TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated June 2024

The French Brasserie

88/100 (2007 ratings)

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Escargot

Confit

Salad

Creme Brulee

Scallops

Steak Tartare

Duck

Bouillabaisse

French onion soup

Oyster

Crème Brulée

Beef Bourguignon

Calamari

Snails

Cassoulet

Mussels

Salmon

Lamb

Fish

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French Fries

Parfait

Beef

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Accepts Visa

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Street Parking

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Wheelchair Accessible

Cash Only

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

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"We had a beautiful experience here choosing the $95 set menu which included french onion soup, smoked salmon, barramundi, fillet steak and a..."

Roman Watkins

"Had a delightful catchup with Win Scott at this superb city establishment. We order from the quick lunch menu. Two courses plus a glass wine for $35..."

David Weston

"Had the most beautiful meal here on Friday night. The food was completely faultless and our waiter was exceptional. I was dining with a French friend..."

Shanelle Ingram

"The food was superb . The service let the place down. Waiters didn't know what was in the dishes or where the wine was from ......... I recommend..."

Samantha Jayne

"From the french speaking staff, to the food, to the wine selection. The French Brasserie is our new favourite place! The degustation menu was..."

Elena Krivickas

"We had the degustation menu with the wine selection! Absolutely beautiful meal... et bien arrosé!! Best bouillabaisse and the snapper was perfect!..."

Anne-Claire Petre

"We had a great meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our waitress was excellent as were all of the staff. Would definitely recommend. Lovely..."

Wendy Guneratne

"Great service, delicious food and very European vibe! Our server max was very friendly and prompt. The owner of the restaurant was very kind. Overall..."

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"Completely divine and brilliant! 2-courses and a glass of wine express lunch for $35 (3 courses $45). Why is this place not completely packed? The..."

Sigrid de Castella

"One of Melbourne's best "hidden" gems. This place is a great any-classy occasion..."

David Martin

"Brilliant service, food and amazing wine list. Highly recommend as you won't be..."

Denise Joyner

"I had my 40th birthday here last night. We were welcomed with Kir Royal on the house and it just got better from there. Beautiful food, well thought..."

Niall Urquhart

"Great venue, atmosphere was spot on. Service was fantastic and we loved the food, highly recommend. Thank..."

Leanne Wiebenga Connolly

"I was in Melbourne last year and stopped in for a late lunch, what can I say from the excellent service to the delicious French food and the amazing..."

Arrnott Salesi Olssen

"Excellent food, prepared perfectly. The wine list was reasonably priced and of high quality. Staff were knowledgeable and service was prompt and..."

Mark Russell

"We had a lovely dining experience at the French Brasserie. It was great to see so many vegan options added to the menu! We tried a 3..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"We went for a Friday lunch and it wasn't overly busy. We were warmly welcomed upon arrival and soon had a drink in our hands. The decor and ambience..."

Hans Moleman

"A usual diner here for the set menu when I feel like a relaxed lunch. It’s a great French meal and great quality meat. Haven’t had an impressive..."

RM

"This establishment serves up authentic french cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. It is a quite setting , ideal for a long dinner and conversation with..."

Robin

"The French Brasserie lives up to what they say, it is relaxing, it does have soaring ceilings and vast glass expanses. The atmosphere is fantastic as..."

Michael Daaboul

"The French Brasserie is a clear example of Melbourne’s wonderful food and wine scene.It is in a small lane way; you don’t pass it on a..."

Jdnosewine

"Have to say this is possibly my favourite place in Melbourne right now. Real French vibe. The food is outstanding. We got 6 courses with matching..."

Chrissiee Hughes

"Tucked away in a side alley, this stylish and sophisticated restaurant is ideal for an important meal. The entree of snails were a must, the..."

Stephanie

"We had an excellent 6 course menu with matching wines tonight. Very generous with the pourings! The restaurant was a beautiful space, very modern but..."

James

"Atmosphere and service was great. We had a charming French waiter which was very gpod at his role. Food had amazing presentation. The starters..."

Stellios

"Came here twice, had amazing experience for both visits. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, nice atmosphere, it is one of the best French..."

Food_Is_Heaven

"We discovered this gem on spec looking for dinner in Melbourne. Very friendly welcoming staff; lovely ambience; attentive service and delicious food...."

Prince

"Degustation menu was well executed. The long pause between courses perhaps could have been shortened. The only course i didnt really get on with was..."

Veta Bajaj

"Enjoyed dinner at The French Brasserie last night for my brothers birthday. The service from the moment we stepped inside was impeccable. The..."

Luvfood

"Ooh la la !! Food service and vibe was second to none!! Our waitress what a doll, so helpful and friendly even de shelling our snails ! We had snails..."

Nikki

"We went to The French Brasserie today for the express lunch ($35 with a glass of wine). Greeted warmly at the door and taken to a roomy table for..."

Colleen Murphy

"Been having my family gathering here for the past few years whenever they visit Melbourne and we've never been disappointed, quality food as always,..."

Nick Lengkong

"Great service and loved the drinks. The entrees were amazing and great food. My first time trying the beef tartare and Im addicted. The potato side..."

Jenny Pham

"Great service, our waitress was personable and energetic. We ordered the beef tartare, the onion soup, the Angus steaks and Creme brûlée. The food..."

Thi

"Best Gluten Free bread ever! Duck was to die for, need to visit again.Staff were welcoming and very helpful for dietary issues..."

Donnaatbeechworth

"Absolutely awesome!!!! I love this place. Absolutely a food indulgence experience. Service is awesome. A true french dining experience... strongly..."

The_chic_analyst

"Fantastic food, fantastic service and an incredible atmosphere. Couldn’t have gone to a better restaurant on our first night in Melbourne...."

Kirsten Clifford

"Came here for a work Christmas function. Food and service both excellent. 3 course menu option with an abundance of champagne...what more could you..."

Teddys99

" I had the best service experience that I've ever had at a restaurant at The French Brassiere. Everything was so French, I loved it. The..."

Ashanie Mekhala Perera

"Gastrology were privileged to participate in a culinary tour of Melbourne's most well-known laneway restaurants as part of the Victorian Government's..."

Gastrology

"Not usually a big fan of French food, nor fancy over the top foodie stuff but this was epic! The fish was perfect, the sauce was amazing, the..."

Hungry Stanley

"My boyfriend and I happened upon The French Brasserie completely by accident, but what a happy accident it was.The French Brasserie had a..."

Helen O'Kane

"Bonjour! Je adore this place!! Honestly, I would have left the restaurant a happy girl after entree. That sauce with the escargots was delicious!!..."

Goldentongue

"Just a spontanious decision took us back again, this time for lunch. No booking. Just a walk in off the street, but we were readily..."

Sneha Arora

"This place is situated down an Alley way off Flinders lane, so its rather secluded. The ambiance is extremely nice, so is the service and most of the..."

St!nger

"Classic French bistro. Flawless food and service with an astonishingly comprehensive wine list. This isn't cutting edge nor groundbreaking molecular..."

Onara

"This place was just amazing. It was mine and my husband's first time eating French food, and we couldn't have picked a better restaurant. We ordered..."

Romina Battaglini

"First time visit and pretty happy with everything here. Friendly service n decent food, no wonder full house at Monday night. Onlion soup was rich..."

Sambuca Sam

"While French cuisine is very prominent throughout Melbourne, there are only a select few restaurants that really stand out from the rest. The French..."

Melbourne Culinary

"This restaurant is one of Melbournes gems, serving up some of the finest French cuisine. I would rate it a 4 but what puts it at a 4.5 is the amazing..."

Jennie Cullen

"Booked there for a birthday and the service was formidable! The food is wonderful and at a very reasonable price. The ambiance of the restaurant is..."

Essie.zins

"What can i say abt this resto? I realize that maybe this is one of the best rating ive ever given to a resto, because basically everything (the food)..."

MF

"I honestly can not think of a single thing about my experience that wasn't an absolute joy. The service was crisp and attentive (I never..."

Jason Meaden

"Enjoyable evening with mixed quality food and service on the slow side. Often the wait staff seemed to be rushing around doing nothing.My..."

Michael

"If you are looking for a taste of France, make your way down to The French Brassiere. We had the absolute pleasure of dining there last Saturday..."

Brash

"The French Brasserie is a good restaurant . The decor is modern and understated and it is in a group of good restaurants in a lane off Flinders Lane..."

Stephen

"First night in Melbourne, the food is really nice. The tasting plate was very tasty and so was the French onion soup as entrees. The mains were still..."

Theyellowbatman

"Had a great meal here last night. Amazing food, great service, lovely ambience.Have wanted to try this place out for a long time and it didn't..."

Claire Humphreys

"Went here for my Friend's birthday over the weekend. The actual place itself is great, it has a good atmosphere, spacious, and the staff..."

Lionel Bautista

"Still an effortless 4.5 for me. I continue to believe that the French Brasserie is underrated. I’ve eaten here five times now for five excellent..."

Two Sheds

"An amazing time was had here!The French Brasserie is tucked away on Malthouse Lane off of Flinders Lane. I had the most superb time, thank you..."

Vivien

"Nice setting with good honest French food. I went for the eye fillet steak, was delicious. Great wine selection and extremely friendly and helpful..."

Snooter2Tooter

"Honest French Brasserie that is consistent and fair value. Staff are mostly French which adds to the ambiance. He wine list is better than most and..."

Boccadellaveritas

"Enjoyed a great night from start to finish at this restaurant. The food was first class as well as the atmosphere, drinks and service. Restaurant was..."

The Two Tasters

"Quoi de mieux qu'un bon retour au source, c'est une ambiance de brasserie parisienne avec un staff français on si croirai. Un repas dégustation..."

Chef Samy

"Located off Flinders Lane between Exhibition and Russell Street, there is lots of longstanding popular dining options in the vicinity such as Chin..."

Sandy Pok

"Fantastic place, we will definitely back, perhaps next time for dinner. The oysters and snails were so very good! Service is impeccable and just the..."

Denys McEneaney

"French food and it's finest. Anything and everything from entree to main to their exquisite desserts are to die for. Service is impeccable. Staff are..."

Fleur

"Perfect! Compliments to Edward + and his team :) The only thing missing tonight was the escargot...the staff were great, the food was..."

Luke

"Tucked down a lane way this restaurant feels very private and intimate. The staff were very professional and generous, treating our table with extra..."

M.

"Mr D decided to surprise me for my birthday dinner and since I LOVE LOVE LOOOOOVE french food, he took me to The French Brassarie (Yayers!!!), a..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"A nice French restaurant off flinders lane. Staff all french and very friendly. We've been served complimentary glasses of bubbly - very nice of the..."

Mona

"Such an impressive space! All the staff were actually French, the food was excellent; tuna, avocado and pear salad for entree, grilled Travelli with..."

Out And About

"A little hidden gem off exhibition street in the CBD, the French brasserie was authentic French. From the French chefs to the service staff(who were..."

Eat The Streets

"Great continental food ... Pricy but hey.. It's French!Good service and a decent wine list. Definitely a place to try out in the CBD..."

SN

"The host Hadj is one of the most dynamic operators I've ever encountered. Not having experienced French food outside of France, visiting here..."

TBMoftheWEST

"The French Brasserie is amazing. What a fantastic restaurant. Fabulous French food and superb customer service.My husband and I went here for my..."

Patricia

"Fantastic little place in Melbourne. Beautiful French food in a lovely classy restaurant. Friendly staff.... pretty sure they were ALL french! adding..."

Food For Thought

"Excellent service, delicious food and very authentic.Will definitely be back! Here are some more arbitrary words because of the..."

Donovan

"I've had dinner at the French Brasserie at least 4 times, including last weekend. It's an excellent place for a romantic dinner with your partner...."

Virtualmix

"Not like I eat snails very often, but these were the best Escargot I have ever had. Plenty of garlic without the oily after taste and enough to soak..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"A rather posh restaurant popular with the corporate set near the Paris end of Collins Street, The French Brasserie enjoys loyal custom from the..."

Melbourne Glutton

"The French Brasserie is a restaurant located at 2 Malthouse Lane, just off Flinders street. I have mentioned it in passing a few times however to my..."

Dan From Melbourne

"Enjoyed a delightful dinner. Friendly service. Delicious food. The kitchen felt a little slow. Free dessert wine when we paid for our..."

Wynne Ma

" My thickly cut tender yearling eye fillet was seared to a firm crust on its surface yet carved smoothly like pate under my knife. An elegant..."

Chompchomp

"Yummy+2, refined flavours with a solid show of finesse, and not to mention superb..."

Al' The Picky EAter

"I am glad the sons didn’t acquire a taste for oysters until they left home or it might have made quite a hole in the housekeeping budget. Along..."

PatInOz

"Lovely dinner. I've always enjoyed this restaurant, and had a very nice dinner here this week. The staff are very friendly and the food was..."

JackieO

"Love. The french staff are so friendly and informative! Our meals couldn't have been more delicious.Very happy over-all and would recommend to..."

LauPi

"Great service, great food, made our anniversary..."

Julija Zivanovic

"Hidden Gem. This restaurant has everything you want in a fine dining restaurant. Tasty food with beautiful presentation. Staff were very friendly and..."

NB

"Wonderful afternoon. My husband and I lunched for the Bastille celebrations at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff were..."

Sue.wind

"Really good. Really enjoyed my dinner at The French Brasserie. I had a steak that was well cooked and shared Escargot and Oysters which were all..."

Dijn Thorpe

"Tuesday menus for roast are worth it! Highly recommended! In particular, the pork roast night was a very good one. The waiter and the service were..."

Veronica Rodriguez

"Friday Night Walk In. Past it many times and finally walked in. Without a reservation we were welcomed with open arms (literally). Had a drink at the..."

Pepe Sierra

"My husband took me here for a surprise dinner for my birthday. It was a great night. Delicious barramundi and the Peach Melba had a French twist. I..."

Louise

"Unbeatable. The staff were very attentive, the food was outstanding. My husbands quite the "foody" and even he was absolutely amazed at how good his..."

Nichy

"I went to the French Brasserie with a group of 6 before going to see a film at the kino. The pre theatre menu was quite short but the food was..."

Miki Lodewyckx

"Great food, wine and service. I felt very welcome and looked after, will definitely return next time I am in town and feel like..."

N

"I went here last night for dinner and was blown away. The waiters were very attentive and the food was great. I commented on the improvement to the..."

Alfreda

"Found this place totally by accident and have been back three times as the food (and wine) quality is..."

Nicholas Dircks

"Like. Arrived at TFB by default after eliminating our usual suspect Flinders Lane trio with wait times 45min +But thoroughly enjoyed the..."

FantastischMsFox

"Excellent food - French onion soup the best I've eaten - main of fish & seafood stew very tasty too! Would certainly reccomend to..."

Fly On The Wall

"Real French food. One day me and my husband were walking down the Flinders Lane and I have accidentally noticed the French Brasserie. I really love..."

Beatrice76

"Fast Fresh and French. Had a nicoise salad of perfection this afternoon. Firm parboiled potatoes, baby berlotti beans, snappy green beans and tiny..."

Clemence Harvey

"Divine. Today I visited The French Brasserie for the first time and was extremely pleased with what I saw and ate! The interior was gorgeous with a..."

Ashleighd91

"Fantastic service. On a cold night in Melbourne we had ventured into Flinders lane to try another restaurant (Meatball - Walk In - 2 hour..."

Tim Nitschke

"Solid performer across the board. My wife and I have eaten at the French Brasserie twice, and really enjoyed it both times. Much better food and..."

James Fraser

"Had dinner last night. Attentive and happy staff. Memorable food and very generous...."

Always Hungry

"The lunch time set price is always a delight and changes often. The staff always greet you happily and helpfully. It is not your everyday lunch price..."

David J. Brien

"French fine-dining with surprise multi-course option. After being turned away from Chin Chin because there were no seats until 11pm on a Saturday, we..."

Superalice

"We came here for our anniversary and experienced amazing service, wine and food from a menu selected by the chef...."

Gary Wagner

"Classic French food. Had dinner last night at the French Brasserie with some girlfriends and I have to say we all thoroughly enjoyed our experience...."

Elle

"Bien. Last minute dinner booking was catered for. Sommelier's choice of wine matched well with our dishes. Staff were very..."

Chips_Dumplings

"Great steak frittes. Didn't so much like being charged for water..."

Brunswick Foodie

"Amazing. My boyfriend and I.... Amazing.My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate a special occasion and loved the whole..."

Rosie

"Lovely place. Excellent Food. Went there for lunch with the boys in the search of Cassoulet. The restaurant hides down a narrow lane off..."

Mike B

"Spectacular. Nicest dinner we have had in a long time. Awesome service, awesome food and an awesome wine list and some tasty French beer to try. Took..."

Simon Kitchenguy Beatson

"I am French and I used to have lunch in the french brasserie for a year in Melbourne . the food is just amazing and the express lunch too. in..."

Julien

"Every time I come here I am absolutely head overheals charmed by the staff and their cheeky ways. The food has never failed to be mouth watering and..."

Sagg

"Fantastic!!. Went to the French Brasserie last night and could not have been more impressed with the food, wine and service. Took the 5 course set..."

Coburg Diner

"A m a z I n g Food and des.... A m a z I n g Food and deserts are to die..."

Daniel Milanesos

"I went to the French brasserie last Saturday , and it was a splendid , the food is really good but what I enjoy is the atmosphere , Damien our waiter..."

Victor Persinette-gautrez

"Beautiful food. It is so pure and delicate. Good service and great wine :)Highly..."

Isabelle Le

"This place is a standout. Despite small oysters everything else was great. The steak tartare was perfectly seasoned. The beetroot salad with melted..."

Taste Bud

"Amazing dinner in a friendly atmosphere. I went to the French Brasserie last friday night with two friends and we had an amazing night!!The food..."

Jen

"Fabulous dinner experience. I went there for a colleague's farewell dinner about 2 weeks ago. The owner and staff are very friendly and nice. I had a..."

Vicky Chia

"New Favourite. This place is a winner! The ambience is fabulous, service a little cheeky but definitely friendly with a smile. Food was delish! We..."

Mandy Fung

"Melbourne's Best. The staff are amazing. They know how to make you feel welcome, nurtured and special but leave you alone. It's a craft the owner,..."

KellesBelles

"Fantastic meal. The service was great and the food was excellent, what more can you say, can't wait to go back..."

Paul

"A taste of France in Melbourne. I have been in Melbourne for 1 month with my french friends and we were looking for a place to remember our missing..."

Adrien

"Wholesome food and great value - would go back as an end of the working week treat. The minute steak with chips is fab and the lamb..."

Soumi

"Great staff and great food though be prepared to shell out some considerable dosh for a good meal. On this front, the only real negative was once I..."

NikkiDub

"I would say this is one of the best restaurant in Melbourne. I went there to have dinner with my brother and other friends that were visiting from..."

Mel

"Loved it. Came for a birthday dinner on a Tuesday night and enjoyed it immensely. We got there quite early and so had the benefit of some very..."

RM

"Really suprised (in a good way!). This was my 2nd work function at this restaurant and to be honest the 2nd time was a charm.On my 1st..."

Jessica Halliday

"Sensational. Everything was fantastic - we had the charcuterie plate, beef tartare and calamari for starters, followed by pork, lamb and cassoulet -..."

Sally Kuter

"Voila. Very French at every turn, the staff and owner (who clearly makes himself known which gives the diner some comfort that he is all over it),..."

Vireya Carlton

"Spectacular meal. The way food should taste. Service was attentive but not intrusive. A great place to celebrate life's..."

Airlie

"Great food, fantastic staff. We chanced upon this place tonight, and what a delight. Three kids in tow - the only in the restaurant - and we were..."

My Last Supper

"Excellent service. We came with 3 young children which the maitre'd was a natural with. Great traditional French..."

Gourmand

"Restaurant Express Lunch. I have never had French before, but I enjoyed my experience here. I went with 5 others for the Restaurant Express menu, so..."

Bec M

"Very Nice Place.... I went to the french brasserie one time for lunch, we ate ouside which was really nice. We got the charcuterie platter, just..."

Marion

"A la recherche d'un bon restaurant sur Melbourne, après avoir tourner pendant un bon moment dans une ville que je ne connaissait pas. Je trouve..."

Guillaume Miege

"Amazing Place. No comment, it was lovely..."

Antonia

"TRES BEL ENDROIT!!. La cuisine y est tres fine, le cadre tres sympa, et le service irréprochable!!tres bonne..."

Marine

"The French Brasserie Had.... The French Brasserie. Had dinner here last night (2 Oct 2010) and loved it. There will always be a place for classic..."

Grumpy Typewriter

"Great service amazing flavors. authentic French waitress and owner made us feel like super stars. Great French wine menu and although expensive food..."

Belinda North

"Great service and food, not bad coffee, for a restaurant..."

Coffeebeen

"Great casual french. I've been here on several occasions and enjoyed eating here every time. reasonable price, great service, ambient atmosphere,..."

Tony Funaki

"Itscaro. "The French Brasserie"May 07, 2010 - Likes it - I was by myself last night after a viewing of Lilly Chorney's magnificent paintings in..."

Itscaro

"Authentic French in many ways. Great service and the food was..."

Peter Nikoletatos

"Superb. A great place. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Excellent French cuisine. I'm not normally a huge fan of French food, but this was a..."

James

"The French brasserie is a brilient restrant with a great vibe it is not evpensive and it is great food. I recomed it to most people that love..."

Sofia

"Amazing experience from start to finish, from the owner’s reception to the the service, the food, the atmosphere, the music, the wine, the venue, ..."

Danny Haddad

"As a massive fan of French cuisine I am super impressed on all levels of this experience. Food, Amazing - transported back to Paris, Service,..."

Steven Stewart

"Such a lovely, intimate space to have a date on. It’s a shame it’s tucked away and harder for walk-ins to notice. The staff were so friendly and..."

Stefanie Kane

"Date night goals! We celebrated our 10 year wedding anni here and it was amazing from start to finish. Outstanding service, tasty food and cocktails..."

Melbournelops

"Fabulous service and wonderful food from the start to finish! We love the duck and beef cheek. The snail is also good. Price is reasonable - we spent..."

Jing X

"It is a very pleasant experience with delightful dishes. The best thing here is the host and Staff are welcoming, friendly. Moreover, the restaurant..."

Y Nhu Doan

"My partner and I had dinner at the Brasserie last Friday night before attending Cinderella at the Regent and it was simply the best restaurant we've..."

Maddie Lawrence

Flower Drum

88/100 (3715 ratings)

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"Absolutely love the Peking duck!We had lunch last Friday with friends hereFood is delishI can’t wait to come back!..."

Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola

"An iconic institution in the Melbourne food scene that has surpassed the test of time. Wasn't sure what to expect but imagined it might dish up..."

Stuart Robinson

"DO: Everything on the menu that you can afford. If you have no idea do the banquet or better yet, have a chat to the waiters and they'll sort you..."

David Food Leasing

"We had a wonderful birthday dinner here right before the restrictions came. The entrees were excellent and the scotch century egg and fried potato..."

Nalia

"I love this place. The food, the vibe. Just an amazing, iconic experience in itself...."

Katie

"Absolutley love the Peking Duck here. Generous portions for the banquet. I think we were a little greedy wanting to try everything. Definitely..."

LittleAsianGirl

"Great classic Chinese restaurant, great service first class, food simply the best, great atmosphere. This was the best Chinese food we have tasted in..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"We had a spectacular birthday lunch for my dad today. Quality of the produce was evident as was the care of the cooking with very gentle flavours..."

Jenny McWren

"Flower Drum has been in Melbourne for many years and it is a 2 hat restaurant. Nice decor and the ambiance is awesome for special events.I..."

Leo

"Expected a bit more. It was a work lunch and took 40 minutes to bring the first dish and there was no flow or service that you would expect at that..."

RM

"One of the oldest and most expensive Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. They have consistently listed in the top restaurants in Victoria. The dishes..."

Debby

"This place has got a classy reputation. When you tell people you're going to Flower Drum, they're expecting a fancy dinner with a price..."

Alisha

"Flower Drum is definitely on the high end of the spectrum. Classy, refined and elegant. There's a whole presentation before each meal where they..."

Jasmine

"First time coming to Flower Drum. Every dish that came out was outstanding. So yum!!! My favourite was the mushroom dish. The steak was so tender &..."

Kim C

"This restaurant is well known since the 90’s. However it has changed owner last few years. I was told by a friend that it was a very grand..."

Noble Foodie

"Look, this restaurant isn’t cheap but the food and service is impeccable. It really is a Melbourne institution.I also love the nostalgic/old..."

Tania

"Definitely one of the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. You won’t get disappointed. Service is excellent! We were trying few more dishes but..."

Priscillia

"This restaurant have reputation of one of the best chinese cuisine in melbourne. The place and the ambience were so stunning like a traditional..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"I nice spot in the CBD for a special event. A bit pricey for an average night out but a quality feed none the less. I have been here a couple of..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Never ever order off the menu. Let the professional waiters do it. They are well versed into the seasonal produce and what is the best way to cook..."

Le Wine Journey

"Definitely a great dining experience - ordered mostly seafood and they tasted super light and fresh. Great service, friendly and informative. Food..."

StepiiGM

"Flower Drum has a legendary reputation for Chinese fine dining in Melbourne. Its name is always spoken of in reverence. Flower Drum's entrance..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"This restaurant is really worth 5 stars. The service, the food, and the experience was great. The food was unique, full of flavor and it was..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"My favourite Chinese restaurant. Super impressive! I’m much more adventurous with food choices here because everything is so perfectly prepared,..."

Tanya

"OMG. Wow. The door the entrance, the elevator up, the room the atmosphere, it’s definitely a rare occasion to be in awe. It’s absolutely..."

HeraldSun Reviews

"This restaurant has been so famous as the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne and I have been there finally with group of friend.We didn't know..."

Fussy Eater

"Impressed with the layout, service and ambience. Food hit the mark, and highlights were the pearl meat, wagyu cheek and dumpling seafood soup with..."

Thunder8621

"Flower drum was a great experience, heard a lot of good things about it so was good to try. We had the banquet menu which had around 4-5 dishes and..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"The flower drum is quality Chinese fine dining. It’s been around for years and is a Melbourne classic. When it first started it was in a class of..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Had a wonderful experience here. I felt immediately welcomed on arrival by many of the friendly staff. The restaurant has the atmosphere and ambience..."

Georgia Sing

"Treated to a birthday celebration here and was very impressed. This place is top notch. Not usually a fan of Chinese food but I am a fan of this..."

Johnny

"I went a little while ago and it was a great tasty treat. Amazing service and great food. Chinese like I'm not used to. Abalone and great Peking..."

John Carver

"Service - Very attentive and friendly staffs. They take their time to explain each dish and the ingredients used. Food - They are very..."

Oscar Lau

"Most people have a Flower Drum story, and a view on its merits as a big night out. Back when I first ventured there in my mid-twenties it was a three..."

Ben Lee Kong

"My partner and I came here last night for my birthday. The service was the best I’ve ever received, I’m left handed and within moments of..."

Look.its.sarah

"Ate tonight at the flower drum. A good fress. The food was delicious and the food was fresh, tasty and was nice. I felt a million dollars the waiter..."

FoodieGuru_770

"I’d never been here but had always wanted to come to this well known Melbourne icon. It’s an extraordinary experience with the food and service..."

Two Sheds

"third time to flower drum and what can I say it's flawless from the food to the service, you must try the dim sum it is the best in the country other..."

Flashfryer

"Best chinese i’ve had, the sauteed seafood is excellent, lobster is big and springy and presentation is different to your standard chinese..."

TD

"The food is very good and standard Chinese fare..service is outstanding too. Would love to give it five stars but it didn't have the wow factor ......"

The Cheeky Chomper

"It’s been many years since I’ve been here and not much has changed. Formal fine dining service together with Cantonese cuisine cooked and..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Chinese fine dining at its best. This place is a hidden gem. The staff are very friendly, and the food is substantially elevated from other Chinatown..."

Dumba

"Went here with my family and the service was amazing but the food doesn’t meet the expectations. The food was good, but not authentic Chinese and I..."

Alijargalb

"Always wanted to try flower drum been so famous in Melbourne. Finally had a chance to try it out. The service was excellent the food was delicious...."

Michfish

"Staff was great, scallops were divine, but we found the rest of the food average for the prices they’re charging. Glad I went, but wouldn’t go..."

Lindsay Marriott

"They say this place is an Melbourne Institution and I can see why. From the moment you walk in, the dining room has the confidence and grandiosity so..."

Jesskaar

"Flower Drums has a reputation for exceptional customer service and Cantonese cuisine fine dining experience. My last visit to Flower Drums was a few..."

Jolene Lim

"Best Chinese cuisine in Melb, they say... well, I'm still waiting for the drums to beat to the final bang. Having said that, it is after all a..."

Justsoph

"I first discovered Flower Drum from an issue of the Conde Nast Traveller magazine. A photo of thinly sliced, glossy crispy duck skin enveloped in a..."

Dolce Bunnie

"Delicious. Best Cantonese in Australia. Baked crab in turmeric sauce beautiful. Whiting with fried enoki so fresh and tasty it was amazing. Peking..."

Jen

"Finally got the chance to have dinner at the famous Flower Drum Chinese restaurant. The decoration of the restaurant was full of Chinese elements,..."

Jianierrrrrr

"Went here for our anniversary and loved it. Firstly going up to the beautiful red door so mysterious. Then up into the elevator and once the doors..."

Leanne Dando

"Had a great night at the flower drum. The service was very good and the food was excellent. The duck pancakes are the winner! Would highly recommend..."

Ben Carrington

"This place has been on the list for a while and finally we made it here , nicely set up and very organised was expecting a much more quality and..."

Good Food = Happy Mood

"Drumming to its own beat.Picture this. Earthbound entrance, unappealing lighting and a confusing entrance before jumping on the lift to..."

Michael Daaboul

"I'd heard great things in the press about Flowerdrum, but it didn't overly impress. We had the Chef's 6 course tasting menu. The food was good..."

RoxyMaxwell

"Easy to see why this is a Melbourne institution. We actually went to this restaurant some time ago but only getting around to writing the review..."

Little Man

"Definitely worth the experience, service was amazing and food was delicious, not your average Chinese restaurant as some would say, all the flavours..."

Lucy Nguyen

"Fantastic atmosphere and quite possibly the best service we have ever seen in a restaurant. We tried exotic dishes like the jellyfish and the Peking..."

Tassie Eleftheriou

"A timeless classic, providing of course fantastic food with high class service. However for a fraction of the cost bamboo house or the likes provide..."

An

"I had heard so many positive reviews about this place and our first visit recently certainly my did not disappoint! Service was impeccable and the..."

Sneha Arora

"Food was delicious! Service could have been better as we had to keep trying to get the waiters attention to get menus and the bill. Then they also..."

Luciana Pinto

"Went here for an anniversary dinner as I've heard about this places lots I knew it wasn't going to be cheap but I don't mind paying good money if the..."

Paul Delaney

"Great food and ambiance, and the staff very attentive. The restaurant has a very good wine list and the food is served at a good pace to allow you to..."

Gursharan Chana

"What's not to love about amazing Cantonese food! It is a bit more pricey it the food is well worth it. The staff are so attentive! A great dining..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Exquisite. Perfect food combined with perfect service. The four course lunch menu for $75 is the best value fine dining experience in Melbourne...."

Wedders

"grandma's house - it's warm and welcoming, the furniture is comfy, your waited on as if you are the only person in the room and some the dishes,..."

The New Fave

"My first visit to this Melbourne Asian restaurant with the biggest legacy of all!Big boots to fill..... and fill it did!The..."

Chris Kilpatrick

"Hasn't lost its touch after all these years.You won't find better Chinese.You won't find better service. Every dish a winner. Peking..."

Foodie AC

"Cannot fault Flower Drum, beautiful food, beautifully presented and friendly staff... If ever there is a special occasion this is the place to go!..."

Lanz

"Firstly, service was ah-mazing! The waiters pay attention to every detail and attends to your needs. Stand out dish was the abalone with rice noodle..."

Carissa Lee

"Food and service meet the reputation . Enjoyed pretty much everything . We ordered two chef special , enjoyed every dish , and service is very..."

Julia Ye

"Polite and attentive service as you would expect. Great value lunch at $75 for four courses considering the quality of the food. Recommended for..."

Stan

"Been trying to eat here for years but couldn't land seats. So for my wedding anniversary, I booked a table 3 months prior to ensure we get..."

Olahn Zaft

"For my 4th year anniversary my boyfriend had arranged for us to have dinner at Flower Drum. As like every anniversary, I had no idea where I was..."

Caroline Beaney

"First time for me dining in this famous Chinese restaurantIts ambience bespeaks of its nearly forty years existenceI was impressed by the..."

Jit

"Flower Drum has a special place in our family as we always go here for special gatherings. This time around, my parents were meeting my brother's..."

Occasionalist

"One of the best dining experiences I've had. Been here a few times, each better than the last. Jason Liu is the consummate professional. The..."

Hungry_One

"We booked in for 6pm and left 3 hours later but time flies when you're having fun and good food. Entrees included San choi bao, garlic ribs, dim sum,..."

Helen

"I took a friend of mine from turkey to try some Asian food as she really wanted to indulge with Asian cuisine. I must say it looks really good from..."

Food Affair

"Who doesn't know flower drum? It is the quintessential Chinese restaurant of Melbourne. Many reviewers have dissected each dish and raved about..."

TheBearReview

"It really is a treat going to Flower Drum. It’s like entering a whole new world, away from the hustle and bustle and interesting odours of..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"The best dining experience I've had in Melbourne. The service here is at another level and the food is exquisite. Photos wouldn't do the dishes nor..."

Food Comatose

"This restaurant deserves all the accolades and more. If you're looking for Asian fine dining then look no further. Service here is impeccable, and..."

Guzzling

"Flower Drum does not need another glowing review but it deserves one anyway. For such an institution you might expect a bit of snobbery and..."

Johanna

"The Devil is in the details! thank you flower Drum for educating Melbourne Aussies about food, experience, detail and the rest. Well you know the..."

Restaurant Rescue

"You cant just go past Flower Drum. There is no doubt it is still the best in the Southern Hemisphere. The service is fine dining and the food..."

Gary Taylor

"Still in bloom. Flower Drum has long been reputed as the leading Chinese restaurant in Melbourne - first under Gilbert Lau and then Anthony Liu. The..."

Missdelish

"Lovely service and meal at the flower drum , we had the 6 course banquet and enjoyed it all, faves were the crab entree and the seafood served on an..."

Terri

"Visited Flower Drum the Thursday night before Good Friday as we'd heard so much about it (I'm from Sydney). Very upmarket Chinese very different to..."

Polito

"What a fantastic birthday meal! This was our first time to the Melbourne Mecca of Chinese food. I know this establishment has been around for many..."

Chad

"Melbourne's renowned top Chinese Cantonese cuisine. Their grilled wagyu beef with fried rice, fried oysters, San Choi Bao, and Peking duck were super..."

J88

"For me, one of Australia's best restaurants and dining experience.The service is impeccable, the food is done to perfection and it's really..."

Sarah O

"Flower Drum is one of the few Melbourne restaurants that can be spoken of as an icon over decades. This year Flower Drum, founded by Gilbert Lau,..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"What more can be said about the Flower Drum. Service is exceptional. The restaurant is divided into three sections and the tables are far apart so..."

MelbourneMiss

"Only been once. Was kindly invited here. Probably too young to really enjoy it. This was a catalyst to me enjoying Chinese food. Awesome courses,..."

Tony

"I'd heard mixed reviews about Flower Drum so was excited to finally experience it for myself! We went for lunch and the staff were extremely..."

M.

"Visited here for lunch and it was a splendid experience. The service and attention to details was the best that I have ever seen. The waiters noticed..."

Nestor Tsioustas

"Flower Drum...what better place to celebrate a loved one's birthday than Flower Drum! Entering the venue and then being escorted up in an..."

Kaushik Sridhar

"Now this is a classy restaurant that impresses. The food is beautiful and is presented with precision. The waiting staff are friendly and extremely..."

Lee Pownall

"This place should get 5 stars for the service alone. Our party was treated like royalty. The food was incredible too. Definitely a special..."

Rodger Reviewer

"Can I give 3.0 for their overly priced menu though? Haha. What can I say? Gourmet dim sum at its priciest figure. I love the..."

Hahappieats

"My partner and I spent our 1 year anniversary here. We got the banquet which was $150 each and enjoyed the many dishes that came with it. Food was..."

Steven Shipley

"The service was fantastic, we ordered the slow roasted garlic pork rib, shang hai pork dumplings, peking duck, also a beef dish with oyster sauce...."

Dave Zoogs

"There is a sense of splendour and occasion at Flower Drum, reflected in the menu which focuses on high quality, local ingredients and traditional..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Wow, attended the Master & Apprentice lunch which was a cook off between old and new Chinese chefs from Flower Drum and Victor Liong from Lee Ho..."

Melbourne Foodie

"After hearing about the amazing food at Flower Drum for the past 20 years, I decided to give it a shot. Our family went for my sisters birthday, and..."

Antigone

"Super high quality Chinese food, with a price to match. Certainly a reasonable choice for a special occasion, although there are alternatives with..."

C

"Finally I make it to Flower Drum! Uber Uber Exquisite! This place is class all the way! Service was just amazing, the waiter even fetched an extra..."

Uberfrauline

"I can't fault this place. It's the most perfect Cantonese food with 6 star service. Yes it's pricey but it's totally worth it for the..."

NomNomNom

"Fine dining with excellent service and very nice wine too. We had the 2014 D’sas Pinot Gris. The Peking duck was amazing as so many people have..."

Heidi

"This would have to be Chinese food at its very best. And a wine list to match. A great night out. All the food that came out was so fresh and..."

HH24

"The service is second to none. The waiters know the exact moment that you are ready to order and when to bring out your food and wine. I don't..."

F&K

"Wow! The Flower Drum exceeded my high expectations.. Our waiter was exceptional particularly when he took the time to give one of our guests a..."

Carla Kathleen

"I was taken to the Flower Drum for my birthday dinner. Not being overly familiar with Chinese cousine and after being told it was holding a..."

HungryPole

"What a great dining treat! Yes it's a bit old school but that's part of the charm :) What's the most important is the food and the food was fabulous!..."

Silk_rr

"We arrived at Flower Drum last night (Sunday) with no reservation, about 9.20pm. We were told by the man at the entrance downstairs that the kitchen..."

Tyler Brown

"Yes you still need to book 6 months in advance. Yes this place hasn't been renovated in a while. Yes it's expensive.However, they are very..."

Nelly

"Always a joy to return to this award winning Chinese diner. Well crafted menus, brilliantly cooked meals and skilled wait staff who'd warn you to..."

SN

"Amazing experience. Great atmosphere, service was impeccable and excellent food. We has an excellent evening and thoroughly enjoyed the experience...."

Kevin

"Iconic. All too true, and is proven from its old school approach on literally everything. Decor is true to this living legend and the service I can..."

Erin Burke

"Old-school service of classic Cantonese food. Such a great space to have a meal and be able to talk privately. The service was exceptional and..."

Tales Of Rose

"My parents used to run a restaurant opposite Flower Drum. Growing up as a kid, I would always wonder what was behind the heavy red door across the..."

Chewing Is Exercise

"Came here for my birthday and had a wonderful time. Service is on another level and the food is delicious. Highlight was the sawtooth fish which I..."

Michaela Foodie

"Nice and spacious without the hustle of the latest fad places. Super quality food, let the waiter just arrange a suitable banquet to fulfil your..."

Gtime

"Outstanding food and fabulous services. Only in Melbourne for a couple days and decided to try the lunch banquet, really tasty quality food. It is..."

Natalie W

"Outstanding service and attention to detail, a really wonderful experience, many other reviews say it's too pricey but it is a special restaurant for..."

Sgue

"I was excited to try Australia's best Chinese restaurant but was a little sceptical on how good Chinese food could actually be. Our waiter was very..."

Simmybear Eats

"When you think Chinese restaurant, your first thought would be non-existent service, cheap decor and bargain food. WARNING: Flower Drum will blow..."

Nibblesforgiggles

"We approached the little red door in Market Street that signified we'd arrived. I didn't really know what to expect, but as we walked up to the..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"I began to frequent Flower Drum in the evenings on Saturday of all times with very little notice because like Tom Cruise's star, the hype and awards..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"Fresh and moist, the cod was silky, slippery and velvety. Enhanced only by the spring onions, coriander and aromatic seasoned..."

Popcornandtoast

"Flower Drum is a successful establishment that has weathered through decades of competitions. Many travel magazines and bloggers around the world..."

Lydiapebbles

"Flower Drum, if it were a band people would be inclined to say it peaked some time ago, released some forgettable records for a good decade and in..."

Out Of My Kitchen

"My first impression said I was going to love Flower Drum. As soon as we arrived at Flower Drum, we were greeted by their pleasant staff at the..."

Angel Khong

"It was reported in the papers that due to the financial crisis, stockbrokers were cutting back their expenses and not taking their clients to Flower..."

I Eat Therefore I Am

"Get lots of good wine, get lots of good food and enjoy the place and the awesome..."

Jobe

"Everyone knows the Flower Drum song. No, I'm not referring to the Rodgers and Hammerstein version; I'm talking about the one that stormed up the..."

Libby Margo

"Just the best. Back to the flower drum tonight after some years. Just the 2 of us so could not really try too many dishes . After all these..."

Peter Hugall

"Delicious, yet expensive. Amazing food but out of the price range for most people. You can find heaps of great Asian food in Melbourne for a fraction..."

Chica_aus67

"Quality food and service...but you pay for it!. I had high expectations given the status that flower drum has. Our meals were of a high quality and..."

New 2 Bwick

"Great food but over-attentive service. Wonderful location - large dining room and tables set well apart allowing for privacy and ambience. The summer..."

Roy Burrows

"I liked it, heard so much about this place.. Thought it would be a little better all in all a group of 5... Pretty $$ but good food and..."

Food 2 Run

"Well worth it. Excellent food and service. Duck and crab were top notch. Some say it's a bit too expensive but for a special occasion I recommend a..."

Cmrickards

"FL gem among Chinese restaurants in Australia. I feel compelled to write this review after I read some critics of 'Over rated' on this restaurant...."

Ronnielui2003

"Excellent, as always. This is our go-to "Special Occasion" restaurant. This occasion was our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Superb service, plush..."

Manmar

"Loved it!!. Went for a Friday night dinner and from the moment we stepped into the restaurant the service was warm, friendly and very efficient. We..."

Christina Triantafyllou

"Loved it! Especially when my brother paid! Good food and..."

Marvelous Mark

"Impeccable Service, great Sommelier. First time patron to the Flower Drum and all i can say is that i felt compelled to write a review, which i've..."

AL87

"The best. Can't believe people can knock this establishment. Been here a few times - usually for special occasions and always walk away thinking that..."

Lunchalot

"Love this place!. Can only afford it once a year, but it always gets..."

Csebarber

"People! All I am reading is "value for money" or "for the price" forget that, if you want value for money by a pre packed luv a duck from Coles and..."

Professor Pig

"EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPECTED. We celebrated My Mum's Birthday here, and were not wanting for anything. Food (We ordered the banquet and one meal off the..."

Bomber Boy

"Best Chinese Restaurant. We went to The Flower Drum for our anniversary, and decided to go with the 6 course tasting menu with matching wines. All in..."

Stvar1

"Loved it. Fabulous service, including geuridon. Food was lovely, glad I had this dining..."

Cathprentice24

"Was a fantastic night! Great restaurant, great service, extremely attentive staff without being pushy! Food was..."

Bear Pollard

"I wasn't blown away by most of the food. The service was excellent except for the older waiter. He seemed to have a bit of an elitist attitude and I..."

K C G

"Great for special occasions. We've been going there about once a year for the past five years. I am always impressed by the food and the service. I..."

Igiveupitstoohard

"Excellent service and food. We had the 5 course banquet and all the food was exceptional and well presented. Could not fault anything. The Grain Fed..."

Angela

"Incredible fine dining. The food is exceptional although fractionally larger portions would make it so much better. Service is second to none. Be..."

Mark

"What a fantastic night From.... What a fantastic nightFrom the moment you walk into the door it is perfect service and magnificent food...."

Donm

"Food fantastic of course although unfortunately sexism at an all time high. Only male employees serving the tables while the women clean up and it's..."

Brunchisbest

"Cantonese Fine Dining. This place has a reputation and, for better or worse, it's certainly well earned. It's certainly not cheap, but then again,..."

Serrin

"Excellent Services. Live in Melbourne for many years and finally decided to try Flower Drum.. It was a Saturday lunch, food overall is good but a bit..."

CC

"Very nice Asian fine dining experience staff were extra friendly and always attentive. Food was incredible obviously you can find cheaper Asian..."

Foodie

"Wow..."

Jackson Fletcher-Coon

"Two things - everything old is new again and everything you remember is somehow better now. There are many restaurants in Melbourne where you could..."

Elsie The Cow

"This place deservedly belong in the top 50 restaurants in the world. The service tonight was topnotch, and not just because our orders were nearly..."

Woofman

"As always fabulous. Thank..."

JoeyKMB

"Went here on Sunday night. Nice place. Excellent, friendly service and staff were very attentive. Food was nice, serves were quite small for the..."

Foodie13

"The Best!. Have been dining at Flower Drum for many years now and it is always a pleasure.Perfectly executed food showcasing the highest..."

Xiao Long Bao

"OMG!!! The best chinese ever, the service and all staff fantastic, worth every..."

Megsmoo

"Nothing to fault. Best chinese food i've ever had, best service i've ever had. Was really good value for money too ... thought the serves were very..."

Mel

"Best service in Melbourne, terrific food. What can I say? It is simply a fantastic dining experience for a special..."

Melb Foodie

"Amazing way to finish off our weekend in Melbourne. The shark fin soup was amazing. Actually all the food, was to die for.service was great,..."

Marianna Di Gregorio

"Loved this place. Had the 6 course banquet paired with wine. Great service, wonderful..."

SuzieQ

"Fantastic service and food! Have dined at the flower drum twice now and it is amazing. The staff happily cater for me, being a vegetarian and even..."

Steph

"Standard maintained and still being followed. Didn't feel comfortable at first with their over the top service, but get used to it very soon. Their..."

Ryan

"Soft Shell Crab. Always great - i could literally live entirely off the soft shell crab and Tsingtao. Service is..."

Jodes And Mike

"$40 for 2 Course Lunch - YUM!. Yes, you can enjoy the Flower Drum for only $40 for a 2 course lunch or $55 for 3 courses.There are 3..."

Julie T

"Yep still the best cantonese in..."

Bridgethopkins

"Chinatown. Had dinner here on thursday night, the food and service are amazing. Best peking duck and chicken sweet corn soup. Fried ice cream is to..."

Samantha

"All class. The Flower Drum is classic, old school fine dining and is the perfect place for a BIG event meal. Yes, there are trendier, hipper..."

Yummy Mummy

"Old school chinese experience. I flew over from adelaide for the day to shop and lunch. when i arrived at flower drum i was pleasantly surprised from..."

Bianca R.

"Crazy not to enjoy. Words can not describe how much I enjoyed this place, from the service to the food it was all outstanding. If you plan on going..."

Machiz

"Amazing! 5 stars for their service, it was like we were the only people in the restaurant. Food was full of flavour and the toffee bananas for..."

Food Lover

"I have never had a Chinese experience quite like Flower Drum. Everything from the service to the food was quite literally perfect. No complaints from..."

Jack Shaw

"Lovely. We popped down for a la carte lunch today at the Flower Drum and ordered various dishes, all to which were artistically presented and full of..."

Katiza

"Fantastic dinner we had the 6 course menu , everything was perfect , amazing service the place was very busy as it was oaks day . I will def be going..."

Kim Black

"In the know. Best way to experience Flower Drum is to get to know a waiter - eg: Barney - we never see the menu, he suggests, (we always have the..."

Fair But Honest

"Peking duck to die for, exceptional, attentive service, fabulous menu, worth every additional..."

Leonie Green

"The service here is the best I've ever seen, and the Peking duck was to die for. Highly..."

Lauren

"Some of the best service I've ever experienced and the food was great. Waiters were so attentive and had exactly the right..."

Tammy Neilson

"Enjoyable Chinese but can be found elsewhere. The dishes didn't stand out for us, which we were expecting.. But they were still good and we left..."

Rob

"Things done right.. Have been there for lunch a few times and its been consistently good.Nice decor and very attentive service without being..."

Alano

"One of the best dining experiences ever. Amazing, fresh, interesting food..... Fantastic service, we had great wines matched for us...... Certainly..."

Food Critics Wife

"Best Chinese restaurant in Australia.. To people who don't like this restaurant what's wrong with you? I have been going for close to ten years.. And..."

Berbatov

"Great service, lovely food, painful on the wallet. My boyfriend and I had planned to go to Hauf Brau Haus (sp?) in China Town but when we got there..."

Talychka

"Mixed Bag. OK, after many visits to Flower Drum. I've decided to say something. Most of the food is still sensational, the service is outstanding,..."

Byte

"Service is impeccable! The food delicious, everything was spot on. However, really your paying for the service. The only dish that really stood out..."

A Team

"Speechless. Was phenominal!!Service matched the..."

Will K

"Fine night out with the family. It was my mother-in-law's 80th birthday on the weekend, and we'd planned well in advance to go to Flower Drum with..."

Louise

"Flower Drum, worth it. Had seafood and peking Duck, delicious. Staff..."

Socialite

"Saturday lunch is the go. If you want to avoid:- A second mortgage- Lots of snobby w**kers- Being seen in a future series of..."

Julian Shambles

"Will always have a soft spot for this place. Food is spectacular and the spacious interior takes me back to when I was a child and thought that place..."

Foodie_j

"Timed to Dine. Recently whilst working in Melbourne, four colleagues and I were left to last after a hectic week. Someone suggested a quick lunch at..."

Sir Lunchalot

"Faultless. My companion had flown in from Canberra the night before, spotting a review of a Flower Drum dish in the in-flight magazine. Mud crabs..."

Gin

"Very good food, but not the finesse & wow factor I was expecting. Hard to see value for money. Also hard to see how they get two hats. Impeccable..."

Narelle Grant

"So brilliant, what a night! Lovely service and yummy food. Well worth..."

Dee

"Not if I'm paying. Great spacing of tables. Some of the dishes world class, like the abalone. BUT it is tired and a parody of classy chinese..."

Boccadellaveritas

"Flower drum was yum yum yum!!! Went there for special occasion and it just added to our amazing evening! Fong our waiter was so sweet and was very..."

DB4SB

"Have been visiting FD for the past ten years and have always been happy with the exceptional service from the tentative staff and the amazing food..."

The Hungry Scorpio

"The BEST customer service I have ever experienced. Oh and the foods mighty good..."

Tina Stojkovska

"Highlights? The service, the pace and of course, the food. Steak to die for, Peking Duck that was just mmmm! Moment to treasure: they overheard my..."

Terry O'Hanlon

"Outstanding appetisers - Delightful calamari with spicy salt, good duck wontons, and great Szechuan eggplant. Then the wheels came off with the mains..."

Peter White

"Amazing service and amazing food, went for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend and our waiter made my night even more delightful, peaking duck is..."

Christie Cathcart

"Good food but over priced. Enjoyed the food but I wouldn't go if I was..."

U4128308

"Expensive but a must try (for a very special occasion). Flower Drum is most definitely fine dining - both in terms of price and service. Their..."

Hungry Princess

"Great service great food a great business still going..."

Hung Lo

"Anniversary. Thanks to my partner for a great 1st anniversary. It was off to a slow start as the service wasn't that quick, but once we had ordered..."

Krishna Brannigan

"As time goes by..... Been going for a long time...never disappoints.....the pearl meat is always a winner for me.But I can see in today's market..."

Gracefully Grazing...

"Set menu sets my canto instincts on edge but the drum pulls it off. However going phantom menu is the best way to order. Service consistent. For some..."

Tastybits

"Peaking duck!. Yes its pricey - but it is easily the best chinese in Melbourne if not Australia.You will not find better staff anywhere in..."

Anonymous

"Great food & service. well worth the..."

Richie Hunt

"Just outstanding. Having been going to the Flower Drum since I was young, it just never disappoints.The service - it just doesnt get any..."

Richard

"One of the few chinese restaurant you get good..."

Kong

"Simply the best restaurant service I've ever..."

Tiff

"Amazing. This is a beautiful restaurant with the most amazing service I have experienced. I enjoyed the pearl, dim sum and peking duck. Beautiful..."

Dani Lindsay

"Exceptional....... You have'nt had a great meal with great service until you have been to the "Flower Drum"........ I can't say much more except try..."

Matthew Jackson

"Always a great meal, go the..."

Paul Tomkins

"Best service in the world.. After a bit of saving I took my partner to the FD for the banquet. Whilst the food was great and the 'cheesy crab' will..."

Stacey

"How do you say perfect in cantonese?. FINALLY i got to try the ever so famous Flower Drum thanks to my beautiful boyfriend.We did the $165..."

Fat_kid

"Excellent food, superior service. Nuff..."

Racy_jacy

"A real flower .... We were treated to a degustation menu by the chef at his pleasure and consequently ours as every item was a taste sensation! Often..."

Stephen Sander

"Friendly service. Flower Drum's lost its lustre recently with the entry of new pretenders into Melbourne's dining scene. The food on its menu can be..."

Steamrollersam

"Yes it is stuffy, yes it is expensive, but the food is delicious. Do not eat shark fin soup as it is a barbaric practice. Tell..."

Jrgnsn_tjf

"Our first visit to Flower Drum in the "post-Lau" era. We went because our 9 year old has become something of a Peking Duck tragic. So, we went really..."

Heracles

"Just go.... ...and don't order from the menu. The waiter will tailor the banquet to your palate. Best enjoyed with a group of friends, a wad of cash..."

DanielB

"Amazing. Not cheap but brilliant food and service. The banquet is..."

NK

"Fantastic.... Try the Chef's Tasting Special. Authentic food, different from the run of the mill Chinese.The Duck is..."

Neil

"Big deal!. Probably is the best but for me it felt pretentious and I did not feel relaxed because the wait staff made me feel this way. So when you..."

Tony Parisi

"I have long been a fan and used to believe the food here was better than eating on Hong Kong where we lived for 5 years. But last time, I felt it had..."

Mike B

"I have always heard of this place as being highly rated for excellent Chinese food however never managed to pay a visit until we received a gift to..."

Jia

"The annual award winning 15 chefs hat restaurant lives up to its reputation. Fabulous environment for vivacious celebrations, superb food and..."

life

"Amazing atmosphere, the customer service was immaculate. We came as a group of four, when we ordered the mains they served it all to us all equally..."

Joy Dala

"So far this is one of the best Chinese restaurant with five star service. I can feel the warm welcome from the supervisor, it was very sincerely and..."

Guru Gun

"Ordered the Chef's Signature Banquet (6 courses) with the matching wine menu. The courses were all prepared well and the wine went really nicely with..."

Nathan Coates

"We had another wonderful dinner at our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The flower Drum is one of Melbourne icon restaurants we have dined here on..."

Melissa Trainor

"Amazing quality food & friendly staff. My husband has been celebrating his big birthdays here from 18th, 21st, 30th to 4oth and every time the..."

Faye Mach-Phung

"Came here with a group of 11 for lunch. Although almost of the dishes were cooked well, I highly recommend the Seafood Soup Dumpling, Crispy Skin..."

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