I've eaten here twice now and both times the food and service has been excellent. The staff are…read morefriendly and alert and happy to chat with you about the menu or wine list. Last night I had the mussels as an entree and the rib eye steak for a main. The mussels came in a generous serve and were cooked just right and served a delicious thick creamy sauce. The rib eye was done just the way a liked it. The other in our party had the soft-shell crab followed by the wagyu steak. Again, all very bloody tasty. It is great to have a really good restaurant close to Warrandyte other than Mercers. The only thing is that even when it is not crowded, it is a bit noisy and hard to hear your fellow diners. I know a lot of restaurants are set up this way purposefully, but I don't like it. Well done once more guys. We will be back.

What a find so far from the city. Have been here for a quiet night with friends as well as a large…read morefamily group and both instances I was very happy with the food, service and ambiance. Not cheap though on par quality & price wise with similar restaurants of this standard. Excellent wine list. Have recommended this hidden gem to friends and will continue to frequent.

Pop restaurant is all the evidence you need that you can find some absolute gems of eating spots in…read morelane ways and not just average offerings. I went here of a lunch time and although it was fairly quiet, the food was delicious. The standout dish was a stuffed (swimmer?) crab ravioli - big pieces of ravioli with generous fillings and a wickedly rich cream sauce. The dish was perfectly balanced and I'm salivating right now just remembering it. It's nice to dine 'al fresco' during the summertime and Pop is a great choice. The service was great and it was moderately priced at around $30 for a main. Looking forward to visiting this summer.

I am a big fan of live music especially on a lazy Sunday afternoon…read more I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and though the chai latte was not very fragrant, the panna cotta and easy acoustic helped me relax to prepare for the next big week. *Live music every Friday and Sunday *Comedy Thursdays

With open mic and cheap taco wednesdays, and nearby to Footscray station, this venue is a good…read moreoption for a stop off on the way home from city for those living in the west.

The Dancing Dog takes me back to my uni days in New York's East Village around the turn of the…read moremillenium. It's got a cool, grungy, stick it to the man kind of feel: Girls with tatts and extravagantly dyed hair pulling cheap pints. Arcade Fire playing over the loudspeaker. Piles of flyers advertising local punk shows in abandoned warehouses. A chalkboard promoting the cafe's open mic nights. They've got a little outdoor area that really pumps on a weekend night as well as a darkish back room filled with comfy broken down furniture. This is a local's spot through and through and you're guaranteed to meet some Footscray characters (and I mean that in a good way). Beer selection is pretty average but you're here for the atmosphere. And if you're me, the nostalgia.

Recently opened fish and chip restaurant/take away serving fried or grilled fish plus souvlaki and…read morea few other options. PLUS you can get get alcohol to enjoy with your meal or to take away. Nice. I personally love their Barramundi which is always perfectly cooked, batter crispy and non soggy chips. Have tried the flake too (also very good) and want to try the grilled options for comparison (one day). Serving suggestion: eat sitting outside Eydie's round the corner. Goes well with the Feral Hop hog on tap :-)

A great find off Lygon Street. Very fresh seafood in a light, airy space. My son had Calamari which…read morewas beautifully cooked. I had grilled fish and salad. Unusually for a fishery Scales has an alcohol licence. Highly recommended.

We really enjoyed the Soup Place for some quick breakfast sandwiches and coffee when we were…read morestaying next door at the Langham. Their espresso drinks (Latte and Long Black) were excellent...strong and tasty, and their breakfast sandwiches (we tried three of them - and all were very good) were delicious. Quick and kind staff...very friendly and helpful.

Yeah it's alright, as is the name suggests, one of many places with a similar title…read moreacross Melbourne being a chain. pretty decent sandwiches/ paninini /other bread based lunching items store. Good fillings and combinations, but not very filling. It's a better option than most around the area, with none of the compulsory 13 kilogramsof mayonnaise that seems to be added to every sandwich/ filled rolls these days, coming in one the 330 litre industrial tubs. I dont trust the gloopy stuff, let alone when its' been under a griller. Yes Southbank, I know you were designed in the 90's but mayonnaise on everything just doesn't cut it anymore. That's why I like soup place. No mayo. That I've found. Yet. Then it winter time it serves something amazing... SOUP! wowsers!

Food - hearty traditional pub meals with an Asian twist to a lot of them…read more Standouts - entrees: roti and curry sauce, mains: lamb shanks, ribs, steaks, and masterstock chicken Philosophy and Price - Palookaville has a different attitude to pub food from other great pubs in Fitzroy like the Napier Hotel or the Standard Hotel. They believe in slightly smaller portions at much lower prices with all mains at $14 (excluding steaks). The size of portions are still decent though and you probably wouldn't realize they were intentionally small. Special Night - on a Tuesday and Wednesday night there are $14 steaks. That is 250g of meat served with thick cut chips, salad and a choice of sauces. Lovely stuff. Atmosphere - the weird combination of being dark, dingy and extremely welcoming. Service - good, friendly staff Overall - down to earth, non-pretentious yet cool pub in Fitzroy with cheap and tasty food.

"The salt of the earth" is this restaurants motto. A reference to their accessible/affordable menu…read morethat sees the majority of mains priced at $14. I think this place is pretty good value for money, the mains aren't massive but they are pretty tasty. The 'BBQ beef belly' was pretty fatty, but maybe I shouldn't be so shocked as it does describe the cut of meat as "belly". The menu takes influence from all over the globe "Persian lamb shanks" "Spanish grilled chicken fillets" "Cambodian vegetable curry" however don't expect great authenticity. Don't get me wrong the food is fine but as the old saying goes "kitchens cant travel". The restaurant is roomy and acquiring a table is almost guaranteed with reliable service. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed unpretentious with an unassuming crowd after some cheap meat.

Heaps of flavours, nice toppings including nuts, berries, chocolates and test tubes of topping…read moresauces. Good tasting end to an evening or an antidote to a hot day!

Walked in on a 41 degree Melbourne day. Perfect. What's special about Ilya vs all the others is…read morethat the yogurt is actually organic and that they blend their own flavours in-house. All good and clean ingredients. Coconut and tart were my faves along with the chai (dairy free) and the chocolate (which is actually vegan). Yum Yum Yum. Will be back.

I disagree with those who say The Point Albert Park is one of the best restaurants in Melbourne…read more The decor and architecture inside this place is nothing special. I was quite disappointed actually. It has a simple reception style decor. The restaurant is located in front of the Albert Park Lake. Depending on the day or night, the view may be nice to look at. Unfortunately, the view was far from spectacular that night. I assume that the view and location is contributes to the price and reputation of this place. I can see that this place can be a suitable venue for a wedding function as there is a separate big dining function room. Personally, this isn't my personal preference in terms of architecture and space. The actual restaurant is quite small, narrow and not as extravagant as I expected. There were many other couples that night. I personally wouldn't recommend this place for date night as there are other better places to take someone on a date. Then again, the view might be more appealing during the day or during summer night. My partner and I started with a dozen of natural oysters with lemon. Half a dozen of St Helens Tasmania and half of Coffin Bay (which is actually my favourite oysters). The oysters were ok, and was not cold enough. It was room temperature or as if the oysters were sitting in the kitchen bench for a while. I believe natural oysters served at a fine dining restaurant should be served cold, not warm. I had the Seared rock lobster, veal sweetbread, Parmesan gnocchi and crepe sauce. It was a standard sized meal for a fine dining restaurant, but if you're big eater or prefer a pub sized meal then you'll be disappointed with this dish. It was actually a good sized meal for me. The lobster meat was delicious and meaty, the parmesan gnocchi was soft, fresh and had a cheesy (not overpowering) taste upon first bite. The veal was tougher than the lobster and had a slightly burnt bitter taste. This was a good contrast to the rest of the dish which is quite delicate including the crepe sauce. It was a fine dish but I wouldn't order this dish again because I've had more memorable and scrumptious lobster dishes as a main. As for the presentation, it was average and expected more creativity for the price tag and the reputation of this restaurant. My partner ordered the David Blackmore wagyu steak which was listed on the menu. He requested for the steak to be cooked medium. Upon the arrival of his steak with no explanation of the steak so we assumed it was the David Blackmore wagyu plate, parsley and beetroot my partner ordered from the menu. The presentation was simple without any WOW factor. My partner said it was good steak but slightly too salty for his liking. I had several bites and was in love. In my opinion it was very delicious with a slight charcoaled outer taste and tender meat inside. Along with the steak and lobster as our main, we had the Cauliflower, bearnaise sauce and gruyere. We shared dessert and had the Pear souffle, Poire William and Champagne sorbet. Once again, presentation was average but the taste was amazing. The soufflé was soft and fluffy on the top and syrupy at the bottom with obvious sweetness from the pear. The champagne sorbet was perfect, cold, smooth and does not have that typical strong sweet or sour sugary sorbet taste. The bill arrived for a much high total than we expected. It turns out there was a hiccup somewhere between the waiter and the kitchen or waiter and the manager. I won't go into specific dollars but I will say we were charged for an item that wasn't even on the menu and was more expensive. Luckily, my partner enjoyed his steak (except for the slight saltiness) so was happy to pay. Personally, I think there's a problem when between 3-4 people cannot get an order right. Overall, the food delivers on quality and taste, but lacks creativity in terms of plating. So I can see how this restaurant is rated on their food but The Point Albert Park needs to work on their communication and customer service. The food is pricey but you will get quality produce. Whether it is worth the money, you'll have to judge it for yourself. Personally, I'll save my money for other places in the future because I don't believe in paying for fine food with not so fine service.

One of the main selling point for this restaurant is definitely the view, so take advantage and go…read morewhen you can actually enjoy it. Unlike me, arriving there on a rainy evening I really didn't get to enjoy any view outside. Much of it was pitch black haha Service was lovely, the host even offered to go and top up our parking meter. Being a heavily rainy night, we don't want to put her in the position but appreciated the gesture. Our meal was good and on par for the price however one visit is enough for me. The reason being that although I was there a few weeks ago, I don't remember exactly what we had :/ which usually means nothing was a stand out.