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    Grand Trailer Park Taverna

    4.0 (49 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Krystal L.

    I love this place! Actually now looking back on it, I'm surprised I haven't been back since my first visit a month ago. Time to change that I think! Funky set up upstairs, they've really worked the space well, with plenty of seating options for small/large groups - awesome trailer like seating, which could accomodaste up to 15 people I'd guess. Super funky! Burgers were so delish, and finished it off with one of their milkshakes - not a combination I'd reccommed, but if your eyes are bigger than your belly (like mine on this occation) I am not one to judge.

    Yes that is Mac and cheese on top
    Adina P.

    I'm torn writing this review. On the one hand the food was prepared and delivered quickly, the beef patty was actually flavorful and beefy (meaning they actually used seasoning which can be hard to find in Australia). The bun was toasted and the grains added a nice density without being heavy. The beer battered chips were good, crispy without being greasy. And, they have ketchup packets by golly! Quick service apparently also comes with careless order taking. I had requested no mustard, but was given extra mustard on my burger. Luckily the meat and cheese croquet were able to handle the sheer volume and explosive mustard flavor. The strawberry milkshake is apparently a literally translation from the English the rest of the world speaks because they took strawberry syrup, dropped it into 2% milk, and stirred-- strawberry milk in the rest of the free world, but I'm supposed to be convinced that in Australia that's called a shake? No way. Otherwise I would return for the straight up burger-- hold the mustard.

    Order at the bar
    Mel P.

    If you're a group of 4-8 people, looking for a casual place to sit around and have a chat, a drink and some burgers, this should be your first stop. Definitely geared towards small groups, this place is set out like a food truck picnic grounds. Sections of picnic tables, long bar tables and even booths in cut-out caravans fill this on-trend burger bar. The menu is focused on three things; burgers, booze and dessert. The burgers are good value (my single patty burger only set me back $7.50), the milkshakes are boozy and the desserts are just ridonkulous. Again leading me to believe this is a place for groups, there's no way any one is getting through their nutella waffles without enough reinforcements. As for the burgers themselves? Tasty. I got the CB1 and found it really stingy on a lot of ingredients. I mostly chose this one because I wanted pickles, but the gerkins in this burger were almost as sad as the ones we used to flick on windows as kids. Things improved when I asked for a side of jalapenos to throw in there and helped myself to the condiments to pack a bit more punch. A little more of everything would have scored them more points in my book. I wouldn't come here alone and I would probably pass it up for another less gimmicky option in the CBD if I wasn't in a group because there are other burgers I prefer, but if I had plans to kick back with mates for a bit and needed a fun, casual spot to keep things lively then I would definitely put this on my list for places to go.

    Maker's Mark, salted caramel and maple bacon "milkshake" - yum!
    Scott M.

    When my wife showed me a picture of a burger from Grand Trailer Park Taverna, it was obvious that I'd have to visit, and visit soon. But it was after I read a copy of their menu and found their "Spiked Milkshakes" that I prioritised the visit to IMMEDIATELY. Salted caramel. Maple bacon. AND MAKER'S MARK BOURBON. In a MILKSHAKE. Ron Swanson is smiling upon you, Grand Trailer Park Taverna, and he is pleased. Putting aside my obvious hobby for liver damage, let's talk about the burgers. No, actually, don't talk about them. EAT THEM. Go. Go now. Eat. Make "mmmmm" sounds. Revel in the glory that being an omnivore provides. I had The Atomic and it was outstanding. My wife had the CB1, but was still hungry at the end. It's a petite cheeseburger, and were it not for a few other factors, I'd have encouraged her to get another one, and/or dessert. And it's those other factors that things fell down for me at the Trailer Park... It was very, very warm inside. I don't know if they don't HAVE air conditioning, or if it merely couldn't keep up, but with it being 33C outside, it really wasn't feeling much cooler inside. Noticed a lot of people sweating on their brows, and it wasn't the good meat-sweats kinda way. Secondly, and, well, this is a deal breaker for me: Smoke. Grand Trailer Park Taverna has an "outside" balcony where people can eat and/or smoke. Unfortunately, this is still legal in Victoria, unlike many other parts of Australia. The smoke does not stay outside. The doors to the balcony are not very good and regularly stopped open about 30-40 cm...and even when they were closed, it wasn't much of a seal, and the frequent in/out of people and lost staff meant that the stench of cigarette smoke very much permeated the tables near the balcony. The Grand Trailer Park Taverna makes use of the non-table-service standard of numbered signs to indicate where a meal should be delivered - but the staff couldn't always spot the numbers and would tend to wander from inside to outside and then back inside -- I get that, it happens, tough to see them, but, the smoke, ah, well, nope, can't say "OK" to that. And the final point that keeps this from getting four stars from me: The music. Sure, I'm a GET OFF MY LAWN old guy, but not everyone wants loud rap/hip-hop/whatever blasting as they have a meal. Maybe it was just the DJ of the hour, dunno, but something a bit more acceptable to a general audience would have been appreciated, and perhaps a touch softer. I should add, were it not for the Spiked Milkshakes, I wouldn't have given three stars, it'd have been two. There are a LOT of burger places appearing in Melbourne right now, and I love that, but it's not the burgers alone that makes this place worth visiting, it's the rest of the menu. The staff that we interacted with were incredibly friendly. Very helpful, seemed genuinely interested that we had a good time. I would also like to take this opportunity to apologise to my wife if I was grumpypants because of the smoke & music & heat - I could tell she really wanted dessert and I was honestly too full to consider it, and with the other factors my motivation for sticking around was not optimal. I promise next time we'll get the waffle stack thing, it looks amazing. Which means, yes, there WILL be a next time. I just need to hope some of the issues above get addressed, or, we visit when it's not nearly as busy and hope for the best.

    Double meat double cheese. Double gym too! Love this trailer park
    Luke B.

    A+ burgers from bun to bacon. I especially liked the wide variety to choose from. Being hungry, I chose the double patty and cheese option. Brilliant. Next time, I will try the burger with Kransky. Can't wait to return. Wash down your order with an alcoholic milkshake and candied bacon and, there you have it, calories blown for the day. Well worth it though! For the finale, a jar of Nutella with dessert was pure awesomeness. No trailor park trash here ya'all.

    Kinder Surprise shakes
    Acoupleoffoodlovers ..

    We saw a lot of hype about Grand Trailer Park Taverna all over our Instagram explore feed, so we decided to check them out on a Saturday night. It has a great location in the heart of the CBD. When we arrived at the venue, we walked upstairs and were greeted by a friendly staff member. It was bustling with people, and we were notified that it would be between a half an hour and forty minute. She took down our contact number so we could go out and explore the city while we waited. To avoid this we definitely recommend that a reservation is made in advance, which they happily accept. After approximately half an hour, we were called and notified that a table was ready for us - so we headed back over. The hostess took us over to our table, telling us that we would be sharing a table with other people. This was a little daunting as we are both awkward turtles... but it worked out fine, and we sat with some lovely people. The restaurant has a greatly consistent theme throughout, and also serves alcohol, which is not particularly common of a burger place. We think it was a good addition - especially considering the location. After reading through the menu, we headed over to the bar to order our burgers and shakes. We both ordered the Cynthia Benson burger with an added beef patty and a Kinder Surprise shake. Overall, we were pretty impressed with the food. The Cynthia Benson burger has since been changed to a different burger - replacing the mushroom patty with a chickpea patty. The mushroom patty was soft and spicy which gave the burger a punch. The beef was tasty, and all the other elements in the burger worked well together. Unfortunately due to the fact that we were so hungry and excited, we forgot to take some photos of our burgers. The Kinder Surprise shakes were definitely a standout! They tasted exactly like Kinder Surprise, and had a very cute presentation with the Kinder Surprise chocolates on top. The price of $12.00 seemed a little steep, but it ended up being worth it. They also had an alcoholic version available for $21.00. With a great atmosphere, yummy food and convenient location, this is a burger restaurant that is well worth checking out.

    Kevin S.

    You know the feeling you get when you leave a place and all you can think about is coming back? That's how I felt after my first date at Grand Trailer Park Taverna. First things first, it's in an ideal location in the Paris end of Bourke Street in the CBD. The place itself is cool, really cool - vintage caravans, picnic tables and chairs (no you're not outside!), motorhomes and my geeky side's personal favourite - the superhero figurines on display at the bar. The design is retro and very different from the other burger joints I've been to but you know what? I love it! On the menu, you've got burgers, shakes, a good selection of beers and cocktails and the desserts.. Well, what more would you want, right? I had the double double plus the potato mac and cheese and they were delicious!.... No complaints with the burger whatsoever - good meat to bun ratio, juicy patty and fresh and silky brioche bun. For dessert, we shared the giant waffle stack and wow oh wow! It was amazing! It was a great first date and I can't wait to return!

    There are no bad or wrong choices from this menu!
    Staci B.

    To date this is the best burger I have eaten in Melbourne! When walking up the stairs to the venue one may have thought they were entering a dark, dingy burger joint but it is anything but. The space is awesome - some actual trailers that you can sit in and other wooden table and chairs (think park benches) spread throughout the light filled venue. There is a cane basket on every table with your usual condiments, along with refresher towels (which you'll likely need at the conclusion of your meal) and brown paper bags for you to take home any leftovers, however the most exciting addition to this little basket of goodies for me (and from the people at the table next to ours going by their squeal of excitement that had mirrored mine only 5 minutes earlier) was the little saxa chicken salt - the thing that turns good chips into fan-bloody-tastic ones! But enough of the freebies, and onto the stuff we actually paid for, and the star of the show, the burgers! On a delicious sesame seed topped brioche bun, I stuck with a classic and the first option on the menu, the KSA. The meat was tender, the special sauce everything you want to complement a burger and just the right amount of greenery to make you feel that little bit better about yourself for downing a burger. I had just a one or two little things that is preventing me from awarding them with five stars. Firstly (and I realise this is subjective), but I felt the patty was just a bit overcooked. It was still tasty, but it did not have the juiciness that one does when it's cooked to perfection and has that bit of pinkness to the middle of the patty. And my only other minor gripe was that the staff didn't ask about how we enjoyed them when collecting the plates and were gone so fast I didn't have the opportunity to bring anything up - I know it's "only" a burger restaurant, but I don't think that's reason to not ask how a paying customer enjoyed their meal - I would have liked the opportunity to just note my minor issue with how the patty was cooked to pass this onto the chef... All in all, a great experience and I will definitely return to try another delicious creation, but just may request a burger cooked for a little bit less than normal!

    My friend Rich tucking in.
    Steve C.

    Certainly the best chili cheese fries ever! And the burgers are absolutely delicious. All four of us who ate here together today agree that we will be back. The ambience is great, and the food absolutely superb.

    Double Francis Underwood
    Howard C.

    Somebody call the doctor because my heart skipped a beat after eating here...due to clogged arteries and how delicious this place is. Found this place trawling IG accounts and man does this place not disappoint! Burgers are on the more expensive side but you get great bang for buck, as the burgers are pretty hefty and you can customize them however you want. I ordered the Francis Underwood and added another patty...skipping out on another Mac & Cheese croquette. First burger in Melbourne in two years, and loved every bite of it...and puts several Sydney burgers to shame. Friends tried the other burgers and all liked them as well, and we don't even like brioche buns. Highly recommend.

    Nutella waffles
    Rebeca B.

    The Grand Park Taverna was recommended to me by a friend on Facebook. I was looking forward to having a 'blowout' meal, and this definitely provided the goods with options such as ridiculously large burgers, fries, mac & cheese croquettes, spiked spiders and waffles. There was even a waffle stack on the menu for 4 people! I chose the nutella waffles, beer battered fries and a raspberry spiked spider. All were good, and the waffles had a really nice consistency- crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. If i could criticise anything, it would be that my meal didn't arrive to the table til 15-20 mins after my friend's had, by which stage, she had all but finished her meal. Regardless, I would go back, and recommend friends. Just a bit of advice though- it's not wise to go here before going out on the town. The food portions are so large that you'll be in a food coma for a few hours afterwards.

    David S.

    This place popped up on my Yelp feed every so often, and despite not being a huge hamburger fan decided to go and check it out (in fact I seem to be finding myself visiting quite a few burger joints, but I suspect it has more to do with going out to my way to promote anything that is not McDonalds). Anyway, the layout of this place is pretty cool - despite being on the first floor, it has a number of faux trailers contiaing booths, which certainly adds to the feel. They also have smaller tables, and benches that look out over the city. The burgers themselves weren't that crash hot, but maybe it was the one I had - the Atomic Burger. It isn't the cheapest of places but certainly worth checking out.

    He menu as at Nov 15. My fav is he Ivan Drago
    Jesse S.

    Having tried most of Melbourne's "best burgers" I'd say this place is on par with the others. The patties are thick and wide enough to ensure you get some in every bite. The various burgers they offer are each pretty good. The first burger I had here (The Ivan Drago) was incredible. Since that time I've been chasing the high. I've tried a few others and the Ivan Drago is still the best. Unfortunately subsequent Dragos haven't been as good as my first, but they've still been pretty good! The sweets look amazing but I've never had any space for them after a burger because both sweets and burger are very large. If you want to give them a go you could do what the table next to me did -- one burger and one sweet shared between two. Seemed like the right amount of food. It's insanely busy for a burger place on popular nights (ie lines and waiting lists) but here's heaps of space at lunch on weekends so I'd suggest you try then.

    Cute trailer park feel. Let's see what the burgers are like.

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    Bowery to Williamsburg - Bacon and egg sandwich with side of sausage

    Bowery to Williamsburg

    4.3(155 reviews)
    0.5 kmMelbourne
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    The first day in Australia, I was craving a big, hearty sandwich, a rarity in Japan. A quick Google…read moresearch led me to Bowery to Williamsburg. The name suggests a connection to the street or bridge in NYC. Am I correct? Located in the alley between Flinders and Collins, parallel to Russell, it was a bit unexpected to find this eatery here. With plenty of tables on the patio and inside, the atmosphere was inviting. Being alone, I didn't want to occupy a larger table, so I decided to grab my order to go. After glancing over the menu, my eyes locked on the 'Reuben,' thinking 'this can't go wrong.' The staff were kind and friendly. Despite not dining in, they allowed me to sit and wait at a table. After a few minutes, I received my order and rushed back to the hotel because I couldn't wait! Excitement led me to open the box like a treasure chest, revealing a huge sandwich - the portion I had been searching for. In Japan, where I live, the general trend is to reduce portions to maintain prices rather than increase prices to keep portions consistent in the face of inflation. Now you understand how crucial this is. Another crucial aspect - the taste was on point. With a generous portion of meat, it dominated the experience along with the sourness from the pickled cabbage. It was a bit too sour for my taste, but I assume that's how a Reuben usually tastes. Overall, I was really pleased with this place and would love to come back again.

    Food is okay! Coffee was good! Service was decent. I would definitely try again since, 2nd chance…read moreis worth it

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    Communal seating and restaurant vibes

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    Meatmaiden - Fillet steak

    Meatmaiden

    4.3(65 reviews)
    0.3 kmMelbourne
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    What at amazingly remarkable find in the basement!!!…read more This restaurant was recommended by a local of Melbourne! We always try to support local establishments, especially while traveling! I have to say, THIS is by far.... THE BEST recommendation we've ever received! The restaurant was a tad bit difficult to find, having not been to Australia and not being familiar with basement restaurants, lol. It had quite a unique secluded vibe from the moment the door swung open. The atmosphere was almost hypnotic! There weren't too many patrons eating when we arrived .. but we did arrive shortly after opening. By the time we were finished the tables were 75% occupied, I think in part to only being open for dinner Tuesday-Saturday. The food, as well as the service were both TOP NOTCH! I don't typical care for red meat... but I ordered steak and it was extremely well-prepared! So delicious!!! I asked for it to be well done! It DID come out charcoaled so I made a comment to my husband that was over-heard by the chef, himself! Moments later, he personally delivered a new dinner plate to me with a replacement! Now THAT'S what I call top-notch service! I REALLY wish Meatmaiden would expand to the US! That would be the icing on the cake!!!

    We have fallen in love with another Melbourne restaurant. We are even thinking about changing our…read morehotel for next year so we can be closer...we actually have! We can't brag enough about our new find. COVID stopped our travels to Melbourne for three years but hopefully no longer. We selected some winners. They were: 1) Grilled Bread with Beef Fat Butter; 2) 350g Westholme Wagu NY Strip; 3) GEM Lettuce salad; and 4) Hand cut chips. - The Grilled Bread was actually a fried bread that was then brushed with honey and lightly grilled on the bbq. The Beef Fat Butter was awesome. My spouse didn't care for it but I adored it. - Grilled Wagu NY Strip was 330+ day grain fed which only intensified the marble and added so much taste. Not a bite left and it was almost 13 ounces of pure meat. It was perfectly cooked to medium rare (-) temperature. It came with a choice of a sauce and we paid for an additional one. The Three Pepper Sauce and the Beef Fat Bernaise. Both were awesome. I need the recipes! - GEM Lettuce Salad with radishes and dressed with a Burnt Grapefruit Vinaigrette. The vinaigrette made the salad. - Hand Cut Chips w/ a Garlic Aioli - another perfect taste. The chips had a great crispy outside with a very smooth inside. And the Aioli was addictive. Do no pass this great place by. We did not have reservations but should have. We got there early and they were slammed. We saw two empty tables and they offered us one by the front entrance. We eyed the other table and they said "if you can be finished in 1 1/2 hours...we laughed and said there would be no problem and probably be out of here in an hour! MeatMaiden was so upbeat. We just kept looking around in awe. Two old ladies eating in a basement. The atmosphere is awesome. Somewhat darkly lit but light enough to see your food. Very high energy crowd. Service was spectacular. Toward the end of our meal the hostess came over and said we could stay a bit longer. We said thanks but not needed. Highly recommend and also recommend making an advanced booking. Enjoy.

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    350g Westholme NY Strip with 3 pepper sauce and bernaise sauce

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    Sparrow's Philly Cheesesteaks - And array of spicy goodness

    Sparrow's Philly Cheesesteaks

    4.2(11 reviews)
    0.8 kmFitzroy
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    Great bar! The sandwich was fine, but nothing like a steak you would get in Philly. Roll was way…read moreoff from our bread. Steak was the best part but not enough of it. Orange sliced cheese is non existent in Phila sandwich shop, this was like McDonald's cheese galavanting as whiz. Onions were cut too large so the ratio to meat was wrong. Again, I enjoyed the sandwich, it's just nowhere near authentic. If you're from Philly like me, don't get your hopes up.

    I'm so excited that I finally got to cram one of Sparrow's Philly Cheesesteaks creations into my…read moremouth. Doubly excited that they have an entire wall devoted hot sauces and condiments for said creations. Triply excited that, despite their name sake, there are vegetarian options on the menu. But just because it's vegetarian, it makes no pretense that it's healthy. That fried tofu sandwich comes topped with vegetarian chilli and gooey, guilty-pleasure American cheese. Plus the option to have it all seated on top of a big pile of fries. You can save money for more beer at the Catfish bar on Mondays, when the cheesesteaks are only $8 or $10 with fries. Order and pick-up at the back hatch. Then add a little heat with things like the chipotle bbq sauce and tomatillo & jalapeno, or just play it safe and stick with the basic tomato sauce & yellow mustard. There is no way you're walking out hungry after one of these.

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    Melted cheese and bacon Yum

    Sparrow's Philly Cheesesteaks - Menu board

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    Sparrow's Philly Cheesesteaks - Nearly Philly (tofu) with fries and self-added hot sauces!

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    Ike's Rack Shack - Ike's rack eating heaven

    Ike's Rack Shack

    4.6(7 reviews)
    1.7 kmCarlton
    $$

    Once again we travel on our hunt around the area for Melbourne's best American BBQ. The last time…read morewe did this was to the Melbourne BBQ Festival at the Victoria Markets where we were immensely disappointed. We were determined on this Valentines Day evening for a Melbourne BBQ redemption, and Ike's did not let us down. We were seated straight away, and our waitress (I think her name was Katie) was an absolute hoot. She had my wife in stitches with laughter. The jokes were just bouncing back and forth until we eventually ordered. I ordered a half pound of pork ribs, whereas the other half went the lamb ribs. Between us, we shared home made cornbread & a salsa dish. I honestly did not have enough time to grab my phone to check in on social media sites, and BANG!!! The food was served. There is no way to describe what sort of party my taste buds were having in my mouth, however this party could have made some serious money on cover charges to this party. The cornbread was nothing like I have tasted before, and after visiting diners in 34 American States which I have visited, this cornbread leaves the rest for dead. The salsa with its secret little ingredients was hard to put down, and then the meat. It just melted in your mouth. When we initially started talking to the waitress she asked if we had been to Le Bon Ton in Richmond as a comparison, where she explained that Ike's is better. Big shoes to fill but they did not disappoint.

    The service here is great and I really love it but the food this time round was a slight let down…read morefor me. They had no daily specials so the Brussels sprouts, watermelon salad and corn salad not to mention the bean kimchi accompaniments were all gone. In their place was a potato waffle and chicken gravy which were good but not great and roasted red peppers which I thought was the best thing we ate. Our half pound of pork ribs looked pretty lonely served on some baking paper on a metal lunch tray with some cabbage and I kind of felt a little like I was in jail or a canteen. Whilst it was a bit more practical space wise it really lost it's appeal for me. All in all I had difficulty deciding what to eat from the menu because I don't love the smokiness of ribs and mainly ate the sides which were good just not great. I'd drop it to a 3.5 stars and not too sure I'd be back but my partner gives it a 4 stars.

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    Ike's Rack Shack - Full pound of pork ribs

    Full pound of pork ribs

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    Pork ribs that melt in your mouth

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    Soda Rock Diner - Old school 50s/60s diner

    Soda Rock Diner

    3.3(29 reviews)
    3.7 kmSouth Yarra
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    We were stuffed from our burgers earlier but there's always room for milkshakes since it's a liquid…read moreand can easily fill in the gaps around the food in my belly, right? I always go for the regular chocolate, one friend had the strawberry and the other had vanilla. We all got to try a bit of each since they gave us our extra from the blend. The shakes weren't bad, we all enjoyed it all, it made us all feel like kids for a moment.

    I was looking to take my boyfriend and family out to dinner for his birthday. I wanted a place…read morethat would stand out a little, so I picked soda rock what finding it on yelp. I made a reservation (which was not necessary - I chose a quieter time) and off we went. My father and I are both American so have spent plenty of time in the real thing and we were pleasantly surprised. Atmosphere is VERY cool, it has all the great 50's and onwards hits so you and everyone you go with end up singing to every song. There's little juke boxes on every table (revving that nostalgia) that really work to make the jukebox in the corner play whatever songs you'd like from their "diner" play list. Lovely! I am Vegan and my boyfriend vegetarian, as this is a burger place it's usually very hard to find a meal. However, the buns are Vegan and their Veggie burger is great (mine no Mayo) along with a side of shoe string fries and a cherry coke, I didn't feel I missed out on the experience at all which is very important. The wait staff do a song and dance which is cool (I thought) ride on roller skates and at the end of our meal made a big to do celebrating my boyfriend's birthday, and have him an ice-cream sundae with a candle in it. Was awesome and very memorable! The one gripe is the music is slightly loud and when the pinball machines start, it can be hard to hear. However, this only really annoyed those in my group who were 70+. Great memorable night, made by the atmosphere alone!

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    Belles Hot Chicken - Nashville Hot Chicken

    Belles Hot Chicken

    3.9(34 reviews)
    1.0 kmFitzroy
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    The manager, a female whose name I don't know, was kind enough to hold our table even though we…read morewere running late due to a tardy tram. This was my daughter's 18th birthday celebration dinner, and the kind manager approached our table, wished my daughter a happy birthday, and asked if she could get my daughter anything special. My daughter asked for apple cider--the first time she has ever tasted alcohol--which the manager gave her on the house. I told the manager that, unlike her friends, my daughter never drank before turning 18, and tonight at Belles, was her first drink. The manager congratulated her, and gave my daughter a fist-bump, which meant so much to my daughter. Thank you for making it such a special night for my daughter.

    This was my second time at Belle's as I needed to try the "really f**kin hot" and shared a medium…read moreheat tenders with my boyfriend last time. Came in a group of 8 and the staff were accommodating and got us 2 tables. The tap beer is decent value for money as it's slightly larger than a schooner. Now for the chicken. The wings are actual wings and seems like all the chicken comes in 4 pieces and solid portion of sides. The "really f**kin hot" has a good kick. For me it wasn't melt my mouth hot but still gave a decent chilli sweats. It is heavily coated in the spice seasoning which is rather powdery and sticks to your fingers. The medium is still rather spicy though for those without the desire to die by chilli. The winter is a good side and a slightly spicy seasoning on the fries. The blue cheese sauce was pretty eh. Diffuses the chilli but was more like ranch sauce. I would say it's worth the hype, plus you get to take home any leftovers. Also avoid touching your eyes or sensitive skin after as even hours later my eyes still felt line they were on fire when I took my contacts out

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