Went here for my birthday during the Australian open which meant there were also a lot of tourist…read more I had a couple cocktails which were to my taste the staff made sure all our questions were answered regarding the menu. We had the octopus for starters and the crab noodles for dinner which was part of their lunar new years menu.

Incredibly let down with our experience at The Atlantic. The food was overpriced, the service was…read morevery, very hands off in an annoying way, and the ambiance is forced and slightly garish. Two particularly memorable failures: All of their signature cocktails are sugary concoctions. It's one-note, like much of the menu. Their fish and chips were a complete mess. Overly fried, small portion, very little taste. Good luck getting your check without having to flag down your waiter. You may not even know who your waiter is, since for a few of the tables, like ours, dinner was on a waiter-by-committee basis.

I came here for a work event and was impressed by the event space and staff. The large room was…read morelaid out well, attention paid to all details. The ambiance was really on point with natural lighting from the large glass walls overlooking the river. We had drink service the entire day with a well stocked bar for espresso, juices, soft drinks, beer and wine. There was always staff available to serve. Food was equally impressive with morning and afternoon tea along with lunch served impeccably. Gluten free options were well labeled and food was tasty! Clearly they are doing many things right. I would recommend this venue for a work or personal function as it's convenient yet feels tucked away and elegant.

Mothers day 2026 Wow! What an experience, Amazing!…read moreThank you Skyhigh for a memorable, fabulous lunch, Unbelievable views from the restaurant dining room, Buffet lunch that covered everything from seafood, Roast meats with all the trimmings and of course Dessert! Friendly, attentive staff and manager and coffee inclusive. We will definitely be returning soon!

I had my god daughter come down from Brisbane and I wanted her to see the best view of Melbourne at…read morenight. we ate dinner at the restaurant and the service was amazing. Getting good service is not something you get anymore, but when you get good food and service - it's a bonus. thanks for a fabulous night

Beautiful spot with a lovely view of Melbourne. We enjoyed most everything we ate, quality…read moreingredients and beautiful presentations too. The only course we weren't too fond of was the cheese course; we prefer stronger tasting cheeses than what we got. Certainly a personal preference. The macadamia butter topped with caviar could be better; while I liked both ingredients by itself, it felt like the nuttiness of the macadamia nut was overpowering the delicate flavors of the caviar. Service was a bit mixed. On one hand, we enjoyed the white glove service that's commensurate with the price paid for the dinner. We also appreciate being brought through the wine cellar on our way out to get a glimpse of their collection. On the other hand, the dinner took waaaayyyy longer than it needed to at 4.5 hours; there were long gaps between courses. At the end of the dinner, we were tired and also feeling bad for our friends who had to get their babysitter to stay much longer than originally expected.

We booked this restaurant for a special occasion as an early celebration before our wedding. From…read moreThe moment we walked in, we were welcomed and looked after by staff. They have a bar connected to the restaurant which is separated into another room. The views from the restaurant was spectacular, making the whole experience much more enjoyable and romantic. The variety of foods on offer made from local Australian ingredients added a special touch especially for those who don't live in Australia. On top of that we got the wine pairing to go with our meals. We were definitely full after all the meals had come out, and it made it that much more memorable for my American fiancé with the views and the top notch service. I look forward to coming here again For another special occasion, definitely not a place you'd come here casually as it is pricey ... unless you want to impress a date :)

I sure did enjoy the $12 brekkie that I got - 3 piece pancakes with icecream and latte…read more The place is big, next to the parking lot so quite accessible. Staff were very friendly and checked if I wanted anything else. I liked the vibe of the resto too.

Finally the people of the West have a Groove Train to call their own!…read more Conveniently located at the front of Pacific Werribee shopping centre and in walking proximity to the public car park and Village Cinemas. It makes for the perfect mid week date night "dinner & movie" combo. The menu caters for everyone with breakfast items, bites to share, generous mains and watch out for the desserts on display. I'm not a fan of eggplant but I can devour their parmesan encrusted eggplant chips with aioli any day of the week. My other go-to is the lamb pizza with olives and tzatziki. Handy tip: sign up to be a Groove Train member, it's free and you get treated to specials like a complimentary meal on your birthday!

I had no idea that this pub existed until recently, but then again that probably has a lot to do…read morewith me working off a rather incomplete (and rather old) list of Australian pubs. I ended up discovering this place through a bit of trial and error. Anyway, I eventually get here and I was suitably impressed. Not being on one of the major roads means that this place is a lot quieter than normal, though there was a function out in the beer garden. Personally, I quite liked it, and would have not problems coming back another time.

who ever wrote the food was great must never have been to many hotels, 4 people on a quiet lunch…read morethey forgot 1 meal didn't come out till others had finished. Beer was ok. Coffe was undrinkable and a very long wait. Give it a miss there are a lot better pubs in Melbourn.

Very friendly experience today. Good coffee and had a nice pomegranate salad. Great place for…read morewinter sunshine.

Fitzrovia is an all-day cafe-restaurant from chef Paul Jewson and his partner Marco Pugnaloni, a…read morewelcome new addition to the hit-and-miss strip that is Fitzroy Street in St Kilda. Their most recent collaboration was Outpost Cafe in South Yarra (reviewed here). The restaurant has installed itself in the neighbourhood of Golden Fields and Baker D. Chirico. Just having these couple of places open up along Fitzroy Street shows that the area is turning itself around from being a grungy backpacker hangout / tourist hotspot to an exciting home of new and upcoming restaurants. It is amazing what the team has been able to do with the space they have. As you enter and make you way through it seems like you arrive in the front garden, walk up the stairs to the balcony or front porch, move into the elevated dining room and from there you have a clear view of the very open kitchen. And by open I mean you could accidentally wander in, no fault of your own and start cooking yourself. I don't suggest doing this as they have everything pretty much down-pat as it is. The front room of Fitzrovia has all kinds of sweets, pastries and pretty much anything you need to accompany the coffee that is a prerequisite when visiting. On both occasions we visited there was a small throng of people gathered just inside the doorway, which you could initially interpret as a waiting line - but as this is still relatively secret spot you can usually find yourself seated in a jiffy. Fitzrovia's coffee offerings are single estate coffees handcrafted by those blokes down at St ALi in South Melbourne. Head barista Cian Evans is a master of the craft and every coffee that we and our friends have ordered has been consistent in its top quality. If you fancy yourself the home barista they have retail packs to takeaway as well. On our first visit we got there during the brunch/lunch crossover. I have slowly whittled down WordMonkey's aversion to pork by getting her to only try the best and tastiest morsels of pig flesh. And when she opts for the pulled-pork sandwich over any number of eggy choices, you know you have not just won the battle but also won the war. And to make matters worse, when discussing what is the best pork sandwich in Melbourne, she has no second place. So that first visit was simply a pigfest. The flavours were all on-song, the pork juicy and flavoursome, the tangy salad exhibiting just the right balance of Asian herbs and apple-fennel crunch. We returned last week as a precursor to one of the biggest race meets on Melbourne's calendar - the Cox Plate - in conjunction with WordMonkey's birthday celebrations. Her and our Bondi buddy got the fizz flowing and it was up to me to ensure the quality of the coffee was still up to scratch - which it was. Showing up much earlier than our previous visit we had less of a selection but this was a blessing in disguise and we were able to hit a few more dishes rather than reverting to the old pork favourite. WordMonkey decided on asparagus, poached eggs, Daylesford dry-cured bacon crumble and creamy goat's cheese, with a punchy fennel salad. While visiting friend had house-smoked Tasmanian ocean trout and toasted quinoa with poached eggs and salad. Rave reviews on all fronts - the only complaint being that the portions were a little small for the price and that we had to order toast to bulk up the brunch. It would have been nice to get toast included. In the end, the toast we did order didn't turn up until right at the end of the meal. But no dramas, removed from the bill, life goes on. I opted for the Istra Daylesford dry-cured bacon, smoked mozzarella and pear relish toasted doorstop sandwich. If anything in that last sentence is not deemed heaven on a plate then I don't want to know you. It is the equivalent pork belly sandwich served at St ALi - same dreamy bread and all. But the bomb was the addition of that gorgeous chewy cheese and the added element of the pear relish. Fitzrovia is a special little place in a part of the city most people only head to if the weather entices them. The hook that will have people returning to this neck of the woods is that Fitzrovia is also open for dinner. In addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner being catered for, the team has acknowledged that with spring here and summer around the corner you may not want to be cooped up inside. So taking advantage of the proximity of both St Kilda beach and Albert Park on their doorstep they are offering 'the ultimate picnic lunch...made fresh on the day using the finest in Victorian produce'. They will even arrange chilled wine or champagne to be waiting for you to pick up at Prince Wine Cellars just down the road.

On February 29th 2014, The Gables opened to the public for the first time in 90 years with the old…read moreworld elegance of traditional High Tea. Inside of this historic building dating back to 1902. I decided treat myself to their three-tiered silver tea stand of ribbon sandwiches, savory pastries and scones with a decadent selection of freshly made cakes and sweets. Their selection of tea is to die for and you even get French Champagne. The setting is fit for Royalty.Be sure to try' Cleopatra's Champagne Tea' made of Chamomile flowers, rose petals and lavender buds with hints of apple

This place is just gorgeous. I love coming in there every time. Very classic. Great tearead more