Was meeting a friend at the cafe at Doyle's, I waited for a while to be seated, they were busy, so…read moreI was patient. A couple came in behind me and got seated before me. Decided to try the bistro instead and got my friend to meet me there. Beautiful location, right by the water with the sun going down. The staff were young, teens to early twenties, and mostly friendly and welcoming. I ordered the salmon, it came out on a plate with a huge pile of chips. For the price I was expecting something much better. I basically paid a fancy restaurant price for pub food. The salad came later which was not even worth eating, the dressing was sugary and the leaves wilted. They could definitely lift their game food wise. It's a good place to sit by the water and have drinks, don't expect too much from the menu though.

Wow, what an average place. Went there as my parents live locally and wanted a counter meal style…read moredinner to celebrate a family members birthday. How disappointed was I. The food, while edible, was pretty bland and uninspiring.. not to mention the prices! I paid inner city prices for suburban blandness. Don't know what the people below are smoking...

Basic but nothing wrong with it, place is a little small but the food is nice, nothing great…read morethough. Service is friendly and I would recommend the pancakes

I had been hearing good things about Four Figs for quite sometime, mostly about their delicious…read morebreakfasts. I've now been for dinner and breakfast and would have to rate their brekky as average, they have the standard menu and the food is nice and fresh, but not somewhere that I have to go again. But their dinner menu and food was fantastic. I had the pork belly and yesss, I loved it. These lttle morsels of pork belly in an amazing glaze were just divine, and the portion size was great. I think if there was more I would have kept eating and overloaded, missing out on their scrumptious desserts. Next, I will attempt a lunch visit to Four Figs :)

What a surprise!.. the Corner Post Cafe, Beaconsfield…read more This quaint little restaurant cafe tucked away on the bend of Woods street in Beaconsfield, Melbourne Victoria, Australia, is a pleasant surprise and a gastronomical gourmet just awaiting to tantalise and satisfy your appetite and palette. Open for breakfast and Lunch from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, it resides in modest but cosy 1878 colonial building, presumably first opened as a Post Office, complete with warm fireplace, multiple dining rooms and central open kitchen. The atmosphere is cosy and the staff are friendly and professional, and understand the concept of 'hospitality. The food is all and more you would hope and expect... some may say 'exquisite gourmet', others, like me "yummy, delicious and superb!" I'm not sure where Dunstan the Chef originally came from, but frankly Scarlet, it doesn't matter, because he is a passionate, dedicated Chef and a superb cook! We first accidentally arrived at the Corner Post Cafe on an outing one day, and just had a cafe latte with Dunstan's fresh home baked scones, jam and cream. Now in my time, as a leading Executive Chef having worked in some of the most prestigious establishments around the world, you can imagine, I have not only cooked a million scones, but also tasted as many. I bit into Dunstan's scone and my tastebuds were overwhelmed... in the best possibly way. They were nothing short of delicious and perfectly cooked... perfectly. We returned a few times to indulge in Dunstan's scones again, but then decided to branch out and try a lunch dish. I have to say, that was probably the best decision I made all that week. My wife and I shared one meal of a gourmet Beef, Mushroom and Burgundy Pie with salads and a side server of a delicious home made tomato chutney sauce, and a special of Salmon patties and fresh garden and potatoes salad. Well, the pie was indeed exquisite. It was constructed like something from a fairy tale, a perfectly cooked hightop puff pastry pie, with tender slow cooked beef and mushrooms in a perfectly balanced naturally thickened sauce... I mean, no starch to bulk it up, just pure natural demi glaze. The garden and potato salads were fresh, and properly cleaned and washed... one of my pet hates is restaurants that do not wash greens properly. The Salmon patties were light, but had enough body to feel like a proper meal, tasty with perfect seasoned balance. The accompanying salad included perfectly cooked asparagus and Chinese broccoli among an assortment of gourmet tomatoes, julienne of peppers, carrot, cucumber and eschallots, accompanied with a side server of a tasty homemade Aioli mayo. Both dishes were very well presented with care, and were a perfect balance. The prices were average, some a little less than others, but when the meals came out and we indulged, they were worth every cent. What a surprise, what a secret little find... we will certainly be going back to the Corner Post Cafe, and trying some of the Chef's other delights. We are going to try and make it for breakfast one day, as I have been told they do an excellent 'French Toast' with a twist, and I am intrigued. I have no hesitation in recommending this little treasure and if your don't enjoy it, I will eat my Michelin hat! Happy Dinning Chef Cristo

This place is nada. Gone. Kaput. No more. A new restaurant sits on site. And it's definitely not…read moreopen for Sunday brunch. Just so you know and don't rock up like I did only to be disappointed.

I am sitting at the restaurant right now but earlier tried to look up a menu but it was very bad…read morequality on the website so I am uploading the updated menu as of 1/1/25 here.

I want to give this place 3.5 stars but wouldn't go as far as 4. We had a nice dinner here…read moreconsisting of seafood linguini and pizza. The pros: the staff are friendly, efficient and are authentic Italians. The food is nice and the blood orange granita was fantastic. The cons: a bit lacking in atmosphere, feels a bit cafeteria-like. When mains are $25+, I want a bit of atmosphere! The linguini was a bit bland, although the scallops, muscles and prawns were good, the flavour, spices etc were a little underwhelming. We ordered a creme brulee with orange infused pear slices. The creme brulee didn't have the hard, caramelized top that you break into but the pear slices were nice :)

Has to be the best restaurant in Patto!…read more Food is divine, great service and cool ambience. Menu tapas faves are pork belly, truffle infused ham and cheese sandwiches, pate and potatoes with chorizo and beans - you'll just want to try everything on the menu! Finished off with the gazpacho which was clean and fresh - no room for dessert this time. Will return to try the semifreddo I had my eye on!

Lacks consistency…read more I've eaten in this high class tapas establishment five times since this place opened a few years ago. First impressions were amazing. The philosophy from talking to senior staff is "CBD-calibre fine dining in Patterson Lakes." However, although my first two experiences were amazing, on all subsequent experiences the food was nowhere near as good. Food tasted bland and overcooked. Which at this price is not acceptable.

Arrived after 2 for late lunch. Ordered frittata and iced coffee. Specifically asked whether i…read moreshould wait at counter or sit down. Told to sit down and they would find me. After a 20 minute wait i went back to counter to chase up my order. I was told it was my fault that I did not get my items ordered and eventually got given frittata in takeaway and my coffee was sitting on a counter for i don't know how long. This was all in a non busy time. When i went to the counter to chase up my food and coffee after a 20 minute wait i was told after 2 it was takeaway so apparently i should not have sat down as specifically told to do. Customers are expected to know all of this as the worķers just tell you lies and then blame you for not knowing their serving rules. When I spoke to the manager she reiterated that it was my fault and then blamed me for upsetting her staff member. When I said I was a tourist and could not be expected to know the serving rules, the manager and another server smirked at me. They made it obvious that they do not like tourists. At no time did I raise my voice or say anything to the staff member that was in the least bit rude. All I said was asked where my order was and told her that it had been 20 minutes. I also said that she told me to sit down when I ordered. I do not blame the server as it is now clear that the problem is extremely poor management. There was obviously some mistakes made but their response was to blame the customer and then falsely accusing the customer of upsetting a staff member. As a tourist to this area, i would not recommend this place and will never come here again. Lots of other friendlier and more professional places in the same shopping area.

Cute little bakery and has a small grocer attached. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. Vegan…read moreoptions available. The pies are good-- not your typical gas station, dubious meat pies. The flavors are quite interesting. We ordered the Duck & 5 Spice Pie and a Beef & Burgundy Pie. The duck pie tasted a lot like Chinese BBQ duck which was kind of weird but interesting. The beef pie was good with big chunks of meat and good flavor, although a bit gooey. Both pies came with (onion?) relish. The attached grocer has a good selection of fresh fruits/ veggies and frozen take home meals which would be very convenient if you're staying somewhere with a kitchenette. There's a few Red Hill Bakers around the area.

Delicious fish and chips at a low price. They aren't greasy and they are still crunchy and packed…read morewith flavor. There are more than just fish and chips here. You can also get burgers, souvlaki, steak sandwiches, various fried seafood, and some sweets here. All at a very affordable price. This is definitely my go-to if I start craving fish and chips. :)

Great little night bite here in Dandenong. They have a full menu, with savory dishes, sweet…read moredesserts, and coffees. Their pumpkin risotto was delicious and their latte was flavorful. The only part I was a bit displeased with, was that the nutella donut only had nutella in the very small central area. It was not really filled much with nutella. Otherwise, this is a solid place to take a friend in the evening. Great service, and good location next to the library.

Melissa's is good. It's open more hours than most in Dandenong. And it won't steal from you with…read moreridiculous prices for over-hyped, under-sized fad foods. The staff are attentive and friendly. Its location is in Harmony Square, part of the new council buildings, just across the road from the Drum Theatre. They can open the whole place right up which makes it feel spacious, but sometimes that can be annoying. It's a design trend I know, and they are right on it, but sometimes I just wish they'd close it up, crank up the air conditioning, and leave the outdoors, outdoors. They do have an extensive cake and dessert collection, so be warned. Melissa's is solid without being spectacular. If you can't happily feed yourself there, you're not trying.