A rare 5 stars for this newly opened eatery in Prahran…read more Stumbled on this while ambling our way down Chapel St. Newly opened the menu is mainly around the wood fire grill. We shared a lamb shoulder and a sirloin for 2 between four of us with sides of Mac n cheese and chips. Couldn't fault a thing - lamb was awesome, steak tasty, sides so good we actually ordered another round of chips and onion rings. Service was good, food was good, atmosphere good - no problem. Worth a look.

Great place for a Sunday afternoon walk and drink. Nice sparkling and oysters during happy hour!read more

At first I thought that this was just a restaurant, that is until I discovered that the sports bar…read morehappened to be located behind it. When I was first down here I simply popped in for a drink in the restaurant, and they were quite happy to serve me there as well. However, upon discovering that there did happen to be a sports bar out the back I decided to actually return. Well, it turned out to be pretty good, and even had a nice range of beers as well. Oh, and the staff were pretty friendly as well.

Cheap, cheerful and honest pub meal with friendly and warm publicans. My steak was done…read morebeautifully. Only thing I could fault was a restricted range of sauces to go with it. Otherwise - Win

Excellent meal!!' Great selection of food and wine. And close to the rail!! Highly recommend.read more

When you are in the mood for a thick, juicy steak cooked to perfection, Squires Loft is the perfect…read morespot. This casual restaurant offers a wide variety of cuts which are served with chips or baked potato. My favourite is the juicy Scotch fillet with mushroom sauce but for those who prefer something on the bone, the rib eye is a winner. All steaks are served with a choice of mushroom, black pepper or creamy garlic sauce but are juicy enough to have au naturel as well. If you're extra hungry, try the fried onions or the black tiger prawn kebabs but keep in mind that steak portions are quite large so unless you're sharing the entrees, try not to order too much. The great thing about Squires Loft is their service and quality are always consistent. Every time I dine there, my steak comes out a brilliant medium rare - and isn't an iota over or under cooked. Meals are served promptly, without leaving you wondering what is happening and service staff are normally friendly and on the ball. Keep in mind though that this well-loved steak haunt is very popular even on weekdays so it's best to make a booking and not be late. Don't be that person who reserves a table and shows up 30 minutes late without even calling or you will lose your table.

Etes-vous un amoureux de la cuisine française? (Are you a lover of French cuisine?) Then look no…read morefurther than A La Bouffe. The staff at this tremendous French Bistro have managed to really capture the essence of French dining and cooking and made it all available to patrons on Toorak Road. Upon walking through the doors of A La Bouffe you are greeted by a large marble bar downstairs and private more intimate seating upstairs. The whole venue is very elegant and light making for a classy and relaxing atmosphere. I came to A La Bouffe for dinner and was thoroughly impressed; I ordered the Salade De Saumon Fume as entree. This was Smoked Salmon Salad with a Citrus and Dill dressing; very light, fragrant and not to mention tasty. For my main I decided on the Coq Au Vin - Boneless chicken marinated red wine, mushroom and bacon sauce with mash potatoes on the side. Terrific! Washed it all down with a very smooth glass of Shiraz, needless to say I slept like a baby after this meal. A La Bouffe is a perfect French dining experience right in the heart of South Yarra, perfect for lunch or dinner or even a cheeky glass of vins rouge.

We had dinner at A La Bouffe a few weeks ago and I have to say that it was very very nice. For a…read morestart, it's in a great location on Toorak Road just off Chapel Street and you only have to take a short walk to get to all the shops, bars and Jam Factory. There's also parking at the Como across the street, which is pretty handy. Walking in, you can't help but feel drawn into this relaxing and intimate atmosphere. It's perfect for a date (well a very expensive date!) or to enjoy a beautiful dinner service with close friends. I loved it from the moment I walked past the front door. The bar is also a nice touch and it gives you the option of grabbing a seat and having a drink while waiting for your table if it's busy. The staff are amazing, the ones who looked after us were all French which contributed to the whole experience. They are really nice, welcoming and took time in running us through the menu as well as the wine list. Seriously, everything on the menu looks good. We had the escargot and terrine for entree and they were really nice. For the main, we went with the lobster ravioli et crevette and the coq au vin - wow! Just wow! We were quite full after that but, credit to us, we soldiered on and had the mousse au chocolat and creme brulee a la lavende - Oh mon dieu...... C'etait pas croyable! It was as orgasmic as you'd get..... We had such a great time and were the last ones to leave I think but they never pressured us to go and were very accomodating all the way. This place is a must-try! I will definitely return and I can't wait to go back. Make sure you book first - great places like this fill up pretty quickly.

They have a dining rewards program that gives you $10 for signing up and $15 for your birthday. I…read morelove loyalty programs. Celebrated my birthday here. It was great! The service was attentive and the atmosphere was warm and very inviting. The food was good as well. The burger was phenomenal while the steak was just ok. It was the Aged Rib Eye. Looking around after we realized everyone knew to add salt to their steak. They give you a complementary birthday dessert as well. Really have to appreciate places that know how to make the customer feel valued!!! I would go back for sure to get the burger and give the steak another shot.

Isn't worth the return with so many other great options in the area. Just ok food and service…read more We had a party of six for dinner and the only available time was 4:15. We took it because we had just flown in that morning and couldn't/didn't want to stay out late. Interesting thing is the restaurant was half full the entire time so we didn't understand why there wasn't availability any later. Enough of that, on to the food. Appetizer sampler was ok. Nothing stood out. Calamari, mini sausages, pork belly, bruschetta, salad. Wouldn't order again. Regular and garlic breads for another appetizer. Ok but nothing to make me order again. Lots of meat options and I chose the filet out of preference and suggestion by the waiter. Cooked well but the cut of meat was just ok. Good sized portion and in this case, as it should never be with a good cut of meet, the peppercorn sauce came in handy. Side salad instead of "chips" (fries) which wasn't anything special. Service was slow and we didn't have one consistent waiter.

A kingdom where meat is the monarch, Charcoal Grill On The Hill is a Melbourne Institution, and the…read morebest venue in the city for steak. Be warned, it isn't for the light hearted: cases of meat will catch your gaze as you enter, and make sure you order your steak rare or medium-rare (you may get some strange looks otherwise). Melbournians and visitors travel miles to sample some of the quality steak that Charcoal Grill On The Hill delivers. Call ahead and book a table to be sure that you'll get a seat. While the entrees and desserts are worthwhile, they pale into insignificance when compared to the main event: the steak. My advice would be to get a simply get a premium cut; the sizes vary from the modest (300g) to the enormous (900g). Add a bowl of coleslaw for the sweet flavour, and a serve of fries (because you need chips with steak after all) are the perfect accompaniments. Charcoal Grill On The Hill also boasts an impressive wine menu. The staff are extremely helpful when it comes to choosing the perfect bottle of red to go with your steak.

Wow. Well. What can I say about Charcoal Grill on the Hill that hasn't already been said by someone…read moreelse in some glowing review. If you love steak - and I mean LOVE steak - this is one of two places in Melbourne that I (so far) insist you MUST go to. It's not cheap, but if it takes you a little while to save up to go here, you still won't regret it. This is an up market but minimalist restaurant. There is not fluff and decoration, it is all about the steak. The menu is short, and covers the essentials. When you order your steak (I had the scotch fillet) don't be afraid to order at least one degree rarer than you usually get (e.g. rare if you normally get medium-rare). When you're eating meat of this quality, all you'll notice is the flavour and the melt-in-your-mouth magic of perfectly cooked steak. While the steaks are served on a plain white plate, there is a minimalist salad and some fries brought out to the table to share. No, there isn't a large variety of sides available, however if that's what you are after there are plenty of other places you can go to, particularly the abundance of creative modern Australian restaurants. Grill on the Hill is for when you want to focus all your attention on steak. That slightly charred, flavourful outside and the meltingly tender, juicy meat on the inside. The restaurant itself is quite intimate with a simple white and (reddish) color scheme, it's quite small. Recommend for groups of 2 to 4 people. The wine list is also astounding, and there are some great cheeses on the dessert menu here too. On both counts be prepared to spend a bit, but the staff are incredibly helpful and happy to discuss the (constantly changing) wine and cheese list, and make recommendations if need be. If you are a regular, they will remember you and go out of their way to cater to your preferences.

This has become an annual occurrence for me & my friends. I over eat like crazy - but it is SO…read moreworth it. John (the owner operator) is THE MAN! They have an exotic meats option on the menu that includes Ostrich, Croc, Buffalo, Kangaroo and much more. Everything g is PERFECTLY cooked & so incredibly tasty. I can't say enough. EAT HERE.

Awesome place, best food ever, and John the owner is just a pure soul - best service ever!…read more We had a giant set of appetizers and some additional mix grill and an exotic mix - kangaroo, camel,beef filet and crocodile. All was great, I personally liked the camel less but it was amazingly prepared, I just disliked the taste of it by others really liked it, so it is a personal liking

Steakhouse Port Melbourne serve up some of the best pieces of meat you will find in this foodie…read morecity, which really says something. In terms of service, the experience is exceptional. The wait staff are always at hand, and are fantastic at talking you through the menu, making recommendations, and always making sure your drink is full. As you are waiting for your meal, live tv's in the dining room show the chefs cooking your steak to perfection, which really adds to your dining experience. To have a camera and live feed set up in a restaurant is a great and novel way to invite your customers into the creation proces, without having them get in the way. Needless to stay, the steaks are fantastic. Do I really need to explain? The best cuts. Tender. Juicy. They do one thing - and they do it well .

Steakhouse T-bone steak was fantastic, cooked to perfection and the service was super. Couldn't…read morehave asked for a better night out

I really wanted to have an Aussie steak while staying in Australia. The Railway Club Hotel had…read moregreat reviews on trip advisor and luckily was close to where we were staying. The best way to get to the restaurant is by car and there are tons of street parking. You could take a tram if you don't have a car. Dinner reservation is a must. It is recommended to book a couple days before, and they do not take any walk-in once they are booked fully. I was debating between Eye Fillet (their Fillet Mignon without bacon-wrap) and Scotch Fillet (Rib Eye without T-bone), but decided to go with 220g (8oz) Eye Fillet. My steak was perfectly cooked medium rare as I ordered and the meat was very tnder. I ordered a side of garlic and truffle oil sauce and it went well with my steak. They do bring out horse radish and 3 different mustards free of charge. It was bit surprising Aussies use mustard for steak but it was very good. Every steak comes with thick cut chips (they mean fries) and was sooooo good! I loved them as much as I loved the steak. My husband's salmon was bid too bland but surely generous portioned with two huge jumbo shrimps. Their price is very reasonable for the quality and quantity. I would definitely come back here if I was in Melbourne again.

Raw shrimp from surf and turf. Waited 90 minutes for mains. Even the bread rolls have been…read moredispensed of. Maybe inflation is really biting, apparent with the undercoverage from the wait staff. Maccas might be more in line with expectations

Great evening the food and service. This Argentinian/Italian restaurant specializes in grilling. I…read moreordered the short ribs and prawns and they were cooked to perfection and juicy with a nice sear on the ribs. Also had the corn pepper stuffed empanadas which was a nice starter. Shout out to Sierra, who was attentive and also shared my excitement about the food.

Palermo is an Argentinian themed steak house which features a charcoal type grill. Ironically, I…read moreordered the pig over the steak. It arrived grilled chunks and was juicy. I also ordered a side of asparagus in a cashew sauce which was grilled and delicious. The restaurant has that rich steak hour decor and ambiance. Service was friendly and fast at lunch. It is not a light meal.