Hell's Kitchen is one of those places where you walk in expecting a total dive and get a gem…read moreinstead. The bartenders are really amicable and the atmosphere is casual, yet fun. We had previously been to other wine bars and were unimpressed with Australian wine until venturing into Hell's Kitchen. Who knew? I dug the red decor and the IKEA chandeliers. The drinks are standard pour so stick with a pint or a glass of wine.

I'd always wondered about this place. It's kinda romantic up here- looking…read moreout onto the other windows in the narrow lane way, like a forgotten back lane of post war Europe somewhere. Across the view, there was people working away in kitchens, and through frosty windows it adds mystery and disguise. There's a building immediately opposite, a bit like windows into others' lives. It's a nice loft view I was at hells during the day for a quick pit stop sandwich. The style that's super yummy, and even comes with chips on the side and a whole pickle on top . Plus all the items on the menu have cool names. Didn't inquire about drinks though, but they have mountain goat products on tap, which is good. It'd be interesting to see this place at night. By day it's removed from the business of life and a good spot to eat.

Tiny little quiches. Tiny little square of chocolate mousse. Victorian environment. Baroque music…read more Perfect service. Cute place unless you are very hungry.

The historic interior of this building (one of Melbourne's oldest banks) is the real drawcard here,…read morewith soaring ceilings and ornate touches everywhere you look. But the food isn't bad either, not bad at all. In fact, it's pretty good. They've got a $20 lunch menu that includes a drink (house wine, beer, cider, or soft drink), which is a pretty good deal considering the portion sizes here are on the larger side. I came here with some former colleagues of mine and we all enjoyed our meals. I love that this place offers not one but TWO vegan options, and both are clearly marked on the menu -- the zucchini and macadamia burger, and the quinoa and black rice salad. I'm almost always in the mood for a burger over a salad, so I went with the burger. You have to specify vegan, so they'll take the cheese off and put it in a pumpkin-seed vegan bun ($2 extra -- their regular buns are not vegan). The zucchini and macadamia burger was delish. I really enjoyed it and would happily go back and order it again. Not wild about paying $2 extra for a vegan bun, but given the owner of this place also owns Father's Office and their vegan burger didn't even COME with a bun (sorry lettuce wrap, I require carbs) -- really, I didn't mind paying the extra two dollars. Staff was knowledgeable and accommodating, but the food was painfully slow to come out. That's my only real gripe with this place. The atmosphere is amazing (thanks to the historic charm of the building), the food is tasty, the service was nice enough, but the food was way too slow to arrive. Not great if you're in the middle of a work day and just wanted a lunch that would take around an hour or less. This lunch took closer to an hour and a half, and I'd say the restaurant was about 60-70% full, not completely full. So I wouldn't advise coming here when you're in a hurry to get back to the office. Other than that, though, we really enjoyed our meals and the experience. I'd definitely recommend it.

I went to the bar to order some drinks during my visit. I have a condition similar to MS and very…read moreshaky and unsteady on my feet. The lady serving me (I'm so sorry I didn't get her name and should have) was sensational - she bought the drinks over to our table for me - I didn't even need to ask her! As soon as I explained I wasn't confident carrying the drinks and why - she immediately offered to bring them to the table - thank you! I came to Riverland with a colleague visiting from Sydney and he loved Riverland especially our table which overlooked the Yarra!

Minus the heat you should be able to enjoy the river scenery and the people watching and of course…read moreflavorful food! A couple finger foods like the Jamaican jerk chicken wings for a taste of heat and savor, as well as the smoked sweet potato dip with crispy bread were perfect. Then add a colorful brioche summer pudding dessert. Although bright and beautiful the bread looked and tasted like plain white bread instead of the brioche bun. Servers were great.

Food Stunning. Service the best. Eclectic Decor. Stayed in same place all night highly recommended…read more Dumplings a must

Went there on a Tuesday after work for the Parma & Longneck special for $18 that I saw somewhere…read moreonline (cant remember where). However it looks like the deal is no longer, and instead Tuesday is $15 Porterhouse steak night. Cant complain - steak for $15 is reasonable. I got mine with mash which was nice and a bowl of stemed vegies (I swear I asked for Chips but perhaps the diet gods made the lass behind the counter mis-hear). The service is not the best (Downstairs - pub area) during my visit... but it is a lower cost venue so sometimes you cant expect too much. Steak was great however medium rare came out more rare so I didnt eat the middle part... I guess you get what you pay for eh!

This was by far my favorite place to eat in Melbourne. If you're a fan of Malt Whiskies or craft…read morebeer and love quality meats, you need to go here. From the second I walked in, I was greeted in a very enthused way and throughout the night my waiter (sorry forgot your name!) walked me through all the different pairing options whether it was a triage of whiskey beer and an edible matching snack, or something to simply pair with my hangar steak. Most interesting thing he introduced me to was the bone marrow louge. Once you've eaten the marrow, they torch the bone to melt any leftover fats then have you hold it to your mouth while they pour a perfectly matched whiskey down it. It was amazing. Whether you want a full meal or just done good drinks, this place is perfect for it.

"Hello my lovely" is how I was greeted... Wow!…read moreI'm glad I made the effort. this place You'll enjoy this one... Ya gotta check this one out

Melbourne's CBD offers a mixed bag of pubs. From venues catering to the high visibility crowd to…read morethe young corporate set - a variety of tastes are well serviced. Collins Quarter fits the more upscale city pub theme. There is no TAB or pokies here. I particularly like the architecturally designed courtyard with its industrial feel and retractable glass roof. It's the perfect place to sit back and catch up with friends and do some people watching too. The restaurant offers a full service selection of food, from bars snacks to main meals and plenty of seasonal offerings. An upcoming Saturday afternoon menu promises, for example, suckling pig rolls to be washed down with freshly brewed beer from Mildura. The service is a winner too - casual, yet attentive. In a uniquely Melbourne way, Collins Quarter can be entered via an alleyway (Pink Alley) and it can also be accessed directly via Collins St. Worth a visit!

I constantly commute up and down Collins Street during the business day and this has to be one of…read moremy favourite places to stop for a quick bite (I've even been known to try and move business meetings to one of the booths). Although I have heard that it can be a little bit loud during after work drinks. You have options here, everyone likes options! There is two different types of atmosphere, the dining room stiff chair experience with a wonderful courtyard view and more attention from the wait staff, probably because of the easy line of site. Or you can choose for the booths along the wall, mostly hidden by a supporting wall that they've cut holes out of as much as possible. I prefer the booth. What you loose in service standard (in time only) you make up for in reduced noise, nicer ambience and seriously comfortable dining. It is true that you will have to work harder for attention but if you grew up with brothers and sisters I'm sure you'll be fine. Like many places in the Paris end of town this spot has a wonderful wine list and there's something good for everyone (from $47 to ~$1k) and most of the people there can help you with matching wine to your food. If not, have the steak, it's yummy (professional term). Seriously though, I strongly recommend sitting in a booth with your work colleagues with a bottle of wine and a burger, it makes any disagreement you're having seem much more trivial and by the time you reach the dregs of the second bottle I'm sure they'll see it your way ;-)

Stopped here to enjoy the rooftoo on a nice day. They always have good music and the bartenders are…read morenice. Great spot to watch the game or just chill with friends.

A quick bite turned out into a long ordeal. Two lessons learned: no sports bars, and try to avoid…read morethe trains. Trains don't run frequently and the bar took an hour to prepare my food. It was a simple chicken Parmesan. It was tasty, but not worth the wait. Initially it was fun to sit, have a drink, watch some AFL. Most of the restaurant was empty, except for five tables, but the noise level was off the charts. They weren't even watching the game.

We haven't been to the BBY for a while because we haven't had a chance. Took advantage of a family…read morecatch up to return on Sunday afternoon and loved it. Hope to be back again very soon! The service, food and ambience is all amazing not to forget its fabulous position. Thank you BBY.....you deserve as many stars as possible!

This is a nice place right on the water. I've been here a few times since I usually stay in the…read morearea and it's convenient and within walking distance for me. Sometimes it's slow, other times it's been busy, but I've never had any issue finding a place to sit. They have a small indoor area, and a covered outside, as well as seats on the outside by the river. Pricing is reasonable and everyone I've interacted with has always been friendly. I've only gotten drinks and snacks (like chips) here, so I can't speak to most of the food. Great spot for hanging out or a date.