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La Luna Bistro
90/100 (1892 ratings)
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"You have to be a carnivore, but if eating meat is ok with you, then you couldn't do better. La Luna is a bit of a north Carlton institution. The food..."
Aaditey Bains
"Great food and service! Back again for what seemed to be an anxious dinner, could they live up to their previous great food and service? Yes they..."
Rennie
"The best eat out e experience in 2019. Was my first visit back in Nov 2019. We met a perfect model staff. She offered to change our seat coz the sun..."
Happyeater
"I for the most part really enjoyed dining at La Luna. The ambience was great and the service I’d had to say was immaculate, our server explained..."
Myni
"This is a great restaurant for a special occasion. The meals we had were amazing and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend this..."
Stu
"Stumbled across this place while browsing for great place for steak. Didn't know it is owned by a celebrity chef. Food is overall very yummy. Lovely..."
Savoury Girl
"Absolutely delicious! I have been here three times and the food has been amazing every occasion. The steak is amazing and well cooked as were the..."
Bianca Guerrieri
"The restaurant looks old school.The food was very tasty.- the gnocchi was very"tasty (sometimes abit too tasty become abit salty)- the..."
Hon
"Absolutely delicious!! Fantastic meal we had tonight. Everything was so delicious except their prawn wasnt as fresh as it should be. Apart from that..."
Caroline
"I want to give La Luna 4.5, but of course you cannot on here. If you’re looking for a good steak in a dimly lit, cosy and intimate venue - this is..."
Carlo Boscia
"Very happy with the service and quality at La Luna last night. We've been coming here for years now and everytime was a grand experience. We could..."
Crissan.d
"This was an absolute find. We went after seeing the menu online and wanting a nice steak. The butchers cut was excellent and well seasoned and the..."
Robin
"Have eaten at La Luna a couple of times in the past and love the cozy atmosphere. The staff is fantastic, very polite and knows how to make customers..."
Svenja Grabo
"Went to this place as we were planning for quite sometime. Staff very friendly & welcoming. Retro vintage\homely ambiance. We ordered Filet..."
MelbfoodCritic
"Great venue, great service and great food. An excellent venue and the food has a wonderful Balance of different flavors. The menu is obviously..."
Pip David
"Great service and a wide drinks list, some interesting and unusual wines. Food is done well and with care, very fresh and good specials..."
Gavin Gusling
"The steaks at this restaurant are phenomenal! I wish Zomato could let you do half stars, because I really want to give this place 4.5 ⭐️. Despite..."
Ash
"The pig ears were magic. Steak perfectly cooked. Splendid wine.What stood out to me was that this place is one of the rare hospitality..."
Thomas Galle
"Treated my husband as a Father's day gift! First time and loved it! Ordered the specials and the fish of the day was magnificent! Service was..."
Rosanna
"Amazing. Been coming to this place for over a decade and the most recent meal I’ve had there was the best so far. Delicious entrees, main and..."
MY1410
"Even better than the last time. We booked a last minute business dinner on Tuesday night. I have been going to La Luna for the last 10 or so..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"Tick, tick, tick! If Italy had a national pub this would be it! Modern yet pays plenty of homage to its heritage, the menu has Italian inspired..."
Blefdot
"Will come back for:+ Crispy Pig’s Ears+ Rib Eye Steak+ Slow cooked Lamb shoulder+ House Fries+ Mezze PlateIt’s..."
The Casual Diner
"Came here for the meats, stayed for the fries. The fries were so amazing that we just had to order another serve even though we were quite full from..."
Hello. Imnikki
"What a great night, my wife and I were last here two years ago and it was just as good this time if not better. Apart from the very loud table next..."
Nic
"We had my husbands 30th upstairs yesterday for lunch from the food to the service everything was perfect. The food was delicious. The staff were very..."
Sym
"Super enjoyable and relaxed dining experience. Had the rib eye steak which was mouth watering and cooked to perfection.  There's a nice warmth and..."
SeanyB
"Came here for fathers day a while ago, my dad is a huge steak eater and hard to impress and he loved it. Steaks are cooked to perfection, the hanger..."
Simon Miras
"Went for the MFWF sucking pig feast. It was the most amazing thing I had ever been to! I’m lost for words. The pictures speak for..."
Alan Tse
"A lovely restaurant in a nice setting. A classic brasserie style menu with a focus on steak. Definately one of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten...."
Brunch Diaries
"Amazing steak! Would come back all the time !! Cooked perfectly and everything else was delicious. Love the side dishes with the mains those were..."
Tasteforyourbuds
"In my opinion, best steak in Melbourne. We were lucky enough to have garlic prawns as an entree, they were finger licking good. The whole night was..."
Jack Thompson
"had the rib eye, butchers cut, fries, broccoli and carrots. everything was good! the rib eye in particular. the seasoning was great & real tasty...."
Jonathan Ong
"We came to La Luna for a friend’s birthday dinner with a group of six. I had the 400 gram rump (which was unsurprisingly very big, but..."
Trevor Johnston
"Great food, exceptional service provides for a highly recommended rating.  Apart from the delicious food & generous serving sizes, the staff created..."
Leon Torossian
"Nice atmosphere. Lighting was a little too dark and it was too noisy-you have to shout to the person beside you. The oysters were superb. We had..."
Viviann Do
"Loved this place. Only complaint is that I couldn’t fit more in. Went for my birthday with hubby. Welcoming and relaxed feel, great food...."
Facebook User
"I go every year for my birthday and I am happy to say that I will return (at least once a year) Food is done well and presentation is fantastic, too..."
Pepinyo
"Ill start with it was my birthday.The service was very attentive. The menu was very inviting....proper scenery...dim lights....all guests well..."
Chris Lemoine
"I have been here many many times at it is always excellent. Garlic prawns, garlic green beans, steak, burgers, slow cooked lamb all delicious...."
Clare
"Great service, all the staff were super friendly. Definitely recommend the tasting plate👌🏻 Steak was cooked to exactly how you asked as..."
Tania
"My favourite steak place in Melbourne ! A very nice service by all the waitress! Try the meat plater ! Theyre home made and crazy delicious!..."
Yohanes Satria Julianto
"Maybe I just expected too high. The atmosphere is great and foods are okay. But the service is just so so. With this range of price, I have had..."
VodkaO_ZS
"Dim lighting, peaceful music and attentive staff. The bacon croquettes are a must. Soft, creamy and flavoursome. Ribs with chilli and asian slaw is..."
Cookielessvee
"Decor = 8Food = 9Coffee = N/APrice = 8 Service = 7Walking into this establishment I didn't mind the casual decor -..."
Saff Ar
"Absolutely delicious! Bistro staff were wonderful!We loved the oysters, tartare, rib eye and italian wine recommended by the beautiful..."
Cindire Do
"Entrees blew us away. Mains and dessert were strong but not incredible. Attentive staff with a great, intimate ambience. Great date..."
Alex Be
"Garlic prawns for entree is a must , Amazing rump steak and the fish was a hit , creme brûlée was the best on the desert menu .... I'd definitely..."
Shady Gayed
"Amazing restaurant! Every dish was extremely tasty, standout dish was the steak and fish. We made room to fit in those lovely desserts and we are..."
MrMena
"Good little place on Carlton. Very good food, loved the dry aged ribeye and fillet mignon. Their desert was great. However, the staffs are not..."
Candranata Ng
"A chilling day in Melbourne,My friends and I visited La Luna on quite a typical day of Melbourne this season. We were greeted at the door..."
Hereandthere
"This was a genuinely excellent experience. I would not hesitate to recommend this.The service was impeccable and intelligent. By..."
L
"Our family returned to La Luna to celebrate my wife’s birthday. As usual, it was an excellent choice, as always, and is one of life’s great..."
Ron Matthews
"Nice atmosphere, good wine and tasty steak. I think I would rate a bit higher if the prices weren't edging towards fine dining scales, but would go..."
Gursharan Chana
"Rated as one of the best places in Melbourne for steak. The steak was cooked to perfection. Had a 1kg t bone and the fiilet mignon. On the sides had..."
Emily
"Have waited a long time to come here and well worth the wait! Nice restaurant with good service, but the food was top notch! The lamb filo pie was..."
Denny Patron
"Michele selected La Luna based on the reviews of the steak which she did order. The decor was very nice but the chairs were particularly..."
Ed Z
"The service was amazing just from the initial booking, the staff are very professional and friendly, great atmosphere and the food is absolutely..."
Michelle Germaine
"This is the best meal we have in Melbourne. Garlic prawns, rump, creme brûlée, and tiramisu! Service also perfect. Will definitely recommend my..."
Wen-Chi Rachel Lu
"I took my husband here for his birthday. From when we walked in until the end of the night we felt welcomed and looked after. We had the 'feast'..."
Angela
"Great food, service and experience though prices were a bit high. Disappointed with the dessert share plate as when it came out it was not what we..."
Sarah Chung
"It was a nice lunch experience on the Valentines's Day💕. The steaks are juicy and tender. My husband ordered the 550g rib eye and I ordered 300g..."
Tiantian Huang
"Magical night! Food, service and ambiance was amazing. We had the pleasure of attending a 40th at La Luna.Pros- Food was divine!..."
Foodaholic
"It is hard to imagine any steak could be better than the filet mignon I ate here at La Luna Bistro. I would definitely recommend La Luna to anyone..."
Royce Allen
"Arrived at la Luna on a Sunday evening for dinner with the wife and kids. My youngest (12yrs old) is a real foodie and loves to take photos of food,..."
Joe
"Can't fault any dish!By noon on a Friday we called to book and were given a table for two at 8:30. When we arrived we were welcomed and quickly..."
Luke And Hannah
"Can't fault this place. Atmosphere, service, food, wine selection (no need to bring anything from our cellar) location all on point. Time & time..."
BL
"This was our third visit to La Luna and we were grateful for a table as a last minute booking - originally told we would be upstairs we were..."
Dianne Heale
"Came here with friends and a nice bottle of Penfolds Grange and, oh my god!Everything was beautifully complimented. Steaks were fantastic..."
UNO
"Unfortunately our experience was a little disappointing. Service was good with a few errors. We had the Small goods Taster for start, the meat was..."
Haids
"I booked a table for myself and my boyfriend to have dessert for his birthday. The staff were incredibly obliging and managed to give us a table even..."
Lucinda Hayes
"Wonderful! Strongly recommendation this restaurant to yours!!!!!!!! Environment, service and steaks are sooooo good! Order Rump, Rib eye maybe are..."
Onlyggrraaccee
"A well earned 5-star rating both in service & food. They were very accomodating even letting hubby (birthday boy) take a pic with Richo himself &..."
Czarina
"Loved this restaurant. Its probably one of my fave. in Melbourne. Couldnt fault the dishes we ordered. And staff were amazingly friendly. Cant wait..."
Sezza
"This place came recommended by a chef who said their steak was pretty good... He was right! We had the "chefs plates" $98 each, well worth the..."
Foodlover12
"Had birthday dinner here with family, the food was okay, pork belly was not that nice, steak was not bad,sausage was okay, gnocchi fail, prawn was..."
MF
"Came here to try their well known cold meat platter and steak! Firstly, I recommend reservations as the venue was a little smaller than I thought...."
Nibble And Wander
"Tried their 60 days aged beef 400g rib eyes and rump steaks, 2 big pieces of good quality aged beef can feed 4 ladies plus two entries. No complaints..."
Annie Lu
"Visited at the request of a friend who had been waiting forever to try it out. Staff were very friendly on arrival and tried to reccomend a good..."
Sara J
"The steak is delicious. I had a medium rare rib eye, and it melted on my tongue, no kidding. I thought this beef must be aged at least 5 weeks? And..."
Sharon8000
"A full night of high quality food. This is fine dining in the inner suburbs.This place is well known for its cured meats, and although we..."
Erin
"Beautiful ! Amazing ! Soooo gooooood !!!! We had the rump and the flavours were incredible. Not only the food is good but great service too. Can't..."
Mercede
"I won't lie I had a high expectation of this place in terms of food and service, however it exceeded all my expectations! The staff were..."
Juicy Glutes
"What a pleasure to dine at La Luna! I normally would never order pasta because nothing compares to my Mum's pasta sauce, but Adrian Richardson has..."
Amanda
"Calling all meat lovers! If you have not yet visited LaLuna in Carlton, owned by chef Adrian Richardson, you are seriously missing out. Croquettes..."
Olivia Baillie
"Try as I may, I cant find my review notes or pictures from the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, La Luna's Suckling Pig event.  Given its been a few..."
Morgueman
"My partner and I had one of our best dining out experiences ever at this beautiful hidden gem - our evening meal was the perfect experience. Not only..."
Maeve
"Awesome meat restaurant with a fantastic wine list. This place is all about the meat - not just steak, but lamb, duck, crispy pigs ears (so good!) -..."
Food Doc
"Fancy some meat? Then You won't be disappointed here. Had a celebration dinner on a Friday night and floated out happily full with bacon croquettes,..."
Eat Drink Anon
"Faultless! Food and service was amazing. Had the rib eye which is probably one of the best I've eaten in a while. Desert tasting plate was shared..."
Leigh Mcloghlin
"Love the entree, it is special of the day, prawn with garlic sauce. The sauce and oil is fantastic. Both of us ordered fillet mignon wrapped in..."
Crazy Foodie
"Lovely location and atmosphere. Heard Adrian giving orders in the kitchen and he came out for a chat once we were finished which was much..."
Runourbloodthin
"Overall experience was good, just not entirely worth the $ or gushing praise. Would come again to try some of the other dishes but will lower my..."
Lainey
"Flawless! Adrian's menu small but everything you need to make your taste buds lose control. Good to see him watering his lush garden out..."
Tim
"Amazing food and the best service! The staff really work together and it shows. The entire menu is divine but the steaks and the desserts are really..."
Vickie Zarifopoulos
"Dined here with my family for lunch the other day. Food was delicious. The Duck leg served with herbed polenta and poached peach was very tasty as..."
Luccio
"Great food, great service. Staff obviously know what they're doing and know the food they are serving very well which is always a positive. There is..."
Katvkis
"From the moment we walked in, La Luna felt like it was a restaurant that was classy and professional. The service would be informative and insightful..."
Bc
"What an experience! These guys really do know what they're doing!Upon arrival we were greeted with smiles from all the staff. While waiting..."
Evarina
"Had a fantastic night last night. A group of four was seated upstairs. Our waiter was very very good, she was attentive and informative without being..."
Rob
"I have been here twice and would return again and again. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. I had the duck legs and the meat was so tender it..."
Foodie85
"Very, very good. Almost perfect. The service was professional and very attentive. A few pointers for food: pigs ears no need for coriander garnish..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Have been here for dinner on 2 occasions. Food was outstanding and service attentive and friendly. The banquet is a good option to try a..."
RD
"Long gone are the days when steak is considered a ‘luxury’ meal and in the current day cheap steaks are readily available from one’s local pub...."
The City Lane
"A special dinner at our fave - daughter turned 21 and chose la Luna as the venue to celebrate. Waiter reception v cool. Dinner menu - no drinks..."
Ilona Way
"Ordered the roast pork with crackling and steak. Both were extremely delicious and meal sizes are very generous. Restaurant has a very cozy feel with..."
Suitie
"We went to La Luna as a party of four and ordered the lamb, spinach and feta pie, with a tasting plate of I house small goods. The pie was too small..."
Gillian Fulton
"La Luna always provides a joyful dining experience. It's has a romantic atmosphere downstairs and a larger group dining area upstairs. The service is..."
AbbyM
"Fantastic, great food with a red meat focus. Great ambience, all together a wonderful spot that I would happily revisit. Highly recommended the..."
JJfood
"Latina is owned by chef Adrian Richardson for good chef bad chef fame amongst others. Have been going here for many years and never had a bad feed...."
Shane Lucas
"Delicious food- $95 tasting menu gave us a huge amount and a wide variety of food. I would have given this a five except for the fact the waitress we..."
IZ
"Lovely decor, food was quite nice too. I think we may have over ordered. Love the fact that it's BYO so we brought a top notch French with us that we..."
HH24
"Yum! Came here for my birthday celebration. For starter, we had the baby pork ribs, it was ordinary, wish it could be more smoky. I wanted to order..."
I Just Love Good Food
"I went to La Luna for a celebratory meal (and meats) over the weekend, and the steaks were cooked to perfection. An impressively well constructed..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Love, love, love this place! We've been countless times and it's spectacular every time, both on the service and the food front. We couldn't get in..."
Ivonne Cianciullo
"In a small group, we had a pretty decent spread of main dishes, including steak, burger, duck, pork and the lamb shoulder along with a couple of..."
DJ
"Absolutely wonderful! We went for my birthday dinner, all of our food was well cooked with beautiful flavours. Beef cheeks was wonderful followed by..."
Laura Seymour
"I had dinner here with 4 friends and had a brilliant time spending our hard earned money here. We shared some great ribs, pigs ears and charcuterie..."
Iain
"We went to La Luna for a birthday celebration last week. We had been planning to get there for such a long time and it did not disappoint. We did the..."
Kylie Thomas
"La Luna is just excellence personified when it comes to meat. Great steaks, great venue and great staff. I would say that their steaks have been the..."
Finding Resonance
"Yum. Dined here a few weeks back for a special occasion and it was superb. The venue perfectly straddles that fine line between elegant and relaxed...."
Dani R
"Wonderful wonderful wonderful. Fantastic food lovely staff We were in the second sitting which was a little crowded two of our party kept..."
Donm
"Yum, yum, yum. We recently dined at La Luna Bistro and once again it was awesome! the Port Douglas oysters to start with were silky and..."
Vivien.renzella
"Love it!. Went to La Luna Bistro for my 18th birthday. What an experience, it was! The service was amazing as well as the food. As a group of..."
Stuart
"The fillet mignon, dry aged for 8 weeks was cooked to perfection. Wrapped in smoky bacon the fillet was tender and the aging was evident in the..."
Mish2201
"Twenty seven!!!! Just last week, I celebrated my 27th birthday with some friends and Le Boyfriend. For my pre-birthday celebration, Le Boyfriend..."
Beatrice
"Nestled inconspicuously on leafy corner of Rathdowne St, La Luna Bistro has been serving contemporary Australian cuisine with a Mediterranean..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Giant prawns bathed in garlic butter, chilli and parsley. the pool of buttery goodness was delicious with the accompaniment of extra slices of bread..."
Melina Han
"Andrew decided he was hungry enough to go for an entrée served size of the penne with lamb ragout. This was a hearty dish with stunning hand rolled..."
Dining Nirvana
"The menu is fairly heavy on the meats ...The duck flesh is so juicy and so tender, it quite literally melts in our mouths, a trait hard to come by..."
Popcornandtoast
"La Luna remains one of the best value options on offer; the produce and cooking are outstanding and Adrian and his staff are obviously bacon..."
Plate Licker
"La Luna understates it's..."
Fatboo
"This was also the restaurant where the manager came up to me questioning me about my SLR as they had a ‘policy’ about taking photos at the..."
Angel Khong
"Armed with a list of places I wanted to try in Melbourne, plus a few recommendations from friends that flowed in, meant that I was never going to..."
Mademoiselle Delicieuse
"Great table service (just enough), lamb shoulder was amazing (easily enough for 3 people) garlic prawns were awesome. unfortunatley was too full to..."
Muse
"I want to go back for more!!!. Had the best crisp duck leg and the ambience of the restaurant was very relaxing and slightly casual. I feel really..."
Beatrice
"Just love it, this is just perfect from the time you step into the restaurant... Great food and service first..."
Food 2 Run
"Most awesome meat fest I've ever..."
Sean Stevens
"Great little bistro. Have always experienced wonderful meals hear over the years,but i wish the menu changed items more..."
Lemon Tart
"Valentine's Day dinner. This was our second visit to La Luna and I must say highly anticipated after our first where the food was fantastic and..."
George M
"Crispy pork yes please. Wow the food here is so tasty. I had the crackling pork for main. It was cooked well and the crackling was nice and crispy...."
Ava
"My third & by far best visit to La Luna last night. The reason? The chefs choice banquet. Absolutely incredible value for money in an..."
Bill Granger
"Great lunch. Fantastic Sunday lunch. Our mains were cooked to perfection and full of delicious flavour. Servings are not huge, but so delish...."
Hamburglar
"Fabulous Steaks!. We had a celebration dinner at La Luna and it was superb! The service was professional, unobtrusive, friendly , and our waitress..."
Georgeandeileen
"Great place. Been here a bunch of times over the last 10 or so years, the food has been fantastic every time. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it...."
Pekingducksoup
"Been dying to go to La Luna for quite a while now...Expectations were definitely met! Everything was spot on except one tiny thing I was given hot..."
Munch On Melbourne
"Nice find for us. We just finished lunch at La Luna and enjoyed it. The garlic prawns tasted like we were back in Spain (except it needs to be served..."
Rose Mercer
"Fabulous experience. The garlic prawns and beef tartare were superb. The 500g aged rump steak was beautiful, and the Mezza dessert platter exquisite...."
Karine
"Yeah expensive but worth it. Emphasis is all about the steak as it should be. Great place and will be back to try more delicious..."
Birdman
"Love it! Flavoursome food. Warm, friendly, attentive service. We arrived hungry and with high expectations. We left very full and extremely happy..."
Moose
"Absolutely fantastic. The service here was so great, each staff member took time to chat and ale us feel welcome. I took my mother here for her..."
Jacqui
"Exceptional steaks, wonderful menu & great service - world class - you must..."
Free Enterprise
"Favourite. Have been here several times now and have not been disappointed! Food is always fantastic and well presented, staff are helpful and..."
Norat
"Very pleased. I have wanted to eat here for ages. I was not disappointed. Attentive service, delicious food and warm atmosphere welcoming of young..."
Cat
"Enjoyable experience. Lovely food and service. We have been here a number of times and have always enjoyed the delicious food, from the gnocchi,..."
Arnottsmintslice
"Extremely Good - But Pricey. Sunday Lunch - our meats were cooked to perfection. As were the potatoes and the broccoli. The pancetta was too salty..."
Rita
"Not all was right. We have eaten at la Luna 3 times previously, always for dinner, this time for lunch. Food was excellent, as it always is,..."
Clyde Boyer
"What an absolute delight, when expectations about your meal is met. The food was as good as all the reviews I have read. Generous and very tasty food..."
Mosca
"We dined here last night to celebrate my husbands birthday and wow! Everything was amazing from the cocktails on arrival to desert! The house cures..."
Miss C
"Fantastic food and service. Quality which probably earns the price tag. Will be back for sure. Save room for the dessert tasting..."
Chopsticks
"Just delicious. Very highly recommended, every dish was fabulous... My partner got the pie and this was definitely the winner of the night. House..."
Megan M
"The bright Moon that shines over a quiet Carlton North. I have many reasons why I love this place but the most important one is that this restaurant..."
DutchyEatsWine
"Excellent. Superb meals. A lovely place to catch up with friends and enjoy a great meal. We love..."
Milli
"Beautiful. La Luna Bistro is a cosy and warmly lit restaurant on a lovely street, with very high quality food and talented chefs. My partner and I..."
Nicole Raynal
"Awesome. Came here for a friends birthday, staff were absolutely fantastic, customer service was was exceptional. The food is excellently presented,..."
Ben Morello
"Excellent food, the roast pork has an amazing crackling. Very friendly staff and good selection of..."
Andre
"Highly recommended. We travelled from Adelaide to dine at La Luna on the recommendation of a friend and I am happy to say it did not disappoint...."
JBN
"Came here for a Mother's Day lunch and was absolutely delighted. The food is delicious, although some portion sizes of the dishes weren't so great..."
EDB
"Great place!. As I'm a big fan of GCBC and visiting from Sydney, I made sure to book La Luna when catching up with friends in Melbourne. Even at the..."
Miffy7
"What a lovely evening we had at La Luna celebrating a friend's birthday. The food was excellent and the service from all staff superb. Thank you for..."
Gerhardus De Kock
"I visited here for my girlfriend's birthday with her parents a few days ago and we had an absolutely amazing evening. First off, the restaurant decor..."
Luke Nankervis
"Yum + Great Service. One of my favourite Melbourne restaurants, always good. Tasty, strong cocktails at good prices ($13.50), amazing steak,..."
Tenaglia
"It was delicious!!! Best steak I have had in a long..."
Mary Evangelakos
"YUM. Do yourself a favour and go! Absolutely delicious food. Thank..."
Abourne7
"Great bistro!. Had a really nice Sunday lunch at La Luna. The food was all very good. I especially enjoyed my hanger steak. The house Shiraz was also..."
Perez
"I love the environment, food and the culture of this..."
Yanina
"A must for all carnivores.. It's not hard to cook a steak. I cook steak four to five times a week, so one can imagine that over the years, I'd be..."
GetReal
"Perfect. Relaxed fine dining - the way it should..."
Michael Heffernan
"I took my parents to La Luna, who are not from Melbourne. We booked on a Sunday afternoon, end of lunch service. It was surprisingly very quiet and..."
Joann Smith
"Wonderful restaurant! The food is excellent, with high quality produce used, large portions and delicious flavour combinations. Extensive wine list...."
JJGG
"A place I will always come back to. So many places these days throw around the terms 'honest', 'home style' and 'paddock to plate' to the point that..."
Laurenm777
"9.5/10 - Amazing. First time here and I was simply blown away. Doesn't look like much on the outside but inside offers a warm dining experience. If..."
MyWisdomTeethHurt
"Une Belle Experience!. Wow, what a great evening we had. Thank you again to the lovely staff down at La Luna. A great meal. I was getting frustrated..."
Big Shot Tommy
"Another fantastic meal tonight! Garlic prawns are a must if they are on the menu! Even spotted Adrian lurking in the kitchen. Wave back next time!..."
RDY4ME
"Fantastic experience best steak in..."
Dr
"Perfect steak, wonderful service. What more could you want but a great steak perfectly cooked. Our family had a wonderful meal here recently. This..."
Yummy
"Still a Favourite. Visited La Luna on the weekend just passed, it was my first visit in a few years, and it reminded me that I must make it a shorter..."
HungryCat
"Stunning ... Don't miss this experience if you're in Melbourne. You know it's amazing when you should stop eating but just can't. Only regret is that..."
Leisa
"Nice enough. The service was great, but the food and price tag don't quite match up. I didn't know it was Adrian Richardsons place when I went and..."
Nik
"Our party cheered for the food!. We had a fantastic experience at La Luna as a party of 13 in the small private function room. It was a surprise for..."
Gourmate
"Fabulous! My husband had the gnocchi with pork ragout and I had the pepper encrusted hangar steak with spinach and salsa verde - OMG it was..."
High Expectation
"The best restaurant on rathdowne street. I've been here many times, you could never , ever complain about service, taste, or leaving..."
Brett Costa
"Spectacular!!. If you love meat like I do, this place is heaven! The cured meat tasting plate was delicious (pretty big, too!) The pork was..."
FoodFan
"Love Meat. Love meat? Love La Luna...."
Angus Jack Russell
"The chefs choice menu was amazing and the matched wines were very generous!..."
Sarah
"We went to la Luna for our anniversary and were not disappointed. Their staff provide an exceptional and personal service despite the restaurant..."
Glen Wallace
"Lovely food, service and atmosphere. Came here on a weekday for lunch and was surprisingly crowded. I ordered the double baked cheese souffle as a..."
Kell
"Have previously been here before a few times and also attended Feast on the Beast as part of the food festival 2 weeks back.Nothing short..."
RayJay
"Superb .....superb food ...superb service ...can't wait to come back again ...thanks Chloe and Lauren for great..."
Sam Rauda
"It never gets old!. I have been to La Luna at least 5 times over the past couple of years. I went again tonight and couldnt think it could get any..."
Grace Salemi Farchione
"Had the twice baked cheese soufflé and it was delicious. Also had the burger which was ok but the fries were a bit of a let down. Heaps of small..."
Sammy
"Yum food! Great personal service - will def go back. A little pricey but you walk out feeling content. Produce some of the freshest I have eaten to..."
Modsymod
"We went here on Saturday for my brothers 30th. The food was absolutely amazing. The duck was the best I have had. Service was 11/10. Very reasonably..."
Allison Montgomery
"Meat lover. Meat loves salt and salt loves meat and i love la..."
Red
"Love, love, love. Love La Luna. Don't know what else to say....food makes me feel warm and comfortable just like home, except, you know, it's about..."
Maebee
"I've been coming to La Luna for ever now, never fails, great concept, food is spot on and great wines to..."
Sarah Bear
"Amazing!. Any time someone asks for a great place to eat, for any occasion, this is the first place I recommend. Bloody fantastic non pretentious..."
Ocean Girl Charlie
"A rolling feast. Been here several times for functions upstairs and had the rolling banquet. All great food, but the entree dishes were my highlight...."
Alt-control
"Took my wife and two girls (6&8 yo) here for lunch for Mothers Day. Location is beautiful. We sat upstairs looking out a window onto the treetops...."
Tim Waters
"Flat Iron Steak. Really enjoyed it, you don't find a steak like this anywhere else. A nice balance between zesty and the taste of the meat. They take..."
Xikan
"Food and service was great! Ambience was perfect for anniversary dinner. Would def come..."
Pnb
"Love it. Went for lunch, my first time. Loved my burger! The girls are sensational, great service. We had a great..."
Veris
"One of my favourites. I love La Luna, one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Consistent food & service. The staff are always friendly & well..."
Dianna
"Just had an amazing night ! Great food so balanced , full of full flavours and more than generous serves , true excellence in service ! Not pompous..."
Kerrie
"The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. Has a great atmosphere. This is the place to go if you are a meat..."
Angelique Renn
"For special occasions. Have been twice with my partner and friends in 2012. It has been a special meal both times. For those of you who only go out..."
KDchamp
"GREAT STEAKS. Best steaks I've had in a long time.Texan BBQ Beef rib was soft and tender and tasted great with the avocado salsa served with..."
Alex Barcenas
"Delicious!had the degust (share menu option) and it was amaze!i def enjoyed all the entrees more than the mains as by then I was too full to savour..."
Fat_kid
"Well, finally got to go here tonight. place is awesome,we started with drinks, and the waitress's were fantastic easy going, wernt annoying over..."
Kate Procter
"Absolutely superb!! Food was sensational, as was the service. Could not fault them. We thoroughly enjoy La Luna every time. Highly..."
Gertrude
"Blokes night out. Went there with 5 mates and had great steak and red wine. Service wasn't really on the radar on this occasion, but it was good. We..."
Nick
"I Love this place and I love Michael!!. What can i say! This has to be by far my absolutely favourite place to eat. From savoury to sweet everything..."
Wadette Mouawad
"For me, La Luna epitomises what i love about Melbourne dining. Great service, great food, without the ridiculous prices (except for the $17.50 pb..."
Iceman
"Very tasty. I had the roast pork and my girlfriend had the slow cooked Moroccan chicken. We also went for a side of broccoli. Serving sizes are very..."
Tristan Morrissey
"A dinning favourite. A great restaurant that I seem to come back to year after year. Service staff are friendly, the ambience is cosy and relaxed. I..."
Vickdog
"Opulent meat feast. Absolutely divine dinner for a birthday party of 7.Garlic and chilli prawns bathed in a pool of golden buttery goodness to..."
Colossus
"Beautiful!. My favorite steak place! Beautiful, tasty and juicy steak. Wonderful 4 cheese souffle and a delicious bombe alaska. Have been here..."
Jason Yoong Chang
"Great steak. Nice bustling Restaraunt - with supurb..."
ED
"This is one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne I always know I will have a great meal and there is always something different on offer. This..."
Christine Bruse
"Quality food and service. Very impressed and food was simple but bursting with flavor? Will definitely be..."
Rocsta
"Drunk on Flavour!. I had a Sunday lunch with 11 people who were all highly impressed with the food. It was sensational! We had a terrific day here. I..."
Im_Hungry
"We came as a family to celebrate our daughter's 18th birthday and was greeted by the most amazing waitress. The service was outstanding and the meals..."
Marie Moore
"Excellent location I really like this part of Carlton , the food is excellent, fantastic service and bought the..."
Dc007
"Beautiful food. Went there for a anniversary, the food again was delicious, it was second time at la Luna, I had the ribeye which melted in my mouth,..."
Brendan Pangallo
"Loved every part of the dining experience at La Luna! from the starters to the dessert platter I was continually amazed by each dish! Lovely and..."
Nat
"Classy and delicious. My bestie and I had a wonderful dinner at La Luna Bistro last night. This is the sort of bistro you dream of finding- elegant..."
Yummy Mummy
"Beautiful staff! Really lovely service which made it all so comfortable! Liked it! But probably won't be returning anytime soon! Sunday night..."
Laura Fiera
"Second visit here last night. Had always wanted to return since our first amazing meal. This meal was no different. Absolutely exceptional...."
Daisy
"We LOVED everything about our experience at La Luna! From Adrian being in the kitchen where you could see him, and where you could see how he was..."
Cathy
"Excellent service and very tasty dishes...produce is nothing extraordinary but how it is cooked and served is definitely very unique and..."
Sparky
"I'm hard to please but I liked it!. Taken to La Luna for our birthdays we were ever so pleased to be shouted out. I was a little worried about the..."
Allan
"Great Experience. My husband and I had a wonderful Friday night dinner at La Luna last week. The food was great, the wait staff friendly and the..."
Ilana
"Meataterians delight!. I have been to La Luna on many occasions and consistently enjoyed the food and service. This is definitely a..."
Ruby-Jean
"Had a family dinner at La Luna Bistro last night. As a big fan of Adrian Richardson i was really excited about finally getting to dine here. In terms..."
Kate Dougherty
"Charcuterie to start with was suberb. Rump was a bit tough but that is the nature of that cut but flavour great and perfwctly cooked. Wine list a bit..."
James Blackmore
"So so good. Absolutely enjoyed everything. Had the 6 course set menu highlight being the housemade cured meats and the dry aged porterhouse. Will..."
Belly On
"Love it. I hav been to this resteraunt about half a dozen times and they nail it every single time.My favorite on the menu is the rolled..."
Shaunytea
"Went there for Mothers Day dinner, and it was great! Service was excellent couldn't fault it at all and very friendly. Food was great and wasn't..."
Beanie
"Nice hidden gem in Rathdowne Village - good find. Really top quality food! Entrees were superb in general. The cheese souffle is superb and..."
Omnidragon
"In love with this place!. Omg...I'm so in love with this place now! First time here on Mother's day, service was very good and food was just superb!!..."
Koube
"Exceptional dining experience. I had dinner at the wonderful place last night with 3 other friends and I have to say, it's been one of the best meals..."
Fluffy Penguin
"Charming bistro with some delicious steaks! The dry aged beef is worth ordering and is quickly (alas) devoured. The chili butter prawns are a..."
Dep Derp
"Another wonderful experience at La Luna. Only slight dissapointment was the beef carpaccio was made with cured meat and not raw - still tasty but..."
Rochelle Rosette
"Really enjoyed La Luna, our table did not fault one thing. Lovely food , well cooked, we' ll be..."
Anth
"Very hearty and satisfying meal at La Luna on Sunday night. Started with cheese souffle followed by suckling pig special and the dessert platter to..."
Tange
"Took my staff here for Christmas lunch. Great food and terrific service. Had the twice cooked duck...great. Took my wife there for our anniversary...."
Peter
"V impressed!!!. Just had a great lunch with my mother as part of the Melbourne Food Festival express lunch deal. At $35 for two courses, a glass of..."
Roxette
"Outstanding experience. Great food, best tasting home made bread, and desert was amazing. Had Creme brulee and choc pudding. Definitely coming..."
Yummy
"Absolutely sensational. Outstanding service from the staff. Outstanding flavours from the chef. Looking forward to dining here again..."
Paul Leighton
"We will definitely be coming here again. Food was great, service was outstanding and Adrian didn't seem bothered at all by all the patrons wanting to..."
Sally Leo
"Consistently outstanding. What makes La Luna a winner is the simple formula of great food and genuinely friendly service. It has been a stalwart of..."
Laura W
"Will go there again.... Went to La Luna Bistro with my friend for his farewell dinner. Environment and service was good. Although they kinda screwed..."
Christopher
"Fantastic restaurant! I got the pork n it was so tasty, my husband had a steak he said one of the best steaks ever, we will def be..."
Daniela Di Silvio
"Decent food, but wouldn't scream amazing from the roof tops! Food was good quality but not so great that I would be running back. If you eat out a..."
Thatgirl
"Pork that melts in your mouth. The Crackling roll of roast pork with slow cooked beans, cabbage & fennel is to die for! One of the best pork dish..."
Chompz
"Absolutely amazing! Great knowledgeable service, meeting the man was a bonus..."
Aj
"Great food...however.... My fiancé and I went on Sunday night for our anniversary (27/11) and the food was the absolute best I have ever had in my..."
ACulinaryTreat
"Wonderful meal, wonderful staff. Went to La Luna last nite and it was a cold and rainy nite too, so I was pleasantly surprised the moment we walked..."
Gordie Reid
"Delicious but..... I went to La Luna for dinner with my partner and upon entering it looked like whoever had decorated the place had not finished...."
FoodLover1986
"The food, atmosphere and service are faultless! I have to say, it was one of the best steaks I have ever eaten, even better than steakhouses in..."
Moccy
"Every birthday, anniversary and date night, my partner and I go to La Luna. Reliably amazing and delicious food. Eat a steak here and you'll never go..."
Emma Chow
"Steak. I only just started to eat steak rare after eating here. Amazing! It melts in your mouth. So good that it does not need any of there sauces!..."
Janice Fox
"Meat meat and more meat. Bring it on !! Love every aspect of this place. Food is tip top and so is the service. Very enjoyable night. Thank you Mr..."
Check Please
"Re Raw Meat Review. I don't normally make comment on reviews or post on line reviews, I love on line reviews & food bloggers. But I cannot..."
Douglas Thompson
"Lovely Luna. Although La Luna is a bit outside my area of residence, I would be more than happy to make the trip. I have been craving their special..."
Fiona-May
"Amazing. La Luna Bistro would have to be my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Every time the food is delicious and the staff and wonderful. Cannot..."
Mmmcupcake
"Deeelicious!. My dad and I went here for my belated birthday dinner and in one word it was delicious! Although the service started a little shakily,..."
Fiona Rowe
"First class. I dined at La Luna last night and it was a wonderful culinary experience. From the moment we walked in the staff were so attentive and..."
Caitie Pie
"One of Melbournes top restaurants. Specialty is pork and beef - both meats cured on site. Never had a bad dish here after 20+ meals over 5 years. Not..."
Ross Elliott
"Wonderful. Just enjoyed a great Saturday lunch. Food was excellent, the pork specialties are worth the visit and the steak and duck superb - topped..."
Darren
"Wonderful,Amazing,Could not fault one thing!. My boyfriend and I dined here on Friday night we are massive fans of Adrians and we had high..."
Giselle Hawkings
"Super lunch spot. My favorite restaurant for a lazy lunch away from the cbd lunchtime hysteria. A wonderful menu, excellent wine list and..."
Andrew
"Great steak......but. I really do like La Luna, this was maybe my 6th visit service always good. My disappointment this time was that my porterhouse,..."
Peter
"Steak it up. My third visit and we love the place.Adrian is a genuine nice bloke and I love what he is about.The lamb pie entree is..."
Trippentheplanet
"Go get your meat fix. This is a gem. There is nothing more impressive than walking into a restaurant and seeing the owner/chef on site, let alone..."
Foodiegourmet
"Excellent steak! Between our group we tried the rib eye, the porterhouse and the fillet steak and all were cooked to perfection. If you are a fan of..."
Zan
"Didnt quite hit the mark, but will be back to try again. Having been recommended many times, i decided it was time to try La Luna.I went with 3..."
Classic
"All i can say is amazing. It has been a long time between GOOD steaks, and la luna deliverd, a perfectly "cooked" blue steak, with meat that melted..."
AZK
"Vegan? Vegetarian? Forget about it.. One of my favourites. Been twice: once for the degustation, once for lunch. Was impressed both times. I'd say..."
Chris
"Best bolognese ever!. Most delicious gnocchi bolognese ever, just looking for an excuse to go..."
Bridie Murphy
"Met for a meeting here as the Rathdowne Food Store was closed on mid week nights. My colleague ordered rump steak on a bed of mash. She commented it..."
GregFresser
"A bit disapointing. Service was great. Location excellent. Should have been a great lunch for the 5 boys. But on a quiet Thursday afternoon, the..."
Mike B
"Been here twice in the last week, both times were fantastic. Consistant service, everything on the menu is spot on, can't go past a great steak..."
Tracey Hall
"Great food and consistency. Go for the..."
Mike
"Visited for the first time the other day. Very impressed. Service was solid and the meals were delicious. Courses were well spaced out as well. 8/10..."
Sanka
"Two words, kick..."
Lucas Smith
"Another delicious meal. Dropped by for the chargrilled steak, medium rare. The texture was terrific (it was a filet mignon...) Next time I'll get the..."
Jrgnsn_tjf
"I love this place. Each time I go I think to my self there is not a lot on the menu that I'd actually eat. After I have eaten I want to book again. I..."
John B
"Delightful. Go for breakfast! I couldn't get a table at Black Ruby one day and we ended up going here for breakfast. I would highly recommend it. may..."
Paul
"Great steaks!! And the mezze dessert is wonderful as well. Fantastic service and a good vin list tops it off. Love..."
Lisa
"Suckling pig.... I've only done breakfast here, but it was sensational. It's quite a fancy restaurant, but don't be scared off coming here for your..."
Hannah Babble
Rare Steakhouse Uptown
90/100 (2607 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Grill
Australian
Grill
Steakhouse
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Calamares
Ribs
Prawns
Porterhouse Steak
Garlic Prawns
Lamb
Pork
Beef
Salad
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Sit down
Australian
Grill
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a great meal here. Special menu ,excellent for a pre theatre dinner. 2 courses just perfect. Staff were great as was service. Highly..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"🍷 steak & wine tonight🍋 lemon cheesecake tart🐑 grilled lamb cutlet🥩 t-bone🐚 pan seared scallops🍄 roasted..."
Sense Of Food
"Absolutely fantastic steakhouse. Came here for dinner for a bucks party. Staff were very polite and accommodating and the steaks were phenomenal...."
Amindha Fernando
"Ordered the garlic bread and the ribs which were both delicious. Service was excellent and the ambience was very nice as well. Highly recommended...."
JMI
"If you had to ask if there is anything better then perfectly cooked steak? You are probably not a foodie or vegan! Then don’t come here...."
Zorks
"Came here for a meeting of the United Nations italy Greece Ireland turkey and australia. Best steak I have had in a while and the Turkish connection..."
Alessandro Calabro
"The scallop and mushroom are amazing. The steak I ordered is medium but I think it should be rawer and soft er . The blue cheese sauce is not that..."
Celia
"I reckon I have been here 20 times. If you are after the best pork ribs in town look no further, they are big, meaty, tender and they are layered..."
Birdman
"I went here with a colleague for lunch. The service was alright without being overly attentive.The entree’s we had were the calamari..."
Timinmelbourne
"Found this restaurant hidden away in the side streets. We got the porterhouse and it was dry and slightly tough to eat but I loved the garlic sauce...."
Hungry Koala
"An overall good meal, but certainly not one of the best steaks we have had. The steak was verging on dry. The sides were bland and uninventive and..."
Linda
"The restaurant is hiding inside the little Collins St so it's a bit hard to find the place. But the decoration inside is really nice and the food is..."
Yuxi Li
"The Secretary of Steak (aka The Dear Luncher) has now completed The Rare Steakhouse hattrick.The Dear Luncher probably has this branch..."
The Dear Luncher
"The dinner special is great value. Comes with an entree, main and a drink. I was happy with my steak, however, my friends’ steaks were a bit over..."
Jade Zhong
"The third time celebrating my birthday here. Friendly staff and good quality food as usual. Will certainly come back. PS. Thanks for the special..."
Sugarwhale
"Everything's just awesome! The 700g rib-eye is amazing. It is served with salads, mixed grilled veggies and chips. Just slice the rib eye and dip in..."
Gabrielle
"Great place!! Very accommodating for the need to get meals fast before a show. The meals were all great. I had the Kangaroo and it was perfect!!..."
Daniel Vicino
"The steak was cooked perfectly and I like the blue cheese sauce. Nice atmosphere inside this restaurant. What a pity that I didn’t have any photos..."
Mengyanzhang666
"Come here without a booking in prior.just have 1 hour to finish my dinner.order set for 2 , the price is reasonable.steak is a little..."
Rinny Wang
"I’ve been to all 3 rare steakhouse for lunch, quality of the service and food are consistent. I’ve been to more than 10 restaurants for steak..."
~Happy Neko~
"Great steaks and yummy cocktails and even better desserts, service was 5 stars, really enjoyed this place, will be visiting again soon that's for..."
Fitime Alievski Rexhepi
"Really nice and juicy steak. My steak was cooked to perfection - it was perfectly medium rare ( more on the rare which is to my liking) The chips..."
Vivian
"This is my go to place for the most awesome ribs! On my most recent visit our group of 10 ordered both the beef and pork ribs as well as the eye..."
Split The Bill
"This steakhouse is tucked away in a lane off Little Collins St. I know this area well but had no idea this place was here. It’s a pleasantly laid..."
Two Sheds
"Had dinner here and the food was pretty top notch. The steak (rib eye) was cooked perfectly and we also ordered some sides (fried onion rings and..."
AaronN
"The food is amazing always cooked to perfection. My only complaint is we were charged $12 for tape water and when i questioned this they said this is..."
Kieran Hattie
"Had my birthday celebration at this restaurant based on the positive reviews and the fact I'm a fan of good steak. And I was definitely not..."
HeraldSun Reviews
"Was a little disappointed with our visit on a Tuesday night. Service was a little slow, possibly under staffed. Steaks were well cooked but. It..."
Mark Reservoir
"Great place if you love steak. The main comes with one side and you have to order any others. We ordered the cauliflower and broccoli gratin, the..."
Peta Young
"Great Wagyu scotch fillet steak! The appetisers were a little on the creamy side, and too cheesy. The ambience in the restaurant were comfy, a little..."
Petal Loves Food
"One of the better beef ribs, not much taste in their steak. I love the garlic and their mushroom sauce. Salad wise , ok a tad bit too much cheese..."
Sarah In Melbourne
"Tonight's dinner was superb. EntriesWe got about four entries. The mushrooms stuffed with garlic butter and feta cheese and also the..."
Carmen Joy
"Feel like some melt in your mouth fried calamari? Then you've got to try Rare Steakhouse's!! Their calamari is lightly battered, sprinkled with herbs..."
Cecy_Eats
"Great dining experience, nice starters and attentive staff. Excellent steaks - especially when ordered with mushroom sauce. Definitely recommend the..."
Tedclaskn
"Gnocchi was terrible and we weren't allowed to take it away. Steak was great but sauces (we tried black pepper and red wine) were not up to standard...."
Ads Davies
"Food was fantastic but the drink service was very poor ,we had to ask 3 times where are ordered of sparkling water was. We order a 14 year old bottle..."
Damon Mayston
"Had the pasture fed rib eye on the bone with mashed potatoes on a half packed Wednesday night. The staff were very pleasant and attentive with just..."
Mr Food
"Great food.This place was great. The steak was cooked to perfection. The chips were delicious.The lamb rack was a large serving and..."
Kady
"We ordered the salt and pepper calamari for entree with some drinks to start with. Then we moved on to the wagyu scotch fillet, some chips and the..."
Foodgrubbie
"The wagyu is so nice and soft so had the best steak ever is this place also the manager was super nice and friendly made us laugh on the day and feel..."
Coffeelover
"Beautiful place great atmosphère. Our waiter was really friendly and professional. Mushroom sauce and the mash potato were soooo tasty ! A must...."
Liz
"Great service, good atmosphere, steaks were decent, ribs were mouth watering. Just shame about the non byo option. Otherwise would highly..."
Kain Xu
"I'd heard only good things about Rare, and the Uptown location did not disappoint in the ways that counted. The ribs are a MUST if you dine here...."
Jimmy Chew Food
"Went there for a birthday dinner, the service and vibe is good there! We ordered the steak with mash, the steak was cooked to our preferable liking...."
Alicia Kouch
"We had 1kg of ribs to start between the 4 of us, followed by a steak each. I had the 350gm Angus porterhouse with a side of mac and cheese, the steak..."
GGx
"Great wines, great service, great location, great decor, great coffee, but average steak. My 300g "rare" porterhouse was tolerably "medium..."
TonkleChicken
"This is a nice steakhouse. I had the eye fillet and my partner had the scotch. We asked for medium however they were both on the med rare side......"
MN-A
"great little steak house in the city, with a excellent range at reasonable prices. The service from the Canadian girl was fantastic, wine list is..."
Mr MM Smith
"A favourite place! Love the pork ribs. And the atmosphere is relaxed. Would recommend having a better Sav Blanc on the menu. Would give it 5 if it..."
Brenda Digby
"If you want a steak, this (or these, all venue's equally good) is the absolute place to go. I struggle to get past the 200gm eye fillet as this is..."
BlueJay
"The best steak my taste buds could ever experience. When I first visited, I ordered the Wagyu Scotch Fillet - which was, at the time, also the best..."
Ghan
"Service is fantastic!! The girls are really friendly and have a bright & happy aura!! Food was satifying overall! Asked for a wagyu porterhouse but..."
Suburb Review
"I don't hand out an excellent unless I'm really impressed and this is well deserved.We dined with friends we hadn't seen for ages and we truly..."
Flavietta
"Cooked perfectly, most tastiest steak I've had in a while! Possibly my newest favourite steak joint! For how much we paid, and how fancy the place is..."
Jane L
"This place is really good, the atmosphere, the service and the food. Waiters are very attending, the food is fresh and well presented, except the..."
Atieh Sangtarash
"Very nice restaurant tucked away in an alley way, great atmosphere and good serviceHad the beef ribs and chips as well as the creme..."
Marshall Tan
"This has always been my go to steak place! And once again the service was amazing and friendly. However the waitress' knowledge of the wine list was..."
Felicity Jumba
"Amazing. Every time we come here the service is awesome and the food is even better.Our waitress was polite and kept us well watered. A..."
Pendles
"The service was very average. So many waiters walking around but try get their attention and they dodge your eye contact. Steak was delicious though!..."
Omnom
"We got steak with mash on the side and also chips :) The steaks were cooked well. Staff were sooo friendly too! They brought us lots of bread and..."
Fiona
"My favourite steak place and it's not just because the steaks are cooked perfectly every time. They have amazing mashed potato, smooth sauces and..."
Occasionalist
"I have been to the two other Rare Steakhouse outlets on various occasions so when I stayed up the top of end of town, took 3 work colleagues out for..."
BigFellaBella
"The name says it all. The steaks are delicious here. . This was our 3rd time and as with the previous occasions the steaks were exceptional. Had the..."
Papadam Curry
"I've been coming to this outlet for about 3 years now and on average once a month. The service is consistently good and the ambiance is, I think,..."
Joe
"I have been all over the world to various steak houses and have been fortunate enough to taste numerous exceptional quality steaks. Albeit..."
Almeida
"The steak was cook perfectly and the soup was very nice, the service was professional. Overall a nice place to have lunch in a cold winter day...."
Namthip Sahawat
"Food so good , we older ribeye , pork spare rib is so good so tender and soft , we too enjoy , after we older one more scotch fillet ,the service is..."
Eunice
"i dont understand why this place is not atleast a 4 out of 5!!! this place is awesome.. came here for a dinner and as soon as you walked in the staff..."
Levi Catalbas
"I ordered a 300g scotch fillet tonight and it was amazing! The meat was very soft and was very delicious with the accompanying mushroom sauce. It..."
Jen Searches 4 Da Perfect Steak
"Pork Spare Ribs - Soft and Delicious. Soft, really..."
Luciana Pinto
"Great food. Best blue steak and the food was rushed for us because we had a show at 8. Great steaks and..."
Alicia1437
Rare Steakhouse Downtown
89/100 (3150 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Grill
Australian
Grill
Steakhouse
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Ribs
Prawns
Porterhouse Steak
Garlic Prawns
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Salad
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Sit down
Australian
Grill
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Nice menu with a wide variety of meat, including grass fed, non gmo choices. Excellent meat, friendly and efficient staff, good wine..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"We visited this venue last night and here is what I thought.... Cons: Red Wine Jus was bland and lacked flavor Pros: Meat cooked..."
Claire Esler (@snackwithclaire)
"Good steak and decent wine list. Has been a long standing go to. Reasonable value; good personable service. Decor could do with an update upstairs...."
Chris
"Best restaurant in Melbourne! … ordered a lamb cutlet for Entrée and two medium and medium rare porterhouse steaks … the delivery was..."
Hooman_golparvar
"I went there for the steak and a work meeting... it delivered flawless, quality produce grilled perfectly... sides an excellent match. Decent wine..."
Bryce Leigh
"I ordered steak that medium...But, I got well done one....Except that thing ok.Service. Clean . Good interior...Bit, annoyed..."
Jin
"What an amazing place! Best steak place I have been too, fantastic food great service. The waitress that took. Are of our table was so lovely and..."
Lyonee Dang
"Came to Rare Steakhouse Downtown for Valentine’s Day and had a great experience! We had the Valentine’s set course for the night including..."
Sandy
"Been here a few times now, steaks are always cooked to perfection & service is always on point, would definitely recommend this place to friends &..."
Joseph Carbone
"What a fabulous place! Surrounded by old blue stone bricks, polished wooden floor boards and cast iron finishes. The decor is immaculate in this..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"Soooo nice. luv this place!the steak tastes tender and juicy, the espresso martini is lovely... nice single table enjoying the moment by..."
Xiao Chen Ding
"Really enjoyed my experience at the Rare Steakhouse Downtown, the food was superb and the staff were amazing. Ordered the grilled lamb cutlets..."
Britney Lay
"Fantastic steak place with a great selection of meats, such as Rump, T-Bone, Eye fillet, Porterhouse and Scotch Fillet in an angus cut, pasture fed,..."
Patrick J. Abade
"This is possibly my first 5 star rating for a place in Melbourne!I’m just speechless about this place.... I would like to add, that I do not..."
Sandeep Pandit
"Very reliable steak restaurant full of corporates from The Rialto. Every time I have been my steak has been perfect. Service can be slow in..."
Moetfan
"Went here for my 25th bday dinner with the family, booked via zomato. Great staff so friendly and attentive, great steaks, drinks and..."
Muty Said
"It turned out to be quite a social week for me, hence had the chance to try another new restaurant that is just one block away from..."
Ilovefood13
"Came here due to it's proximity to the forum prior to a show and to enjoy the variety of steak on offer. Food came out surprisingly quickly..."
Chloe Cakes
"Booked a dinner for 5 for my birthday. Had inadvertently told everyone about a set menu which was for functions of 12 or more. Ari was wonderful and..."
Theclarklett
"My partner and I were here for Valentine’s Day and we got the Valentine’s Day set for two. For starters we had an excellent selection of Fresh..."
Aye Mya Mya Khin
"Favourite place to eat steak in melbourne! Always enjoy our meal 👍 when my partner and I feel like great steak we know we can count on Rare to..."
Samantha
"I I always say that Rare is better than all the other steakhouses and usually it is the case but gradually it becomes more and more lacklustre. It..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Friendly staff and for the most part, great service. The waiter that brought us our food was different from the lady who took our order so a couple..."
Feast Meets West
"Great lunch👍 but I’m at the wrong end of town... Came for lunch on my own in my casuals... I look so out of the place... Port house..."
~Happy Neko~
"The day my friends and I went in was not busy. Priced reasonably, It was absolutely stunning and delicious! The steaks were served to me and my..."
XT Zhou
"The hardest thing to do when having three different steakhouse venues in close proximity to each other is consistency . I’ll admit in the past this..."
Mills
"This steak place was unbelievable. Went there for my birthday and I wasn't disappointed. I booked online which was easy although it's hard to decide..."
Dine And Dash
"The food was excellent. What I have a huge problem is that when it was time to settle the bill, the waitress was VERY pushy for a tip. C'mon man. I..."
Wayne Coetzee
"No. Of Visit: 2Overall Verdict: high-end steak house with amazing environment, but qualities of food & service don't fully hold in respect of..."
Lancelthebard
"This is by far the BEST STEAKHOUSE in Melbourne and if you're a big steak lover or even if you're not you have to try this sensational place..."
Andy
"Steak was perfectly grilled - still pink, tender and juicy. I got the lunch special for only $30 - which I think is very good value. The garlic..."
Janice Bautista
"Our experience was ruined by a rude waitress but otherwise the food was good. The beef tartare was really nice, it was slightly on the salty side for..."
Hungry Ham
"Nice..."
Ryan
"Beautiful steak! I had the 200g grain fed eye fillet with red wine jus, with mash and the steak just melted in my mouth. Lovely warm atmosphere, will..."
Blueberry
"Maybe I have overly high expectations but I would think that a venue presenting itself as a steakhouse would offfer a dry-aged steak.Moving..."
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"Highlights: The Pork Ribs and side order of crispy fried onions.Downfall : The sauces to accompany the steaksWishes : Wish the ambience of..."
April_eats
"Nestled amongst Jazz Bars in Goldie Place is where you'll find Rare Steakhouse Downtown.   Only a short walk from Melbourne's iconic Hardware Lane,..."
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
"If you're a steak lover, definitely make your way down to your nearest rare. I've been to the rare steakhouse on king street a few times and they are..."
Ann
"This weekend we chose Rare as our dinner venue for a bucks with 19 people. The process of booking was a breeze given I kept chopping and changing..."
Renato Varrasso
"This part of King Street is not the greatest place to dine of an evening. However for a good steak it hits the spot. No frills. Steak, chips and..."
Stretts
"Find it so hard to find a good mushroom steak these days even though these guys have a few restaurants king street is my favourite and I feel they..."
Vince
"Steak was fantastic and cooked to perfection. Very nice selection of wine with the house cab absolute scrumptious. Only draw backs that kept it..."
Scott Clark
"Rare provides a sensational culinary experience every time. The Dear Luncher, aka The Secretary of Steak has visited on numerous occasions. If..."
The Dear Luncher
"Not a bad thing to say about any dining experience I've had here.The staff are always accommodating and friendly. The steak is always cooked to..."
Danii Dee
"It was packed when we arrived. The porterhouse wagyu is the best. The staffs are really nice, which is a plus. They sang a birthday song for us, a..."
Tris
"Went here last night! Got the eye fillets 200/300g with chips, mash, onion rings, roasted veg and feta mushrooms!Lovely food but the roasted veg..."
Trevor
"Love this place. Service was alright, always have new staff. But good steaks; you want steak, just come here!! Highly recommended for..."
Penny
"Took my boyfriend to Rare Downtown as a birthday treat as he loves steak. It was on the recommendation of a friend. When I booked, I also requested..."
Little Pink Piggy
"We enjoyed an absolutely wonderful dinner here. Both of our meals were faultless. The ambience and service was excellent, as was the lovely waitress..."
Serena Shehrbano
"For a steakhouse they did cook the steak well although my partner had a more expensive cut of meat & said she much preferred mine as hers was rather..."
Ben McDuffie
"I went to this restaurant with my partner on Saturday, it had a nice atmosphere, helpful staff and the steak was delicious. My partner got the scotch..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Walked past this place quite a few times and finally my workmates and i went and tried it out. For the price and what you got it was pretty good, i..."
Skinnyfatty
"We love Rare Steakhouse! Which is rare that we would like it, because neither of us are big steak fans, probably only have steak every couple of..."
TheHungryCouple
"Want a great quality steak with amazing service? Rare downtown has such a great atmosphere that you will love eating here again and again. Loved the..."
Nick Rogers
"Had a great meal with a friend, outstanding food and service. Lovely porterhouse steak, which was perfectly cooked. The dessert was phenomenal...."
JC
"Amazing food! The steak was perfectly cooked and the service excellent. 5/5 rating well deserved - beautiful decor and restaurant design..."
Linda
"Really good food and great atmosphere! Got salt and pepper calamari and wild mushroom arancini balls for entre, eye fillet with mash for main and..."
Katie Campbell
"Pork ribs and oysters for entree. Pork ribs were so tender and had a subtle smokey flavour. Some sort of sauce would of been nice to make it less..."
Simone
"I loved the uptown one so thought it'd be the same here. Same name but the foods tasted different. Ordered scotch fillet steak which was rare..."
Phuong Phan
"Good service and nice eating atmosphere,panacotta was too sweet with som much berry jam on top. Eye fillet was quite tender and baked potato, no..."
Vivian Wu
"Lovely restaurant, perfect for midweek date night or catching up with friends on a Friday evening. Their oyster platter is a perfect starter with 8..."
Trinh Ly
"Had the eye fillet of Grain Fed Black Angus and Angus pure natural beef. The texture is great, good place for dating. The surrounding atmosphere is..."
Jessica Han
"Everything was just absolutely beautiful! Perfect oysters and a fantastic range as well. The entree gnocchi was amazing and the steak were beautiful,..."
Michael
"I had the beef ribs, it was flavoursome but the meat was not tender and didn't know fall off the bone. It was also a little burnt at the end. Very..."
JiTe
"Rare was having a special for September giving away 2 glasses of branded Riedel if you order their Wagyu steaks. I've never tried the Wagyu steaks..."
Occasionalist
"A warm greeting on a cold night. We did main and dessert, indulging in some tender steaks. Great tip from the waitress about the portion sizes..."
Looking For The Perfect Bite
"First time at the King st location and loved it!Greeted the moment we walked in, shown to our table where our waiter was waiting to formally..."
MelbFoodsta
"I love this place so much! Steak was cooked to perfection, very tender and juicy! Dessert was da bomb, flourless chocolate cake. I am definitely..."
Foodieadventures
"Yummy. This is a excellent place to go to and you will definitely leave satisfied. One of the best cooked steaks I have ever..."
Ruan And Mel
"“My husband and I remember this restaurant for it’s good quality and consistent steaks. This occasion was initiated through Dimmi’s booking..."
Melbourne Food Baby
"Eye Fillet (200grams) With Baked Potato, 36AUD  Mushroom Sauce, 4.50AUD Rare Steakhouse is a white-tablecloth restaurant serving 15 various..."
Evelovelle
" All in all, aside from the disappointing entree, I enjoyed all the other meals we tried at Rare Steakhouse. Rare Steakhouse also sell pork ribs..."
Candice
"Layer on the sauce and roll out the beef, has very nice trimmings for a hearty night’s meal. The soft lighting and modern decor in this classy..."
Thomas Mel
"Posting on behalf of my partner as he is the meat eater. His 200 gram steak was very good, and he is very picky on steaks. As a vego, would be good..."
sallyyypappa
"I ate the 300 gram grass fed scotch fillet with chips and blue cheese sauce and the trio of sorbet for dessert. The steak was cooked perfectly and..."
Phil Thompson
"Lets start with food, The quality of food is great. Everything were fresh. We ordered entrees for two ($40), which was good and tasty. Was a little..."
Hassan Kalantari
"One of the best steaks I've ever had. Ordered the tomahawk steak - it was cooked very well (was med-rare) and I loved the char on the steak. The..."
Melissa L
"Such attentive service. Never have I had such an amazing sticky date pudding which arrived with hot butterscotch sauce and a pudding that was so..."
Vanessa Wong-Lee
"Best service ever! I was served a medium steak even if I ordered rare, and they did everything to correct the situation. They were very apologetic..."
Denise Castro
"We were a party of 10. The staff were super friendly and very helpful, from front of house, to wait staff. The food was delicious, as usual; high..."
Sylvia Purdie
Simply Spanish Qvm
89/100 (1217 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
European
European
Cafe
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Seafood Paella
Mussels
Croquettes
Calamares
Garlic Prawns
Pork
Tapas
Prawns
Toasts
Meatballs
Salad
Paella
Calamari
Café
Café
Spanish
European
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A friendly and cozy spot. The hot churros are..."
Adita
"Only had a cappuccino there but they even served a little churro alongside and the churro was so yummy! 😍 friendly staff; we sat outside and the..."
Priscilla Yeo
"My score 4.0 stars. I had a solo lunch here on Thu 5th Mar. J had a lunch platter special here some time ago – she really enjoyed the selection..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"This place is just amazing! The staff were fantastic. The food was amazing. The seafood paella was perfection. The churros were absolutely fantastic...."
Dawson Brister
"Having finally tried all three Simply Spanish locations in and around Melbourne, our favourite remains to be the store at South Melbourne Market...."
Penguineats
"Walked in slightly a bit late for their breakfast menu but their food was so delightful, that we ended up being pretty happy.What we love:..."
YUMLINGS Food Explorers
"I can’t start without mentioning the staff, absolutely beautiful people, so sweet and kind. In combination with amazing coffee and churros it makes..."
Kaitlyn Muirhead
"We had tried the seafood paella from The Queen Victoria Night Markets and it was really delicious and flavorful! The mussels were fresh and the rice..."
Win - FSC
"Stumbled across this gem just after lunchtime today. We were drawn in by the large crowds, both inside & out enjoying a range of amazing food. We..."
Jackson.mckendrick
"Voted the best paella outside of Spain! This is their city store close to the famous Victoria Market, the original is in South Melbourne Market...."
Kris L
"While shopping at QVM, grabbed a coffe and churro for take away. Really good spanish coffee and tasty churro. Hope to try more food from this..."
Nupur Bhople
"I can not express my love for this place enough. The food is outstanding, large size, and it’s inexpensive. The paella was so filling, and every..."
Food W/ Soph
"Cute little eatery on the outside of Queen Victoria markets. Service during our visit was friendly & efficient.We ordered the mushrooms on toast..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Ordered the seafood paella on Europa night market. Lines were really long however food smelt so good i had to wait. Once food was ordered though it..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Nestled in Melbourne's historic Queen Victoria Market, Simply Spanish QVM is a fun, relaxed space to enjoy a delightful Spanish fare. Let a creative..."
Robin
"Walked past simply Spanish and gave in to the great vibes and temptation.The food, however, was not what I hoped it would be. The chorizo..."
Sivashankar Sivam
"At the night market last night and was able to enjoy this well constructed beef dish. Great flavour given in was made at the stall. Beef and..."
Nay Nay
"Super cute staff. Super tasty Affogato ^^ with crunchy hot churro. What a wonderful morning from the view of this cozy small Spanish cafe...."
Trần Như Quỳnh
"Delicious!! Lovely staff, great spot out the front (weather permitting) and great food! We had 2 tapas to share and a paella which was enough for..."
Foodie
"The breakfast menu is brilliant bacon eggs and cheese are done fantastically . Location is perfect to not miss it. Lunch tapas menu isn't half bad..."
Pranav Ramji
"My experience here was a little worse than the South Melbourne store, albeit not a bad one. Spanish hot chocolate (served with a churro) was great...."
L
"This restaurant is in the hot spot of Victoria market , amazing feel around the street .. loved the food, went for breakfast .. it tasted yummy ....."
Deep Animesh
"Cute Spanish joint in the midst of everything else going on at Victoria Market! Reservations welcome. Service great.Food: Spanish meatballs..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"This is place is located very near Vic market which is great for a after shopping lunch. I rarely treat myself to Spanish food, in fact this was the..."
Ct.eats
"Came to Melbourne for a weekend workshop so grabbed the chance to visit the QV Market. Prior to the exploration, we chose to have lunch at this..."
Ronnielui2003
"So far the best Paella we have eaten in Melbourne, we had at the Wednesday Night Winter Market at Queen Victoria. Portion was quite big and filling..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Visited this petite eatery tonight and everything was simply top-notch. Didn't get to take photos of everything we ordered because we were too..."
Hungryfoxbb
"Great place to go for Spanish food. Their Market Hash (poached eggs with hash) was simple and done to perfection. Their Spanish Hot Chocolate though,..."
Wandering Ella
"U could see two big pans full of paella outside of the restaurant. I picked the seafood paella. The paella here is very wet and sticky. It tasted..."
Sherly Huang
"I used to go there all the time years ago until I got waited for nearly an hour. I wrote a bad review and thought I would never return. Years later,..."
Kimungie
"Simply Spanish is simply good! Didn't manage to order any tapas as I was only craving for some good paella. Generous portion and full of flavor, the..."
A. Chan
"Great food recommend the chicken Paella! Great service people seem to love working there! Award winning place and it gets top marks from me..."
Red 5
"So delicious! Ever since my sister told me that Simply Spanksh won the competition for the best paella outside of spain, ive wanted to come try! I..."
Thuaners
"Simply great food! The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy, and together with super friendly and genuine service, this place has a great vibe about it...."
Anna
"Cozy environment. Not a big restaurant, but enough for food lovers. Nice service and tasty food. What could I want more! Recommend the sea food..."
Summer
"Cozy little place! And really friendly staff, I love the service here;)We came here for lunch and ordered the lunch deal with churro. Everything..."
Joni Wang
"Services are really wonderful! Attentive and welcomed!A cozy restaurant just outside the QVM!Seafood pallea is just nice to share..."
Yolanda Wong
"Wanted to try their paella long time ago and finally came here and ordered the lunch deal. Overall, the food tasted good, but the meatball maybe a..."
Food_Is_Heaven
"Came here for their famous paella lunch deal. My friend and I tried the $19 lunch deal which comes with paella, potato tortilla and a choice of..."
Chewynoms
"Tapas entree of crochets and pork belly were great. Seafood paella was very good but would have been even better with some veggies in with the rice...."
Alan
"Had this in the night market at Queen Vic.. we chose this simply because it was said in their banner 'award-winning paella'. And i have to say, they..."
StepiiGM
"My partner and I stopped by this restaurant after having been to the Queen Victoria Night Market. The restaurant is quite small but the staff were..."
Ilovetoomnom
"If you have walked past the Elizabeth St side of the Queen Vic Market during lunch time, your nostrils will have no doubt been greeted by the..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Called in for a quick meal before a meeting nearby and was wrapped with everything.  Service was great.  Food was served super quick and the..."
Adrian
"Nice convenient place for a quick spanish lunch around victoria market. A dish of paella from the big pan was $13 and there was a $19 lunch special..."
MF
"With a firm ethos on using seasonal produce and going local where possible, the restaurant creates food which is fresh and delicious. Paellas are..."
Gastrology
"Very generous portion... Tasty and authentic Spanish dishes.Thanks to Dimmi half price special, get to come here twice with my friends. We..."
J88
"Lovely little place to stop by for a quick lunch. The $10 paella is a great steal, worth a shot! Beef cheeks were spot on and Portuguese tarts..."
Nosoundwithoutsilence
"We came here at the beginning of the year in January and the food was absolutely delicious. One of the best tapas style food I have had in Melbourne..."
Linda Maroukel
"Ordered the exact same thing as I did in South Melb Market (big pan paella, chorizo, meatballs, chicken cazuela) for some reason it does not taste as..."
Chisyelda Oey
"Good paella and sangria set for $15. Friendly service and vibrant staffs. Cosy atmosphere. Don't mind coming back for the lunch paella..."
Lamkk91
"Nice food. I have still to find a restaurant that has the flavours, textures and colours of the food in Spain, but this one does a good job at..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"After reading all the reviews on Simply Spanish from customers' point of view, I thought that it would be helpful for Urbanspoon's customers to have..."
Dee Dal Zotto
"Stumbled across a gem. Great food; good service.Shopping at Vic market and needed some breakfast to make sure I didn't buy too many trays of..."
V Thomas
"Delicious breakfast. Lovely breakfast options with helpful service and good..."
Woo1961
"Wow! What a gem. The best thing about writing this blog is the fact that I am forced to leave my comfort zone, take risks and try new things. This..."
Melbourne Food Review
Box Seafood Restaurant
86/100 (1244 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Australian
Seafood
Contemporary
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Salad
Creme Brulee
Chili
Crawfish
Crème Brulée
Catfish
Crab
Fish & chips
Scallops
Garlic Prawns
Oyster
Pesto
Calamari
Risotto
Fish
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
Chowder
Lobster
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Pasta
Sit down
Australian
Contemporary
Seafood
Cash Only
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Wow what a beautiful restaurant. The service was 5 star. The food was amazing. I shouted my mum the hot platter for her 75th birthday and it was..."
Sally Edmonds
"Some of the best seafood around.We started with whitebait to share YUM. I enjoyed the Garlic Prawns which didn't have that over the top garlic..."
Kay Feain
"We had dinner before Priscilla at the Regent. We absolutely loved the meal, entree was duo breads with oil and dukkah, for main I had the best fish..."
Bev Boys
"We enjoyed a sensational hot and cold seafood platter for three. Food and service was excellent. As good a seafood restaurant as I've enjoyed. Five..."
Rick Towerton
"Fabulous service and the food was to die for. Any reviewers should bare in mind it's the theatre district. If your not going to the theatre �, book..."
Anthony Passmore
"Excelled our expectation of superbly fast and efficient friendly service. Food were delightfully delicious. This has becoming our favourite seafood..."
Eva G Foo
"Excellent service and fantastic seafood menu with delicious desserts. Will definitely go back and highly recommend this restaurant to all seafood..."
Jackie Rose Butler
"We had a meal at Box before seeing a show at Athenaeum opposite. Everything was excellent we had several drinks, Parmesan herbed bread, flathead..."
Eileen Smith Patterson
"The food was delicious and the waitress was friendly, helpful and professional. I didn’t have a booking but had no trouble getting a table, and..."
Merri Vandekolk
"Excelente food, also the service. The waiter Monica and the owner where very..."
Rodrigo Solis Camara de Cayon
"Delightful meal and lovely service. Our table server was lovely and the gentleman who took our payment also very friendly (he was also lovely on the..."
Kellie-Jane Simpson
"Best seafood in Melbourne, great service and always friendly staff. I strongly recommend and will be back..."
Adeline Zimmermann
"Took a mate here for a celebration and dropped about 500 between the two of us. But we spared no expense and didn’t regret it a bit. Several nice..."
Joel Hinch
"Super friendly staff here! It’s a must do if you enjoy seafood. The highlight of my dining experience would have to be the natural oysters with..."
Kitakai
"Yes it is expensive but I cannot fault the service nor the quality of the seafood. Our waitress was lovely and pre-empted all our requests. Thank..."
Seerie
"We got in early before a show and the place was quiet then but filled up. The service was prompt and attentive. I had oysters natural all quiet..."
Mike W
"We wanted a seafood platter and thought we would give this place a try. Great location in the CBD close to some great hotels. We had the hot seafood..."
Dawson Brister
"One of the stalwarts in the city, for finer dining, even more for upmarket seafood. Pricing makes it more of a place for special occasions, but..."
M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.
"My husband brought me here for dinner tonight as part of my birthday surprise and the food was beautiful. We had a prawn cocktail and morten bay bugs..."
Suzanne Kehl
"I really enjoyed this place...staff were lovely...food was delicious and the wine was top shelf. Venue itself is a little strange which..."
Jeremy Day
"I paid a visit to Box Seafood Restaurant last night to celebrate my husband's 27th birthday and the restaurant's service made his birthday just that..."
Vanessa Ollivier
"Prawn spring rolls and the Moreton bay bugs with the garlic sauce are a MUST. Seafood platter is the best option as you get a little bit of..."
Saady
"Wife and I Dropped in for a quick meal pre show. Excellent service to get us out before show. Garlic bread for starters followed by mains of..."
Brettski Bear
"I let the boy choose where we were having dinner and I have to admit I was a bit skeptical when we walked in on a Thursday night, the only people in..."
Jess Chi
"Dropped in for dinner before a show. Great food, great service. Fish and chips, desert, cider, lovely on a hot night. Not cheap but a great way to..."
Rob Jackson
"I enjoyed the atmosphere and the very kind and professional staff. My partner and I came here to celebrate my birthday and we ordered the seafood..."
Dakota Deane
"We had a mission to go out and indulge on quality seafood, this place definitely satisfied that fix! The seafood platter did not disappoint in any..."
Tony
"Nice food if you want a nice restaurant that is not on trend so you won't need to queue which is refreshing. Not cheap but it is good quality food..."
Rachel P
"Staff were attentive without being intrusive on quite a busy Saturday night. We had the seafood platter and could not fault it. Fantastic experience..."
Damo Maloney
"Tried the Spicy Chili King Prawns and it is indeed spicy but yummy! Luckily you can have rice with it. Although a white wine matches better, i did..."
Jarod
"I came here on a quiet Thursday night. Nothing to hit home about, very expensive for what it was, although the food was good and seafood was well..."
Garth Christie
"Some of the best natural oysters I've had. This to me says a lot about their basic standards and their suppliers. We sampled widely from the fruits..."
Hipster Douchebag
"Great food and great service!!  My partner and I ate at this restaurant for a pre-theatre meal.  The recommendations from the waiter were superb. ..."
Miss Vanilla
"Went there last night (Saturday night) for dinner for anniversary and the service was excellent and the food was fantastic. Could not fault anything..."
Peter Banitskas
"Good, fresh seafood if all a little bit uninspiring. The menu plays it very safe offering a selection of tried and true dishes. That being said;..."
Jit
"Had lunch here some time ago , oysters and a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Good option for lunch or dinner before or after the theatre. Recommend..."
Nick The Greek
"My Mum and I came here before the Lion King on a Saturday night and were asked straight away by a pleasant man if we were going to go to the Lion..."
TheFitFoodie
"Last minute decision to grab dinner Here before a show at The Regent Theatre. Both food & service was fantastic, ate trio of dips, pumpkin & chicken..."
Peta
"Fresh seafood. Had dinner here before we saw a show at the Regent. Absolutely loved it. Very helpful and friendly staff, seafood cooked to..."
Foodismyfave
"JT’s atlantic salmon was cooked perfectly and the accompanying risotto was also packed with flavour - probably the best risotto we’ve tried this..."
Wynne Ma
"Always a Winner. Love Box on Collins, always..."
Gndtraining
"Great Seafood. We love the box. Great seafood! Great Service! Adrian is an amazing host! The perfect pre-dinner when seeing a show next..."
ChrisX
"A++. Dined here last Saturday night before going to see Wicked next door at the Regent Theatre. With even just a party of 2 my friend and i tried..."
Stephanie Didolis
"Great seafood and..."
Suzy
"We had a really nice lunch on sunday before going to see the Wicked show at the Regent Theather. Sizes for the meals were pretty good and dessert was..."
ViviMar
"Gabbi. Perfect Lunch! I lunched with an elderly, frail gentleman last Sunday pre-theatre, and the staff were thoughtful and considerate in their..."
Gabbi Dalsasso
"Awesome, best restaurant we have found in cbd, food delicious, service was excellent. Very professional, and good value considering the quality. Wil..."
Gus
"I have been a customer at Box for eight years. Amazing atmosphere, exceptional service, great food and plethora of wine list. This restaurant at..."
Abeer Sandher
"Could not recommend this restaurant more highly. We had the oysters and crayfish. Without a doubt the best seafood in..."
Lonners
"Exceptional service and food. Fantastic wine list. Friendly staff. Great experience overall. Coming back here for my birthday in 2..."
Lesley
"Wow the whole lobster ! Just try this dish..."
Steve
"Great service and excellent seafood. Garlic prawns were cooked to perfection. We will be..."
Sharyn Honey
"The food is amazing and the service is good depending on who you get. The man who is perhaps the owner is very attentive. However I went on a..."
JZess
"Great place very intimate and the service was personalized. Don't put what looks like a small portion of food off the place at order I did and walked..."
Caitlin
"Fantastic food, great service. What more could you want?! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves..."
Shauna Shenz
"Service makes it special. While on the expensive side this is the way to spoil yourself. The service from the moment you come in the door is special..."
Clockmakers Wife
"Exceptional..."
Brandi
"We booked this restaurant for a birthday dinner. The seafood was really fresh and tasty. The prices were a little expensive - $300 for a 2kg..."
Rachel Bingham
"Service A1. Fresh, tasty food, nice ambience and fantastic..."
Liam
"Amazing seafood and service to match. It's refreshing to find a restaurant with exceptional service and amazing food! We ordered a seafood plater and..."
Zara Love
"Service was excellent. We ordered the seafood platter for two. It was a little bit pricey but we come from the country so we were happy to pay for..."
Richelle Harding
"Incredible food, incredible service. Always consistent and Adrian always ensures every guest has the best experience..."
Amanda Cannata
"This restaurant offers some of the best seafood in Melbourne, along with top champagnes and wines. Service is spectacular, attentive and friendly. ..."
Gary Methven
"Amazing dining experience. Spoiled myself and had crayfish that was so fresh, superbly prepared and I can't stop telling people about it. Service is..."
Shawn Irvine
"Taste was amazing! It is a little pricey but I guess you're paying for high class meals so you can expect high class prices. If portions increase a..."
Raewyn Naidu
"Absolute pleasure to be back at the Box Restaurant with Adrian & Mark and the rest of there team. Great family business always make us feel welcome..."
Andrew Cain
Simply Spanish
84/100 (1268 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Spanish
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Mediterranean
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Drinks
Pork
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Tapas
Prawns
Meatballs
Paella
Beef
Seafood Paella
Beef Cheeks
Garlic Prawns
Sit down
European
Mediterranean
Spanish
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Apparently the best Paella in the World (2018). Good food w great cocktails (beers as well). We had a selection of seafood and a Greek Lamb..."
Tony Wenz
"Deliciously fresh and sweet grilled calamari and the big pan paella was so fragrant and colourful. Comparatively the squid ink paella was too subtle..."
Henry S
"We love this place. The friendly and attentive staff made us feel welcome and comfortable. Fried goats cheese was creamy and delicious. Chilled..."
Kathy Ruan
"The lamb paella tastes good. Love the churros. We enjoy the meal very..."
Rosanna Cheung
"Big pan pallea and squid were very nice! Staffs are kind but the garlic bread was too chewy to swallow...i think it's been for a long time in the..."
Y C
"Went here for the giant paella. Worth the 30 minute waiting time. In the meantime snacked on some ribs, it taste so good as well. Went here for a..."
Elisa Ngo
"I would go get paella a few years back from South Melbourne markets from this same team. Was very happy to learn that a few years later they opened a..."
S B
"It's been a long time since we were here and tonight's visit was a good reward for the tastebuds. This place is known for its gourmet paellas and..."
Joanne Lung
The Atlantic Restaurant
81/100 (2069 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Tuna
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Beef
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Lobster
Fish & chips
Confit
Pasta
Octopus
Salad
Tempura
Crawfish
Crab
Catfish
Scallops
Garlic Prawns
Duck
Sit down
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Fine Dining
"We absolutely loved our stay here! Everything was seamless from check in to car parking, from the location to services provided at this location. The..."
D Sh
"Our best weekend away in years. Beautiful rooms and excellent attentive staff everywhere you go. Paying the extra for access to the Crystal Club was..."
Andrew Cameron
"The hotel is very comfortable. The bedding, lounger, housekeeping. Guest service. The use of ipad for services. The facilities and staff all lovely...."
Kaz Azza
"10 stars. Absolutely beautiful team who were ever so cooperative. Studio room had a fantastic view. We had a beautiful French champagne for our 27th..."
karen crazy cat lady Petroski
"Love the signature tourism spot of Crown Melbourne also great place to eat and shopping for the locals too and offcourse the casino as well. Love..."
Saif Islam
"Great as always. Below scores are out of 10 Customer Service 10 Food Quality 8 Atmosphere 9 Presentation 10 Products 10 Wifi ..."
A Otago
"The biggest casino in Australia, you can play any game you come into mind. So many good restaurants and luxury shops in the buildings. There are fire..."
Kassel Liu
Grill Steak Seafood
80/100 (1884 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Seafood
Vegan Options
Australian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Calamari
Beef Cheeks
Risotto
Garlic Prawns
Mussels
Calamares
Burger
Lamb
Salmon
Bruschette
Beef
Pesto
Fish
Seafood Platters
Pork
Ribs
Prawns
Pasta
Tiramisu
Salad
Meatballs
Porterhouse Steak
Scallops
Paella
Oyster
Sit down
Seafood
Australian
Steakhouse
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"We booked a table here at the last minute and were treated fantasically by the lovely Kosta. All of the staff were very friendly and service was very..."
Rob Eglinton
"We had a lovely meal at Grill Steak Seafood tonight. We loved our waiter Kosta, he was very attentive and we got great service. I lobed the veal..."
Mandy Robinson
"We had the surf and turf platter and it didn’t disappoint. All elements were cooked to perfection and the wait staff were very friendly and..."
Belinda Currie
"Got served by Kosta. What a lovely, happy server. Great attention to detail and makes some great suggestions on food and wine choices. Thank you..."
Léchar Perfect
"Could not be happier with the food or the service from Kosta. The kangaroo was the best cooked that I've ever had and so tasty. If I had to rate it..."
Glenn Beckett
"Great customer service, friendly staff, helpful in making suggestions. Great location and delicious food (the best eye fillet I've ever eaten and..."
Amna K-Hassan
"Just had the most yummiest dinner, great service, would recommend a visit..."
Leanne Kerr
"Risotto was delicious service was wonderful can not rate this place highly enough...."
Syrina Richardson
"My daughter and I stumbled across this beautiful little restaurant , the staff were lovely very welcoming and friendly and the meal was amazing. ..."
Debby Hewatt
"Best meal by far so far in Melbourne. Great service, ambiance and the beef cheeks were to die for. Just right for Melbourne's..."
Ellen Neale
"We have enjoyed Christmas Lunches & Dinners as well as New Years Eve dinners! Beautiful food� � fantastic atmosphere ��� and sensational..."
Yvette Erle
"Firstly the location is just fantastic. The live music on the lane watching the world past by way lovely. The scallops were perfect and the hot/cold..."
Dawson Brister
"I would give this a higher rating, but the host wrangling people into the restaurant had been a complete tool to me on a previous night when I..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Hardware lane is Melbournes bustling lane and theres heaps of vendors trying to get you into their restaurant. We got sucked in here but enjoyed the..."
Nay Nay
"The service was exceptional and friendly. Lovely atmosphere in this laneway restaurant!!!..."
Karen Hook
"Good food & great service. We were a big group and we very much enjoyed the mushroom sauce & the steak. Will come back to try their other..."
The Cranky Foodie
"Amazing lunch menu with absolutely delicious food. To top with that friendly staff and great ambience on Hardware Lane. Tough to beat this..."
Sash
"Wonderful vibe with friendly staff at this restaurant in Hardware Lane. Has indoor and outdoor seating but outside is better even in winter as there..."
ROMY16
"Outstanding. I have no idea why other reviews are low. Service was great, food was fabulous, service was excellent and overall experience was..."
Josh D
"Friendly helpful staff drew us to eat at Grill Steak Seafood, variety of food on the menu and cocktails, went with beef salad and apple martini 🍸..."
Rosie Raiti
"Just needed something easy and tasty for a dinner by myself. Friendly service accompanied with a perfectly grilled kangaroo with some potatoes,..."
Robin
"I’m quite surprised with the rating of this restaurant on Zomato cos I had a really lovely experience here. Me and my friends were wandering around..."
Tam Ha
"I was a bit skeptical before going there due to the awful reviews that this place collected but despite a few shortcomings, I had a positive..."
Chey_ct
"We had an early 6pm dinner here. Great service and food especially the calamari, seafood spaghetti, sticky date pudding and bread & butter pudding..."
Nellie N Kevin Wong
"Had a great time here last night! Exceptional service with amazing tasting food! One of the best mussels and garlic prawns I’ve ever had. Would..."
Hibz
"Been twice now, once as a group and as a couple - both times, service was on the ball from the get-go and knew how to strike the right balance of..."
Dayne Crawley
"Had dinner there with my friend last night , food overall is all right , nothing spectacular, but it didn’t disappoint us simultaneously . I have..."
Sam
"I went here for my birthday The staff is friendly and very helpful The food was decent but I had a great experience with the amazing..."
Nikhita Kotru
"A friend booked this restaurant for Christmas lunch on Sunday for a group of 25 people including children. We have the section on the right of the..."
Jolene Lim
"As others have mentioned we were almost pushed into here by the salesman outside offering special deals, however we actually received ours which is..."
Joshua Wallace
"In continuing my city adventures I decided to go back to Hardware Lane to try another place and since I was in the mood for steak, I chose Grill..."
Mikey Lee Ray
"Great food, great drinks, and great service. Thank you Kosta for your hospitality, we were so impressed by the menu and quality of the food. We will..."
Kelley Morgan
"Food: From reading some of the other reviews, I think I made a lucky choice when visiting Grill Steak Seafood. I had the lamb shanks and they were..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Very fresh and tender steak (aged 30 days) with creamy mushroom sauce. And it's my first time to try hot Irish coffee, which is cool. Servers were..."
Stephanie Shen
"Amazing service, offered 2 complementary drinks and entree as we sat down, Both meals cooked to our liking, 2 complementary glasses of Port as..."
Amanda.finnegan84
"This seems to have really bad reviews but I've eaten here both inside and outside, for lunch and dinner and always found it very enjoyable. I've only..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We loved this venue! We knew we wanted to have seafood of some sort down one of the laneways in the city & this one was a great choice! They didn't..."
Emily Coffey
"Me and my wife went for dinner here, ordered pumpkin soup and bruschetta for starters. Both were average, the bread was dry and soup lacked the..."
Zero Cool😎😎😎
"Very good food. We loved the carbonara and meatballs.the portions were very good and filling.. the service was really good and so was the ambience...."
Sayani Banerjee
"Honestly do not care what the other review say. This places service was spatular, they made amazing recommendations and were there when we needed..."
Alex Holder
"I come down to hardware lane quite a bit and tried this place for the first time last night. To start we ordered the dips. A little small but they..."
Alana C
"This is a very long-awaited review.I dined here with my partner on New Year's Eve and we were thoroughly impressed with our meals. In fact..."
Kat
"It was a balmy Friday night and the wifey accompanied by an uncle wanted to take advantage of the great weather so decided to sit outside. It was our..."
Dinner Club Veteran
"Ate here with a group of 6 on a visit to Melbourne for a family birthday. Were persuaded to dine here by the older gentleman out the front. Had a..."
Ess-Elle
"What a great night my friends and I had! We only came in on Sunday for deserts and the waiter was so funny. He convinced us that the sticky date..."
Joey
"Great service, awesome food.  At our table we had pork belly, lamb shanks, chicken and kangaroo.  All we more than satisfactory :)The..."
Bridgete Lal
"The ambience of this place was simply amazing with a lane full of incredibly good looking waiters and not to mention delicious food! I had mouth..."
Kristina Flores
"My friends and I were down at Hardware Lane on a Friday night, looking for something to eat. We decided to go at Grill Steak seafood. I must say..."
Simo
"Don't let the negative comments put you off. Some people are just that way, no matter what. Family of four had an excellent meal here, sat outside..."
Matt_from_Preston
"My partner and I ate here a few weeks ago. I ordered the seafood risotto and my partner had the pork belly dish. Both were absolutely wonderful. It..."
Sol_n_chai
"Made my night . Great food, amazing service throughout the night . Would highly recommend to friends and family for dinners, functions meetings..."
Jordan
"Great service! Didn't have to move a muscle. The wait staff are amazing and friendly. 10/10..."
Zannetta Lovi
"I can’t speak highly enough of this restaurant, our recent dining experience was amazing. The staff are fantastic, we were well looked after and..."
Darren Langman
"Went here with the family on a quick google search and all of us enjoyed the food. We ordered steaks, kangaroo and oysters, all of which were cooked..."
Petar Petrovski
"Booked this place as a spare of the moment thing, was quite happy with the meal, a little over priced though to charge $5.50 for a side salad that..."
Aileen P
"Friendly staff. Newly renovated looks great. Could of been quicker service out of the kitchen, steak was well done when medium was requested. Food..."
Christian Belcher
"Reasonable pricing, good food. I had the oysters, scallops, and kangaroo, and they were all delicious! Seafood was fresh. We were celebrating a..."
Magdalene Rose de Rozario
"Most amazing service & food here! First time being to Melbourne and can guarantee I will be back just to visit this place..."
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