4.3 This is a really…read moregood bar. Great upstairs space. It's huge and complete with a shabbily attractive international decor. We tried the Panama G & T. This has wolf gin, orange and rhubarb and tonic. This is a beautiful drink. We absolutely adored it. The house made rhubarb chip on top is almost like toffee and adds interest, texture and more great flavour. We loved this place. Note is a good one for tourists. You can watch the world go by from the window. All the diversity of Smith Street. Or, look from the windows all the way to the Dandenong ranges.

Neatly tucked away from the sometimes raw energy that is Smith Street, the Panama Dining Room…read moreoffers food that you'd be likely to find in any one hat restaurant yet provides a more relaxed atmosphere. The Panama is located on level three and is large. It is great to have a quiet cocktail or two at the bar and then wander over to the adjacent dining rooms afterwards (although the meals served in the bar area look great too). If you can, grab a table near one of the big windows. It can be fun to watch the activity on the street below or take in city views. The menu really does, to use an old cliche, offer something for everyone. Whether you're after Spanish "Jabon" or Zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese (although beware if blue cheese is not your thing), quail cigars, slow roasted lamb or wagyu beef, there will be plenty to tempt you at the Panama dining room. This place is ideal for dinner whatever the occasion, be it dinner with a group of close friends or even a special date.

The food was amazing as was both the service and the ambiance. Highly recommended if you are at the…read moreState Library Victoria.

3.7 A cold Monday…read morenight in Melbourne but it was lovely and warm inside The Moat. The decor was warm and inviting too. It's predominantly a sharing menu here. We had the beef ribs then roast chat potatoes with rosemary and aioli. Then we had a serve of chicken and feta meatballs served on a crunchy coleslaw. All dishes were tasty and exactly as described on the menu. Nice wine list too. I had a Chain of Ponds rose which went down well. While the restaurant wasn't well patronized on a Monday night, the staff remained impressively upbeat. Our server was both pleasant and stylish. This is a lovely warm space for a meal before or after seeing a movie as we did at Melbourne Central. It's a nice restaurant.

I wasn't really too sure about the service, at least at first, but after a bit it did get better…read more Yeah, it's a hole in the wall bar, and the verandah actually has some pretty awesome murals, and some creepy ones as well. They also do food, though I just grabbed some chips. It was pretty nice though, and had a rather decent atmosphere.

Had a meal here on a Monday night. Great atmosphere, fantastic service and the food was first…read moreclass. Highly recommended!

Ryne is the perfect spot for a spot of French. The four course menu offered plenty choice and was…read moredeliciously rustic, true French provincial in style. The roast pork was particularly delicate and topped with a crunchy caramelised skin. The Cosmo cocktail was definitely a winner too. I think I had more of these delights at lunch than I did back in 2003. The restaurant styling is modern, simple and elegant. The dining room is spacious and well set out, there is plenty of room sit back and relax and enjoy a long lunch or dinner.

Bar looks like good spot for a drink but the restaurant was not fantastic .. had a booking which…read morewas confirmed via text and upon arrival they had no history of my name or booking.. the place was fairly empty so no problem.. the food was average and my friend ordered a steak which was presented cold and not touched. The cod was ok but slightly overcooked. The waitress was kind enough to take the one meal off the menu, however I can't recommend Pascale for their food. The ambience was a little loud if you wish to have a 1-1 conversation. A nice spot that could be improved!

I spent a week at the QT and ate breakfast here every morning. Originally it was just out of…read moreconvenience as I woke up jet lagged and hungry and felt like walking the absolute minimum distance for food, but after my first meal there I was so pleasantly surprised I was there at 7:00 AM every day until I left. If you're staying at the QT, ask about something called the "breakfast package" which includes a coffee, a juice, a small fruit salad and an entree. It worked out to be a pretty good value over getting everything individually. Two killer recommendations: If you're really hungry go for the "Wood Fire Grilled Farmhouse Breakfast" as it's a little bit of everything and will easily fill you up until dinner. Alternatively, the Black Truffle Scrambled Eggs are a great #2, and honestly are in the running for the best scrambled eggs I've had in my life. Usually truffle-y stuff can be pretty overwhelming but they hit a flawless balance here. (I've been trying to duplicate these at home without much luck using truffle oil.) Anyway, the truffle eggs come with four thick slices of their "superloaf" bread which is like this super hearty bread packed with nuts. The perfect vessel for VEGEMITE! Oh and you've got to try the watermelon salad. It introduced me to the amazing combination of watermelon and ricotta, which is way better than you'd think. I usually don't expect a ton out of hotel breakfast places, but Pascale seriously just knocks it out of the park. The food is great, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and... Well, you've got to go there.

Great cocktails, delicious food and sassy/great service. The flatbreads are a must-have and so are…read morethe fritters of various kinds. You cannot go wrong with any of the cocktails and bartender recommendations are great. The entry way is rather hidden, it's in a alley way. The décor is cool, with chairs hanging on racks, just in case, you know. They also have an outdoor balcony overlooking Swanston road where you can observe the hustle-bustle while sipping your cocktail.

Cocktails Cocktails Cocktails! Namely Espresso Martini :D…read moreCabinet is quite a small venue with an excellent location, a great cocktail menu & delicious food to go with it. I like this place to meet friends before we go out to see a show for a few drinks and a lovely appetiser. I love the sizzling prawns & the eggplant chips. The staff are oh so friendly and I really rate that factor, this is what makes me go back.

Night or day the Doc is always here to help cure your ailments. All with a friendly smile, gentle…read morelighting and some pretty good food and wine. I was so impressed with their evening fare at a recent Yelp Event that I went back to test the waters with the morning crew. Could the staff be as perky, helpful and efficient as the night staff were? Dealing with the morning Paris end Collins St staff can't be too much fun but wow, the staff here make it seem like a dream. Four staff members, all smiles and all super fast on getting you to wear your happy face. The small seating area inside was full and the outdoor area was filling up with ladies and gents in suits when I stumbled in desperate for my morning latte. The development and investment in their staff really shines through. Two staff taking orders and only one barista on they were easily pumping out takeaway and dine in coffee with ease and efficiency. A recent price hike to $4.50 for a large coffee could have caused issues with regulars but the staff handled it with such diplomacy that the 10 or so people who came in/out at the same time as me happily paid the difference. Let's not forget that they are also serving up some delicious looking breakfast treats. Next time I'll be back for the breakfast slider. It's never too early in the morning for a serving of gruyere.

I made the effort today to jump off the tram early on my way to work and grab a coffee from Doc…read moreMartin's. Must say this place fits in rather well at the Paris end of Collins st with an elegant feel about it. The barista's are blessed with a window view of Collins St and before I had the time to really check the place out my coffee was ready. The coffee was great, I know I'll defiantly be back for another at some point. I'll come back to this review at some point once I've tried a few other things from Doc Martins.

Hmm. This place is interesting but I'm not really in a hurry to repeat the experience…read more Came here for a workmate's birthday lunch. I had never had Danish food before. I'm vegan, so I was certain they wouldn't be able to accommodate me because we ALL know Danes don't eat anything except fish and fattening pastries and those little buttery cookies that come in a tin at Christmastime. Lo and behold, DANSK has a vegan sandwich on the menu, clearly marked as "vegan," plain as day, right there. Now. Before you get too excited. By "sandwich" I mean "smørrebrød," a little open-faced square of bread. That's all they serve at DANSK at lunchtime, these smørrebrød things. (geez I really love the o's with the little slash through them. I feel like a Viking when I type them.) Anyway, look, the smørrebrød was fine, interesting but not especially filling, and pretty overpriced for what you get because it's tiiiiiiiiiny. You really feel like you'd like to eat two in order to feel halfway filled up for lunch, but you'll look like a greedy jerk if you ordered two because each smørrebrød comes out all nicely decorated and perfectly centred on one plate. This place is obviously trying to be something of a Scandinavian fine dining place, with the stylish minimalist Scandinavian decor and the miniscule portion sizes, but something was just a bit off. It's like a step below "fine dining" but two steps above "casual," and that's an awkward in-between place to be. I also felt the lunchtime vibe was a bit weird. It was deathly quiet -- the waiters barely even made any sound, sneaking up on you like Danish ninjas. We came right at noon and were the only people there, so maybe that contributed to it. I dunno. Maybe it would be better at night.

I'm giving this four stars for the experience, rather than how much I actually liked the food. VERY…read moreunique dining experience, and definitely worth a try if you are at all interested in checking out what Danish food and drink are like, without having to buy the winter gear and fly to Denmark. The setting is extremely minimalist and open, and does remind one of a trip to a more elegant version of an IKEA showroom. Not sure that I've ever been to a restaurant quite like this. Service was good. I went for dinner and food was .... interesting. I tried the 'Taste of Dansk' sampling menu, and would probably recommend this as the way to go if you want to try out several different things while there. Personal favourite was the herring (must have with aquavit!) and there was a liver/mushroom/bacon dish that was quite good as well. To be perfectly honest though, I wasn't much of a fan of the other options (a chicken salad, prawns and egg, and a meat tray with pickled cucumbers) but I am still glad to have tried them. Would definitely recommend this place for curious people, interested in trying a new cuisine that you would rarely get the chance to try elsewhere. Would definitely not recommend this place for vegetarians. Good for couples or groups of friends (unless you're vegetarian couples or groups of friends). Skål!

Imagine a perfect day in Melbourne. Sunny, a touch cool but not enough for a sweater. A day of…read morecity walking begs a drink and some food. The Carlton Wine Room is he spot. Amazingly warm staff welcomed me in...bag and all as I was headed to the airport. The wine suggestion from the bartender was spot on, and the series of food choices were equally stellar. Briny oysters, sublime stracciatlla (honestly out of this world), well balanced Kingfish crudo, broccolinni with crispy smoked pork and chopped egg was like the best deviled egg meets Peter Luger bacon meets...well, you get it. Final delectable bites were in the form of rigatoni, peas, parmesan, beans and a delicious velvety sauce. Do not miss this spot.

Just like Bridget Jones, i am at the pivotal moment of my life where my only formidable…read morerelationship is with a bottle of red wine; and The Carlton Wine Room is my choice of poison. The venue is magnificent, the wait staff friendly and the wines spectacular. The menu is great for simpleton's like myself and the venue has an atmosphere like no other. Located on the corner of Faraday and Drummond, the venue is not really near a-many other pubs, or restaurants but does attract a big crowd. It's hard to get a seat / table most of the times i have attended. Without a doubt if you are a wine enthusiast then this really is the place for you, most of the wines are European but hey, always good to mix it up a bit (being a margaret river man myself, it's good to experiment).