We ordered 4 steaks and they over cooked all 5 of them. Yes. We sent one back as it was well-done,…read moreshould've been medium-rare, and the replacement was still medium-well. The chef needs to learn his craft.

Moved to Geelong 2-years ago and had this place recommended to me by a friend...glad I didn't rush…read morein! First the positive - the building itself is a great historic building with exposed stone, down an alley in the cool part of town. Service from the staff was great, friendly and timely without being in your face. Now the problem - the food is underwhelming and over priced. We dined on Valentines day so were limited to the set menu, and while nothing was terrible - it was all just...average. The highlight was the sausage in the entre...I can't even remember the rest really. Will I try again...I am not sure...

Not open / is now Hecho en Mexico since 2023. What else can I say /no more steaks. How often do you…read moreupdate.

The Empire Grill is a well frequented fine dining like restaurant in the heart of Geelong…read more It is the venue of choice for business lunches and is as equally popular at dinner. Service is professional, patient and attentive. Menu options and prices are consistent with what you would see in Melbourne. The exception being the set lunch menu which is absolutely sensational value. 2 courses for $25 or 3 courses for $35. I have had this deal on several occasions and it never disappoints. Food is modern Australian. The decor in the restaurant is in need of modernisation, it feels a little heavy and outdated. The menu would also benefit from a set menu deal for dinner.

High expectations but food was average. Wagyu beef tasted…read morelike it was covered with too much sauce and overcharred on the outside. Barramundi was not nice at all. Not worth the price paid!

Amazing Food, but even more amazing Service, the staff were attentive and friendly and went above…read moreand beyond to make the entire experience enjoyable!

Cannot fault the food, steak was the best ever I have had in Geelong hands down. I went for the…read moreKobe Cuisine Wagyu Scotch Fillet. Cooked to perfection, you could've cut it with a butter knife. The hand cut chips, wagyu fat, rosemary sea salt were delicious, I made the mistake of ordering an additional side and was way too much food for me. So they packaged it up so I could take it home. Berry sorbet with balsamic grilled strawberries, clove meringue & micro basil was refreshing and light and the perfect way to top off the meal. Compliments to the wonderful chefs and wait staff, we will be back for sure.

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.

Usually absolutely LOVE hogs breath! But this one was a disappointment, such rude staff!! The slow…read morecooked steak was actually really gross, didn't taste like steak at all, ribs and chips were great.

Ok, I wen't to Hogs Breath for their 'famous' 18-hour slow cooked steak, i was seated, ordered a…read moredrink and waited for service to take my order only to be told that there was no steak - WHAT ?!?. I think, if a steak restaurant has no steak they should probably tell you AT THE DOOR. What a waste of time - I walked.

Oh my the food here is delicious. The staff were happy and friendly. Even got a glass of wine on…read morethe house cause the one i chose was no longer available. What place does that? People get the word out.

I'll start with the good and then get into the bad…read more I like the decor of The Pig & Whistle. Inside has a bunch of beer steins, and alcohol memorabilia, fun posters and pictures in frames, it's all fun to look at and take in. The outdoor area is nice too, plenty of picnic type tables to help enjoy the good weather. And there is what looked like a mini garden, that's nice too. On the other side of things, when you order a starter and it's brought to you, sometimes it's nice to have plates to eat on too. The calamari was not tasty and was a rubbery texture, it came with a matching portion of french fries/chips and a small salad. The best thing about that plate was the aioli dipping sauce. The veggie stir fry was dripping in sauce and was far too spicy for my liking. It wasn't an even plate, with the over-sized vegetables and the skinny rice noodles in a pool of spicy sauce. And the prices for what you're getting, that didn't please me either. I'm sorry for the negative, but it was solely based on just the look and feel of the place, for sure it'd be a five star from me.

This is a great Irish pub to get yourself a pint or a half pint of Guinness and some chips n gravy…read more They have bands plenty of outdoor seating and are close by to a lot of wineries and parks up on the hills of the Mornington Peninsula. I have been in for drinks on several cold and windy days (which are numerous up there) and have always longed to enjoy all the space they have outdoors. They have a giant lawn area and lots of patio seating with colonial pine plantings around the place. Fun decorations inside with a very British theme.