Went here lastnight to try out a "local" restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. Decor nice,…read morewaitresses were great and food / wine menu was plentiful. Will be back to check out sports bar upstairs as they have live music and a wrap around veranda !

Beautiful place and the food matches the quality, I real fine dining gem in Pakenham!read more

This establishment is an institution in the Berwick area and I have dinned here many years ago and…read morethis time it was a special occasion for a loved family member which Clover Cottage fitted the requirement very well. The house is nestled in manicured and beautiful gardens which would only get better in the changing seasons and as the night falls with the light illuminating the garden making it a great special occasion venue. The menu has all the classic flavors starting with a great selection of soup then entrees and then the main buffet is presented to you. Showing an expectantly well presented food buffet by people expressing love, attention and care into their food with great full true flavors. Then you have the dessert buffet presented to you that again is a delight to the taste buds. The dining room is a classic and was not full on the night we were there as the price per person would steer people away as it would not suit the vibrant diners, but for old school charm in the outer eastern of Melbourne this is the place. We would dine here again and is a perfect place for a special occasion or a delightful night out.

Beautiful food. Many many courses. Elegant interior. A grand piano, played beautifully. All set…read morewithin an equally grand English style garden. You will feel comfortably whisked away into another era in time: a rich, stylish unapologetic version of Victorian England. Everything about this place feels special. Long may it last.

Delicious pan-Asian small and large plated for sharing at Bang Bang. Run by the same guys as Main…read moreStreet, Parker's and Corner Store, the same quality and service but a very different menu. Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean influenced dishes, including gua bao steamed buns. Lovely atmosphere with the whole roof skylight. Also outdoor seating on the footpath. Best pork belly! Ate the food too quickly to photo!!

Poke bowl was amazing!!! As were the gyoza! Will definitely come back when I'm in town! Can't…read morewait!

This was actually quite a lovely pub, even though in part it still does feel like a typical…read moresuburban pub. I guess the reason is that they have a magnificent outdoor area out the bar where you can enjoy the hills. However, they also have some pretty good staff, and some lovely beers on tap as well, something that I definitely appreciate. Also, it's sort of one of those 'in the middle of the forest' type of pubs, which is also pretty cool.

Great beer, great outdoors with puffing Billy rolling past, great food options. Have been 3 times…read morein the past 12 months including a birthday celebration with 16 and everyone was very happy. Steak sandwiches are the bees knees especially paired with a good beer. This is a pub , not a restaurant, so don't expect the staff to hover and be at your beck and call (which I personally like).. recommend for a Saturday Sunday afternoon option.

I only wish they delivered - everything else is superb…read more Whenever we to into Shiraaz, the waiter there always knows what we want to eat and drink even months between visits. It's fun to mess with his head and order something different, then laugh and say we'll have our normal orders. The food here is some of the best. We've always been extremely satisfied with our experience, can't fault it. Except of course that they don't deliver. It's better to eat at the restaurant anyway, it's got a lovely atmosphere. Lighting is just about right, the table setting are nice too. It's got just enough Indian artefacts. Some of the Indian restaurants in the area are very average. We love it here and always look forward to returning.

My husband and I have been coming to Shaaraz since it opened many years ago. The food, service and…read moreambience is very hard to beat. It is a great complement when the staff remember your birthday and your favourite menus. Unfortunately, we have moved to Gippsland and having tried other Indian restaurants we were left disappointed as we kept comparing them to Shiraaz. Instead of being disappointed, we recently ordered 12 different meals and samosas to freeze so we can have our Shiraaz fix. Will definitely be back to replenish our freezer.

Went here for the $95 menu sampler and I was very impressed. I was concerned that in general it way…read moreoverpriced ($13 mock tails and $60 ribeye) but all in all it was very high quality. The service was excellent. Steak Diane was something different. Nice and vinegary sauce, went beautifully with the aged steak. Many of the melas were very gastronomic, which I liked. Blobs of purres and such and always a great combination of taste and colour. I recognized some of the wines. The mark up on wine was nearly 300%! Will be back, without the wine.

Kallista Tea Room has been on my to-visit list for a while and when we decided to drop in, at lunch…read moreon a weekday, I was very pleasantly surprised. Let's talk food: AMAZING. I had the chilli eggs and would heartily recommend: just the right amount of kick and full of flavour. Hubby had the brioche french toast, slightly elevated from your typical fare by the delicious addition of pear compote and coconut custard. A must have for all the sweet tooths out there. The prices were maybe a touch on the dearer side (think tourist pricing) though I personally think reasonable enough for the quality. As far as atmosphere think ecclectic-bush-hole-in-the-wall; a big tick in my book. With a laid-back, chill vibe it's perfect for a long, gossipy cuppa or just a quick bite to eat. Of note and one of the HUGE highlights for me was the picturesque native cockatoo viewing: free with lunch. The interior of the cafe has a section with this glorious picture window showing the local winged residents chilling, pruning and putting on a free show. It was as unexpected as it was delightful. I'll definitely be back: the high tea is calling my name.

Food was very nice, good atmosphere and enjoyed watching the birds…read moreantics................................

Our local. Our favourite. Our happy place…read more I've eaten my way through a lot of fancy Melbourne cafes, and The General Foodstore is a standout. I don't even want to post this review because it's a hidden gem in my opinion and I don't want to share it with anyone!!! (I'm an only child, have I mentioned that?) The place is small, but cozy and the staff are so attentive. They also sell three of my favourite things: Darryl's Peanut Butter, Panna Choloctae and freshly baked sourdough bread. Check out their little nook of goodies when you head to the register to pay. The menu changes monthly depending on the fruit and veg that are in season (I'm a sucker for places that do this!). It a great place for vegetarians and vegans because the dishes are so creative and healthy, you never feel like you're missing out. It's also great for all you omnivores and meat eaters. Their dishes also hero juicy bacon, chorizo and sausages as well. Every time a dish is placed in front of me I'm pleasantly surprised with the beautiful presentation and quality of the produce. This place has exceeded my expectations in so many ways, and that's saying something!!

Our regular brunch spot, this delightful hole in the wall has an amazing menu that mixes it up with…read moreclever twists on favourites like waffles and poached eggs. They all have unusual names like 'the arabesque' and nothing we've tried yet had failed to impress. The coffee is also really good, well worth the drive out to emerald which is half the fun - the countryside is stunning.

With Melbourne's love affair with microbreweries and good beer growing by the hour, Oscars Alehouse…read moreopened its doors to provide the hills folk and tourists alike with a bar that understands the importance of good beer. The premises are intimate and charming, with old wood and comfy seating adding to the overall charm. With a great range of beer on tap and in the bottle, Oscars is the perfect place to sample and discover your new favourite beer. Last I heard there wasn't a full kitchen so food is in the way of gourmet snacks, such as cheeses and olives. A small beer garden opens out from the back, and live music is hosted on a regular basis, with very decent acts choosing to stop by and play an acoustic set. (Check the Facebook page for what's on.)

Have been trying to get here for years but this was my first time in Belgrave so it would have been…read morerude not to visit. Only opens at 5 on Saturdays which surprised me but that is the only negative thing I can say about the place. Amazing selection of craft beers and even a good wine list. The place soon filled up after opening and the vibe was relaxed and friendly. I had an IPA from the US from the fridge and also sampled a Pirate Life Pale Ale on tap; both sensational. They do food too. Nice place. Shame it's so far from Brunswick :-)

Beautiful venue with picturesque surroundings. Forest Edge is a beautiful place to eat and would…read moremake an excellent wedding venue. The service was truly impeccable.

A classy restaurant with silver service. Interesting menu that is not burden with too many choices,…read moreand an adequate wine list with local varieties as well as from further afield. Summer dinner dining allows you to watch the changing colours through large glass windows. All in all a pleasant experience but be prepared for a higher end bill at the end.