Had a great feed , insane variety of beers, great atmosphere, don't forget to have a drink at the rooftop bar , just fabulous with brilliant views. read more

This is a really cool Thai based restaurant! The food was great. I ordered the hot chicken ribs, which were delicious, but after about 3 or 4, the sauce gets a bit too much. Would recommend sharing these between 3 or 4 people. My partner order the Penang lamb curry, which was fantastic, 10/10. After a little while the red interior lighting does get a bit draining, but I guess it's the trend these days. The cocktails are awesome, if a but overpriced... We also shared a frozen daiquiri with lychee, mint and pineapple, which was massive and delicious. read more

The main reason I'm giving this only 2 stars is because the acoustics there are so horrible - take a megaphone with you if you want your dining partners to be able to hear you over the roar of shouting hoardes. LOUD. And crowded...too crowded. Din or dinner? If it's dinner you want, I would suggest elsewhere...if you're just after a din, this is your place! read more

A great space and an extensive and varied menu. My only criticism with Cookie is the staff - while some are capable and friendly, the vast majority do not appear to know what they are doing and are not quick or attentive enough. For these prices, the service should be much better. read more

Nice environment with some good beers on tap. Food was overpriced for the quality it was presented with. Quite a trendy Melbourne restaurant with a good bar selection but good to avoid if you want a big fees or want to enjoy well balanced delicious food. read more

With 5 mins to go we get told to move on with no opportunity to order desert ... on top of that really poor attitude!!!

This place is super cool! Epic ambiance... Great staff (seriously... The kind of bar staff you only wish for) and super good food! I went for the craft beer... That are huge in this! If you cherish craft beer and also want inventive Thai go... You won't be disappointed! read more

Modern Thai cuisine wafts to your nostrils as you enter the room, which to the rest of the senses is an escape from the bustling Swanston St below. Wooden furniture and fixtures are supplemented here and there with tacky ephemera - paintings and knick-knacks - building an eclectic setting beneath high ceilings which the staff play out before you. This can be hit and miss, as the decoration and set up may at times be over the top and get in the way of what you plan to do - eat and drink. Appearing as bohemian pirates in a way that works, staff each has a personal favourite on the menu, each supplementing beers available at the bar. The food itself is on the pricey side, but assume you're paying for more than the meal. On the odd occasion you feel a need to look back at the said busy street below, balcony tables are available. read more

Oh, yum. I made a reservation for 8 online. They called an hour before for a confirmation - I reduced to 6, and they still gave us a great table for a bunch of folks who had never met. They were cheerful when they found that we were trickling in, and the server just dealt with it, taking drink orders quickly. When we were faced with the daunting and delicious menu, the server realized that choosing would be a challenge, so he suggested a "banquet" of his choices (after hearing if we had any likes/dislikes) for a price we chose - $35 a head. Our 6th hadn't turned up by then, and he said "no problem; we'll add if he does." Which he did, midway through. The server chose some delicious entrees and some incredible mains. I liked absolutely everything. While the restaurant was loud, we could still hear each other and had a fabulous time. Note that when they say your reservation will be in a two hour block, they mean it (understandably - the place was packed on a Wednesday at 8), so we were effectively kicked out at the end of the two hours. But we were happy. read more

Visited on our first trip to Melbourne after reading all the great Yelp reviews - and LOVED it! My husband and I were looking for a trendy, lively, tasty restaurant where we could have dinner and drinks and make a night of it. While the wait for a table in the dining room was almost 2 hours, we were given the option to instead be seated in the bar area. I'm glad we opted for the bar because, despite having to walk to the register and place our food/drink order ourselves, the ambience was exactly what we were looking for - good music, bar scene and expansive Thai menu. Devoured the pumpkin coconut soup, stuffed banana chilli, and Penang lamb. All delicious! Our best meal in Australia yet! read more

Loved this classy, jazzy thai joint in a cool old building with nice outdoor sitting in little alcoves. The pumpkin tomato coconut soup was unbelievable -- so much so that I had a second bowl! Will definitely come back here again. read more

We ate here last night and enjoyed our food overall. Our group ordered the green curry (loved the chicken and corn dumplings that came in the sauce), pad Thai (not the best I've had but good), baked pumpkin (very good) and turmeric chicken (was much spicier than we were told and we couldn't eat much at all of it. ) The rice and other sides come a la carte. The atmosphere is good and the place was packed even on a Monday night. Arrive around 6 to avoid a big crowd. The staff was very nice, and we were able to eat on the bar side of the restaurant since the restaurant side was all booked up. Apparently this is one of the restaurants that does actually enforce the rule about not taking extra food home with you, so don't order extra. read more

Great place to have some beers after work. The place is on the second floor, so I wouldnt have found it without my local host. But my goodness, was it lively and full of energy. The list of beers is incredible and a fun place to hang out for a couple of hours. read more

Cookie's wine list is massive. There are a huge number of beers on offer. The food is Thai, without simply being a load of spice/sugar/sour/salty. But all these thing are wrapped in an terrific package. There is something to be said about places with personality, and Cookie has it in spades. Great! (But I've always wondered why the back cocktail bar smells like vomit...) read more

Fun hipster cocktail bar with a great ambiance. After a cocktail head up the stairs and check out the book shop and other restaurants. Final destination is the roof top bar. A fun night out!! read more

A common cool bar but with amazing Thai food. Perfect for dates or dinner with friends. Long drinks menu.

Accessed via a dark, marbel staircase, this iconic Melbourne bar offers both excellent cuisine and even better drinks. With a cocktail list almost unrivalled in a city famous for its capacity to offer unconventional beverages, Cookie's appeal is not only the menu but its decore, with a long bar, bizarre wallpaper and quaint balconies overlooking one of Melbourne's most lively streets. Although the prices could be consider a little extravagent, a night out at Cookie is certainly worth the expense, largely because it is a rarity to find a bar that provides great food, excellent service and funky music in a single, central city locale. read more

One of my favourite places for a beer here in Melbourne. A lot of great and tasty different kind of beers (Leffe Blond is my favourite). However, often very busy, so hard to get a table or a proper place to stand. read more

Once you come to this place, you wont be leaving! Its just so addictive. Been here few time for the last 2 months, coming here with friends, spending few hours talking in the great atmosphere is just fantastic. Decoration is really nice and plays a big role in the whole atmosphere. Staff are always smiling and showing hospitality. Prices are reasonable. read more

Been here a few times and all I can say is that this place is awesome. They serve a special tomato, coconut and pumpkin soup, which I know sounds gross, but in fact is delicious. There are also some other strange options in the menu so feel free to experiment, but don't forget to make a reservation as this place is usually pretty crowded. read more

Great drinks selection, the bartenders really know what they are doing. Although i still miss Hans

Great atmosphere and amazing food. Service was fast and the waiters were friendly. Heat was a bit of a problem, we felt like we were in a sauna on a day with a high of 44°. read more

Went to Cookie to show some American relatives some awesome modern Thai food. Definitely enjoyed the pork spare ribs and stir fried pork belly (always a win). We tried some off beat cocktails (absinthe based) which had some great flavors. Unfortunately a grilled baby snapper dish we ordered was way over salted, some complementary coffees were provided but kitchen should be more aware of this. Otherwise a good experience. read more

Fantastic selection of beer and wine, and not to mention the great food as well. Helpful friendly staff there to answer any question about the huge range of drink option. Will definitely be visiting Cookie again read more

Perhaps because of all the good reviews I had my hopes as high as Eureka Tower, especially after driving for 2 days from Brisbane, and although it was noisy and crowded I was still really looking forward to dinner, it was Friday night after all. After a quick chat with one the waitstaff we were offered a table on the balcony which sounded great considering it was about as hot and humid inside as QLD in summer, what we didn't realise however, or in fact informed, that we would be sharing the balcony with any smokers that would like to join my partner and I for dinner. Security seemed to be too busy chatting in the corner to see the balconies filled with 10-15 people, perhaps Health & Safety in Melbourne is a little more relaxed. The food was nice and came out rather quick but everything seemed bitter with this bad experience. Although the waitstaff were aware of our disappointment it was another table who kindly offered us a couple seats on their table. Maybe have dinner at Mamasita, you might be in for a short wait but the service is extremely efficient, the music not so loud, and food not so overpriced. Fuck you Cookie read more

Unless you have a specific meal in mind that you like from this restaurant, I would avoid coming here. The single star I have given this restaurant is purely for the taste of the food. The food is very tasty, no question. However, serving sizes are small and grossly overpriced. You might say that it is about quality, not quantity here, but $30 for a curry is not cheap. Furthermore, this restaurant is extremely noisy. Yet perhaps what is most annoying about this place is the staff's pretentious air whereby they're em toast as if they are doing you a massive favour in serving you rather than doing their job. Being referred to constantly as 'kids' by our waiter was in fact very rude, despite how trendy those terms may be in those pretentious circles. In regard to these latter qualities of overpriced, although admittedly tasty meals, served with a generous portion of haughty aloofness allows you the quintessential Melbourne dining experience. read more

Love Cookie; chilled, funky and some seriously good food at this place.... Great for that relaxed bite to eat or a catch-up with some mates

Overwhelming and annoying buzz of patron voices was compounded by no air conditioning and no fans on a 40 degree night. The nonchalant attitude of the waitress was disappointing. Ordered the tumeric chicken and it was way too spicey. The bowls content was at least 20 percent red and green chilis! I am a chilie head and I could not eat my meal. Might return with a few tweaks. read more

Awesome beer selection, and the pork belly main is the reason I return to Cookie. Consistent, reliable, yum, sometimes a bit warm in there on a hot day, but, hey, just have an extra beer. read more

Up until December 2013 I went here frequently for work meetings, however after consistently receiving poor and arrogant service on my last three visits I'm headed elsewhere. This place is past it's prime and the service staff are just plain rude and entitled. Time for a cultural change Cookie management, if you're listening! read more