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.

Very busy but worth having to book. Great steaks and excellent seafood. If you get through the…read moregenerous servings for mains they have a small but very good quality selection of desserts and great coffee to finish off. I've been there five times, with various people and have great food and a terrific experience every time. This place is a hidden treasure.

Always packed and having to book months in advance, Georgio's is well worth the wait…read more Owned and operated by the Chef, the food is cooked to perfection and the Seafood freshness is something you would expect living next to an ocean. Attentive staff and a Creme Brulee like none you have tasted...... Oh that Creme Brulee, perfectly set and creamy, warmed through without being runny and a lovely crisp sugar coating, not too thikk and just browned enough for taste If for nothing else, I will become a regular just for that creme brulee mmmmmmm

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

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.

Lunch today at Shanikas Pakenham was so very good. Have been several times and I'm never…read moredisappointed. Was able to have a good chat with Nigel who is such a friendly guy. Thank you to all for providing excellence in all you provide. Jenny Henry.

Service from the staff at Pakenham and Berwick is always first rate. Friendly and interested in…read moretheir job. The steaks were a good 309grams, beautifully cooked with great vegetables we have been to numerous 5 star hotels and the steak they offer is only usually scotch fillet at a ridiculous cost Thank you for such good value!

Went here for a family birthday dinner and have heard so much about it I was very intrigued…read more From the outside it looked like a small simple restaurant but inside I liked the vibe. Check out the restroom too (took a photo of the cool collage on the door). They support sustainable living and they harvest their produce from their nearby farm. We were told they as much as possible refrain from having waste - a plus for me already. We got vegetarian and I was pleased with the presentation of the dishes. They were also so yummy and so filling! They explained each dish being served. We had many servings - I wanted more but at the same time I was already too full! Cant explain it but it was soooo good and so filling. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!!

This place has some absolutely amazing things to it:…read more - First love the vibe. dark and modern with some brightness to it. youthful and classy. - Love the story here. Three brothers. Oldest being the sous chef, middle being head chef and youngest being the sommelier. - Loved the passion of the waiters bringing out the food. They all seemed excited to be sharing the restaurants menu with you. Made you feel like you were definitely a part of the experience. My sis and I got the 8 course degustation for 110. Bites: Warragal greens with samphire powder charred Pumpkin pickled with nut cheese Tomato water Dishes: Zucchini risotto with slow cooked egg yolk on bottom - beautifully balanced dish both from a flavour point of view as well as a texture. The warm gooeyness of the egg with small crunchy bits with the perfectly cooked risotto. Kingfish with fresh basil and lemon myrtle and spice emulsion - This was delicious. It reminded me of my mothers indian style fried fish, even though basil and lemon myrtle have ABSOLUTELY no place in an indian kitchen. More just how it was fried and presented was such a lovely way to have fish instead of a quick sear or cured like all All things pumpkin. Roasted with garlic. Flesh into pasta, seeds and rind powdered down - My dish of the night. 24 hour pork with apple and pork stock concentrated jelly with Apple leaf dried - this dish was a let down for me. Pork was rather tasteless and underseasoned. Warmed cucumber with goat cheese nasturtium - my sister didn't appreciate this dish. I found it weird but oddly appealing. A nice palate cleanser before the bigger proteins coming up. Duck Ragu with salada crumb and plum sheet - Sister loved it. I didn't care for it as much. VERY rich, and almost needed some citrus to give it a bit of freshness. The plum sheet was a creative touch but didn't give me a fruit that helped to balance the dish; rather it was a bit too complimentary to the richness. Dry ages beef with roasted tomato, bone marrow purée and carrot, Purple basil and honey - my sister's favourite dish for the night. I definitely enjoyed it but it wasn't near my top dish of the evening Deserts: In short ALL delicious Cracked pepper meringue with Oliver oil emulsion and balsamic gel - House made licorice Black cherries covered in chocolate with beetroot dust Sous-vide peaches with peach gel and basil - now this dish i wanted to comment on because this dish represented to me what was "wrong" with O.My. When I hear sous-vide'd peaches i am counting on getting an almost poached peach which is easily cut through with a fork which isn't as soft and over done as a poached peach would be, but still have a nice consistency secondary to the sous-vide process. Instead what was served was cold and tasted, quite honestly, like a fresh peach. Cucumber granita with buttermilk 10 spice ice cream Pumpkin cooked in fig jus Vanilla cookie with milk caramel and disk Conclusions: I think this restaurant is a fantastic first step for these young men and they absolutely should be commended for it. The food is fantastically inspired and I love some of the risks they took in terms of the dishes coming out. My only and "main" criticism would be that technique can't be present for technique sake. It must be a tool to bring something new to experience. I felt like that happened in the "All things pumpkin" where they made the rind into part of the dish, and made a pasta sheet out of the pumpkin etc, but it completely fell short in dishes like the sous-vide peaches. I hope that they continue to push themselves and continue to grow. For a trio of brothers all under 30 its amazing that they are producing this kind of experience. Beyond that the only thing I would say is turn the music down a bit. A few times it was hard to hear the waiter in the context of how loud the music was.

Everything! The food was divine and the staff were friendly and discreet.. Highly recommend this…read morevenue!

Berwick's dining scene has come a long way in the past decade and EightyOne really exemplifies…read morethis. With lovely decor, a cool wine bar fee on a Friday and Saturday night and yummy food, this is an upmarket option for those who can't be bothered with the trek into the city but still want a quality dining experience. The back section has an enormous dining area with an upstairs section too, but be warned- you need to book for a Friday or Saturday night. The front section transforms into a bar complete with live music on the weekend and you are pretty much guaranteed to run into someone you know here, especially if you are a local. The wine list is good and offers a local selection and the food is fresh and well-prepared with a distinct modern Australian twist. It is a little more pricey than many of Berwick's other options though so be prepared to give the credit card a bit of a work out.

Shanika's would have to be one of, if not the best place to eat in Berwick (they also have a second…read morerestaurant in Pakenham which I'm yet to try). The food is always of a high standard and there is something for all tastes. The staff are extremely friendly and will got the extra mile to make you happy. I once had a waiter walk over to a supermarket to by a specific bread for me!! The food hasn't changed much over the years, a few menu changes here and there and daily specials, but the prices have jumped. Still, for a restaurant in the 'burbs' Shanika's is definitely a pick.

Shanika's in Berwick has been one of my favourite places to go for years now, for just about any…read moreoccasion, so its only fitting that they receive my first review. Whether you're after a 3 course meal or a cheeky dessert, Shanika's do it well. The staff are always helpful and polite and the food is ALWAYS good. Meal sizes are very generous, but not at the expense of taste. Fresh produce, expertly crafted and a fantastic team that genuinely want your experience to be a great one means Shanika's will not disappoint.

The menu looks extremely tempting with a range of traditional and modernised dishes. Very easy to…read moreover order!! The dishes themselves were not quite up to expectation, the satay however was delicious and I give them points for that, as too was the beef salad. But the other items soft shell crab, stuffed tofu, son in law eggs did not provide any taste sensations. It may be worth a second attempt to try some of their curries, but won't be my first choice for thai.

The best thai food ever. Great atmosphere. Nice and warm really good service. Will come back…read moreagain. As a group, we had the opportunity to sample several dishes. All were fabulous