NEW MENU.. COMPLETE SHAMBLES... So I wanted to take my Girlfriend out for our 1 year anniversary dinner. Online we found the Sip and Sushi offer for $65 per head which presented bottomless drinks and sushi. Upon arrival we were greatly deceived. The waitress almost flat-out refused to serve us despite taking a $60 online booking fee ($30pp), claiming this offer doesn't exist anymore despite being present on their website and all over restaurant apps, websites and Tik Tok's. They "catered to us" by offering us the "Sip & Saviche" package assuring us a similar experience. We were treated to 4 small appetiser plates consisting of; 4x Goyza dumplings, 2x bread crumbed crochets, 150g crabbed fish and one fish fillet with a pancake. Granted we did enjoy the bottomless drink experience (with slow service), ultimately the combined price was $165 as opposed to $130, furthermore we were cutoff drinks at an 100mins as opposed to 120mins. We ended up getting more food as we left hungry. Overpriced and underfed... read more

Isn't it just the best when you are surprised by a dinner that actually gives you a bit of a 'wow'? Well that is what we got from our amazing dinner at Morris Jones. We chose to be seated in the front area of the restaurant so we could do a bit of people watching. The seating is comfortable, table set perfect and had great pieces of retro art to look at on the walls around us, although in my opinion didn't suit the level of sophistication we experienced in the menu. Our waiter, was very professional, throughly explained every dish on the menu and speaking of menus, its set out like a mind map. For instance I chose the New Zealand Salmon - lets call this the 'frontal cortex', this was with Beetroot Miso - lets call this the 'emotion', then Corn puffs - another 'emotion' & Celeriac - the last 'emotion'. My Partner had the Ottway Crispy Pork - 'frontal cortex' with Black Sausage, French Onion Consumme & Compressed Apple as the 'emotions. Then came the showstopper side of Truffle Mac & Cheese! Unbelievable to put it simply. I want it, I want it every day of my life! We then chose to share our desert 'My Strawberries & Cream' - Musk, Cream Catalana Meringue. This was an experience. Every part of the desert mouthful was a surprise. You could even say it was molecular gastronomy. Micro mint, Popping Candy, Strawberry Toffee and fresh strawberries. The food was absolutely the best I have experienced this year - all 4 days of it thus far.... I highly recommend that you experience the food created by Matthew Butcher here at Morris Jones. No really, you should. read more

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Morris Jones is our local go to spot. The food is always exceptional and the staff is friendly and reliable. The creativity that goes into each dish is phenomenal. It feels like your in the kitchen of a mad scientist who is always popping out amazing treats. The menu is seasonal so there is alway a new favourite to be had. My current favourites are the tuna tartar entree and the Wagyu main, but there have been many others along the way. I definitely recommend asking your server for their list of their favourites or if your lucky the manger, David will come around to give you some suggestions. They have happy hour until 8 Whitt great pricing on wine, cocktails, and and array of cheeses. I defiantly recommend making reservations but if your in the area just pop in and see what they can do. Morris Jones is a definite need to go spot! read more

Morris Jones - Bars Near Me - Windsor, VIC

Morris Jones as pricey as it is - is worth the big bucks. Located on Chapel St, this large restaurant and bar is truly a spectacular place to dine or have drinks at - whether it be for a work function (they have a closed off function area or the upstairs which can be booked), a special day that you want to celebrate, after work drinks, birthday drinks, romantic dates - go here! Not for the cheapstakes though as cocktails start at 20 and beers and wines are quite pricey. The outdoor area with its super warm heaters is much warmer than the frigid interior. I couldn't part with my puffy jacket despite being seated inside. The seating area is separated from the bar area by the bar. The kitchen enclosed in glass is visible with the chef and staff busy making exquisite dishes. The hipster/kooky waitstaff are quite eccentric. We booked online via dimmi for 6.30pm on a Friday evening and received the early bird special - a drink each (choose from a pinot grigio, chardonnay, shiraz, beer or pinot noir or soft drinks) for free. The pinot grigio though recommended by our bubbly uber friendly Irish waitress was like the generic pub house wine! Between the two of us, we got the chesnut gnocchi (recommended by our friendly waitress), the barramundi and the lamb rump. We started off with some complimentary sourdough bread which arrived warm (what a pleasant surprise) and the most delicious honey butter (OMG WE HAD TO HAVE MORE AND MORE). It has the consistency of mousse and glides easily onto the bread and omg it melted as soon as it touched the bread. My friend and I just gobbled it up and though I don't even like butter with vegemite being my preferred spread, we asked for more bread. The butter is sprinkled with black salt - OMG yes heaven in my mouth. The chestnut gnocchi is infused with creamy chestnut on a bed of cauliflower mousse served with purple cauliflower which is said to have the consistency of cous cous as described by the waitstaff. I'm not sure about tasting cous cous but yes it was the most delicious gnocchi I had ever had. Sweet yet slightly savoury. The lamb rump arrived with a fermented yet sweet tasting baby carrots. The lamb was quite tough as it was slightly pink. The japanese fermented flavour went so well with the lamb. I couldn't put my fork down and chatted with the morsels in my mouth (how rude of me). Though I had room for dessert, my wallet said NO. The nitro gelato spectacle with smoke and sparks was definitely a delight to look at. I kept saying to my dining companion that Morris Jones is definitely heaps better than Dinner by Heston. Each dish was described to us when presented to our table. Each dish was unique with an infusion of flavours. The high ceilings, the interesting art (boobs on one wall, butterflies on the opposite wall - B&B), the eccentrically dressed waitstaff, and the quirky menu lead to an amazing experience. What I did find funny was that when I first presented myself to the restaurant I was asked what I wanted even though I gave them my name and my booking details. The man behind the counter was like "so what do you want?" and I said "TO BE SEATED?! maybe!" plenty of free parking on chapel street after 6pm or 3P parking near Thomas St. Can't wait to go back and try some more. :) read more

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Its hard to visit Morris Jones and not be impressed . Head Chef Matthew Butcher's style of food is original, quirky, fun contemporary Australian cuisine Firstly - the service is impeccable. The staff are attentive without being overbearing & always friendly. I love the staff at Morris Jones. The food was mind blowing. Honestly,both of my experiences at Morris Jones have been stand outs for me. Probably some of the best meals I have ever eaten! On our last visit I was luck enough to start with a Lobster Taco then try the 12 hour Braised Lamb Shoulder with Apple Cider Glaze, Cauliflower 3 ways & a Lamb & Apple Crumble. It was absolutely brilliant. I can not say a bad word about these dishes. To accompany our mains we ordered the Truffled Mac & Cheese. This Mac & Cheese is a winner. Seriously do yourself a favour and get the Mac'n'Cheese. Morris Jones is the perfect night out. Especially if you want amazing food and brilliant service. I love Morris Jones read more

The last few visits to Morris Jones for dinner have impressed me so much that I felt compelled to give them some yelp love! Firstly - the service is impeccable. Whether in a large or small group, the staff are attentive without being overbearing & always friendly. The food was amazing. Honestly, I think last nights dinner was one of the best meals I have ever eaten! Three of us (girls) shared a couple of entrees (scallops & zucchini flowers), then a rump steak (perfectly cooked) with all of the condiments you could possibly want on the side. We ordered a few additional sides, including a cauliflower/macaroni dish (which was so full of flavour my description does not do it justice) & some green vegetables. For dessert, I had the New York cheese cake & words cannot describe how happy that thing made me :) it was a flavour party in my mouth & all of the awesome was invited! I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough - can't wait for my next visit. read more

Moris Jones is not my favorite place. It has lovely and attentive wait staff and its design, interior and exterior spaces are comfortable and well spaced. But the crowd that comes there is not the best of what chapel st has to offer. Lots of yuppies who are rude, inconsiderate and pushy. I will have to go back at a different time and hopefully there will be a different crowd! read more

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Just like the other reviewers on here i was a little skeptical about this place. I mean can you really have a bar, a cafe and a restaurant all in the same venue? Having been there now, i have to say that this place works well. While i do feel that service at the bar was at times very slow and you have to fight your way into a spot at the bar, the clientele was very easy on the eye. I really enjoyed this place and will return there again. Perhaps this time to try out the food, perhaps even breakfast! read more

Morris Jones decided to partnered up with Moet Chandon to create to ultimate champagne lunch with an options of 2/3 courses with a glass of wine for $35/$45 available Friday-Sunday. I do think it's a very reasonable prices and perfect for a girls luncheon, elegant bridal shower, business meetings or even to celebrate mother's day. read more

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We booked in for sip and sushi for a birthday and had terrible service. Minimal vegetarian/vegan options. The food was passable but drinks were very watered down. The wait staff were hard to flag down and many food and drinks never arrived despite multiple reminders. They refused service 15 mins prior to our finish time, even though we barely managed to eat any sushi and were very hungry. Out of our group of 10, one flute was accidentally knocked and broke near the end of the 2 hours, of which we apologised profusely and offered to pay for the costs. The manager was extremely self righteous and downright rude- he directed that we must leave if this happened again as it had allegedly occurred multiple times. This was factually incorrect as the group nearby had broken a few glasses previously. One waiter also offended a party in our group who was of Asian descent, by speaking down to her and gaslighting her of things that did not happen. She felt personally targeted and is not comfortable ever returning there again due to the treatment she faced. Photogenically this venue has you covered with the interior decor, but if you are looking for good food, good drinks or decent service, this is not the venue for you. It has left a sour taste in our mouths and ruined what should have been a fabulous birthday out. We are beyond disappointed. read more

On the way back from a day in the countryside, we were all hyped for our dinner at James Morris on Chapel Street. Thankfully, we stopped at home for a quick shower and change because when we arrived, we realised just how dressy everyone else was (fascinators included). And then it clicked, it was race weekend so everyone was decked out (and very tipsy). Instead of the usual three courses, we all opted just to have mains this time and I have to say, with all the hype surrounding James Morris, I was a little disappointed. Yes, it has a lovely interior, with a glammed up, restored warehouse feel. Yes the gingham booth seats that surround the perimeter of the dining hall are extremely comfy and the décor is smart, elegant and not over the top. But the food was just average. My partner had the scotch fillet($32) which was cooked well but wasn't anything to scream about. I had the lamb which was very tender and cooked well but lacked flavour. Our other friends didn't think much about their meals either and the general consensus was it was a lovely place but the food paled in comparison to some other places along Chapel Street. It was also a little pretentious for my liking. read more

We were told that there was table service, however after a 20 minute wait we still had not received water nor a menu despite it. It being busy at all! We then went to the bar and asked for service and only got an 'oh shit' before the guy walked away from us never to be seen again. When we finally did get attended to and ordered coffee and meals (being able to see the ticket we were fourth in line) we proceeded to wait another 40 minutes before we got our food. While I will acknowledge the food was healthy and tasted good, the service received was not worth the effort. Go to the super and make your own fish, cheaper faster and friendlier service. read more

Have been going to Morris Jones for several years and must say I don't mind the high prices if the food is good ......BUT .....Totally disappointed with the new menu. Went with a group of girls, ordered drinks & food. The food was average (they made a new Japanese menu after renovations, claim to serve sushimi (but it was served cooked), tiny portions. Why bother doing Japanese and competing with Mr Miyagi; why fix a menu that was working for you previously? We were peckish & spent $200+ on some entrees ....but for the price we paid we did not get enough food. The new renovations make it look like an American diner but with fine dining prices. Has the place been sold or changed owners? Something definitely gone amiss here. We might come back for drinks but definitely not for the food read more

If you find yourself at Morris jones please do yourself a favor and have a few passionfruit white chocolate martinis! By far THE BEST MARTINI I have ever had!! And if you know me you know I love passionfruit and not the artificial flavoring the fresh passionfruit which is what they use. It's pretty pricey but my gosh it's so worth it! read more

Found glass in our drink, told the waitress who had zero interest at all, barely an apology and just walked off when we showed her, glasses had lipstick stains on them and took forever to be served a drink on our pre booked table "bottomless brunch" equals waiting 15-20 minutes to be served the wrong drink and to be told to just drink whatever they brought out and dumped at the table. Kicked us off our booked table early and refused to serve us the drinks we had already ordered before the end of our booking. Our birthday booking seemed to be a massive inconvenience for them, overated and not worth it! read more

Good coffee and cake. Try the pistachio one! I'll go back to try the food as it looks like a good range.

Morris Jones features a striking black and white decor style and paintings by Melbourne artist David Bromley. It looks swish, but still feels very comfortable and approachable, and it's been on my 'Try' list for some time. The menu features very artistic dishes, and they strongly promote a tasting menu to sample a variety of dishes. We didn't take that path, however, but ordered a la carte. For starters, zucchini flowers (if I see these on the menu anywhere I AM going to order them) and chestnut gnocchi with '3 textures of parmesan'. That's the kind of description that honestly makes me roll my eyes a little, but I do love cheese, and I do love pan fried gnocchi. I also loved the parmesan crisps. Unfortunately, there was something in the pumpkin puree (which was also on the zucchini flowers) that I really didn't like. The roast pumpkin was delicious, but the puree tasted incredibly fishy. And it was hard to find any bits of gnocchi that hadn't come into contact with it, due to the 'artistic' distribution of the pieces of food across the plate. For mains, my friend had the pork belly with cloudy bay clams while I opted for the Robbins Island Wagyu. I was somewhat underwhelmed by the steak as it was a little too cooked for my taste, with no options to try it at a different rarity, and the flavour did not really live up to the potential of a Wagyu. However, the sauce and potatoes were nice. Throughout the meal the waiters described the dishes to the Nth degree, embellishing every component so that each one sounded like some kind of epic ordeal to put together, which was in some ways interesting and in some ways tedious. We were suggested that the broccoli side dish would be the best broccoli we had ever tried, so we gave it a go, but unfortunately a description like that does somewhat raise your hopes and honestly? It was just broccoli, with some slivered almonds on the top. It was also an enormous serve and two of us didn't even eat half of it. The star of the show was by far, the dessert of nitro violet crumble. It doesn't matter how old you are, there's something about your food sizzling, smoking or crackling that brings out the excitement in your inner child. Featuring violet ice cream, chocolate ganache, and fresh honeycomb set and shattered in dry ice, this was a beautiful and dramatic dish, and delicious. Very sweet, but not so much so that it made you feel ill. It was probably the best honeycomb I've had, shattering when you bit into it without then melting and sticking to your teeth as it sometimes can, probably due to the dry ice process. Definitely worth a try. read more

I've had dinner here previously with my partner, however I feel that the place is much better as a wine bar. On a Sunday they have a jazz musician come and play in the back courtyard, the wine list is reasonably good and they are pet friendly! I must say that I love the fact that they allow pets in the outdoor area out the back of Morris Jones on a Sunday. It's great that Melbourne is finally getting forward-leaning restaurant owners to help pave the pet friendly way! It seems like only yesterday that I lived in NYC and Europe where dogs are welcome in Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, and pretty much all clothing and eateries. They are also allowed to be in cabin with you on commercial flights (I miss this!). Anyway, thank you MJ owners for making us lovers of fur buddies feel very welcome! read more

Great place to head out for drinks. Had a really good selection of cocktails and friendly bar staff. Highly recommend.

What a great job they have done with a historic Melbourne building. Took in the wonderful ambience of Chapel street for breakfast here and was not disappointed read more