that was definitely my favourite..."

Connie

"Food 🍣🥩🍛☆☆☆☆The food was absolutely mouth-watering, especially the kingfish. We had the New Classics menu which had 9..."

Cynthia Cho

"Being Japanese, I understand flavors and what authentic Japanese food tastes like.Although I was not a fan of fusion Japanese, this place..."

Amy

"Sake is a classy modern Japanese restaurant with gorgeous views of the city and Yarra river. We had the classic menu that consists of the chef’s..."

Kris L

"Food was delicious but felt that the portions were too small and I left still feeling hungry. It's a little bit too pricey for what you're..."

Karen

"🇯🇵 japanese feast🍣 sashimi moriawase🐚 seared scallops🐟 nori crisps🍤 popcorn shrimp🦆 fragrant duck..."

Sense Of Food

"Perfect Japanese cuisine each & every time. Probably been here around 20-30 times for dinner. Super fresh, tasty and the service has always been..."

Freezinghot

"Popped in quite late after seeing a show at the arts center. Went for the set menu so that we could have a try of everything. My partner is allergic..."

Sam Pang

"Had a great evening dining here with my partner. The service was impeccable. Food was deliciously amazing, definitely better than Nobu. The ambience..."

Jill

"Absolutely love it here. The location is beautiful - overlooking the water, the service is fantastic and the food is AMAZING! Cannot wait to be back...."

Renee

"Been here several times in the past few years- both at Hamer Hall and Flinders Ln (but I am bias to the Hamer Hall one more).The food is..."

Teeks

"Both: 4*While there's a lot to say about Sake, such as the 50% off deal, ambiance and service, I can only say one thing: the..."

CoupleOFoodies

"Highly recommend this restaurant. Be sure to book and ask for table otherwise you may be seated at the bar which isn’t bad either because of the..."

Lil Porker

"Always nice to just relax and sit next to the riverside. The setting is modern. Went back this time and tried their new classic menu. Each..."

Lorli

"I tried Sake on a whim for dinner, as I was craving nasu dengaku and this place was nearby. It's not an incredibly authentic Japanese restaurant,..."

Quince And Cheese

"Pay for the view, the brand, the locationRecently ate here and had the $99 set menu, food was decent but at these prices I expect to be..."

Niceguy

"It’s Valentines Day and I arrived at 5pm no booking. They gave us the most amazing table and extended the booking. Staff were so professional..."

David Macfarlane

"I was impressed with the food here. Each dish came out quick and really enjoyed each dish. Kingfish, salmon and dessert was my favourite. We had..."

Hungry Koala

"A really nice Japanese fusion with a great view on the side of Yarra river. Been here a few times and good are always really good. The definitely..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"While I’m not a big fan of Japanese, I enjoyed our meal here. The location is lovely - right on the river front - and the staff were helpful in..."

Clare

"Beautifully decorated environment. Loved the table lamps that were placed on every dining table. It created a really romantic scene.Food:..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Sake restaurant has a classy, intimate atmosphere, their dimly lit, modern interior giving an impressive first impression. Overall:..."

Kayla Nguyen

"I was so impressed with my experience at the Flinders Lane store I've taken family and friends to the one located at Hamer Hall for 3 times in a..."

～Happy Neko~

"Beautiful location when the sun is shining. Pricey but food is delicious for a special occasion! Sashimi is fantastic, all seafood dishes are..."

Sophie Maclure

"Located inside the Melbourne Art Centre overlooking the Yarra River, you’ll find Saké Restaurant & Bar, a dynamic sushi restaurant serving..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Great place for fine dinning because the price are high and the portion are tiny. The stuffs are so pretty and the river view is just amazing during..."

FBriacliff

"Great food, all very fresh and good quality. The popcorn shrimp and rib lettuce cups were delicious and the view of the bank is great if you sit..."

Cristian

"We came here for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food. We ordered the nori crisps, kingfish carpaccio, octopus yakitori..."

Hangry Horace

"Definitely a must ! Great food, great staff, and lovely atmosphere. It’s in a beautiful place along south bank, lovely to look out at the water..."

Mia.grinch

"Nice ambiance. Service on point. Beautifully presented Japanese food with great sashimi. Good wines on offer. Great view of the bank...."

Melbourne Epicure

"Restaurant is in a great location overlooking the Yarra River! Didn't have a booking on a Thursday night and got a table for two straight away. Very..."

Sienna L Davidson

"Everything is just on point ..food is a bit at the pricy side but $260 for two is not too bad.. We enjoy it definitely worth for the price ..highly..."

Sunz Lim

"The quality of the food is great here, and the service is very good. The view overlooks the Yarra river and is nice during the summer. Inside, the..."

Dumba

"Gorgeous sun drenched restaurant on the river with a great sharing menu for groups. The food was all fresh and full of flavour. My favourite dish was..."

Sarah

"Great food excellent service nice ambience could not fault really.I would return again.I accidentally dropped my chop stick and before I..."

Michael Paxinos

"This place is so nice! The decor is modern contemporary and the staff are attentive. The food is great but a little on the pricey side. My favourite..."

Danielle Nguyen

"The ambiance, food and service at Sake Hamer Hall is always perfect. On a busy night you will have a bit of a wait for food but it’s worth it. The..."

Danii Dee

"Great place for lunch particular after diving into the world of Dior and thinking how appropriate for Melbourne in hosting something as elegant and..."

Tim Heng

"LIT!: the scampi tarte was a delightful punch of flavour. We also had a selection of sushi, mushroom hotpot, wagyu, alcoholic drinks and dessert on..."

Jennitals

"Didn't find saké to be as amazing as I thought it would be. Portion sizes are pretty small so make sure you order a number of dishes to get full...."

Justin

"Wow! This classy venue is amazing. It's good to be able to see the cooks in the kitchen preparing the food if you sir by the bar. I had to watch the..."

Joan Lee

"Great food. Great service. Great location. We ordered takeaway sushi and although it was very $$ the wait wasn't too long and the staff..."

Lilyvann

"I love this place! It's in a beautiful spot in Melbourne and on a sunny day it's a perfect spot to enjoy some delicious Japanese food, an Asahi and..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Yummmmmmy!!! Love the kingfish dish, and their 'Hattori Hanzo' cocktail combination may seem a little weird, but it was surprisingly good! Also, it's..."

Jean

"Absolutely amazing atmosphere and food! The sashimi platter was worth every penny! The saying goes... you don't judge a book by its cover but Sake..."

Diana Q

"A bunch of my pals and I had tickets to a show at Hamer Hall so this bit of prime real estate made a lot of sense, the restaurant is stunning, the..."

Street Cred

"We found the mains to be really small and were still hungry after our meal. Nice food but quite expensive though for what you get. Worth a visit if..."

TrevB

"Prompt service, great food. Friendly staff. Expensive, however worth it in regards to location and quality. Must book, seems to always be fairly..."

Casey

"Love coming to Sake. The atmosphere is great and the afternoon/early evening sun setting on Southbank makes it one of the premier restaurant..."

Filet De Boeuf

"Dined at Sake last week for a spontaneous mid week dinner. We had the degustation which was really well modified to accommodate our dietary..."

Edie Maxwell

"Service is excellent as is their drinks menu. Food is absolutely flawless. We dined for a pre-theatre dinner & they were extremely accommodating...."

Lovely LL

"Years ago I used to dream that Shaun Presland would bring the happiness that is Sake to the streets of Melbourne and when it finally happened I very..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The location is perfect, just in front of Yarra River, the venue and ambience is very nice. The food portion is a little bit small and the price is a..."

Jane B

"I love Japanese food so my standards are quite high... and Saké meets them all. Little plates to salad, to big plates to cocktails, it has all..."

IsFoodIsGood

"Have a good view of the yarra river.The food is good but expensive. I would like to go there another time with my husband and parents...."

Li Li

"Nice, but way too expensive. We liked the food, service, decor, and the location, but this all comes at a cost. Coming in for a quick meal..."

TonkleChicken

"Perfect location and view, great service. Quality of food is average. We had the banquet and the scallop & fish entrees were nice enough, but not..."

TT

"Beautiful location and delicious sushi! They have the best sushi ever! Only had two types of mocktails but they were both yummy. Service was a bit..."

CoCo

"Great setting on a nice sunny Melbourne day! Went here for a function and had some sort of banquet and the food was all really good!! ..."

Denny Patron

"Sensational signature menu, so-so service. A pre-show dinner at Saké was a stunning gastronomic experience but the awkward and annoying service..."

Missdelish

"It was a causal visit but a treat for my birthday. And boy.. what a treat! We decided on the "sake signature dishes" and relatively dry sake...."

Shanaka Eats

"Stopped for a glass of wine and a snack after a long walk. Had a French rose and the shrimp tempura. Service excellent and welcoming. Tempura crispy,..."

Chris Blyth

"Contemporary Japanese Dining in the Good Spot of town. Wonderful first date spot since it is well situated to enjoy the city lights and a casual..."

Laura Chen

"We went here on a Monday night and absolutely loved it. We were treated like royalty as we were the only ones of about 20 other customers there, it..."

Ellen Hutchison

"Came here with some friends on Friday - I love Japanese and how you leave feeling light and not sluggish and heavy. Pros: Food was very..."

Bianca Ross

Trunk

82/100 (4403 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been coming here in the mornings for breakfast regularly. Never disappointed. I had the most delicious eggs benny this morning. Perfectly cooked..."

Elly

"We had an event at Trunk and it was a huge success thanks to the amazing staff and delicious food. Everyone was super impressed with the attention to..."

Mjloco

"An awesome place for an American style menu, Trunk Diner is a fun place to visit, especially with a group. With a warm and inviting indoor area with..."

Morgs71

"Awesome place for lunch had the Rod Swainson which was a really nice hotdog very quick and friendly service they serve beer and cocktails #drunklife...."

Doc

"Consistent, flavoursome and good price point. I ordered a pepperoni pizza here last night and there was plenty of toppings, nice crisp base and rich..."

Linda

"I had a really enjoyable breakfast here, the baked eggs were really yummy. The coffee was also good, and I liked the courtyard atmosphere. The only..."

AH

"Breakfast here on a Sunday morning, seated quickly, water and menus brought over and coffee order taken. Coffee was very good and came out in quick..."

Neil The Foodie

"Cool and buzzing atmosphere. There was a wedding in one section of the venue. The coffee was well balanced and smooth. The only downside was that the..."

Karina J

"Great burger joint, has excellent burgers, great fries and shakes, great vibe and friendly staff. Have been here many times and will continue to come..."

Peter Vu

"I’ve been here many times, so i though I should write a review. I really enjoy coming here, especially in summer. It has a great vibe, the food is..."

Sarah

"Second time going to this great cafe. Our coffee and food were both delicious. Our service and food delivery were both prompt. I will be going back a..."

Matt O'Brien

"What a pleasant American diner. We were welcomed warmly onto the premises and the service remained attentive throughout our time there...."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"To be honest, I didn’t have high expectations since I thought Trunk was more of a restaurant than a brunch cafe. The pancakes turned out to be..."

Daisy

"Good food, not too expensive. Conveniently open early Sunday mornings and is a nice place to sit around and chill at with someone. However gets..."

Garry Huang

"Trunk is a great spot in the CBD with one of the best beer gardens in Melbourne. Best combo for a weekend afternoon? A pint of Furphy on tap and..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Trunk Diner is one of my favourite ‘go-to’ drinking/eatery holes in Melbourne for a drink after work or a tasty lunch. Having been there more..."

Cocktails&Chocolate

"Having cuban and tuna o’melt + 3 mini corn dogs on Sunday lunch with my cousin. (+) The tuna o’melt is amazing! The combination of tuna..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Crumbed pepperjack cheese to die for! Love their nachos and mac&cheese croquettes not to mention the burgers and corn cob! Reccomendation for jug..."

Mi55Bee

"I'm currently in Melbourne, and decided to give Trunk Diner a visit. Had the Trunk burger, which was very nice, and filling. My sister had the..."

Jim

"We came into Trunk Diner for a pre theatre drink and snacks. I love the more relaxed Diner feel and we chose to eat inside as it was a little cool..."

Espy Eats

"Got a burger, a Golden Gaytime spiked milkshake, and a coffee. The coffee was a little bitter and needed some sugar but everything else was..."

Madeleine Kendrick

"I initially had booked the restaurant, but 2 days before we were due they called & apologised saying we could only use the diner as they had a..."

Junnay

"The Diner seared section is a bit run down but the service and food was great! Very reasonably priced meals and you don’t have to book. OlJalepeno..."

Mistermister

"Trunk is probably one of my go to places on a warm/nice day when I am meeting someone for lunch or coffee around work. I enjoy eating at the diner..."

Ann-Marie

"Trunk diner is has a nice casual atmosphere. Great place to stop for a coffee and a chat. I also had the corn fritters for brunch. It was delicious...."

Eliza Nguyen

"Points for: beautiful courtyard, American classics Dine Time: weekday lunchTrunk has a beautiful courtyard wrapping around the..."

Flying Forward

"Cookie in skillet dessert. All you need to know really. Delicious. Actually the rest of the food was great too- wings, hot dog, burger...."

Foodie AC

"I have been to Trunk the restaurant on many an occasion, the other night i tried Trunk diner, the more casual option of the two. The food was..."

Good Food Good Mood

"A delightful place for a light meal before a show. We ate here with the kids and they were happy with their meals and I was happy with the option of..."

Carmel

"Nice cozy restaurant in a great location. Food was tasty however not worth it for the price. As in burgers dont come with anything and are small so a..."

Dyl

"I stumbled across this place whilst roaming through the CBD and was impressed. The food was simple but it was one of the best hot dogs I've had in a..."

Mark Laughton

"My second time to Trunk Diner.Good American diner menu, very relaxed vibe. Ordered Animal Style Fries and The Ron Swanson Hotdog. Both..."

Tessa Eats

"Perfect coffee and delicious pastries! Coffee didn't even need sugar (and I always have sugar). Dark chocolate and pistachio biscotti was to die for..."

Sarah

"Very tasty burger! Pros:+Delicious juicy patty, good char on the outside +Soft, unobstructive bun+Overall very nice and..."

Takeshi Kaga

"Delicious food, way better than any Diner. The quality really comes through too with brunch. However serving sizes do vary dramatically for items of..."

Mildred

"Lovely spot to day drink and just chill out! The Animal Style Fried were excellent. I don't usually like Shoestrings but these were crunchy and..."

Vee

"Been here on a semi regular basis for the past 3 years. They make a nice wagu burger (I like mine well done) with a side of the chilli..."

Split The Bill

"Nice Sunday afternoon weather - perfect spot for lunch as Trunk had a fabulous outdoor area. Staff were great & attentive but the food -..."

Anna Yong

"Good for a coffee and some lunch (or any meal really). Their staff are friendly and approachable, the building looks cool and is a little quirky with..."

Tomas

"Love the ambience. But it would be very hot during the summer. I had the wagyu burger with blue cheese, it was mediocre. But the sausage taste quite..."

Meg

"This is a great place to go and unwind, especially with the summer months approaching. Despite arriving after the lunch rush, service was a tad poor...."

Abbey V

"A good place to eat and drink, without having to fight for a table. There's plenty of room! "The Business" hotdog is a sure fire winner..."

Jesskaar

"One of the Best burgers in Melbourne, always comes medium rare and quality meat. Negative starting to cater for the new gen... Veggie and green..."

Food For The Soul

"It's hard to do a review on an establishment such as Trunk (both the bar and the restaurant). However I will give it my best. To start with - the..."

Arijit Das

"This is great spot for brunch or a relaxed dinner after work. Especially great in the sun. The space is a little crammed, but service prompt and very..."

EpiCurious

"Been here quite a few times and have always been impressed.During the day they can accommodate for any age group and, with a booking, they'll..."

Alana C

"Ate two delicious breakfasts here on a weekday and weekend. Had the Mexican eggs & bacon tortilla with a side of gourmet sausage which was hearty and..."

Aaron O

"Been here a couple of times. Perfect diner feel. Great for drinks and food is decent too. Have tried their salads, burgers, coffee, egg bacon Mexican..."

FoodHedonist

"Nice place and environmentGreat food ( small portions, but delicious)Very good service and lovely staffAll good for dinner and..."

Zainab

"Place was amazing with all the trees around and a grape tree above partially covered, small birdies flying around chirping with the beautiful weather..."

Vivek Bala

"Came here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and the food came out quickly and was spot on. The menu isn't too expensive either. Ordered the uncut..."

Janelle Louisse Seriña

"Fantastic venue for a function. The staff are lovely, the vibe is lively and fun. Gorgeous courtyard with a 100yr old tree in the middle. Very..."

Dee

"Great burger although I would have liked it to be a bit larger. An extensive selection of additions to the burger but can make the burger a bit..."

Hungry Tum

"Trunk American Diner offers hearty breakfast in a bright and friendly environment. I wish I had stomach space for the milkshakes or breakfast..."

Cora Chen

"Cool diner with a nice atmosphere. The burgers are quite good and the "stupidly hot wings" are really really hot. Probably the hottest wings I've..."

Sandeep

"Lovely leafy location within the concrete jungle of the CBD. Wagyu beef burger was small but very tasty. Also tried the Richard Simmons salad and..."

Cristy

"My partner and I had a quick dinner here on a Thursday. Good atmosphere, we had to wait a little bit for our food but when it arrived it was actually..."

Cat Broadby

"I came here couple of months back because i had to open my big mouth for to try their spicy chicken wings its says on the menu that sauce they use..."

Tracker

"NY style diner with external dining space bringing to Melbourne simple and hearty street food. The design is spacious, simple and casual to match the..."

Mariposa

"It was actually a night out at pepe's.. Anyway! It was great, fantastic vibes and the food was solid. See pictures.. The 4 stars and not 5 is due to..."

Traco

"Great vibe for lunch, the place looks like a greenhouse. The chicken burger was good but nothing special and relatively small. Other portions of my..."

Ivan Kozlov

"Great little diner in a restored 1850s synagogue and a huge beer garden. The American diner style menu is great with a large selection of burgers,..."

Griff Macey

"Good place for late lunch/early dinner but as per other reviews nothing special. I had the Mac and cheese burger which was nice but a little greasy...."

Will Wood

"I was visiting Melbourne on a holiday and absolutely loved eating at Trunk Diner. The food is delicious, the staff are lovely and the diner is..."

Emma Cooper

Cumulus Inc.

82/100 (7896 ratings)

"Hi Cumulus Inc., Just would like to say what an amazing experience I had just then tonight. It was perfect in every aspects of my dinner and what I..."

Lilik Meliawati

"Table for 2 and Maybe you review - I'm not sure how long it's going to take us to eat our way down Melbourne's iconic food strip, Flinders Lane, but..."

Vicki Clark

"Had the most amazing early dinner at Cumulus Up on the weekend. Decided to try the chefs' menu and we were not disappointed. The waffle with foie..."

Louise Tsagaris

"Had a great night, food was very different but very nice, duck waffle !! Room was quite noisey but had a good vibe, service was excellent. Will be..."

Graeme Latta

"Outstanding breakfast! Crumpets are a must have . Beautiful coffee and hot chocolate. Not to mention the Madeleine's with lemon curd yum. Friendly..."

Scott Finney

"Really great. Exceptional from start to finish. Exciting and well designed food, great service and some excellent wines. Had a superb lunch..."

Telea Ritter

"My friend & I had the Chef’s selection sample of about 10 courses and every course was a delight. The texture, taste, colours & even the..."

Catherine Chua

"Well worth it's reputation. Every course was well executed, innovative and delicious, and serving sizes were great. The cauliflower and the cod soup..."

Food-O

"Cumulus offered such an amazing dining experience. We ordered several amazing dishes which were appropriately priced - some of my favourites were the..."

Joyce Lin

"Such a buzzing place, always booked out. Unfortunately we walked in without a booking in advance so we sat at the bar. But it was still fun since it..."

Hangry Jules

"My Rating: 4.5I used to enjoy visiting Cumulus Inc, it’s always packed with lively atmosphere. But its been such a long time since I last visited,..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Had the chef's selection, absolutely..."

Susan D'Souza

"Everything was just heavenly. What an experience. Delicious range of food. Quick and very friendly service. Would highly recommend it. We went there..."

Tabi Ei

"Always busy - not 100% sure whether it's worth the..."

Nessie L

"FABULOUSCumulus Inc is another good example of what a fine diner should be. Good food. Nice Ambience. Awesome Vibe. Vegan..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"I now know why after travelling past this establishment for awhile.. That burning question was always there.. Why is it always full of people all day..."

ARMANEATS

"New favourite Modern Australian/European restaurant!🤤Rock oysters🤤Pan fried ricotta gnocchi, pinenuts & pickled currants..."

Queenie

"Amazing place Nice looking and cool styleFood was very good, coffees also right temperature and well made, really pleased with the..."

Sensei

"Excellent coffee and great atmosphere. Friendly service with a smile. Had a delicious breakfast, will definitely be..."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"A small casual restaurant serving delish food with good service.Although all the dishes were excellent and nicely presented, I'm going to..."

Warren Louey

"Came here on a Friday night and it did not disappoint!Dishes ordered: Tuna tartare, slow roast lamb shoulder, kipfler potatoes, asparagus &..."

Instahungry

"What an experience! Came here with one of my girlfriends and we got situated on their bar stand where we got to watch the kitchen work their..."

Josephine

"A real “Melbourne Vibe” to this place with great coffee & food to match. Had the smashed avo with smoked salmon & a poached egg.This place..."

Freezinghot

"Dropped by for a late lunch, nothing to complain food is good as usual, service was always friendly and prompt..."

BenxL

"One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. The atmosphere, service and food is all A ++++++Cumulus is unassuming and not trying to be..."

MeowCat

"Cumulus Inc is a large restaurant with High ceilings and plenty of tables for small or large groups. The menu is designed for coffee, brekkie, lunch..."

Thewhereto

"This is one of Melbourne's great food institutions. Packed for Sunday lunch, we were greeted warmly and seated quickly. Friendly service helped us..."

J0yy173

"One of the more memorable dining experiences I've had in recent times.Arriving a little early for lunch, my dining buddy and I were greeted..."

Famished

"Went to Cumulus Inc last night without a booking but we managed to get a seat upstairs at the bar overlooking the chefs. The vibe of this place was..."

Catherine

"Love this place, the sourdough was so delicious, the menu was interesting, the place was bit crowded so not recommended for large..."

FoodieInMel

"This is the perfect date night venue, it’s got a great vibe, atmosphere and lighting- there’s a buzz of conversation in the air without being too..."

Ash

"This is a review on the bar and service and not on the food. I was invited here by a friend who has been a regular for years. It was a wet Melbourne..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Definitely worth checking out at least 3 times. Do ask for the counter seats which over look the..."

Tuey_z

"Wonderful service at this establishment. Food was well done and coffee lovely. Will be back to try more! Wish there were more table seating..."

Miss Piggy

"What consistency of the quality of food that was brought out as part of the banquet! To cater for the dietary requirements we had and to come..."

Mills

"Was lucky to go here with a friend! The food is fantastic, with a variety of unique and tasty dishes. I loved the Gnocchi and the tuna dish. But was..."

Agreekable

"We were super lucky to get a walk in table on at a Saturday night. We were seated at the bar watching the friendly bartenders mix up their..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Came here last night for an anniversary. It was my first time and I really enjoyed the entire experience. We went with the set menu and there was no..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"We were a group of ten for a Saturday breakfast! Baked eggs, mushrooms on toast and Granola were stand outs according to the crew. But everything was..."

Antoniette Santoro

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne! I have never had a bad dish here. At breakfast, the breakfast board is always the perfect..."

AH

"Food is great but the lamb is not the best i had in Melbourne. Too much sauce. Overcover the taste of the lamb itself. Service is normal. The..."

Jiaqi987261

"We went there for lunch on Saturday. It’s very busy. We only can sit in the bar. The food is excellent. The corn is crispy outside. The lamb is..."

Gourmet Explorer

"This is my 3rd trip here. I’ve been for 2 lunches and a breakfast. I must say I prefer breakfast than lunch and can understand why there was a long..."

Ronda

"Beautiful venue for a special occasion or date night. We were sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen - was a great experience watching the very hard..."

Amy

"Actually a restaurant with delicious food, super friendly staff and great atmosphere. They serve housemade sourdough which is soft and light. Beef..."

Tania

"Wow this is how it’s done! What a fabulous experience- date night done right. We had the tasting menu and we were utterly blown away - the..."

LetsDoBreaky

"One of my favourite to go to places or show friends around town and dine.Love the slow cooked lamb and the condiments for more 2 or more. Pigs..."

Nelson

"To summarise the best dishes I enjoyed: Slow Roast Lamb Shoulders (larger dishes), Pharmfarm black barley (salad) and the sashimi dish at the..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"Food was great (dinner).Service was friendly and welcoming although missing some of the “polish” I was expecting. For example; napkins..."

Foodie By Heart 💓

"I’ve only ever been here for coffee and breakfast. I’ve tried the madeleines but found them to be a little heavy/dense. I will continue to return..."

FoodN

"Had a rather good dinner with friends here. Lovely small starters and large dishes, however, ordered the chocolate tart for dessert and that was too..."

Sezza

"Celebrated my birthday dinner here last September and tried their Degustation menu. Service and food were excellent! Our server was happy to assist..."

Adelbert Villacorta

"Delicious, we could have ordered one of everything. Ordered the chefs selection, probably would have preferred to select but each taste was great!..."

Anne

"Really nice atmosphere and amazing service. All staff were knowledgeable about the menu and was attentive! The special I got for a main which was the..."

Dulasha Fernando

"It’s rare for me to give a 5 star, but the food and service were that good! It was our first wedding anniversary and they really took good care of..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"I would have given them a 5 star if it's not because of their really snobbish staff members. I come here mostly for their breakfast. My favourites..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"Friendly service, fresh and tasty food for sharing. Lively atmosphere. Extensive wine list. All good. Will return. Recommend. Only gripe, learn to..."

Jjaass

"Had a terrific meal here tonight. Enjoyed flank steak, lamb shoulder and cos lettuce salad (dressing was amazing). Even with mix up on table booking..."

Teddys99

"A group of us came here for lunch on Thursday and our experience from start to finish was incredible - welcoming, accommodating and professional. And..."

Moose

"Andrew McConnell's Cumulus is Melbourne institution. Situated on Flinders Lane in the CBD, it's soon easy to see why this venue is still brimming..."

The New Fave

"I love this place. We have been here a couple of times, always left with full belly. Food is creative. Good coffee. Great service and atmosphere...."

Eating.Dancing.Dreaming

"I love the food in cumulus inc! Everything from their tuna with goats cheese (and I don’t even like goats cheese), their freekah and wheat salad,..."

Piggyeatalot

"Tuna tartare is a must. It’s an elegant looking dish as well as very delicious. Dinner was a delight. We can’t wait to come back and try more of..."

Oana Cristina

"This is a very affordable and delicious breakfast. Shakshouka was flavoursome and filling, so are buckwheat waffles with smoked trout (it was a cold..."

Kez

"Great food! And the service was attentive yet not intrusive. My partner felt it was one of the best meals he has ever had. I will be recommending it..."

Jen Martins

"We had some seats overlooking the kitchen. It’s great watching your food being prepared and plated. The service is good, and the food is tasty. A..."

Dumba

"I came to Cumulus for an event upstairs. The set up was stunning with great lighting and decor. We got to try many dishes in a ‘feed me’ style of..."

Karina J

"Be prepared to wait on Friday nights or Saturday as this restaurant can get really full. The food is great, the service despite a busy Saturday..."

RGAnders

"Unfortunately I was too hungry to take pictures and note the names of what I ate here for entrée or desert, however I had the most delicious duck..."

Priya Singh

"Just want to say that we had a great experience at this place. We sat at the bar at breakfast time and the waiter behind the bar was friendly. We had..."

Ivegotthemunchies

"A very cool place for a brunch, tried poaches eggs and coffee, both were very good.This place is very close to public transport and one needs to be..."

Varun Chandwani

"Stopped in for breakfast after a workout on a super busy Saturday morning and the place was jammed! After waiting a little while for a table (which,..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Great dining experience with good food, good service and good atmosphere. Great to take the misses here for a romantic night out. Will be back..."

Ayapom

"Visited for breakfast on a chilly Monday morning. Loved the quiet atmosphere for an excellent start to the week. Service was prompt, friendly and..."

Kristen Smith

"Next level, world class dining - schmick, personable service and exquisite food. After all these years, Cumulus just keeps giving and giving...."

Berreto

"This place is often popular for brunch and so it should be. I've been there a few times and often surprised by the tastes of the dishes. Last time I..."

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