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The Bistro At Racv

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing suite on level 50. Photos don’t do justice - to the uninterrupted views of greater Melbourne. The suite was impeccable - with a large..."

TOKYO WOLF

"From welcoming check in to leaving this hotel was perfect for our 2 night stay in the city. Very well located in easy reach of bars, restaurants and..."

Talent Buddy

"We've stayed here quite a few times in recent years and always enjoy our stay... just wanted to make mention of how lovely the newly refurbished..."

Melody Bidwell

"Such a beautiful place, lovely stay & professional staff. The coolest part of the room was the lights being controlled on a tablet, blew my mind. And..."

Em Clare

"My friends came here on a Sunday for a High Tea. Their food presentation, food selection, service and staff are 10/10. Sofitel staff, Noel and..."

Jolie Foxx

Self Preservation

80/100 (1128 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favourite place for coffee - breakfast -lunch. The staff are very friendly and has a great Wine list. Highly..."

Myriam Katherine

"The staff, the service (omg one gorgeous waitress even remembered my last drink there and offered it to me upon my arrival), the wit of some of your..."

Elvis Endovski

"Lovely relaxed place for a spot o'antipasto and glass of vino on sunny Sunday Melb afternoon. Great coffee too..."

Gabby Trifiletti

"A must go to when visiting Melbourne- great coffee, food, staff and..."

Cate van der Vossen

"I can never say enough good things about Self Preservation. Amazing breakfasts, outstanding small meals... salmon rillettes, grilled eggplant w..."

Jill Chamberlain Cooke

"Perfect cheese platter with walnuts, apple, quince jelly and delicious toasted slices of fruit bread. Wonderful..."

Fiona Waters

"Loved the fresh avocado and goats cheese and the wonderful service and ambience. Highly recommend..."

Nicole Wijngaarden

"The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing 😉 will be back..."

Enzs Amato

"Just had a delicious brunch at selfpreservation café in Bourke St. Great coffee & food, excellent service and some unique hand-crafted art/jewellery..."

Robert Quantrelle

"A most enjoyable evening and love love the fish/prawn curry and seductive menu and..."

Victor Cheng

"Quaint little place and lovely food and staff..."

Frances Win

"Great food, great service and exceptional coffee. We highly recommend..."

John Couper-Smartt

"Great food, wine and atmosphere. Front of house staff were terrific...."

José Rodriguez

"Great food and coffee. Staff very friendly and environment..."

Janine Goodman-Phin

"I always have a great experience here, whether for coffee, drinks or some of their delicious cakes. The interior is moody but not overly so, outside..."

Quince And Cheese

"A cafe during the day, and a wine bar at night; Self Preservation is a fab little bistro on the top end of Bourke Street. With that real European..."

Morgs71

"A cute wine bar with an authentic feel. Park up with a bottle of wine and order a few sharing plates. The baked camembert, liver pate and eggplant..."

Le Cat & Kate

"We pretty much came here out of pure randomness seeing as all the wine bars were packed by the time it hit 6pm. As long as they had some wine and..."

Mustard

"Great coffee! Really fancy coffee machine. Been here a couple of times as it was recommended by a friend.Came here for drinks too and..."

Rowland

"We didn't have time to try any food but based on the coffee and friendly service I gave them a four star. I would definitely recommend giving this..."

Hangry Mama

"The many many times I have visited Self Preservation, I really love their soy mocha and hot chocolate, their savoury croissants, their house made..."

Piggyeatalot

"One of my favourite places in Melbourne. The service is great and the place has a great ambience. The food is amazing and they also do lovely dessert..."

Eunyoung Yoo

"Lovely coffee. Beautiful Danish pastry. Another Melbourne spot that is great on a sunny Melbourne morning. Spent some time here on a quiet Sunday..."

Chris Tancik

"This lively restaurant was a great place for lunch on a Friday afternoon. The weather was perfect for outside eating and we sat and enjoyed the..."

Espy Eats

"Laid back cool - a European aesthetic with super friendly staff, an emphasis on simple and fresh food (from pastries to salads, mains to cake) that..."

Keith Lawrence

"Been here twice. Good service and nice coffee. Their pasta of the day is usually good. Its a tiny place and has a bit of a hipster yet classy vibe...."

FoodHedonist

"This is a great little spot. This morning I popped in x for a second visit. It has a really nice atmosphere inside and the outside seating is nice in..."

Steffo

"In desperate need for a coffee while we were waiting for our lunch restaurant to open we stopped for a coffee at Self Preservation. It looked really..."

4chillies

"Very casual spot next to the Spring Street end on Bourke. With lots of competition around, Self Preservation easily holds its ground. Although the..."

M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.

"This is a nice cozy place for a warm meal during winter (and equally great during summer). Choose from the all day menu, which has variety of..."

The Gastronaut

"Outstanding service and coffee. Our coffee connoisseurs agreed the slow drip at Self Preservation is the smoothest coffee they've ever had. 👍..."

Emily

"Great little hidden gem in the heart of upper Bourke St, amongst the cluster of modern dining options the city has to offer. The cafe has a few..."

Russell Keys (GeekEvangelist)

"Fast pace cafe, I would say! Food come in 15mins after taken order. Highly recommend their caramel Belgian waffle and feta omelette. As well,..."

Petite Foodie

"Had morning coffee this morning...........and a muffin in this nice quirky, funky little cafe. Definite strong French influence as nearly all the..."

Neil The Foodie

"Thank you Self-Preservation for such great service and lovely food! I recently made a reservation for 1pm which I had to cancel; when I..."

Belinda

"Love the design - the dark wood - the cool calm back tables - the great fresh food that totally hits the spot - not your normal cafe fare it's fresh..."

Douglas Brook

"Went here for lunch on new year's eve. Cool little cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Nice art inside and the vibe is positive. Friendly service..."

Thewhereto

"Good place to come if you want to see a theatre celebrity. Personally I like this place, decor is nice, it's open late so you can pop in for a..."

MandyToorak

"Small cafe with a big heart. Was a quiet Saturday morning when we dropped in for breakfast. Warm friendly staff.Nice ambience, laid back and..."

Flavietta

"What an absolute pleasure it was! My partner and I treated ourselves to a slow saturday breakfast here, and we adored every second of it. The..."

Sunset_studies

"I love Self Pres and it's my go-to place to take visitors from out of town, but had the worst service this morning. Waited 20+mins for a coffee then..."

Andrea McGinniss

"Walking in the small door the cafe was bigger than I first thought. Simple breakfast menu but I don't come very often for breakfast but tend to get..."

Tubby

"I actually found my 'PERFECT' hot chocolate!!!😀What an Easter!The chocolate milk was sweet and perfectly creamy and..."

Matea

"Beautiful presentation and hearty Italian salads, savoury dishes and desserts. Great place to have brunch, a cuppa coffee and chill w friends. This..."

J88

"Nice simple venue, came for breakfast and only had poached eggs but they were good. I loved the coffee, on the stronger side but I enjoyed that. ..."

Some Like It Hot

"Great breakfast , blood pudding for breakfast on sourdough, lovely light sweet pea mash with chili and the bourbon jam bacon! Love the bourbon jam..."

Agnes Lei

"I come here once in every week for catching up with mates. Great spot for people watching, particularly weekdays after 6pm. Cosy ambience. Welcoming..."

Kerem Caglar

"I came here for breakfast with a friend on a weekday. The coffee here is surprisingly good and it's nice to see such a modern cafe on this side of..."

Joy

"I met a friend from high school at Self Preservation for a quick breakfast – it was a lovely little spot to catch up. We sat inside at a low table..."

Adventures In Winterland

"They may look like a simple wine bar but oh they are so much more than that. A cosy cafe-like nook of a venue but with restaurant quality plating,..."

Kat - Oats And Cheesecake

"The service is competent but a little unfriendly. Well, not unfriendly, but just... not warm? My coffee was a little bitter, but the chocolate..."

Aburi Salmon Nigiri 5eva

"After hearing good things about this place I recently went to Self Preservation for lunch for the first time. The place was busy but the staff went..."

Melbourne Diner

"Absolutely stunning! It was only my mother and myself in the restaurant at the time but the service was beautifully attentive and personable...."

Grace Culley

"Sophisticated coffeeing . Great atmosphere. There's a lot of talk about bad service, but it seems we got great service. Arrive around 10am it was..."

Sabz Lai

"French Toast with Candied Nuts...."

Brad Richardson

" Cute, quirky place, nice barista, cheap..."

Jemima Immink

"Self Preservation has a great ambience and is a popular café on Bourke St. Seems to be a favourite of office types and trendy set. Come here for..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"A Little Bird Told Me This place has such a good vibe to it! Sensational coffee, cute fit out, enticing cakes all round and an entertaining student..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The Truffled Cauliflower Risotto with Seared Scallops ($23) was another staple dish done with care and elegance. The chewy grains of rice were..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Consistently good. After three visits I think that this place will become a regular for me. The food is consistently good and well presented. The..."

Helikon9

"Very nicely appointed establishment. It's very comfortable for a meal or an after work drink and snack. The wine list is surprisingly small and to my..."

Two Sheds

"Late night coffee!. Trendy without the attitude - European influenced cafe that's open all day - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Came at 930pm'ish for..."

Keith

"Gorgeous little European inspired cafe. Came for coffee and a scone and it was totally..."

Gabbys79

"Wonderful staff and no hipster attitude. The place looks like it could feature in either monocle or gourmet traveller. The food was simple, yet well..."

Ketty

"Antipasto heaven!. I've been to this adorable little cafe that feels like a bistro/shop you'd find in the cool underground back streets of paris, but..."

Froodette

"Damn good pork fettuccini as a main, but the kicker at lunch was the chocolate and caramel tart. Quick and friendly service, top option if you're in..."

Michael B

"Love this place. Had a mind blowing roast cauliflower and truffle oil risotto here today. Finished off with a strawberry custard tart. The food came..."

CK

"Great all around!. Food is amazing! We had the antipasto with salads and a quiche and the pumpkin orange soup! So tasty! Coffee and service was..."

Sabrina Lynn

"Best coffee on the block!. Food is good, but it's the coffee. Nice wine list..."

James Horton

"We had a great experience here for breakfast this morning. The staff were so friendly and coo'd over our 8mth old in the pram. They warmly welcomed..."

VintageGirl

"Just had breakfast there, had the bubble and squeak special which was delicious. The coffee and hot chocolate however were disappointing. Weak and..."

Anya

"Feels good to be here. A very relaxing place to enjoy breakfast or lunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Menu is limited but never..."

Batsu

"Favourite breakfast place in Melbourne. Hubby and I always come here at least once when we're over from Perth. It's casual, great professional..."

Khucki

"Disturbing developments!. What has made Self Preservation stand out from the myriad bars and casual eateries in Melbourne is the unsurpassed and..."

Breaden Butter

"Relaxed, cosy. Had a relaxing, intimate breakfast here with friends. The service was completely unobtrusive and the food of high quality and..."

Poi Master

"Had a nice experience at this cute cafe. Very chilled out service, decent coffee and great portions. I was in Melbourne for a weekend and prob won't..."

Nilusha

"What Melbourne is all about. Quality driven, cool, understated. I'm ready and willing to be " self preserved...."

Carl The Truth

"Utterly enlivening, not just preserving. Self Preservation blends the concept of a cafe and bar with simple yet somewhat sophisticated dining, and..."

Missdelish

"My experience was outstanding. Amazing service and food. One of the restaurants that makes Melbourne an awesome city to eat out..."

Jackson

"Love it. My fourth visit to Sefl Preservation. Fresh, tastey, fine food. Divine wine. Awesome interior. One of Melbourne's little gems. My partner..."

Petra Simeon

"The best coffee machine in Melbourne ever: VBM lever with manual control. Really good cappuccino..."

Antonio Vernale

"Great coffee and service. If you like a strong coffee and full of flavour, self preservation is the place to be. The service is very friendly and..."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"Very buzzy little cafe. Great set up, terrific atmosphere. Great coffee. Nice snacks as well and always good for a wine too. Self Preservation is..."

Two Sheds

"I always have a great experience here, whether for coffee, drinks or some of their delicious cakes. The interior is moody but not overly so, outside..."

Quincy Malesovas

"Great coffee and good food, service is a little slow though and one meal (the fritters) was not up to the standard of the others. Would probably..."

Nick Cowell

"First coffee stop in Melbourne, as it's a block away from our airbnb. Love the ambiance. Indoor and outdoor seating with an open bar of coffee -- so..."

Victoria C (adventuresOFv)

Ying Thai 2

80/100 (1446 ratings)

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-Great place for cheap flavourful Thai dishes! I've been here several times and my favourites..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Ordered through door dash and the food came relatively quick, and upon arrival was still warm. Although the portions looked small, there was actually..."

Tifa Cheung

"Was craving some Thai food today. The weather's super cold and cloudy, so i was craving some warm soup. Not many places actually have Tom Jued Tao..."

Sense Of Food

"An Oldie but a goodie!This Thai restaurant have been around for a long time now and everytime i visit it is always packed with people. They..."

M3lissa____

"Came here with friends for dinner as we enjoy Thai cuisine, plus I really wanted to try this place given it’s overwhelming popularity...."

Steph

"The dishes we ordered were quite delicious, service was quite efficient and friendly, only thing was they don’t accept pay pass, also charge quite..."

FoodieInMel

"I must say, for $15.90 this is the most generous portion of Chicken Pad Thai I’ve ever received. Great value and more importantly, fantastic taste...."

FRAG

"This is the best Thai food in Melbourne. Everything is amazing, from the crab meat to coconut rice. They do get pretty busy so get in..."

Srslyfoods

"One of the oldest establishments on Lygon street and for good reasons! The food is authentic Thai and will tingle your taste buds. The two dishes you..."

Debby

"This restaurant was very popular and crowded on Wednesday night. We went there without booking but they welcomed us and provided friendly..."

Leena

"Pad Thai ($15.90)Pud see ew ($15.90)Green curry ($14.90) Seafood Tom yum ($18.90)Overall ⭐️4/5 ⭐️🍴Yummy authentic..."

Cafehoppingkids

"Been here so many time, when ever I feel like Thai food, I come here. The food here has strong flavour and is tasty. The serving size of the food is..."

Food Lover

"Need to book in advance, but cannot book by Zomato ( I don’t know why, I failed)Staff gave us very small table even we book in advance...."

Helen Hu

"I can not eat spicy food but ying thai is worthy a try. Everytime I feel like Thai food, this is my destination. The portion is big so it is better..."

Huong Dang

"Our family’s favourite Thai restaurant since the 1990’s. Their first restaurant was located at Richmond. Loves their Tom Yam Seafood soup In..."

Noble Foodie

"Ying Thai 2 is located along Lygon street, we haven’t been here for a very long time and upon coming back this time it would seem that they have..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Been coming here for many many years as me and my family love the food here especially tomyum and pandan chicken. The pork crackle is a must order..."

Caroline

"Came here with a group of my university friend for a catch up session. Food are delicious but portion can be quite small. Rice is free flow which is..."

Wen Hao

"Food 4/5Service 4/5Environment 4/5A nice Thai restaurant near the MU. Valuable and nice for the student group. We tried the Thai..."

Paul In OZ

"Yup, yup, yup!!! You’re at the right place if you’re after delicious, authentic Thai. I know this when I had the first sip of my Tom Yum. These..."

Jade Lim

"Ying Thai 2 is probably one of the best authentic Thai restaurant in Melbourne. They have the best coconut rice and the green curry is delicious. I..."

Hungry Koala

"Best pad thai in town. The place is a bit cramped because there aren’t many seats inside. Not exactly comfortable to sit outside during winter but..."

Deflykira

"Been to this place for the second time and happy with both visit. We came back last Friday and ordered chicken wrapped in pandan leaves, seafood tom..."

Yulz

"Decided to check out Ying Thai 2 on Lygon St as we were craving Thai food on a hot summer night. We arrived at 5pm and the restaurant was..."

Stelly

"Great restaurant that is usually busy during the evening, book in advance! Great food and quick service. Located about 5 minutes from the CBD. I..."

Robyn Lee

"Great casual place for some hearty Thai food. Good amount of seating both indoors and sheltered outdoors and quite popular with the students living..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"Came here for quiet afternoon lunch with my friend. Seating is very comfortable and service is good. Order ch icken pad Thai and taste very nice...."

Foodielover

Lesley Luo

"A good cheap Thai option that isn’t all it is raved to be really. The small price tag translated to a minimal serving size. Flavours were there,..."

Linda

"Very authentic and flavourful Thai food. We had the tom yum soup, pad see ew and the green curry. The tom yum had the perfect amount of spice and..."

Connie

"The food is delicious and I really love the green curry！The staff are friendly and the whole experience is great！I will definitely recommend this..."

Savannah Pierce

"We've been to Ying Thai many times, it is the best Thai food on Lygon Street. They have 2 levels and they are always busy so please avoid peak..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Our all time thai place since high school. They refurnished the place so its more comfortable but the food has not changed, good tom yum gung and..."

Mi55Bee

"Ying Thai 2 is a Thai restaurant located in Lygon street. The infamous crispy pork skin was the best. The crab meat in curry sauce was also really..."

Makan2Melbourne

"This perpetually busy Thai eatery has a great reputation and I now know why. While the interior is drab and uninviting, the food and service more..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"方圆百里最有名的泰国餐了吧～每天生意都超好。中午和室友去吃，点了粽子，pad..."

Lorna

"Great thai food, had green curry , crispy pork with greens, bbq pork with sticky rice. Couldn’t fault anything. Fast service, reasonable prices...."

Cath Ant

"My flatmate mentioned this place was good a couple of months ago when she went there because it was too long a queue for the Italian restaurant next..."

Chey_ct

"Favourite Thai place in Melbourne - reasonably priced and the food is authentic with just the right amount of kick! It’s always packed so make sure..."

Anna

"I returned to Ying Thai 2 for a weekday lunch after an absence of many years, and was happy to find that the food is as good as I remember. For..."

Nalia

"I’m starving to eat thai food yesterday, so yeah we eat here and ordered skin pork and begie stir fried with pork belly. It’s actually my first..."

Khorry Sila

"Unbelieveable. The taste reminds me of Bangkok and the TomYum soup is bloody delicious. I really love this restaurant. This is my first time to eat..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"Tasty Thai food at a decent price.Ordered a Pad Thai which was about $15, but the portion was big so it's good for sharing. The taste was great,..."

Melissa

"Been coming here for a LONG time and I’m never disappointed. Always a hit and reasonably priced. They accept bookings so make sure you make one..."

Jox

"A really tasty Thai venue with a great menu selection.Whether it be lunch or dinner, you'll definitely fund singing you like. This place is..."

Descartesmuse

"One of the best Thai food restaurant. I’ve been here with my boyfriend for over 2 years and we can’t stop to come here. They have lunch special..."

Jenny

"We ordered the slightly non ordinary Thai dishes today. Soft shell crab with papaya salad, bbq pork skewers with sticky rice and chicken wrapped in..."

Kacangma

"Food is really good! We went for lunch and their lunch menu although limited but reasonable and very good portions! Always enjoyed their..."

Chen Hua Liew

"Taste wise, very satisfied! The only drawback is that their dishes tend to be on the sweeter side, but still pretty good. - Crabmeat dish..."

MeganEatsEverything

"Been here for few times always busy and packed, better to have reservation if you’re coming as a large group. Their Pad See Ew is my favourite. ..."

Val

"I always come here all the time, mostly for birthday, because is still the best thai food, favorites for my whole family, taste always persistent,..."

Tasty Eaters

"One of the best Thai restaurants in Melbourne but so hard to get a table (understandably). Our go to's are - crab yellow curry (I'm salivating just..."

J-acqui

"Pad thai and green curry are really nice and authentic! Love the crab meat dish so much, definitely recommend! Coconut juice is a tiny bit sweet but..."

Kau Chun Charmaine

"Thai eats on Lygon st.Ambience: The place has 2 floors, though the 2nd floor is much quieter and has a bit more space. Overall ambience is..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Visited very late at night after going to a comedy show at the Trades Hall down the road. We just stumbled on this place and thought we'd give it a..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"Will come back for:+ Marinated chicken in pandan leave+ Tom Yum+ Red duck curry+ Thai Ice Milk TeaThis place is our..."

The Casual Diner

"For people who like thailand cuisine in Melbourne, this is a place that you need to stop by and try! One of the best place to eat authentic thailand..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"You can’t really fault this place. It delivers quality Thai food at grease lightning speed! Seriously, our food order came within 5 minutes. The..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Came here on a Sunday night and loved the food. The papaya salad and the chicken panang was delicious and the Tom yum hotpot was great. Service was..."

Danny Nguyen

"Food is delicious and well priced. Some of my favourite dishes are the chicken parcels, tom yum soup and simple green curry. If you are looking for a..."

Gursharan Chana

"Always my favourite Thai restaurant in Melbourne and never complained for having to travelling a bit out from the city just for having its authentic..."

Matthew Zhou

"Ying Thai 2 has been my favorite place for Thai food. However their food are abit inconsistent after the renovation. So finger crossed that theh..."

Leslie Yapi

"One of the best Authentic Thai Restaurant in Melbourne! Been coming to Ying Thai regularly for years and i can say that their consistency in cooking..."

Arthur Jonathan

"The food is authentic and delicious especially the yellow crab curry. Service was friendly but could be more attentive. We were seated upstairs and..."

GTC Lim

"Authentic Thai food. Tong yum is spicy and lots of lemon grass, lime, chilli, spicy tangy deliciousness! Must try! Green curry was very creamy..."

Adrian Chew

"Food was amazing, flavours very strong. Great variety of Thai dishes, and everything smelled incredible,..."

Nara Lee

"Went back here after 10 years and still tasted superb and great service as..."

Yessyca

"Our favorite Thai restaurant in Melbourne. Gosh so..."

Hariadi Soenarjo

Mr Hobson

80/100 (1652 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great location. Great food. What more do you want? The decor, furniture could be updated a little. But otherwise, its fantastic! Will..."

John Customer

"Came here for a Christmas team lunch, and really enjoyed ourselves. The service was friendly, we found our entrees nice (I had the beef tataki which..."

AaronN

"I had a lovely evening here on Saturday night. Service was very good and the food was very nice. The fellow who waited on us was excellent. He was a..."

Dianemarcantonio@msn.com

"I edited my review because I dropped by the second time around. I ordered the same meal and this time, it was well cooked and presented. Juicy beef..."

Anka

"It was a hot summer's night and having dinner by the seaside was perfect. We ordered:1) Seafood Fettuccini - this was a really good dish! All..."

Flabnbone Food

"This place has a great view to the ocean, it's situated in a very quiet area and food is also good.We had a pan fried fish with salad and..."

Eduardo Dias

"Great location at the pier of Port Melbourne, this place really offer a good view and comfy place to sit and enjoy breakfast.Had a Mr. Hobson..."

Scrumptious GG

"Rating was on food! The food was not only beautifully presented but was delectable and mouth watering! The service was lovely however a bit slow on..."

Christina

"Mr Hobson is located in the most amazing spot on the water in Port Melbourne. They have a lovely outdoor space where you can enjoy coffee and..."

Eat Play Live Melbourne

"Good service and a good food! The steak was delicious! Also enjoyed the squid ink prawn tortellini. The paella was just average however. It didn’t..."

Foodlovermelbs

"Stumbled upon Mr Hobson a number of years ago and enjoyed the first experience really well. This time around I was even more blown away and feel they..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Mr Hobson is a versatile eatery, perfect for private functions and romantic dining with spectacular views over the water. . The dining space..."

Gastrology

"Sitting by the Station Pier precinct with views of the bay, Mr Hobson is a large venue, available for functions and private dining. Floor-to-ceiling..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"We had predrinks here on a Saturday night and loved it. There was a great variety of cocktails, service was fantastic and the views are amazing. We..."

Split The Bill

"Had with the 50% Dimmi, but imo is worth every penny even for full price. The entrees beef carpaccio and pumpkin corn fritters were absolutely gem!..."

KH

"There’s no doubt that we were very pleasantly surprised by our visit at Mr. Hobson. The dishes were universally executed to a high standard, and..."

Penguineats

"If you're in search of a restaurant with a stunning waterfront view and ambience then Mr Hobson is for you! Offering a cafe, restaurant and event..."

@twogoodtoresist

"I came here today with two other diners to experience what this place has to offer. We ordered a soy latte, Thai lunch meal (bean shoots, meat etc..)..."

Foodie2u

"I ordered:-Rock salad-MachiattoCafe LatteReally good view for brunch, and staff was friendly. Service..."

Superqdawgg

"Amazing views, amazing food. An exceptional evening, dining by the bay watching an amazing sunset.A very relaxed environment.Food was very..."

Lisa Wilson

"Looking for a casual dinner location with a water view we came across Mr Hobson.Seated promptly by happy staff is always a great start, with a..."

Murphy75

"Edit May 2017: These guys have upped their standards and portion sizes that for sure. I feel as though there's new menu with a few new items which..."

Mintee

"Pad Thai was awesome and massive! Had plenty of seafood. Enough for two people. The salmon dish with leak was great too. Highly recommended for food..."

Hani Banna

"Great food , ordered the tapas , it was presented beautifully and very tasty , service was great . Enjoyable experience.will have to be back to try..."

Anthony Romeo

"This place did not disappoint. Ordered the five dish tapas plate (shown in picture) and it was all delicious! Arancini balls, ribs, chicken skewers,..."

Cherise

"Very fine dining with a lovely view of the water & amazing service. The seafood was succulent & plentiful & they especially found us a bottle of..."

Ruby Spence

"Came here on a voucher and pleasantly surprised , five dishes of tapas . Calamari , octopus , chicken skewers , aranchini balls and ribs !! Followed..."

Nick The Greek

"Beautiful venue, fabulous service and a wonderful way to spend a Friday night after work. Thank you!PS the sticky date was amazing :-). ..."

Katie.mclean

"Beautiful venue with stunning views and ambience. It'd be perfect to enjoy lunch here on a nice sunny day. We went in for dinner and although the..."

Kimmy_desu

"Absolutely delicious! Food and service were both great, we'll be back! Thoroughly enjoyed the three course meal.....the passionfruit panna cotta is a..."

Danielle Alv

"A great meal on a great deal! We dined here on a Living Social voucher for 3 course meal with a drink. There was 4 of us in total and everyone..."

I Love Food

"You just can't beat this venue even on a winters day! Loverly. We shared tapas and it was adequate whilst not outstanding. The chicken skewers were..."

Check Please

"Late Review Service is a big let down here. Have been to Mr Hobson so many times as I used to work locally. View and food are great. But you..."

Foodlover

"Had an enjoyable dinner last week. The meals were quite good but just off from being amazing. The service was a bit slow even though the place wasn't..."

Hayley

"It's a water front restaurant. We got a table with a water view. Service was very friendly! Menu involves wide varieties. We ordered a tapa special,..."

Hello World!

"This is a great spot for lunch and as we are hanging around Port Melbourne more often we wish we were drinkers again as out the side there is a..."

ToorakM

"Had a beautiful, lazy Sunday Summer late lunch with my fiancé.Brilliant experience! Thank you Pas for great and friendly service!We'll be..."

Gary Shannahan

"Very nice restaurant ambience, nice setting, good view to the ocean, good service. And about the food, quite reasonably good food but there are rooms..."

Steven Rinatta

"Nice location with view to the water. Went there for weekend brunch. Ordered the food and drinks. The food arrived before the coffee and juice. Tasty..."

Elonie

"Good place for lunch in Port Melbourne. Pretty standard fare, but well done with fast and efficient service. My only criticism is the music inside..."

John Lewis

"Took over one hour to get our food and it was far from busy! In addition to this the listings on the menu are terrible and fail to mention key..."

Ceeee

"Mr Hobsons in Port Melbourne checks all the boxes for beautiful food, nice price , great service, awesome ambience and stunning views.I had..."

Kate McGready

"Fantastic restaurant, with beautiful views overlooking the water. While it feels like it's slightly out of the way down on the pier in Port..."

Sue-Enda O'Brien

"Great location, lovely views of the waterfront. Have been here a few times and service tends to fluctuate- had an excellent and very attentive..."

Farzana

"Had a Ladies lunch today, the food was fantastic and great value for money. We all shared the tapas for entree, huge selection to choose from. For..."

Penny Dimoski

"Sensational. Loved it!! will be returning for..."

Sallymitford

"Delicious Duck. We enjoyed the delicious food and great service today. Thank you.Best duck confit..."

Margaretoneillau

"Fantastic service from Gabrielle. Amazing food on a beautiful day in port Melbourne. Thank..."

Lisa Harris

"Perfect Place for a Funtion.. We just had an engagement party at one of the function rooms.They made it seamless and effortless for to..."

Diggcala

"The place is at a great location. We had a pleasant conversation in there without any interruptions such as loud music, echo of ppl talking, etc...."

Bihter Altuntas

"We had dinner on Sunday. We enjoyed the setting, the food and service. We went a bit late and there was a rush to finish ordering but that was..."

Mithra Samaranayake

"The best coffee in Port Melbourne. Good breakfast and fantastic service with beautiful sea view. This restaurant became one of my favourite place..."

Jeany Yi

"Central spot near Tasman Ferry (till Sept 2022). Great food & drinks. Coffee and snacks as well. Try a double shot for a full-flavoured..."

Tony Wenz

"Big dining area, cozy and clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Food are good and..."

Andy Setyawan

"Lovely place with water views Lots of car parking but it is metered. Food was delicious Had a ragu pizza , partner had a ragu need burger and sister..."

karin penrose

Acmi Cafe & Bar

"It's a great spot to grab a drink and watch the world walk by. Always found the staff friendly and the service is..."

Cheryl Baldwin

"Great service, great coffee, great atmosphere. Will definitely..."

Mike Quin

"went here for a pre movie wine and ice cream. suprised how good the interior was. Happy hour specials. booths. interactive screens showing whats..."

Split The Bill

"The cheesecake was crazily good! It was huge and I got 2 other people helping me finish it 😂 Wasn't too sweet and tasted just perfect to enjoy in..."

Rizka Natasya

"The serving sizes were huge, the service was fast, the vibe was relaxed and the staff were friendly. But what was the flavour of the food like? Well,..."

Satiety Society

"ACMI gets a 5 star for their new york cheesecake, which is pretty much the best cheesecake I've had in Melbourne. If you're on the hunt for the best..."

Adella C

"Very bright and airy cafe bar. It is order and pay at the bar. I would prefer table service. The bar staff are very nice and obliging. We ordered..."

SusieQ

"Pretty nice here, I had the chocolate muffin with a glass of the house sparkling . House sparking at a greater standard than many other CBD..."

MandyToorak

"It is a good place to spend time before or after movie near acmi , you have to order your meal at cashier, food is ok if you have to dine in fed sq,..."

Ali Sh

"Nice little cafe. Perfect for grabbing a bite to eat or beverage after an exhibition (we'd just seen the Scorsese exhibition). Service was rather..."

Two Sheds

"Everything has improved since my last visit, staff wee engaged, dips were fantastic and my son loved the soft shell crab sliders, well done..."

Patrick

"Great place to take the kids, although we did go on a non-school holiday Monday lunch.Been here before on a weekend, wasn't as good. Seemed..."

UNO

"Excellent breakfast, scrambled eggs on toast was delicious, at a reasonable price, would recommend. Service was quick and friendly. Atmosphere..."

Reece Avery

"What better way to spend an afternoon than to have a beverage (or 2!) and some chicken quesadillas will slaw?! Chilled, relaxing and friendly..."

Matty T

"We were pleasantly surprised that a museum cafe without table service could serve up such excellent dishes. We were merely there for the convenience..."

Melbourne Glutton

"Great sweet potato fries. Whenever I see sweet potato fries on a menu, I order them, because they’re a nice change from standard chips. Usually..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"Awesome team! Service! Friendly German or Dutch bartender.. !!..."

Brendan Quinn

"Nice change for Fed Sq.. Usually I don't like the places at Fed Sq, but I was pleasantly surprised last night by Optic - fantastic bar snacks, and..."

Jesspo

"First time customer and I was pleasantly impressed! Warm inviting staff,attentive but not 'in your face'. We enjoyed the Plougherman's Lunch- great..."

Tania

"Sunday Lunch. This is the 2nd visit to this place in 6 months and must say both times the food and drink have been really good. It's not overpriced..."

Yoxy08

"Great. Walked in at 8:30 and ordered without issue straight away. The food serving sizes are massive, especially the risotto and seafood linguini. my..."

Oceanviewcresent

"Loved it! So happy to see different items on the menu, the zucchini flowers were amazing. Caught up with a friend and we were there for almost 5..."

Sarah Griffiths

"Pleasantly surprised. The ploughmans lunch was very good. Great presentation, great taste.. Although listed as a lightmeal I found it quite filling...."

Bon Vivant

"Delicious food. Friendly efficient service. Good music. Not loud. Comfortable. What more could you ask for. Could've stayed all..."

FridaKahlo

"Love the wagyu..."

G

"Great staff and food at great prices. Walk in on NYE and staff made space on a busy..."

Blank_mind

"Good food. Caught up with friends and ended up staying for late lunch, lots of share food, sun was out and had some beers. Best in Fed..."

Yegu

"I just had a great lunch for under $20. Salmon salad thing and a glass of wine. The salad is fabulous for summer..."

Food Fiend

"Optic Kitchen Bar is located at Federation Square, right next to the ACMI entrance, right where the old ACMI lounge used to be. I was really..."

Dan From Melbourne

"Optic Kitchen and Bar is a stunning option in Federation Square with its modern fit out and fine cuisine at reasonable prices. After an exciting..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Dinner and a movie?. ACMI lounge is a great place to visit in the city for a unique experience. As is most places, the food is a higher price, but..."

Billie

"My favorite spot for good food at Fed Square. Excellent coffee, wonderful honest fresh food. I have tried all the cafe's and restaurants at the..."

ShelleyG

"ACMI Cafe'. Very good, food was great, service fine, about the only place that you can be certain will be open for breakfast on a..."

Cheryl Fletcher

Unica Cucina E Caffe

80/100 (1009 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Babajan

"Mediterranean food is one of my favourite cuisines and Babajan is a lovely place to source it. I’ve only dined there during covid so I can’t..."

Quince And Cheese

"This little cafe was packed inside and out so I opted for a takeaway salad of two options. The rice/cauliflower/stone fruit salad was divine, though..."

SJFU

"Babajan was a cafe that my girlfriend and I had read about for years and hadn't quite made it around to trying. We got a salad to share (rice pilaj..."

George Hurley Wellington

"Really tasty menu and friendly staff. I had the cauliflower falafel which came with carrot escabeche and radish. I also added avocado ezme. A..."

Kate Dougherty

"The second time I had lunch at Babajan. Food was fantastic. From mains to dessert. We tried the cold rice pudding, eggplant cheese toastie, the..."

Inem

"Very impress of this Greek style brunch. I have been to Babajan twice. I enjoyed the lamb baked egg and the semit for the first time visit, but the..."

Miss Question

"We had visited Babajan a few weeks ago and here’s what we had!Eggplant Aleppo Turkish Cheese Toastie - served with fried eggs, fermented..."

Win - FSC

"Fantastic spot for brekky and brunch! I was worried because I hadn't made a booking but arrived at 10:30am to a table being available straight away..."

The Gluten-Free Foodie

"Real score 4.2.Babajan has been on my radar for a while. As soon as I entered I started kicking myself I hadn’t been here already. ..."

Two Sheds

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: the first time I’ve had a middle eastern fusion brunch. It was actually so much better than expected...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"great little spot for middle eastern food. went for brunch, ordered the baked eggs with lamb shoulder & omelette with crab & halloumi. baked eggs was..."

Jonathan Ong

"I am always up for discovering new local eateries, so was very excited to visit the Middle Eastern inspired eatery, Babajan, in Carlton North. It’s..."

State Of Steph

"Babajan serves very unique and interesting dishes, it is really nice to see a middle eastern twist to Melbourne style brunch. The food was really..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Babajan is a Carlton North cafe that offers a very simple proposition. Delicious contemporary Turkish and Middle Eastern food cooked with..."

The City Lane

"Food here is fantastic, so too the coffee. A small place that fills quickly. Service is friendly and efficient. Back to the food: Falafels, grilled..."

Ross Crisp

"My party of four had dinner here on a Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was all super super delicious. The waitstaff let us over..."

Roxy

"Coffee is fantastic- food is excellent- service is great - I love it - have been trying to eat my way through the menu I simply love this place -..."

Carlton_Mama

"Great Turkish food. Had an amazing time. Food was good. The drinks were good. Bread was amazing here. Staff are well mannered and very friendly...."

Sirisha Vijayakumar

"Food was amazing, such good flavours and clever combinations of egg with eggplant and caramelised onions. Their Simik with jam was so good. Would go..."

Anu Kailash

"A cafe with a modern Turkish and Middle Eastern influence, this gives a good and refreshing variety to Melbourne’s well known brunch scene...."

Thepetitefooddiary

"Went on a bit walk witht the dog to have breakfast at Babajan. There was an empty table outside which was just in the sun, which was perfect. Service..."

I. D.

"This is a small cafe that serves middle eastern inspired dishes. I agree with other reviews that the menu is quite pricey however the taste and..."

LouLou Loves Food

"TLDR: Delicious food and drinks though slightly overpriced.Sauntered by on a Sunday afternoon, this place is cute and cozy. With a great..."

Missjkenny

"A cute little cafe with a small outdoor seating area that definitely deserves 5 stars. The quality and selection of food is well above average and..."

Julia Stehli

"What a pleasant surprise! Grabbed a table outside today... do yourself a favour and walk in to see all the beautiful food on display. Staff were..."

Le_orange

"Located on a corner block, this light and open cafe is very inviting. From white walls, light timber and hanging plants it’s got a nice Saturday..."

Clare

"Babajan has an interesting menu with lots of options but their exorbitant prices and elitism is a bit muchSo my friends and arrive to a..."

Dr S

"The staff here are very professional. The food is above average but just stupidly expensive for what it is. You're a cafe in a small loud location..."

Jack Thompson

"Vegan friendly? not really. The service here though is incredible! Staff are very very friendly and accommodating, making us feel very..."

Vivian

"Amazing food, beautiful friendly staff. Such a great spot and a bustling little gem on Nicholson. Shout out to Scotty who makes the best..."

MissKate Aikins

"One small cafe which serve brunch with a Turkish twist. I order the lamb salad which was surprisingly filling (their salad are on display and caught..."

50% Coffee 50% Food

"Open early enough for some breakfast, though I enjoy their lunches much more. Their pilaf and rice choices are super good and packed with different..."

Adella C

"Lamacjun pizza is enormous and mostly delicious although it tad too pickly for my liking making the last few pieces hard going. But I slogged..."

Kelly Belly

"So delicious. Yes it's expeno but it's seriously good food. Fresh as ingredients packing heaps of flavour. The braised beans with lamb was great, the..."

Massivebird

"I really like what goes on here. All the food is really interesting - we've had a salmon and egg dish and a braised of tail pie, but honestly the..."

Douzzzz

"We had to wait 20 minutes or so to squeeze into Babajan on a cold winter’s Saturday. The place is small and when we got a table it wasn’t much..."

Trevor Johnston

"GOOD POINTS: We had an amazing lunch here. The food was delicious and the waitress who served us was super friendly and helpful. NOT SO GOOD..."

BeardedBruncher

"Got a large takeaway salad today which was very tasty and texturally interesting but didn't seem overly healthy (was quite salty and oily) and..."

Belle Eats Melbourne

"This place has great food and great coffee.Food is very different and fresh. Always a good atmosphere. Can get and stay very busy...."

Scooter Mcfly

"Always impressed with great food coffee and service.Only draw back.. not that kid friendly. We have 2 young children 4yrs ans 6mths. There..."

Osk Gunnarsdttir

"Food was amazing. Took a bit of time for the waiter to take our order but otherwise everything was amazing! The salads behind the counter were fresh..."

Larissa

"Cosy atmosphere and very vibrant and busy.Thursday lunch and lucky to get a couple of seats. The waiting staff were very attentive and friendly...."

Magpie

"I love this place. The mememen baked eggs is the stuff my dreams are made of. The rotating salads are amazing, these are the types of salads you can..."

Jess Chi

"So far the best baked eggs in Melbourne!A few months ago Babajan opened in the neighbourhood and I remember how I was excited to see a new..."

Happy.munching

"Our new fave! Love everything about this place - fresh, super tasty and friendly service. The haloumi pie was incredible and rice and broccoli salads..."

Sputnik1

"I've read the reviews and seriously!.... anyone complaining about the small stuff please get a life! The food is outstanding, no one complaining..."

Richard Jackson

"A group of 4 of us were blessed to have had a grazing styled degustation meal here last Friday. It was everything I love about Melbourne cafes..."

Michael Campbell

"Just had the $40 Friday night banquet. Food was outstanding and SO plentiful. Delicious cocktails too. Service wonderful. Will be back soon..."

Karen

"Simply amazing. I cannot stress enough how amazing every single element was perfection! It's my new favorite local and am so excited that i can walk..."

BAddict

"Baffled as to why this place only has a 3.0 rating! After my favourite restaurant in Melbourne - Gigi Baba - closed down I was absolutely heart..."

Mo

"Cozy cafe, very friendly staff, food freshly cooked and prepared right next to us in the open kitchen. The baked eggs with lamb shoulder and beef..."

Xia

"Ah-ma-zing The food is absolutely delicious. Dont even get me started on the cakes. I wanted to try everything on the menu. This is now my..."

Retaaa

"We are a couple and recommended by a friend to visit Babajan. First visit today exceeding expectations.Clean & bright ambient, greeted by..."

Jack Liu

"We loved our experience at babajan Good was we had the baklava French toast and avo ezme both were amazing, ended buying some take away salads..."

RukiFoodi

"I went in for brunch yesterday and the food was awesome! We ordered the trout spanakopita and the crab & haloumi omelette. Trout was the stand out...."

Antoniette

"I rolled in late on a Friday to grab something sweet for after dinner. Staff were super friendly & even gave me a couple of extra pieces to devour...."

Keysey

"Amazing food. The pastries are fresh and tasty. The beef cheek was very tender and the salmon spanakopita is creative and tasty. We also had the..."

Albi Goldstone

"I don't understand why muzak has to be so loud. During the day, at lunchtime, so you can't hear your friends. Does anyone actually believe loud inane..."

Sean Farrell

"So exciting to find a local cafe with such exquisite food! I'll be back to make my way through the breakfast menu and the amazing looking..."

Cathys

"Delicious take away (or have in) salads available, huge and for such a good price! Service was great, they are passionate about the food and middle..."

EK

"Mediterranean food is one of my favourite cuisines and Babajan is a lovely place to source it. I’ve only dined there during covid so I can’t..."

Quincy Malesovas

"Incredible food. Very different brunch food - perfect if you are bored of the standard smashed avo and poached eggs. Fresh ingredients, so much..."

Andrea Chang

"Great place with good service. Middle eastern food was made well and it's different to your usually smashed avocado toast but very delicious. Prices..."

Jessica Lam

The Kettle Black

80/100 (1627 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Highly recommend this place. One of Melbourne best cafes. It’s a great place to check out - the interior fit out is quality. Interesting small menu..."

Mark Johnstone

"The food was delicious, the coffee was the best i've had in Australia and their famous dessert with ricotta is something divine that you cannot..."

Cristian Patrik Cotuna

"Great staff, great food and coffee, get on it! Nice way, to wake up to your Melbourne day!..."

Drina Markovic

"I love this place. Staff are friendly and food is great. Although the cafe can be busy during peak the atmosphere never seems busy and..."

Ivylia Neimy

"The Kettle Black was a super cool cafe with a really nice atmosphere. Unfortunately we were seated at a high table even though there appeared to be..."

Jordan Trevena

"Food was great and it was good to see the cafe having good seating options even with COVID. Would definitely go back again..."

Brady M

"This place is one of friends' go to brunch place. It was my first time there and I honestly loved the vibe. Would definitely want to go back to try..."

Tracey Loc

"On the scene for several years now since my PhD/early blogging days and still commanding quite an audience even nowadays, The Kettle Black has well..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Perfect Brunch place..."

Rajani Samudrala

"It is a nice and clean place and the coffee is outstanding and I definitely recommend..."

Mustafa Chabbo

"The place is bright, good for families, coffee was great! The food were average Australian style brunch with sweet taste, the dressing on the..."

Sarah Sutantyo

"The customer service is great and friendly, the dining atmosphere is great and food tasty . And price reasonable...."

Pierre Pie

"Really nice service, dog-friendly and child-friendly. Coffee was amazing, as was the hotcake. However would say menu does lack a bit of originality...."

Robyn Kent

"I was in the local area after finishing a half marathon so I needed a snack. The scrambled eggs were immaculately presented. Very impressive. My..."

Tinmans Treats

"Absolutely enjoyed every part of this cafe hunting experience in Melbourne! The environment and design was gorgeous and high class. I was sitting..."

Alexandra WY

"#thekettleblack is almost an institution in this citay. Takeaway coffee is so popular that they have set up a takeaway cart to cater to the large..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

Anthony

"Fantastic coffee. Creamy, rich and flavoursome latte in an open cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor..."

Karina J

"Loved the ambience with a mix of modern/classic style to it. However when we first came no one greeted us and left us waiting, which was a bit..."

Salwa Gautama

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: a Melbourne tourist's must! 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: love the decor of this place - it really never gets old...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Amazing place right next to the tan! We went in for brunch and had ricotta hotcake, some seasonal mushrooms and a swordfish burger! The food and the..."

Rahul Tambekar

"The exterior AND interior! 😍Food: 7.5/10Service: 8/10Ambience: 9/10Pricing: $$The Kettle Black is one of the..."

Jie Yee

"Friendly staff and beautiful tasty food.The decor is eclectic and very pleasing to the eyes. The white finished walls and furnitures makes..."

Melb_Belly

"Came here after hearing lots of good reviews from friends. Queue time on Saturday noon time wasn't too bad, but we felt that service was a bit below..."

Jacqui W

"Best coffee place near work. Love the atmosphere here - very friendly and laid back. I stopped by every morning to get the morning caffeine boost..."

Alice

"Kettle black was a wonderful cafe, with great service and a delightful menu. We were seated easily even in a busier time, found the coffee knowledge..."

Bel Wilson

"Food is normal brunch, but the cake, that big cake is great. Only one thing, their KITCHEN CLOSE BY 3 PM, so if you go after 3 pm, think twice. And I..."

Nicole

"Came here for breakfast and ordered the coconut chia seed pudding with macerated berries. The dish tasted as good as it looked! I loved the balance..."

Fatcat

"Came here on a busy weekday for brunch and there was a bit of a wait. Interior was very nice. I shared the hotcake with my friend and we couldn't..."

Nalia

"I am a local here, I live around the corner and every time I come here, it is a guaranteed hit! It's infamous around Melbourne foodie and brunch..."

Mel Yu

"Amazing place! I order a cappuccino and the chi pudding and was so delicious! Highly recommend the chia pudding. The decoration is so gorgeous too!..."

Camila Gregurincic

"Beautiful space spread across two buildings. Very professional staff similar to their other cafes. Lovely food & coffee. Did not disappoint as to be..."

Bridget

"I tried the salmon and the waffle with bananas. Well... the salmon was the MOST AMAZING salmon I’ve ever tried. It was fresh, with an amazing and..."

Larissa Mayumi

"A stunning cafe with the most beautiful interior & exterior! Totally worth the travel if you’re tossing up visiting. I was lucky enough to work..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"Almost exclusively under 30s, Kettle Black must be one of those places that use their smashed avo to prevent young people getting into the mortgage..."

Onara

"Coconut chia was delicious and the watermelon sorbet that came with it was refreshing. Chili scrambled eggs tasted just ordinary. Coffee was good...."

Lunarcry

"It was beautiful day, the waitress was nice and friendly, we ordered chilli scramble eggs, chia seed pudding and mushrooms they were nice and great..."

Mel's

"Always enjoy my visit here! Love the ambience and menu options. There’s always a line for a table but it’s pretty worth it! It’s good that you..."

Jodie Poh

"This town house looking cafe reminded of a beautiful New York suburb house. I sat outside so can’t really tell you what the inside looks like, but..."

Amy Flood

"Cool venue with an avant-garde menu. Pastrami, poached eggs with a wasabi finish; oh yeah! Next visit I’ve got to try the chili scram scram with..."

JB

"It was very cute Victorian house in the city under high rise buildings . The decor inside was awesome . The staff were a little bland but the food..."

Srslyfoods

"The hotcake is my go to and it has never disappointed. The darling group may now own Kettle Black but the iconic hotcake that first put them on the..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Been to the Kettle Black cafe many times and still love to go back. We really like their interior, very modern and chillax. The dish that we always..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Great space, well designed with lots of seating options. Didn't try any food this time but it all sounded nice, albeit more fancy than hearty. Coffee..."

Quince And Cheese

"Excellent interior design compliments the intricate presentation of the food perfectly. I was sitting at a very nice table and the seat was very..."

Andy Cooper

"Lovely sophisticated spot for brunch, decent service despite being so busy and buzzing with conversations. The food was delicious, we ordered the..."

Kylie

"Our go-to cafe, and not just because we live right next door! The decor is beautiful and classy, the food is delicious and gorgeous (and one of the..."

Kris L

"I ate cured wallaby here! Unique menu, long queues for brunch all the time. Coffee is great. There was a line for coffee take away and it was..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Food atmosphere and vibes on point! Had the Chilli Scrambled Eggs with Mooloolaba Crab, Crayfish oil and Sea Spray - pure YUM. Silky scrambled eggs..."

Hangrylittlelisa

"The building is modern..all white color...my style!!The food was good ...I will go to that again !!!Hotcake 😍...when I show the pictures for..."

Tian Hu

"A nice brunch place to try if you are around south Melbourne.Their ricotta hotcakes are the highlight. I would say like the usual, it looks..."

Prakriti Nagpal

"I went here for Wednesday’s brunch. I Ordered miso cured salmon which come with pea and barley salad, ginger dressing and perfect poached eggs. And..."

PW

"As soon as the Pastrami with potato and poached egg was served, I was pretty sure to stuff down the whole meal in one go. But to my surprise it..."

Hungry Gwendy

"The building is awesome. It's a nice experience to have brekky in such nice place with wonderful ambiance. I ordered hotcake and scramble egg with..."

Sherry Li

"We enjoyed brekky on a sunny morning. She chose hot cakes, I opted for mushrooms, fabulous. There was a huge disparity in the serving sizes. I wanted..."

Check Please

"Had quite a lengthy wait for a seat inside on a Sunday morning but considering the reputation of this cafe I was not fussed. Wonderful ambiance,..."

Gdkf

"Thoroughly enjoyed the melt in mouth salmon which was accompanied by a refreshing tangy salad. The oat cappuccino that I had tasted decent, though I..."

The Gal Travels

"Best brunch experience in a while at The Kettle Black. This place offers booking so you can enjoy brunch without the usual lining up and wait. We..."

Vanessa Wu

"Great experience! Gets busy on weekends but we did still get placed on a table straight away. Good selection of food, can recommend the banana..."

Alvi

"Food wise not bad. Coffee was good. Service was not bad too. Would be good if they have heaters on the outside during winters. Blankets can only warm..."

Big Roy [eatwithroy]

"This is my first time to visit The Kettle Black. It is definitely an amazing experience for me!! The food taste great with pretty presentation and..."

Jenny Liu

"We’re so happy to dine in at Kettle Black again after two years! Visited Kettle Black for an afternoon coffee & snack! Though it was a busy Sunday..."

C Y

"Vibrant with the decor, beautiful ambience - we landed at this Cafe in my neighbourhood this morning. Just tried one dish from the menu - chilli..."

Aashna M

"Coffee is cold and average taste. The service was slow, but scrambled eggs were really delicious and the hot cakes were beautiful. Noodle is not..."

Blair A

Grill Steak Seafood

80/100 (1884 ratings)

"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..."

abbey zahra

Journal

"This is my favourite cafe in Melbourne. The staff are beautifully attentive, the tea is always perfect, and the company quirky and lovely. Love..."

Indigo Perry

"My fave spot in the cbd for just chilling out by myself or with others....great staff, great service and yummy food and Great..."

Jd Mannington

"This place has always been a favorite. Johnny is one of the nicest guys I know and even not seeing him in over 12 months plus he still remembered my..."

Narelle Petruska

"Come here almost every week.. Excellent cafe with great atmosphere and nice coffee.. handy that it's close to the library as..."

Helen Costas

"It's the first place I have been to where they have made a keen effort to learn my name and order. "The..."

Symon M. Taylor

"Best chai and coffee in Melbourne...."

Karen Johnson

"Found The Journal whilst on a getting to know Melbourne walk. Loved the coffee and tart. Great..."

Marie Picton

"Always very good - been a regular for years and the coffee is always good. Jonny is a..."

Alaster Jess

"my favourite place .. home away from home ..coffee food and the team led by Johnny ....."

Gerry Costigan

"Great Coffee and and one of the best Chai tea that my wife ever..."

Nicholas Perlman

"These people are so nice . I left a gift accidentally in the cafe and when I rang them up to see if it was still there they totally sorted me out ...."

Ember K E

"We were lucky to get a table cos there was a long queue (seemingly regular patrons) after we reached. Coffee was great but the lemon elderweiss cake..."

Betty LIEW

"Great coffee, out of the main shopping areas but in a great location (and right next door to Crumpler). Super friendly staff and really competent..."

Kim Ellis

"ordered a flat white, they seemed to use medium to dark roasted beans. Coffee is strong 💪🏻 I didn’t get the Baba Budan paper cup though (but..."

James C

"On my coffee tour through the Melbourne CBD, we made our second stop at Brother Baba Budan. I was surprised by the queue in front of the little..."

André Eiermann

"The definitive Melbourne experience of good beans used to make the perfect coffee. A must-go if you are in the CBD. Few well-made food options to..."

Daniel Wong

"The coffee shop is a unique place in Melbourne with the chairs hanging from the ceiling providing a relaxed atmosphere with coffees and delicious..."

MD Networking Publications

"One of the most delicious cups of chai latte I’ve had in a long while. Ordered a soy chai with a hint of honey thanks to a previous reviewer and I..."

Mel B

Collins Quarter

Wheelchair Accessible

"Enjoyed a delightful meal here with a good friend. I used to visit when it was Doc Martens. Loved the delicious food, especially crayfish papadelle..."

Jennifer McDougall

"Had a wonderful meal at Collins Quarter. The food was excellent - Gnocchi and slow cooked Wagu brisket out of this world!!!! Fabulous atmosphere..."

Gina Galvin

"Came in for an early dinner before going to see Kinky Boots. I had the most delicious porterhouse steak! My mum and sister loved their burgers, both..."

Kate Marshall

"Was a nice little venue and great place for a private party. Food was lovely and very gourmet...staff were friendly and I enjoyed the atmosphere. I..."

Lidia Kannemeyer

"My boyfriend and I went for birthday dinner and had a wonderful meal.I was impressed by the wait staffs because they are so friendly and lovely(:.I..."

PawaIris Psk

"Great setting for a key business luncheon, fabulous waitress (though 457 limited :( ), excellent food / chef & very well matched wine (Pinot Gris);..."

Wayne William Snelson

"Excellent service from all the staff here, impeccable food and super..."

Alina Schilly

"Came here for birthday drinks on a Saturday night. Prebooked a table for approx 15 people, little did I know I pretty much had a whole bar for all my..."

Elizabeth Paligora

"Excellent service and very high quality good at a good price - thanks..."

Annie Harris

"Always a great experience at Collins Quarter we awesome staff. They were very accommodating and I had two birthdays here..."

Andrew Lim

"My work Christmas party was held there last night, i was extremely impressed with the food, service and aesthetic of the place. I wish i new about..."

Owen Mitchell

"Best place for drinks in the city!! Amazing wine list, comfortable space ! Stunning..."

Irene Crispino

"I like twilight in the quarter....Bally and Hermes are my fav shops as is Bvlgari ....the windows are simply exquisitely merchandised ...turning left..."

Melwitz Folino

"Great place for a catch up. Lovely..."

Kanthi Jayarajah

"Amazing food, great environment 10/10 Would eat here..."

Adam Matejka

"Very trendy restaurant with great food. There were interesting menu options and everything was fresh. We were a little disappointed with the..."

Clinton Kurtz

"Very friendly staff and excellent food. Great service with meal presented very well. Stopped here for a light lunch, beetroot tart with feta and a..."

Rebecca Williams

"Espresso martinis to the T!!! Waiter had awesome attitude and was part of the good vibes here. Swave outdoor..."

Jordan Poretti

"Nice restaurant with tasty food, friendly staff, and a good..."

Stefan Heaton

"Great brunch place with outdoor seatings. Plenty of yummy options of non and alcoholic beverages and brunch. Great southern hospitality..."

Norbert Wangsa-Wirawan

"Great place to catch up with the crew for drinks. Wide variety and although a little on the high side its worth..."

Andrew Taylor

Plus 5

80/100 (1282 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Went for lunch today (New Years Day) and the staff were definitely under the pump. They had issues with chefs calling in sick and warned us before..."

Kimberley Plant

"Great friendly venue from very happy staff Excellent service with reasonable prices and prompt service. Very happy to recommend this gem. Would..."

Christine Peters

"My fiance and I had dinner here and was absolutely beautiful! The staff and Managers are so very accommodating and couldn't be more genuine and kind,..."

Charlene Zahra

"Yum! We had lunch today, I had the most amazing soft gnocchi with asparagus cream sauce and pancetta and hubby had a smoke salmon bruschetta, both..."

Kimberley Hunter Matešić

"We where visiting Melbourne and we come across this little gem in south wharf nice and perfect live music , good food , great service definitely we..."

Sergio Fernandez

"An absolutely amazing place! We celebrated a 50th birthday party here and the staff couldn’t do enough for..."

Cara Windsor

"Incredible cocktails and service! Danny made me the BEST pina colada that I’ve ever had so of course I had to order 3 �� Awesome atmosphere..."

Nicole Seaman

"The best night out I have had in a very long time. Really enjoyed the food and cocktails. The music was the best.....all the oldies from the..."

Christine Swallow

"We celebrated Jack and Emily's engagement on Sunday with all the family and friends. The staff were amazing, the food was great would highly..."

Nicky Slattery

"We had my daughters 21st at Plus 5, so many people said what a great venue it was. Sam and Lotta organised everything beautifully, was so easy for..."

Sandie Benson

"Great place to eat and have a few beers, Food was very tasty and the service was..."

Susan Luff

"What a great place!!! Awesome food that can only be topped by the friendliest service youll ever encounter. Eugene you made our..."

Megan Foley Gilchrist

"Dined for lunch. We shared the lamb pizza which was tasty, however would've been good if they were more generous with the amount of lamb on the..."

I Love Food

"Visited here after a little tiring shopping at DFO. It's a very cosy place. They had a band playing on the day we went. The music was very soothing..."

Chirag Dadia

"Beautiful views for a beer and some eggplant. Had a simple snacking style tapas menu. Reasonable priced. Beer was good and egg plant well cooked with..."

Nay Nay

"I had a wonderful afternoon tea at this place. The big plus for me is its location. Ambiance worked for me. It’s great to be outside under alfresco..."

The Gastronomist

"The views across to docklands, the Seafarers Mission bridge and the city from the terrace aren't bad. We'd booked using a dimmi 50% off food offer..."

Andrew Turner

"So someone organised a work lunch here today and I came along for the ride. There was a Dimmi lunch booking special for 50% off the food items so it..."

Espy Eats

"Amazing music, super attentive service with sweet staff. Perfect venue to enjoy a Sunday afternoon, will defo be back on the regular! Thank you Plus..."

Katie Woodhouse

"Best pizza we've ever had and service was great. Warm and comfortable, given the cold weather.great out look and great location...."

Tim Born

"I chanced upon Plus 5 after DFO shopping, and it was the most affordable place in the area. Little did I know that this was such a hidden gem. Went..."

Ryan Kueh

"If you are looking for a relaxing spot with river view, Plus 5 is a great place to go. Went here for some drinks and sat outdoor to enjoy the view..."

Val

"I've not been that impressed by any of the restaurants in this part of Melbourne but this is an exception. Had the shepherd's pie and a beer for $20..."

Spaghetti Monster

"We dropped in on Sunday and ordered drinks and a dip/bread dish. The staff were very pleasant and efficient and our drinks came quickly. Although the..."

Karen G

"Have been to Plus 5 many times, location is fantastic even on a chilly day you are able to sit outside and watch the Yarra meander past. The pizzas..."

Rob

"A bar experience par excellence. And with the most comfortable bar stools in Melbourne. Dan Mariner was an attentive and intuitive bartender who..."

Oni San

"Lovely spot by the Yarra We ordered a sharing tapas plate for 2 - only $40 and a surprising amount of food! Pizza was delicious The service..."

Laura Kate

"I was shopping with a friend and we happened upon plus 5, I so so so glad we did! It's was great, the food and drinks were lovely and the service was..."

Isabella

"Went to Plus 5 for the first time today. We were lucky enough to swoop and get a table in the glistening sun. We ordered a pizza and I drank..."

Laura Magnano

"Very positive. We had a 40 year reunion for dental techos. The party of 20 totally enjoyed their time and didn't won't to go home. The staff very..."

Steven DeBono

"Went here last night before the ballet and we enjoyed it. The tapas were delicious and the atmosphere was even better. Will definitely come here..."

Theresa M

"Great place. Came on early Friday night and really enjoyed it.Real Italian Pizza, great atmosphere near the fire and the river and most..."

Shlomi

"Splendid. Such a beautifully located bar, which serves up quite decent food. Food is a little expensive for the portion you get though. In terms of..."

Duy

"Great duck salad. Excellent..."

Jeannette

"Visited this place a rainy evening. The outside seating treats you to treat view of the river and the city line. It was comfortably warm to be there..."

Spoorthy Reddy

"Upon entering this stylish venue, we were greeted with a masked smile from staff, making us feel welcome. It's a comfortable atmosphere for couples..."

Jamie

"I had a great time at Plus5 . Lychee cocktail , forget the name… Arinchini balls and And Chicken Pizza . Would love visiting this place again..."

Dhara Patel

"Good, tapas. Enjoyed the atmosphere. Temperature control on the outside was good even though it was quite windy. Favorite was the cauliflower..."

A Fez

"Great service. Went above and beyond to accommodate all guests! Awesome cocktails as well (the kiwi one was especially terrific!). The blokes got a..."

Samuel Chappuis

"Great food and cocktails and the outdoor seating is fantastic, highly recommend this..."

Patrick Archer-Veith

"Great food and drinks, the Pizza especially was excellent. Reasonably priced food and drinks. Ordering through phone is super convenient. Would..."

Julien Walter

"My partner and I recently got engaged and we were on the hunt for a engagement party venue to host our family and friends (120+ people). We came..."

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