Ok, Attica it's not, but it's not pretending to be. Here you have a Chef who is experimenting with…read morefoods, textures and combinations in a stylish degustation menu that pleases and challenges at the same time. Attentive and non-obtrusive service by the wait staff and knowledgable advise from a well versed sommellier round out a very pleasant dining experience. Very highly recommended.

A kingdom where meat is the monarch, Charcoal Grill On The Hill is a Melbourne Institution, and the…read morebest venue in the city for steak. Be warned, it isn't for the light hearted: cases of meat will catch your gaze as you enter, and make sure you order your steak rare or medium-rare (you may get some strange looks otherwise). Melbournians and visitors travel miles to sample some of the quality steak that Charcoal Grill On The Hill delivers. Call ahead and book a table to be sure that you'll get a seat. While the entrees and desserts are worthwhile, they pale into insignificance when compared to the main event: the steak. My advice would be to get a simply get a premium cut; the sizes vary from the modest (300g) to the enormous (900g). Add a bowl of coleslaw for the sweet flavour, and a serve of fries (because you need chips with steak after all) are the perfect accompaniments. Charcoal Grill On The Hill also boasts an impressive wine menu. The staff are extremely helpful when it comes to choosing the perfect bottle of red to go with your steak.

Wow. Well. What can I say about Charcoal Grill on the Hill that hasn't already been said by someone…read moreelse in some glowing review. If you love steak - and I mean LOVE steak - this is one of two places in Melbourne that I (so far) insist you MUST go to. It's not cheap, but if it takes you a little while to save up to go here, you still won't regret it. This is an up market but minimalist restaurant. There is not fluff and decoration, it is all about the steak. The menu is short, and covers the essentials. When you order your steak (I had the scotch fillet) don't be afraid to order at least one degree rarer than you usually get (e.g. rare if you normally get medium-rare). When you're eating meat of this quality, all you'll notice is the flavour and the melt-in-your-mouth magic of perfectly cooked steak. While the steaks are served on a plain white plate, there is a minimalist salad and some fries brought out to the table to share. No, there isn't a large variety of sides available, however if that's what you are after there are plenty of other places you can go to, particularly the abundance of creative modern Australian restaurants. Grill on the Hill is for when you want to focus all your attention on steak. That slightly charred, flavourful outside and the meltingly tender, juicy meat on the inside. The restaurant itself is quite intimate with a simple white and (reddish) color scheme, it's quite small. Recommend for groups of 2 to 4 people. The wine list is also astounding, and there are some great cheeses on the dessert menu here too. On both counts be prepared to spend a bit, but the staff are incredibly helpful and happy to discuss the (constantly changing) wine and cheese list, and make recommendations if need be. If you are a regular, they will remember you and go out of their way to cater to your preferences.

Steak was pricey for the entire experience. I came before the dinner crowd and was shown to a table…read moreclose to the bar where I was seated alone. The staff then gathered at the bar and at full volume started talking about their night out without giving a care that there was a customer, albeit just one, next to them. If that was the case, they should have sate at the other section where they would then be able to chat to their hearts content. A customer shouldn't need to tell them that. The steak was fatty (not in a good way, the layer of fat was just so thick) and at medium rare, the insides should still be warm. But it was cold when they brought it out. Further, the side of hand cut fries were soggy and mushy and definitely not hot. For the price I paid ($57 for my meal) I definitely feel shortchanged.

TOTAL disappointment!!! This is my experience only..... not sure if a different marble grading is…read moreused here.. their marbling score rating is a joke!! ordered the rump advertised in menu as wagyu +9. I didn't think it could be true but gave it a go. Steak had no marbling was no better than ur typical rump or porterhouse at a local pub on a steak night. In fact it would have been better at a pub steak night... cheaper for the same thing!!! The chips were a joke at $8?? airfried with salt. Was like eating soggy chips from a local chippy. Only gd thing was their BBQ king prawn.

Not at all value for money; with a 200g fillet steak costing $49 and accompanied by chips OR salad…read moreOR baked potato - not to receive chips AND salad OR baked potato AND salad (particularly when we are only taking about a green salad) is pathetic! And then the absolute RIP OFF is when they ask if you would like a sauce with your steak and there is a CHARGE OF $5.50!!!!!! WTF!!! The sauces run in a line at the bottom of the mains listing and you don't necessarily see the charge costing so when. asked, it should be followed up with the declaring that there is a CHARGE - yes, you get a boat of sauce but who needs that quantity for a mere 200g piece of steak - this is a disgrace - as Meg R also commented "the sauces are a rip off" so BE WARNED and BEWARE. Returning customer or recommending Squires Loft.......not this little duck.

Had our staff Christmas dinner here and we all had a great time booked for 15 and ended up with a…read morefew extras which they were able to accommodate without much fuss! My steak was great, a prefect M/R and had the garlic feta stuffed mushrooms on the side. All in all everyone was happy and would have a group function here again.

The food is amazing. May be a little expensive but is worth every penny. Especially the chicken…read moreburgers. The one thing I may dislike are the chicken pieces. They are a little dry sometimes

Terrible customer service. Incompetent staff. Really natsy staff…read more Charge exuberantly. And awful service. Place is stuffy, muggy and smells bad in the steakhouse. Not a place I will ever bring my folks to again.

Been a fan of this cute, unassuming little hideaway pub for years now. They have recently changed…read moreownership and I have not been in the area for ages so I was keen to check it out last weekend. The place looked pretty much the same from what I could tell, the beer garden is lovely as ever - simple - nothing fancy. Drink service was very friendly and prices reasonable. I got myself a parma after a few wines and I have to tell you it was DELICIOUS. Plenty of yummy cheese, easy to cut (hate when you cut a parma and all the toppings slide off). Tasted fantastic and really chickeny. The salad bar is still good as usual too - I do love the pasta salad :). Overall a great lil place... yum.

This has become an annual occurrence for me & my friends. I over eat like crazy - but it is SO…read moreworth it. John (the owner operator) is THE MAN! They have an exotic meats option on the menu that includes Ostrich, Croc, Buffalo, Kangaroo and much more. Everything g is PERFECTLY cooked & so incredibly tasty. I can't say enough. EAT HERE.

Awesome place, best food ever, and John the owner is just a pure soul - best service ever!…read more We had a giant set of appetizers and some additional mix grill and an exotic mix - kangaroo, camel,beef filet and crocodile. All was great, I personally liked the camel less but it was amazingly prepared, I just disliked the taste of it by others really liked it, so it is a personal liking

My partner and I dined at this restaurant for dinner and found it to be a very nice place for a…read moremeal, the staff are friendly and welcoming, I ordered steak and my partner ordered some fish, both dishes tasted very nice, a wonderful evening

Very impressed! Came across this little treasure in the city. Quaint old Melbourne setting with…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. If you're looking for a fresh tasting grill then this is the place to go. The meat platter is big and has a great selection. Chicken shaslicks also tasted so good. All the meat tastes like it's straight from the butcher to the grill and to your plate. Staff are friendly. Service was good. Well recommended.

I only order a bowl of chips and some wine. Both were nice, but the by-the-glass price was a bit…read morehigh. The service was good considering I think only two were on. The grill looked good. I would like to come back for a proper dinner.