Perfection! This was our second trip to copper pot to try the new season menu and it was just as…read moreamazing as our first trip. We literally licked the plates clean! (Not kidding.......) Let's start with the service. The staff really need to be commended. Attentive but not annoying, knowledgeable, friendly and made you feel comfortable. Now on to the food! We started with the schmaltz. Literally lard with delicious bits added. So decadent! We've decided this is a once a year treat so we don't have heart attacks, but it's a treat worth dying for! We used the extra bread to mop up the white wine sauce on the oh so soft mussels. I could of had a second plate of these! Just for me. Next was the main - pork belly with cabbage and blood pudding served with sides of heirloom carrots and spetzel (sp?). German Mac and cheese! Perfect combinations! The pork was melt in your mouth amazing! To finish we couldn't go past the creme brûlée. Seriously. SERIOUSLY! This thing is incredible. The softest, silkiest and most creamy creme brûlée ever. A must! Before we stop! The wine list is very carefully curated. You'd be hard pressed to find something not amazing. We went for the Tempranillo and Rose by the glass and couldn't fault their delicious European choices. Ask for recommendations if you're unsure. Can't wait for next season and the next menu!!

And here we have a fine establishment thats broken me out of my short yelp rut…read more WOW. Just excellent - the food, the people, the place. Come here for date night or come here for a quick bite i don't care! You will want to come back a second or more times. We decided against the road trip (chefs surprise picks off the menu) and picked what we wanted to eat for the same price. We were not disappointed. Every dish was a delight and i cant even think which one i liked the most. Special mention to the sea snail - awesome! And the creme brulee - best one out! Impeccable service, our assigned waitress is indeed knowledgable on both the drinks and food and very attentive. Try to book the seat by the bar and get lost in watching the kitchen staff do their thing and see how much dallops of butter they chuck in everything om nom! Will be back :)

The food was amazing as was both the service and the ambiance. Highly recommended if you are at the…read moreState Library Victoria.

3.7 A cold Monday…read morenight in Melbourne but it was lovely and warm inside The Moat. The decor was warm and inviting too. It's predominantly a sharing menu here. We had the beef ribs then roast chat potatoes with rosemary and aioli. Then we had a serve of chicken and feta meatballs served on a crunchy coleslaw. All dishes were tasty and exactly as described on the menu. Nice wine list too. I had a Chain of Ponds rose which went down well. While the restaurant wasn't well patronized on a Monday night, the staff remained impressively upbeat. Our server was both pleasant and stylish. This is a lovely warm space for a meal before or after seeing a movie as we did at Melbourne Central. It's a nice restaurant.

A new boy/girl on the block. These guys are a shining light. They'll be to ensure you have a fun…read morenight. You go there for the wine/beer. It's very good. Although don't get your hopes up too high. Sure, it's good, but it won't blow your mind. The menu caters for all. If you want a bar snack, share plate amongst friends, or a "get the f away from my food", you're bound to find something you will love. Food Service

The 'Piggy in the Middle' Wednesday special seemed appealing, along with a (may I say, delish)…read moreglass of Pe Tinto), however, with this I was left quite underwhelmed - the pork was nice, but the crackly was rubbery. Why the 4 starts then, you ask? My wine was beautiful, maybe that swayed me? Oh perhaps just a little. Annnd, my friends food did look (and tasted) nice. But what swayed me more was the interesting detail in the decor - you must see it. Every table is a little different and my friends & I were left wondering what style it was. Perhaps a little texan-medieval (?)

Great cocktails, delicious food and sassy/great service. The flatbreads are a must-have and so are…read morethe fritters of various kinds. You cannot go wrong with any of the cocktails and bartender recommendations are great. The entry way is rather hidden, it's in a alley way. The décor is cool, with chairs hanging on racks, just in case, you know. They also have an outdoor balcony overlooking Swanston road where you can observe the hustle-bustle while sipping your cocktail.

Cocktails Cocktails Cocktails! Namely Espresso Martini :D…read moreCabinet is quite a small venue with an excellent location, a great cocktail menu & delicious food to go with it. I like this place to meet friends before we go out to see a show for a few drinks and a lovely appetiser. I love the sizzling prawns & the eggplant chips. The staff are oh so friendly and I really rate that factor, this is what makes me go back.

I wasn't really too sure about the service, at least at first, but after a bit it did get better…read more Yeah, it's a hole in the wall bar, and the verandah actually has some pretty awesome murals, and some creepy ones as well. They also do food, though I just grabbed some chips. It was pretty nice though, and had a rather decent atmosphere.

Had a meal here on a Monday night. Great atmosphere, fantastic service and the food was first…read moreclass. Highly recommended!

Damn. Missed out on a quick blow dry at the hugely funky hair salon next door so needed food and a…read morecocktail instead. Menu was closed but I had an awesome brownie and a cocktail. I loved the service, cool hip woman who understands that it's always the right time for a cocktail if I want one. Also the toilets are clean and close. Food Republic is Beside a busy road but it's sunny and quiet on a piazza/garden, mixture of guests including hot mums and cute fairy/elf children with attitude. The staff are really lovely with the mums and kid and it's a friendly chatty place. Perfect end to a sort of cerebral day discussing my thesis proposal.

Excellent food, very nice cocktails. A bit on the expensive…read moreside, but attracts a more mature audience. My favourite is Japanese omelette, the choice is pretty static. Great coffee and location / setup. You can take away and just sit a bit further, in the square in shade. Great for those cases when our ordinary choices get boring.

Great service, staff were exceptionally attentive and the food was delicious. Highly recommended!"read more

There is truly never anything to complain about when we dine at Taxi Kitchen. Every visit is a…read morememorable experience, from the exceptional staff who make you feel genuinely welcomed, to the outstanding food that is consistently creative and delicious. The atmosphere is vibrant yet refined, the décor is stylish and thoughtfully designed, and the overall experience feels personal and effortlessly enjoyable. Taxi Kitchen continues to exceed expectations and remains a place we look forward to returning to time and time again.

Night or day the Doc is always here to help cure your ailments. All with a friendly smile, gentle…read morelighting and some pretty good food and wine. I was so impressed with their evening fare at a recent Yelp Event that I went back to test the waters with the morning crew. Could the staff be as perky, helpful and efficient as the night staff were? Dealing with the morning Paris end Collins St staff can't be too much fun but wow, the staff here make it seem like a dream. Four staff members, all smiles and all super fast on getting you to wear your happy face. The small seating area inside was full and the outdoor area was filling up with ladies and gents in suits when I stumbled in desperate for my morning latte. The development and investment in their staff really shines through. Two staff taking orders and only one barista on they were easily pumping out takeaway and dine in coffee with ease and efficiency. A recent price hike to $4.50 for a large coffee could have caused issues with regulars but the staff handled it with such diplomacy that the 10 or so people who came in/out at the same time as me happily paid the difference. Let's not forget that they are also serving up some delicious looking breakfast treats. Next time I'll be back for the breakfast slider. It's never too early in the morning for a serving of gruyere.

I made the effort today to jump off the tram early on my way to work and grab a coffee from Doc…read moreMartin's. Must say this place fits in rather well at the Paris end of Collins st with an elegant feel about it. The barista's are blessed with a window view of Collins St and before I had the time to really check the place out my coffee was ready. The coffee was great, I know I'll defiantly be back for another at some point. I'll come back to this review at some point once I've tried a few other things from Doc Martins.

4.3 This is a really…read moregood bar. Great upstairs space. It's huge and complete with a shabbily attractive international decor. We tried the Panama G & T. This has wolf gin, orange and rhubarb and tonic. This is a beautiful drink. We absolutely adored it. The house made rhubarb chip on top is almost like toffee and adds interest, texture and more great flavour. We loved this place. Note is a good one for tourists. You can watch the world go by from the window. All the diversity of Smith Street. Or, look from the windows all the way to the Dandenong ranges.

Neatly tucked away from the sometimes raw energy that is Smith Street, the Panama Dining Room…read moreoffers food that you'd be likely to find in any one hat restaurant yet provides a more relaxed atmosphere. The Panama is located on level three and is large. It is great to have a quiet cocktail or two at the bar and then wander over to the adjacent dining rooms afterwards (although the meals served in the bar area look great too). If you can, grab a table near one of the big windows. It can be fun to watch the activity on the street below or take in city views. The menu really does, to use an old cliche, offer something for everyone. Whether you're after Spanish "Jabon" or Zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese (although beware if blue cheese is not your thing), quail cigars, slow roasted lamb or wagyu beef, there will be plenty to tempt you at the Panama dining room. This place is ideal for dinner whatever the occasion, be it dinner with a group of close friends or even a special date.