I'm still a fan. I came back and tried the pulled pork sandwich. Yes, it was a little on the zesty spicy side. But it was equally flavorful, and the pork was cooked just right. It wasn't oozing in barbecue sauce, like I am normally used to, but it had enough flavor and kick to it without the extra sauce. And it wasn't dry, some places can mess that up when it comes to barbecue, but obviously they know what they're doing at Le Bon Ton. The drinks menu has a lot to offer and many enticing choices. The cocktail I tried was the Minnie the Moocher; solely for the fact that I've never tried Absinthe before and I knew this was a Absinthe place, so I saw it on the menu and there you go. It was good, and I'd recommend it to anyone else. read more

Le Bon Ton - Pulled pork sandwich & Minnie the Moocher - American Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

Sensational burgers, cocktails were great, atmosphere just right. The chili cheese fries needed more cheese but I'm not complaining. read more

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I thought that I had visited pretty much every pub in Collingwood when as I was wandering around the backstreets one morning I came across this place. Actually, I past it quite a number of times but never got around to visiting it until I was with a friend of mine and decided to stop in here for a quick drink. Well, going by the name you can probably guess that it has a French feel about it, but really that was about it. There were some good beers available, but in the end there was nothing about this place that really made it stand out. read more

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Came here to try the burgers... after a few beers we end up with a table full of American bbq !! A Smokey assortment of brisket and pork belly. Complemented with chips, sausage and pull pork. Could not pick a favourite! leaving with a full stomach we already have plans to come back and next time actually try the burgers. read more

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Wonderful smoked meat and lots of it. Take you to the Old South with bbq sauce and more smoked meat, loaded fries and coleslaw thanks you can handle. Nicely balanced with pickles and red cabbage!!! Open fires, good wine, bring in winter! read more

Soooo I'm probably never going to eat Southern food anywhere else in Melbourne ever again. I will be saving all my gut and heart busting calories for Le Bon Ton. Don't get me wrong, the salads on the menu look pretty enticing. But no match for the pit-smoked meats and fried chicken temptation. Walking in, the vibe of this bar/restaurant is dark and moody. Low lighting, exposed brick, wall-to-wall beards and hoodies. Completely overdressed, we felt a tad 'bridge and tunnel' coming here after work, but that was just us being awkward Southsiders - it was in no way reflected by the staff. The service was great. They were all friendly, helpful and inviting. I assume the lack of lighting is to shield diners from the mess they have made of themselves tackling ribs and BBQ sauce. Back to the food. We ordered chilli cheese fries, beef brisket and slaw. We almost didn't order the fried chicken, but on a friend's insistence we did. I now love said friend even more, because it was easily the best I've ever had. That won't be everyone's opinion, not trying to incite challenges here - but for me it was spot on. Buttermilk soaked, crunchy awesomeness served with jalapeños. Love, love, loved it. The beef brisket was incredible too - served with pickled vegetables with plenty of condiments like house made BBQ sauce, really hot hot sauce, and tangy tomato relish. The drinks list is equally great and it would be a great spot to come for cocktails. Even their non-alcoholic list is interesting with options like Peach Sweet Tea and Watermelon Hi-Ball. In case you over indulge in cocktails and loose track of time, they serve food until late every day and until 5am on weekends. I can only imagine how good that chicken would taste at 2am at the end of a long boozy night! Now that my meal has digested, I'm ready to go back now. read more

Le Bon Ton - Chilli cheese fries. - American Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

I have *always* had a thing for New Orleans - it started when I read 'Interview with the Vampire' in early high school (the movie adaptation with Tom Cruise and peroxide hair almost killed it - but I digress) and it only intensified when I was fortunate enough to spend a week in The Big Easy a few years ago. Since then, I have always kept a look out for places that specialise in cuisine and ambience from the Deep South. Ladies and Gentlemen - welcome to Le Bon Ton - a little slice of New Orleans in the heart of Collingwood. On a bustling Saturday night, a group of us headed over there for dinner. Visualise beautiful wooden panel interior, darkly lit and lots of ambience. The place was pumping even for 7pm. One thing these guys specialise in is pit-smoked meats - true New Orleans style. Choose from beef, chicken and bratwurst - or get all three served to you on a huge platter for $45. Just don't tell your cardiologist. We collectively ordered the pit-smoked meat platter, deep fried chicken, chilli cheese fries, macaroni and onions rings. So much food, with so much delicious smokey flavour. Be warned the portions are huge! To top it off, they also serve pie for dessert, so we also gorged on a number of pies - the apple pie was my favourite. Keeping my fingers crossed they bring in Key Lime at some point as that's my all time Deep South favourite. They're open until 6am on the weekends and offer the oysters, absinthe and champagne all night, along with smokehouse. I am looking forward to going back and getting some late night southern action. read more

Le Bon Ton - American Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

The ambience when you walk into this (dodgy from the outside) pub, is absolutely awesome. The funky old-school décor is a feast for the eyes, but the smell of good smokey meat that hits you WOW & YUM! We ordered a share platter of pit-smoked meat, The Smoker's Lot that contained beef brisket, sausage, chicken and pulled pork and some sides, coleslaw, beans, potato salad and fries. OMG! What tasty meet. Sauces were provided on the table, but the flavours in the meat was so succulent that there was no need for additives. read more

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ALL OF THE STARS!!! American Southern/BBQ food has had a pretty big resurgence in town over the past few years, and while a little late to the party Le Bon Ton more than makes up for it its tardiness on several fronts. The place itself hits that sweet spot between low-fi & laid-back (exposed bricks, and still feels like a pub lay-out wise) and stylishly cool (moodily lit with some nice decorative touches), and is super spacious with lots of different nooks and crannies for you to settle into. To be honest though I could have been sitting among skips in the ally out back and would still give this place 5 stars for the food. We got burgers and chicken tender salads and beef briskets and each one individually was exemplary. Together = foodgasm. Good wine list, and the wait-staff member we had was top-notch and lovely - spot on with the recommendations. I hadn't finished the sentence 'What do you rec--' (ommend for dessert) when she shot back 'Banana pie' with serious authority that proved sage advise. I don't have a sweet tooth but that thing got smashed big time. There's some nice beers on offer and plenty of spots at the bar, I assume for those who just want a drink and light nibbles, so look forward to doing a pop in sometime to check it out a little more casually than a massive feed...who am I kidding, I'll have one of everything please! read more

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What was once revered now just appears to be an average place for food and drink. Specialising in barbecue it has the New Orleans vibe but lacking the real southern comfort. The menu sounds promising with beef brisket, chicken smothered in gravy and giant salads. The oysters were extremely disappointing and not fresh. Even the mignonette could not mask it. Fish was better as it was fried and lathered in sauce for a decent taco. Onion rings were delicious, cooked well as their fries. There was a mix of craft beers and other cocktails. Bloody Mary is very small but strong. Overall it lacked the true southern charm including service. I would prefer it lived up to its glory days hype. read more

We had heard about Le Bon Ton from a couple of values sources. So for my wife's birthday it seemed like a great idea. Entering the venue we were created by a old school character bar. Ordered the Hurricane cocktail (on tap) and wow!! Soooo tasty and fruity :-) Dinner was a wonderful assortment of American styled meats full of flavour, and fish tacos. Every bite was met with an abundance of flavour. Only downside, was on a very hot day there did not seem to be any aircon. We will definitely be back. read more

Le Bon Ton - Gorgeous food! Gorgeous Wife!! - American Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

It's hard for me to review this place as I live in the US and I can't help but compare it, yet I'm aware that this is Melbourne, so american bbq/cuisine is going to be rarer more expensive and the portions much smaller! We ordered the pork shoulder and fried chicken. Both were tasty and moist. The pork was sweet, spicy and smoky. It was served with 2 slices of generic white bread though. We had asked what was the best way to eat it - as a sandwich perhaps? The waiter didn't seem to know and said the bread was newly introduced by the chef. Another waiter guessed it was for dipping and wiping up the leftover sauce. Fair enough... if there was lots of sauce, but there wasn't. And in my experience in eating quite a bit of American bbq, this is the first time I've ever seen slices of random white bread on the side. The chicken missed the crunch of real southern style chicken. It should be a thick coating of crumbs and CRUNCHY!!! That's what you look forward to with buttermilk fried chicken. Both dishes, I thought, were very expensive at $16, small portions and no sides. A friend had ordered fries... ordinary fries - and they were $7. Come on! For $7 I want to see something special happen. We did also order some oysters at $4 a piece. Excellent, fresh and served with a tasty vinaigrette. No complaints there. I'm sure Le Bon Ton is making many in Melbourne happy. Personally I find it expensive for what it is. read more

Le Bon Ton - American Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

Let me start by saying I am a long-time vegetarian and Le Bon Ton is a self-proclaimed "meat-house". Let me follow on by saying this is some of the most delicious barbecue style food I've had outside of the USA! Perhaps even better given the quality of produce and attention to detail taken with flavour combos and options. The vegetarian chillie cheese fries are to die for! So delicious and just spicy enough for this White girl. The Texas Caviar (Mexican style black bean salad) is also a must have. Really unique flavour that's not really found anywhere else which is great! The Mac n Cheese, potato salad and coleslaw are also amazing side dishes. All are rich, creamy, spiced in the right areas. Also they have fantastic drink options; great beers on tap or bottled imports, nice wine list and really fun cocktails. Open late too so that's a bonus! It's got a good relaxed but nice vibe for drinks with friends any night of the week. This is one meat-house this animal lover eagerly returns to time and time again! read more

Love this place. Don't take an American with you though, they'll be complaining about the prices for what they consider 'everyday' food. True, it's a bit on the pricey side, though worth it, not only for the food, but the ambience: dim candlelight, low antique couches, dark wood. Favourites: -Freshly Shucked Oysters -Chili Fries -Mac n Cheese -The Lillipad Cocktail - for those who like a short, delicious drink, this was one of the best cocktails I've ever had! This is a pay day regular. read more

It's hard to write a review when the mere memory of the food is distracting me from my thoughts. I came here with seasoned pros who knew their way around the menu. There was meat, meat and a little more meat for good measure. The pulled pork was amazing, the fried chicken blew my mind and the onion rings were a things of the gods. Not to mention the chilli fries, potato salad and coleslaw We couldn't decide which pie to get so to keep the peace we ordered ALL OF THEM. Don't judge. No really - don't. Pecan was my pick followed by banana cream, apple then the chocolate and slatted caramel. Nice selection of wines topped off our meal and the staff were friendly, quick and always ready to fill your glass without you even noticing they were there. I would suggest coming with a large group so you have the opportunity to try a bit of everything - you really don't want ot miss out on anything! Perfect. read more

GET HERE ASAP! This place is so good that when I think of it I am instantly transported back to the night of culinary amazingness I experienced here. Le Bon Ton is set up in a pub cross smokehouse style, with bar and outdoor area and smokehouse restaurant attached. The venue / ambiance is cool and the service is really friendly and prompt. The standout however is the food. On our visit here we were lucky enough to be accompanied by our secret food ordering weapon. This lady is a seasoned pro when it comes to ordering the best choices from the menu, in enough quantity to suit the group. Food ordered included: a variation on the smokers lot including pulled pork, sausage, BBQ chicken and brisket. This was all accompanied by chili fries, onion rings and slaw. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! Once we had smashed our way through our food eating marathon dessert was mentioned. We couldn't decide which of the pies to choose, so we chose ALL of them. Pecan Pie, Chocolate and Peanut Butter Mousse Pie, Apple Pie and Banana Cream Pie were dispatched with surprising ease. Again, dessert was top notch. Le Bon Ton is as close to perfect as you can get in my opinion. Great food, great service, good value and cool venue. Oh and the wine list isn't bad either. read more

Yeah, I'm digging this place. Le Bon Ton looks incredible: Exposed brick walls, decorative pressed tin ceilings, padded Chesterfields, and sexy bartenders aplenty. Let's not forget drippy wax candles everywhere and ornate water spigots just for absinthe. Service is impeccable. almost everytime I approached the bar I was met with a friendly smile and immediate service. The one time there was a wait (almost ten minutes) to get a drink my friend was comped for her beer. Plates were cleared promptly and even though we were not in the main dining room waiters appeared every fifteen minutes or so with offers to replenish drinks and food. Nothing against Aussies, but it's obvious this place is run by two Americans: This is the kind of high level service I grew up with. They have some good beers on tap and some interesting looking cocktails. The by the glass wine list is a bit short for my taste. I guess they're pushing the bottles over here. The food was delish. We ordered the chilli cheese fries, homemade pickles and fried green tomato sandwich and were pleased with everything. It was a regular taste of home for me. I loved the fact that the food was served with homemade hot sauce (amazing), green tomato chutney, and BBQ sauce. Like Manu, I love my sauce and all three of these were fantastic. I'm looking forward to returning to Le Bon Ton to try their mains. The smoker in the courtyard was going off and it smells incredible. Le Bon Ton is seriously "the good times". Let em roll! read more

Best Southern BBQ in Melbourne. Every visit delivers excellent food and drinks, as well as great service. The smokers lot paired with an array of sides including mozzarella sticks, calamari, southern fried chicken and a salad, never disappoints! read more

Le Bon Ton - Smokers lot Mozzarella sticks Kitchen sink salad Calamari Pink lemonade - American Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

I have been back several times since my last 5 star Yelp review and unfortunately, Le Bon Ton fails to impress and I can no longer recommend it. Some quick points: Mac & 3 Cheese is no longer the tasty side that it was. The fried chicken tenders are different, although, they're delicious, they're not as good anymore. Le Bon Ton Cheeseburger used to be my favourite burger, and now, it's ordinary, nothing special. A change of chef? The waffles were nice, but if it wasn't for the sugary goodness of the condiments served, it would have been very dry. I decided to host a Buck's Night at Le Bon Ton, in hindsight, was a mistake. The Southern Pride sharing menu was fantastic, fried chicken, Texas caviar, onion rings, a selection of pit-smoked meats, chili cheese fries, potato salad, tangy coleslaw and homemade pie was perfect. Where it felt short was the service. I called months in advance, was in communication with Le Bon Ton about 5 times via phone and once via email. On the night, they forgot (won't happen to me, but does happen). They rushed to squeeze 19 people in a table that's made to fit 12 people. I was disgusted. The attitude I received was one of disrespect, "Some nights are just busy, we do our best." That's fine if we just popped in, but I made a reservation months in advance with constant contact. After 30 minutes, we finally had tables ready, after much frustration and dismay of staff. The night wasn't ruined, but it's stress not needed and it was as if we were annoying them that we wanted to dine at their establishment. Le Bon Ton used to be my favourite venue, I used to recommend it and made my list of best places in Victoria, but the food quality has significantly changed and the night I needed them most, they failed. I hate being one of those reviewers that complain about service, but it's ridiculous. The Southern Pride sharing menu is tasty, if you go with that and maybe a group of 10 or under, hope the incompetence doesn't ruin your night. Note, you can only split the bill between up to 4 credit cards per table, not good enough in 2017, to be fair, most establishments haven't evolved yet. read more

I've been recommend to come from a few mates in the industry who have great taste in bars, and they weren't wrong. This place has a great and cool vibe, I turned up at around 3am and was quickly informed that on Saturdays they are open till 6am! So as you can imagine it's a pretty loose place but not in a trashy let's go to revolver way. Table service was a massive plus, as the place was packed with chefs, bar tenders and other late night degenerates. The food was pretty on the money, they have a late night menu which rocks out till 5am! nothing that will make you have any revelations and spiritual enlightenment but damn tasty and good solid snacking. I had a beef brisket sandwich, my mate went for the pulled pork and we all shared a bunch of surprisingly awesome fries. Drinks are pretty good, with a nice selection of classic cocktails, a bit of a focus on absinthe and some nice tap choices. When ordering a jug, it comes in a pretty cool and incredibly hipster white metal jug lined with a blue lip, which is a nice change from your standard shitty plastic jug. I had a sip of my mates Negroni, it was made with skill and finesse(or as much as I could tell at 3am). Staff where all pretty friendly, the crowd was all enjoying themselves but maybe not as much as the couple I busted in the cubicle in the men's room.... I'm told the normal menu here is pretty good and the bbq is a stand out, much along with the oysters. I will be keeping this in mind for late night hi jinx. read more

Location is 'deep in the bowels' of a clothes district and difficult to find on foot coming from public trans. That said...now that i know where it is i WILL come back and bring more mates. Pulled pork was delish and my mates loved the cheeseburgwrs. Chili chips so good I ate them cold! The absinthe experience my first and one i will repeat (esp. With the diff flavours). Great for bday lunches. Staff so helpful, patient and attentive. love this place! read more

Le Bon Ton - Absinthe anise and cinnamon (ta st e like licorice) - American Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

Previously The Glasshouse, then hipster haven Hell Towers, Le Bon Ton is a little slice of New Orleans tucked away in Collingwood's back streets. The space has been completely refitted, with exposed brick walls and cool painted signage. There's an oyster bar, a cute courtyard for warmer days and nights - and they're open until 6am on weekend nights. The menu is drinking food with a heavily American bent - pulled pork, crab cakes and banana cream pie. We tried the Southern-style fried chicken, the Texas chili cheese fries and the pecan pie - everything was delicious. Go hungry because you'll want to eat everything! The drinks are mostly classics, done well and with the occasional twist. There's a very decent wine and beer selection as well. A special mention to all the staff, who were all incredibly helpful, attentive and genuinely lovely - even though it was a busy Friday night they made sure to take care of us. Will be back as soon as possible! read more

Did I not review this spot?! I knew it was busy and well-loved, thought the first time I visited here without a booking, the attitude of the wait staff was a bit off putting. It sucks that in Melbourne so many places take no bookings, and yet others scoff at you for walking in and expecting a table! Either way, I wasn't going to let this stop me, and made a booking to return a month or two later. Definitely lived up to the expectations, though I wish we'd had a bigger group to try more things! Still made for a delicious date night, and we shared the beef brisket, fried chicken (YES!!!!) beans and mac and cheese. To be honest I can't recall if that was all we had, but it was all rather yummy. After a few beers thrown in it wasn't the cheapest of nights, but you could always just swing by for a burger if you wanted to keep it less pricey. So my tips! Book ahead of time, go with a group and try as much as possible! We were too full to fit in dessert as well, but that'll be a must for next time. I think you can get similar food for less in other spots around Melbourne, but this is cheap food in a nicer setting, and it was 100% still worth it! read more

I'm still full from the weekend! The amount of food we ate is definitely not healthy but OMG it was delicious! Not a fault for our entire night. I booked a couple weeks out for a table of 6. I was only able to get a 6pm booking unfortunately but figured we could go out for drinks around the corner afterwards. This was a surprise birthday dinner and the staff went out of their way to make it a memorable night. We arrived promptly at 6 and whilst waiting for our party to arrive we went to the bar to grab a drink. The bar tender was cracking jokes and having a chat to us, generally making us feel welcome. First drinks to the night were fantastic, what a great cocktail menu! We made our way to the table and drink orders were taken. Get a hurricane! Overflowing with fruit, straws and umbrellas, it's the best way to get a party started. We ordered a few of these throughout the night whilst also making our way through the rest of the drinks menu. Not a bad drink in the bunch. We decided to order a bunch of pick and mix dishes for the table rather than going the 'share' option ($59pp). We ordered 4 starters (chicken ribs and southern fried chicken), the meat board for main (it had all the smokey meaty goodness on there), the pork belly, mac and cheese, onion rings, fries and coleslaw. SO MUCH FOOD! We could have easily dropped a starter, dropped a side and not noticed a thing. Don't worry, we didn't leave anything on the plates though. For dessert we ordered 2 peanut butter and chocolate mousse pie. TO. DIE. FOR! They even put a little candle in so we could sing happy birthday. We rolled out of the place (literally!) at our allocated 2 hr mark. Wish we could of stayed longer but hey, it's Melbourne! Not a bad word to say about the entire meal, the staff were fantastic, very attentive and were happy have a chat. Our entire meal came to $350 for 6 people, for a ridiculous amount of food and so many drinks we lost count. We'll be back many times over! read more

Ok, been on a bit of a BBQ binge this week... must be a winter thing. Le Bon Ton... not as heavy on the smoke as I'd like... quite a subtle flavor in their BBQ. This is more than made up for with the excellent ingredients used and how well they're prepared. The pork belly is tender without falling apart, just the right amount of resistance and perfectly matched with a mustard sauce and pickles. Jalapenos play a big part in the pickles and adds as much or as little heat as you like... use judiciously. The onion rings are nice and comes with two sauces, just can't stop eating them. However, I prefer the bigger rings at Middle Park Hotel. The house made sausages are a treat, great mix and the main reason I'll return. The chicken comes covered in an excellent bbq sauce, is tender and moist... good eating. Next time, I'll try their brisket and ask for some burnt ends... they also do crab cakes and blackened fish! The venue is a great pub with excellent food, lots of seating and not too crowded. You can take a crowd and have a big night or just roll up sit on a stool at the bar and have a nice meal. If it was my local, I'd be there every single day! read more

If you are a meat eater make sure to try this place out! It's a wonderful place to go all out on flavoured meats to treat! Dining for two, we ordered the chilli cheese fries, 1/2 lb brisket the slaw and braised greens... We where about to order more but the waitress was kind enough to slow us down and let us know that it was plenty of food and it really was! The only downside was being seeded close to the kitchen in a cross breeze but knowing that, next time I'll just sit somewhere else and protein stuff myself. The mood in the evening is dark but cozy and can get a little loud, either way we really enjoyed it and I would definitely recommend it! read more

Seems that Fitzroy/Collingwood is becoming Melbourne's Little America, what with all the American-esque food spots cropping up all over the place. I guess it's not such a bad thing if they're doing it right, which can certainly be said about Le Bon Ton. Le Bon Ton is a Southern-style restaurant serving up Southern-style BBQ and comfort food. As I was here for a work lunch thing, we got their Southern pride fixed menu - highlights included the fried chicken, the brisket, and the phenomenal chocolate cream pie dessert. The chili cheese fries were a bit of a disappointment - the flavours were there but the chili was really bland for my tastes. Same with the "Texas caviar" - kind of a boring dish really. (Part of what makes Southern food tasty is the complex set of flavours and spice/heat - it may have been altered for Australian tastes, I'm not sure.) I was also disappointed to find that mac and cheese wasn't an option on the menu - seems like a bit of an oversight. I'm not really a fan of absinthe but we decided to order shots as a group. It's probably worth it for the theatre of it all, if you're into that sort of thing. They seem to have a reasonable selection of absinthes to choose from. Will probably check it out again with my Amerophile Aussie friends, who seem to be in love with the place. Compared to the other so-called "American" options around these parts, it's certainly above average. read more

Fabulous food (unless you're a vegetarian). The chef's platter - roast chicken, sausage, pulled pork, beef - is just perfect for two (hungry) people. They have good beers available, too. Atmosphere is just right and it's a lovely place in winter - just has that warm and welcoming feeling. Value-wise, Le Bon Ton is at a limit. For lunch/dinner, expect $40-50/head for food. Drinks are a killer. We each ordered a beer and we surprised to be stung $13 for a half-pint. As if that wasn't enough, my dining partner asked if they would swap the cream on her dessert for ice-cream. The waitress checked and confirmed all was OK. When the bill arrived, she had been charged extra for ice-cream. No one likes having to check the bill line by line, but I'd suggest it's necessary at LBT. read more

God I wish this place was in Sydney- it looks dodgy as hell from the outside, which would deter all of the snobs AND it doesn't seem like they measure shots at all..... when you combine those two facts with the fact that it has the best outdoor patio of any bar I've seen and has amazing cocktails it becomes the best place in the world. My only regret is that I didn't have time to try any of the food, but I did get to indulge in their signature drink, the "hurricane." Strap your boots on tight because it's strong. More than 2 and you might be standing on the table strong. If you're anywhere in the area get to this place asap and glue yourself to the chair! read more

I, like the rest of our sun burnt country, has turned to southern cooking and true BBQ to ensure our hearts are not able to pump too much blood through our veins. I spend many hours on the weekends preparing my smoker and meat for a Sunday BBQ of brisket and ribs, and I love that when I can't be bothered and can take a 10 minute stroll with my puppy and know that I will get some southern greats from this place. They have issue with welcoming you (and your guide dog) into this dark and mysterious converted pub. To the untrained eye the absinthe fountains can be a little daunting, but trust me, order one from the menu and you will not be disappointing. I am a fan of the smokers lot as it allows you to sample all the smokey goodness from the pits. I started with a few buffalo wings, and some corn. The wings were delicious as I would expect, however I felt the corn missed the mark a little. It was juicy, don't get me wrong, but the flavour for me was just a little bland. Then it came time for the smokers lot and kitchen sink salad. Being a carnivore, I brushed the salad aside, until it was recommended to me by my girlfriend, that I should eat something that resembles nutritious food. I must say I am glad she did as the salad was delicious. A perfect balance of crunch and freshness, paired with a great ranch based dressing, believe it or not, I will order this again. Then it was onto the smoked meats. I started with the brisket as it was closest to me. A perfect smoke ring surrounded the meat, and the bark had a nice flavour. The smoke used was sweeter than I normally have but it added a nice finish to the palette. Next was the chicken (make sure you have a napkin handy) this was sticky and sweet, with the apple juice basting, and was juicy and moist. Next up the Cheddar and Jalapeno sausage. Again smoked perfectly, and a great flavour from the Jalapenos. I would love to be having this with some house cured maple bacon, if they would advise me where their suggestion box is. :-) last to hit my mouth was the pulled pork. and I definitely saved the best for last. This meat is smoked perfectly, with hints of hickory and mesquite. The sauce is sweet, but not over powering for the meat. I like my pork with a bit of spice, so I opted for a little hot sauce.. I would love to say I have enjoyed dessert here, but I have always been way too full, to even look at the menu. I will however save a place next time for this. And I can guarantee there will be a next time. read more

Le Bon Ton is a great BBQ spot with an incredible cocktail list, although it gets suuuuper busy on weekends. The Minnie The Moocher cocktail is amazing. The food is pretty expensive (the sides are quite small for the price), but the food is really tasty. The house-made condiments are great. As far as authentic American BBQ goes this is easily the best in Melbourne (especially the brisket). If there is one thing I'd change it would be to PLEASE BRING BACK THE SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS!!! The back garden is great in summer but can get a little too loud and hectic on weekends. read more

Southern food. Ugh! YES PLEASE! Plenty of my friends have raved on and on about this place. I'm talking like multiple visits per week for some of them. So when I happened to be in the city one day and somebody suggested we go there for lunch I jumped at the idea. Being from Sydney originally, I don't really know the area but it seems like it's in a really strange spot. Like there's not much else around there and you'd only really know about it if you were a local or heard it down the grapevine. Nevertheless, the pub has a warm, cosy and welcoming vibe about it and the southern menu is the most welcoming part! Everything is bad for you so you KNOW it tastes good. Chilli cheese fries are delicious and you can't go wrong with buttermilk fried chicken. The sad part is that there's just not enough. Not that you leave with an empty stomach but it's kind of nice when you've got to roll yourself out of a place because you're so full. I think though once you've actually had food in the States you set yourself up to just expect big servings of everything and when you have American food in Australia it's just not quite the same. But you deal with it, because it's the closest thing we've got and you can't afford to fly there just for the food (if you can, you should consider marrying me). If New Orleans is calling you but you can't quite make it, Le Bon Ton will do just nicely. read more

I say yes. Even as a vegetarian, this place delivers. I chose to get spicy calamari on my salad (personal choice, leave me alone), and it was freaking amazing - the flavour combinations were spot-on; salty, sweet, spicy, and creamy! The interior is moody and candlelit, the exterior is sunshiney and beer-gardeny. The staff are uber cheerful and friendly, and the drinks list suits the needs of all at your table. I promise. Oh, and their desserts? Two words: sugar. coma. You should go to here. I want to go to here. Now. Go to here. read more

Celebrated my birthday here and boy were my guests impressed! We ordered 2 × "The Smokers Lot" for our group of 8, as well as a selection of starters and sides. All I can say is, their Chili Cheese Fries are A-mazing! It makes my mouth water just thinking about them....And of course the meats were smoked to tender and juicy perfection. My favourite would have to be the sausage, and the pork shoulder came a close 2nd. There are a range of house-made sauces on the table from mild to spicy, so you can add, subtract, mix and match to your hearts content. Very hearty and satisfying dinner overall, and quite unexpected, as I originally came here intending to try the bar only, but decided to add the meal beforehand - best decision ever! As for the drinks..order an absinthe, just to see how it's served. Interesting to say the least, don't want to spoil the surprise! read more

Stop reading this review and just get there now. Waste no more time!! The first time I went to Le Bon Ton, I was with a group of friends. I got to see and sample many flavours from the menu and was so impressed I went again a few days later. Both times the food was incredibly delicious, served quickly and with excellent service. The staff are always friendly and very helpful. I stopped by again last night for a quick drink but ended up staying for chicken. ITS JUST SO GOOD! Slow cooked meat, delicious burgers and the tastiest beers on tap. read more

Le Bon Ton - American Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

Trying to find a good American BBQ joint in suburban Melbourne can be a little tricky at times, but look no further. The wife & I came here for lunch to give it a try as we miss the good old smokey BBQ of America's southwest. We both had a burger along with a few sides, and were definitely not disappointed. From the melt in your mouth brisket & pork to the sides like chilli cheese fries, it is a trip that we would definitely have to make again, but next time try out the dinner menu... read more

Le Bon Ton - American Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

The best southern fried chicken in town. Also great oysters. Though the set up is almost half way between table service and a pub feel. Which is a little awkward. All in all great place to eat and drink! And fantastic decor I'd be a regular if it wasn't so expensive read more

Went here on a thursdsy night and loved it. Was quite busy so had to wait 10min while they opened upstairs but that didnt worry us as we were able to sit by the bar and have a drink. I ordered the brisket sandwhich and my partner had the pulled pork. Both were excellent. Chilli cheese fries were amazing too! Drinks are a little bit pricey though read more

Le Bon Ton - Brisket sandwhich, chilli cheese fries and pulled pork - American Near Me - Collingwood, VIC

Saturday lunch with a work friend at Le Bon Ton. Located at the back of the Glasshouse Hotel in Gipps Street, Collingwood, it has a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. We ordered some oysters to start which were fat, juicy and delicious followed by fish tacos, Texas caviar (basically beans in a creamy sauce) and chicken ribs - the fish tacos were the pick of the bunch, but I didn't really rate the rest. For main we shared the Smokers Lot, a platter of their meat selections which included brisket (almost tasteless), some andouille and cheesy sausage, and slow cooked pork. Apart from the sausage, all pretty ordinary. My friend said (and I tend to agree) that this is a place you'd go with a bunch of mates on a Saturday afternoon drink (the cocktails are good, though a little on the expensive side) and order some of the dishes to snack on. Wouldn't come back here for the food though. read more

The chef's selection was ordered. The brisket was to die for, the sausages were yum, but the chicken and pulled pork were not as I expected them to be. I did not like the marinade. The staff were friendly. Service was swift. read more

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