Here begins the hunt for quite literally, the most hidden sushi destination in…read more Melbourne. I say that because Sushi Hotaru is quite literally a destination, albeit a hard to find and very busy one. Hotaru has great qaulity everything, ordered via a little interactive touch screen at your seats. Fast efficient service, it's a really cool experience ordering a bunch of items and then waiting for them to come out not knowing which is to arrive next. Cheap eating destination and a good one. Heaps of stuff on the menu to choose from. It's above and a little bit removed from Shandong mama.

For some odd reason, it took me FOREVER to find this place. The address on this site is WRONG!!!…read more Correct address: Shop 118, 200 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Take the escalators up and you'll find it after walking a bit through the pathway. All plates are $3.00 unless otherwise noted. It's pretty good sushi. Very standard and lots of variety. The cool part is you can order using their ipad. Yes, you even have to order your water through there. I sat waiting for the waitress to ask if I wanted anything to drink and after messing with the ipad realized I order everything through there. What I recommend that isn't on the train is the agedashi tofu and soft shell crab. So yummy!! I wish I ordered another, but I was so stuffed.

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.

They have a dining rewards program that gives you $10 for signing up and $15 for your birthday. I…read morelove loyalty programs. Celebrated my birthday here. It was great! The service was attentive and the atmosphere was warm and very inviting. The food was good as well. The burger was phenomenal while the steak was just ok. It was the Aged Rib Eye. Looking around after we realized everyone knew to add salt to their steak. They give you a complementary birthday dessert as well. Really have to appreciate places that know how to make the customer feel valued!!! I would go back for sure to get the burger and give the steak another shot.

Isn't worth the return with so many other great options in the area. Just ok food and service…read more We had a party of six for dinner and the only available time was 4:15. We took it because we had just flown in that morning and couldn't/didn't want to stay out late. Interesting thing is the restaurant was half full the entire time so we didn't understand why there wasn't availability any later. Enough of that, on to the food. Appetizer sampler was ok. Nothing stood out. Calamari, mini sausages, pork belly, bruschetta, salad. Wouldn't order again. Regular and garlic breads for another appetizer. Ok but nothing to make me order again. Lots of meat options and I chose the filet out of preference and suggestion by the waiter. Cooked well but the cut of meat was just ok. Good sized portion and in this case, as it should never be with a good cut of meet, the peppercorn sauce came in handy. Side salad instead of "chips" (fries) which wasn't anything special. Service was slow and we didn't have one consistent waiter.

That was the worst Mexican food I have ever eaten. We visited on Cinco de Mayo (which was a…read moreSaturday night) and I could not believe they were out of two menu items we wanted to order. Everything was served room temperature and bland tasting. Some items were even too terrible tasting I wouldn't finish them. (Do not order the enfrijoladas.) Aside from that, the staff could really improve their service. Lastly, our bill was completely illegible with strange amounts of numbers and decimal points in weird places. Would have also been nice to have their beers listed on the menu. I do not recommend eating here. The corn is better at Mamasita and the tacos are better around the corner at Hello Jose.

If you don't want to read the rest of the review then just know this. 2 people, 2 drinks, 8…read morevery small so so tacos and 2 starters = $100. We were so so disappointed AND STILL HUNGRY even before getting the bill that we decided to drive 5 minutes down the road to a real authentic Mexican food restaurant and got 2 drinks, 8 REAL tacos, 2 starters and 2 desserts for $87. 13 bucks less for more. If you have never eaten authentic Mexican food before then you may and I do say "may" think this place is just ok. Walked in expecting good things because this place is owned by El Cielo where I get my own raw ingredients and tortillas when I cook mexican at home. WRONG! Not owned by El Cielo anymore. Sold off and you can always throw away reviews on a place good or bad when it's under new ownership. On to the food. Portion were tiny and lacking in true authentic flavors. Honesty this is something anybody can cook at home. If I can cook better than a place then I don't see the point. The other person in my party ordered a margarita that came in a tumbler. I ordered A Pacifico beer for $12. $9 everywhere else. Asked for tamales as it's on the menu saying only available Fridays and Saturdays and we happend to be there on a Friday and one of the first people in the door. "We are all out of tamales ". Hold on, how? Then we want some fish tacos. Nope, all out of fish. Don't get me wrong the food was ok. That's the problem though it was just ok. For the money, average food and still left hungry left me extremely disappointed.

Meat Market is in a great location on the wharf/water. The restaurant is welcoming - spacious, open…read morekitchen - and the service was great. We made a reservation online. Although we arrived early, our table was prepared and they promptly sat us. Our server was perfectly attentive while not hovering. I thought the food was excellent! Some of the entrees are a bit of creative cuisine: for instance the bruschetta was not your typical recipe. Instead it was topped with feta and beans, but was incredibly tasty. The short ribs were also amazing, and while on the starter menu, I ordered that as my main. There are nightly specials advertised on their website. We went on wine and wagyu Wednesday. Our bottle of wine was 20% off. Meat Market made for a delicious evening.

I've been here a few times over the past week for a number of seasonal functions…read more Food is a little below par for the area, but still strong. The bar - on the other hand - stocks anything you might want to try during a night out on the town. One thing to keep in mind; it can get a bit cold and windy down this end of the wharf, even in the warmer months. Luckily, they do have a drop-down canopy to shield some of the chills from the river! Worth a try.

Guzman y Gomez Food Review…read more Guzman y Gomez brings a fast-casual twist to Mexican cuisine, offering burritos, tacos, nachos, bowls, and breakfast options with a focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The brand has built a loyal following across Australia and beyond, but experiences can vary depending on location and timing. What People Love * Flavor-packed meals: Many customers rave about the taste, especially the Cali burrito (with fries inside), pulled pork fajitas, and breakfast burritos. The seasoning is bold, and the meat portions are generous when done right A. * Freshness: Fans highlight the freshness of ingredients -- from guacamole to grilled chicken -- and the made-to-order feel of the food B. * Atmosphere: Some stores offer a vibrant vibe with Latin music and Spanish-speaking staff, giving it an authentic taquería feel A. * Customer service: Friendly staff and quick service are often praised, especially during store openings or promotional events C. Where It Falls Short * Inconsistency: Reviews show that quality can vary between locations. Some customers report dry nachos, missing ingredients, or poorly assembled tacos C. * Service hiccups: A few diners have had negative experiences with drive-thru communication or staff attitude, particularl Guzman y Gomez is a flavorful, fast option for Mexican food lovers who want something more vibrant than typical fast food. When the kitchen's on point, it delivers big on taste and freshness. Just be mindful that your experience may depend on the specific store and time of day. If you're new to GYG, start with a Cali burrito or bowl with pulled pork -- and maybe grab a side of churros for dessert.

Had to eat at Guzman y Gomez at least once while in Australia. We have enjoyed it in the past years…read moreand still do. We have eaten at Guzman y Gomez in at least six cities and they are all very good. Am sad that we were so hungry that we forgot to take a picture. But it was a simple meal of three Hard Shell Minced Spicy Beef tacos. There were very good. Not the best in the world but better than Taco Bell. The place was packed. And it took longer than average. Think they forgot to call our number. Had to go ask if our food ready. It was! Will definitely return on our next trip to Australia. Recommend for a quick inexpensive lunch.

I visited here on the recommendation of my neighbours who have been regulars since it opened in…read morelate 2015. I'm vegetarian and there are four veggie options on the menu and a couple of dishes that look like they could be adapted. I had the tofu yee mee; a soup of Freud egg noodles, silken tofu and veggies. It was so tasty that if I didn't know it was vegetarian I'd worry it had fish sauce in it! The portion is massive (especially for $13) so I didn't have room for anything else but I spied on someone's curry puffs and they looked amazing too. Looking forward to getting back for another meal and will defiantly be putting it into our regular take away rotation.

The food here is brilliantly good, only surpassed by the friendly staff!…read more My wife and I were blown away with the quality of the food. The flavor and freshness of the ingredients were outstanding! The service was welcoming and attentive ready with tons of great advice on there menu ( in which I don't think you could make a wrong choice!) I had the pork soup and my wife had the dumpling soup both were terrific! By the time that we were finishing up my beautiful date for the evening was already making plans to visit it again! That being said we are absolutely returning and we would strongly suggest it to anyone in within 50km!

Extremely overpriced for food and drinks similar to our local pub. The bottle of wine we purchased…read morefor $170 was the same one we get from Dan Murphy's for $40. Bogans getting drunk and loud and swearing at the table behind us. Kid screaming. Good food but not for the price. Overall this place gives mutton dressed as lamb.

Always a great meal. Exceptional staff who go the extra mile yo make your visit memorable. We've…read moretried quite a few dishes and nothing has ever been a disappointment.