A kingdom where meat is the monarch, Charcoal Grill On The Hill is a Melbourne Institution, and the…read morebest venue in the city for steak. Be warned, it isn't for the light hearted: cases of meat will catch your gaze as you enter, and make sure you order your steak rare or medium-rare (you may get some strange looks otherwise). Melbournians and visitors travel miles to sample some of the quality steak that Charcoal Grill On The Hill delivers. Call ahead and book a table to be sure that you'll get a seat. While the entrees and desserts are worthwhile, they pale into insignificance when compared to the main event: the steak. My advice would be to get a simply get a premium cut; the sizes vary from the modest (300g) to the enormous (900g). Add a bowl of coleslaw for the sweet flavour, and a serve of fries (because you need chips with steak after all) are the perfect accompaniments. Charcoal Grill On The Hill also boasts an impressive wine menu. The staff are extremely helpful when it comes to choosing the perfect bottle of red to go with your steak.

Wow. Well. What can I say about Charcoal Grill on the Hill that hasn't already been said by someone…read moreelse in some glowing review. If you love steak - and I mean LOVE steak - this is one of two places in Melbourne that I (so far) insist you MUST go to. It's not cheap, but if it takes you a little while to save up to go here, you still won't regret it. This is an up market but minimalist restaurant. There is not fluff and decoration, it is all about the steak. The menu is short, and covers the essentials. When you order your steak (I had the scotch fillet) don't be afraid to order at least one degree rarer than you usually get (e.g. rare if you normally get medium-rare). When you're eating meat of this quality, all you'll notice is the flavour and the melt-in-your-mouth magic of perfectly cooked steak. While the steaks are served on a plain white plate, there is a minimalist salad and some fries brought out to the table to share. No, there isn't a large variety of sides available, however if that's what you are after there are plenty of other places you can go to, particularly the abundance of creative modern Australian restaurants. Grill on the Hill is for when you want to focus all your attention on steak. That slightly charred, flavourful outside and the meltingly tender, juicy meat on the inside. The restaurant itself is quite intimate with a simple white and (reddish) color scheme, it's quite small. Recommend for groups of 2 to 4 people. The wine list is also astounding, and there are some great cheeses on the dessert menu here too. On both counts be prepared to spend a bit, but the staff are incredibly helpful and happy to discuss the (constantly changing) wine and cheese list, and make recommendations if need be. If you are a regular, they will remember you and go out of their way to cater to your preferences.

This has become an annual occurrence for me & my friends. I over eat like crazy - but it is SO…read moreworth it. John (the owner operator) is THE MAN! They have an exotic meats option on the menu that includes Ostrich, Croc, Buffalo, Kangaroo and much more. Everything g is PERFECTLY cooked & so incredibly tasty. I can't say enough. EAT HERE.

Awesome place, best food ever, and John the owner is just a pure soul - best service ever!…read more We had a giant set of appetizers and some additional mix grill and an exotic mix - kangaroo, camel,beef filet and crocodile. All was great, I personally liked the camel less but it was amazingly prepared, I just disliked the taste of it by others really liked it, so it is a personal liking

Oh my the food here is delicious. The staff were happy and friendly. Even got a glass of wine on…read morethe house cause the one i chose was no longer available. What place does that? People get the word out.

Went here for the $95 menu sampler and I was very impressed. I was concerned that in general it way…read moreoverpriced ($13 mock tails and $60 ribeye) but all in all it was very high quality. The service was excellent. Steak Diane was something different. Nice and vinegary sauce, went beautifully with the aged steak. Many of the melas were very gastronomic, which I liked. Blobs of purres and such and always a great combination of taste and colour. I recognized some of the wines. The mark up on wine was nearly 300%! Will be back, without the wine.

I like it at this location, other than the tricky parking (at peak times). It's two levels and no…read morematter which section you sit in, the service is usually really good and food is always nice. With that said, I'm not a big meat eater, so I usually either have the burger or salmon and I recommend both; each are really delicious. Everyone I've ever gone with loves the meat there too, and from the entrees to even desserts, it never really disappoints. I love the vibe in here; the decor is funky and the music adds a nice ambience, but you can still hear yourself think. I think the food is reasonably priced, and it's always a good meal here.

Tasteless meat with no redeeming features, awful oil drowned fries, self-conscious, in-your-face…read morepresentation, extremely noisy venue so unable to have a conversation (the purpose of the visit). Wait staff disengaged. Extremely disappointing.

Very busy but worth having to book. Great steaks and excellent seafood. If you get through the…read moregenerous servings for mains they have a small but very good quality selection of desserts and great coffee to finish off. I've been there five times, with various people and have great food and a terrific experience every time. This place is a hidden treasure.

Always packed and having to book months in advance, Georgio's is well worth the wait…read more Owned and operated by the Chef, the food is cooked to perfection and the Seafood freshness is something you would expect living next to an ocean. Attentive staff and a Creme Brulee like none you have tasted...... Oh that Creme Brulee, perfectly set and creamy, warmed through without being runny and a lovely crisp sugar coating, not too thikk and just browned enough for taste If for nothing else, I will become a regular just for that creme brulee mmmmmmm

Wow!! It starts with…read morea cozy post WWI nostalgic Belgrade, Serbia setting with a very intimate atmosphere - followed by a warm and welcoming vibe from the owner Dushan as you walk through the front doors. If you're looking for Vue De Monde then you're in the wrong place but if you're looking for something a little traditional and away from the hustle then you've come to the right place. Danube embraces the tastes of former Yugoslavia - with a Serbian influence, it really hits home for those with a Balkan background and also for those dining enthusiasts ranging from intermediate to expert tastes. Amazing Cevapi (mini mince sausages) to the Kajmak (thickened dairy cream) on home made bread, it's certain to tantalise your tastebuds. If you're lucky (and generally on Thursday nights) you'll have a chance to dine to the sounds of traditional Balkan music - performed by four very talented musicians - it's a wonderful experience and a very entertaining evening for all. To wrap it up, Danube is a small hidden away Gem that - once uncovered - will continue to shine for those who appreciate something a little different with very satisfying results!! 5 stars and extremely happy customer!!

The restaurant is in a quietish part of Glenhuntly Rd with a Hungarian restaurant and a Thai place…read moreopposite. We joined a party celebrating a birthday so only had a fixed menu,. Our table took up most of the room and I felt sorry for the other 8 diners as our table talked non stop waiting for food to appear after an hours wait. The food,,,, Don't expect finesse, more homely cooking, tomato,cucumber feta salad, sauerkraut and chopped onion accompanied the grilled meat. Baby lamb chop, sausages chicken breat and then another plate of long sausages. All quite tasty but the lamb was too well cooked for my taste.. Dessert was two crepes filled with sweetened ricotta and sultanas, very filling but delicious, one would have been enough.for me but I noticed most guests had cleaned their plates! Go if you want a taste of the Balkans.

I have since gone back two more times!…read more The steaks and salad are the best parts but I also tried the homemade baked lemon tart! It was nice but next time I think I will save room for the king prawns instead. I was able to speak to the chef upon this visit and learned that he chooses the meat every morning carefully and spends hours preparing it himself. He then spends time getting the grill ready and that can take hours too. Sooo much passion and knowledge go into cooking a single steak. Def going to go back again soon. So happy I stumbled to this place and almost don't want to share it as it might get too busy and run out of tables when I go. My own selfish little slice of meaty heaven.

I don't know what it is about Zagars which keeps me coming back. Maybe it's the rustic and homily…read morelook and feel of the restaurants dining area or maybe it's the always delicious reasonably priced eye fillet steak which melts in your mouth. Either way this is by far the best steak in this part of Melbourne. Be warned though this is a small two man show so service can be a bit laissez-faire so be prepared for a bit of a wait if there are a few tables (generally packed on weekends so book ahead).

I really wanted to have an Aussie steak while staying in Australia. The Railway Club Hotel had…read moregreat reviews on trip advisor and luckily was close to where we were staying. The best way to get to the restaurant is by car and there are tons of street parking. You could take a tram if you don't have a car. Dinner reservation is a must. It is recommended to book a couple days before, and they do not take any walk-in once they are booked fully. I was debating between Eye Fillet (their Fillet Mignon without bacon-wrap) and Scotch Fillet (Rib Eye without T-bone), but decided to go with 220g (8oz) Eye Fillet. My steak was perfectly cooked medium rare as I ordered and the meat was very tnder. I ordered a side of garlic and truffle oil sauce and it went well with my steak. They do bring out horse radish and 3 different mustards free of charge. It was bit surprising Aussies use mustard for steak but it was very good. Every steak comes with thick cut chips (they mean fries) and was sooooo good! I loved them as much as I loved the steak. My husband's salmon was bid too bland but surely generous portioned with two huge jumbo shrimps. Their price is very reasonable for the quality and quantity. I would definitely come back here if I was in Melbourne again.

Raw shrimp from surf and turf. Waited 90 minutes for mains. Even the bread rolls have been…read moredispensed of. Maybe inflation is really biting, apparent with the undercoverage from the wait staff. Maccas might be more in line with expectations

Ok, Attica it's not, but it's not pretending to be. Here you have a Chef who is experimenting with…read morefoods, textures and combinations in a stylish degustation menu that pleases and challenges at the same time. Attentive and non-obtrusive service by the wait staff and knowledgable advise from a well versed sommellier round out a very pleasant dining experience. Very highly recommended.