This place usually serves takeaway, but I had the pleasure of dining in one night. I ordered the…read morestandard fish and chips, and wow, it was anything but basic! The chips were piping hot and salty, and the fish was moist and crisp. The service was spot on; even though it's really a take-away shop. I was fortunate it was a quiet night. Once again, the freshness and temperature of my food were impeccable!

Very good fish and chips with fresh fish battered lightly and chunky chips at wallet friendly price…read more!

This joint gets unconditional praise via social media so naturally I wanted to judge for myself…read more The play by play of my impromptu visit to the Crab Shack is as follows: 1. Parking right out front - any Melburnian would know that this is a first world win considering it's Fitzroy! 2. Restaurant dining area all to ourselves (even though it was peak time) - thanking Stakes Day for this. 3. Servers always greeted you with a smile and also accommodated our request for a candle on our banana split (celebrating a b-day). 4. Ambience is very chilled, no loud music polluting your conversations and the distance between tables is considerate so you don't have strangers invading your personal space. 5. Food was plated quickly and it was a beautiful looking spread. Ironically I'm allergic to shellfish so I had their signature fried chicken with mash and waffles. Final verdict: I gotta say after all the publicity the chicken gets on Broadsheet, Instagram and general word of mouth, I felt that it didn't live up to the hype and I was underwhelmed. Overall I still rate my Miss Katie's Crab Shack experience very close to top marks because I really enjoyed the side dishes like the watermelon salad, fries + blue cheese sauce, cornbread (with actual kernels inside) and the dessert specials! I'm definitely not going to penalise them for my inability to eat crustaceans. My mates raved about the soft shell crab sliders and the seafood broils which was a visual feast itself. Extra points for the trendy bibs!

Bit noisy win the 'comedian' on stage on a Friday night. Friendly staff and really good all around…read morevibe. I love the real hole in the wall joint that the spot has too, very different from most spots here in Australia. Prices are reasonable for servings, bar prices even more so. Flavour wise, the base is alright, a little watered down from the real thing and not as hearty as the original but still a decent copy as you're able to spice it up with the green or red Tabasco that's provided. I ordered the single crab boil with no chorizo. Staff are great about substitutions as they have a varied menu including vegetarian and vegan options. I'll be back to try more of what's on offer.

This place is always so busy & now I know why! Food was great!…read more I ordered Salt N Pepper Calamari on a bed of rice with a side Greek salad! So delicious, no bounce at all! Just fresh & amazing! Added bonus, they do takeaway so I didn't feel like a terrible human wasting food (because the portions are huge!) Now I've got salad for lunch tomorrow My friends got the coupled up pack & there was soooo many chips! Fantastic value! Only flaw is the seating gets a bit confusing. People don't really know what the 'rules' are and pounce on a free table before you even get a chance to blink. You have to line up to order and pay when you get there and then wait around for a table to free up. The staff do try to help you get a table, but they're so busy & there's no formal line so it's kinda each for their own. We got a table a few mins before our food came out. Will be back for sure, probably order less!

The stars is purely for the food. I am not a salad eater but they do these fantastically. The fish…read moreis always cooked to perfection and the tartare sauce is amazeballs! Their service is absolutely crap. If not for the food i'd have one starred them. I have been here 4 times since it opened a few months ago and went back as recent as today and unfortunately they haven't improved. The register girl was so unpleasant, abrupt and rude when taking your order, and will eye you down when you seat yourself at an empty table - if she doesn't like where you're sitting she will snap at you to move! And it wasn't just us she barked at - i noticed she did that to 2 other patrons that came in after us. Idgaf if its because she was having a bad day - don't take that out on your customers. Table waitresses are also a bit overwhelmed and therefore haven't a clue what they are doing - on past trips we had one completely forget an order and another giving us a duplicate order for free (gave us 5 huge fish and chips plates for a table of 4 umm?!?!). Maybe the poor serving girls cracked under the pressure from taking barked orders from the register lady. Who knows. She needs to chill out though.

I used to love it but my last 3 visits have been way below par. The potato cakes I ordered were…read morevery thin, very pricey, just not good enough. The fish was, on several occasions, 3 small pieces soaking in fat and overcooked. Not normal, so don't know if it's staff changeover or what. Not happy, will try one more time because I still remember my first visit was a 10.

While it may badge itself as a fish and chip shop, Hunky Dory is certainly not your typical shop…read more In fact it is more of a high class fish and chip shop, and while they offer takeaway, they also have an eat in experience, which actually is really helpful, especially if you don't actually have anywhere to take the meal. The other thing that I have noticed is that they don't to the standard battered fish, but rather have a number of options, as well as topping, which are actually quite delicious. The problem is that you can't really eat it with your hands - well, you can, it is just you will land up with really greasy hands. Oh, and the chips aren't bad either.

The ox tongue was quite flavorful. We sat at the bar area and had a good server. The ambiance was…read morenice and dimly lit. Overall good dinner spot.

Good spot for dinner. More of an intimate vibe than the other restaurants nearby. It's a basement…read morelocation, but they do a good job with the space you forget that you're in a basement. They have great service and lots dishes to share. I recommend the pork/prawn spring rolls, yellow fin tuna and pineapple fried rice. All very tasty dishes. Prices are a bit on the high side, but the quality of the food is good.

I went to Rossini's because I've been before and it was good (not great, just good). The one thing…read moreI especially love about this place, is that they'll basically let you create your own pasta dish. They're accommodating for sure when it comes to alterations and substitutions. Anyhoo ... Though we'd made a reservation a couple of days ahead, we were still "shoved" into the back room, where there was so much noise (not their fault for all the loud kids running around and screaming, but the acoustics in here are really bad), and no atmosphere. The staff barely cracked a smile, and seemed as if they wished to be anywhere else but here. Having said that, after ordering, the food came out promptly, and as requested. I ordered the Caprese Salad, which was nice, but I've definitely tasted better elsewhere. It lacked the basil taste I've come to love. Presentation was great, and the mozzarella was good, but the overall flavour was far more bland than I'm used to. Price was reasonable for size of the portion. For my main, I ordered a gnocchi with salmon and avocado. I've ordered it before and was really craving it. It was horrible. Filled with things I didn't order (like onion and other greens), and lacking a decent sauce. It was more oil than cream sauce and it literally made me feel ill. We didn't stay for dessert, so we paid the overpriced bill, and were met at the counter with an apathetic staff member who looked like she'd just tasted my main dish and disliked it as much as I did. With so many other good Italian restaurants in Melbourne, I do not see the need to rush back here again. I prefer to go somewhere with a warmer atmosphere (and better parking, too).

The other yelpers are right, it's the same menu for the last 20 years. Zero innovation and nothing…read moresuperb. The back is family friendly (because it's loud as hell) and they have BYO so a good place to get loud and rowdy. Prices a little on the high side. Food is solid but nothing is amazing. I tried 6 different things and nothing blew my skirt up. Service, contrary to other reviews was excellent but we are regulars. Place is always busy.

Bodega Underground in Melbourne has become a personal favorite, with three visits so far. The…read morestandout dish is undoubtedly the fish taco--crispy, flavorful, and consistently delicious. Although the first serving seemed a bit modest compared to neighboring tables, the taste more than compensated, prompting return visits. The birria taco is also commendable, but the fish taco remains unparalleled. The chicken wings and the potatoes were good as well. Potatoes were cut all different sizes. I prefer the smaller crispy ones. The sauce on the chicken had me licking my fingers for real. Definitely not for a first date!! The chips and guacamole with salsa are exceptional...no dry chips!!! Their menu is gluten free!!! The gluten-free churros are a must-try; we came back once just for the churros!! Service at Bodega Underground is consistently excellent. Making reservations in advance has ensured prompt seating on each occasion.. when we came just for churros we had no reservations but there was no wait. The decor is fun and interesting . Some walls and the ceiling are covered in old but colored newspaper(?) giving the space a unique, slightly vintage feel. It makes the atmosphere lively and different from your typical Mexican spot.

Cute little spot for some yummy tacos and other Mexican street food. We met up with a small group…read moreand found the service and the food both very good.

Get the Mark's Special pizza! You won't be disappointed. We arrived a bit late and they served us…read moreanyway. Excellent care and service for weary travelers. Thanks to everyone here.

We came in on a busy Friday evening. Bookings are essential at this popular place…read more Substantial menu; most of the pasta menu you can choose which pasta to pair with what sauce. They also have pizza and other non-pasta mains as well as daily specials. The beef ragu special Was amazing, also recommend the eggplant and leek lasagne, amazing! The bruschetta comes on a pizza base and the arancini are delicious. This feels like. Family restaurant, it's busy and quick service. Would def recommend, and it has big size portions for the price!