We had an absolutely delicious meal at Smith & Daughter. Every dish was full of flavor. I'm a sauce lover, and they have great sauces. We started with the mushroom skewers, which were perfectly grilled. The pole beans were crisp and seasoned nicely...they were thick and hearty. We took a chance on the red beans and rice. One of our favorite food vacations is New Orleans. I will not doubt this chef again..they were delicious... comforting and flavorful. I would definitely get them again. I do wish the plantains were traditionally made though. The star for me was definitely the country fried lion's mane. Crispy, hearty, and so well-seasoned. I've wanted to try lion's mane for a while. This was the best place to try it. I'm not usually a big dessert person, but the chocolate brownie with biscotti-flavored ice cream had me claiming my fair share (my husband usually gets most of the dessert to himself!). The decor was modern but also cozy and inviting. It really made for a great night out. I don't know how we skipped over the bbq brisket. We will definitely be back to try it! read more

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Melbourne's bustling scene of vegetarian restaurants includes one I thought I'd never see: a vegan Spanish tapas place. Besides having transformed a vegetarian-unfriendly cuisine, they've also managed to do it in a fairly prominent corner, and fill their tables (both the individual ones and the communal table I sat at and the bar) with a very typical-looking bunch of Australians. It is not what one expects of an all-plant restaurant; the mainstream, hipster-ness of it all was quite unique to Melbourne. Like most tapas places, you'll pay a lot of money for a little food and probably like it. I only tried the chickpea soup and some sort of soda, though people sitting next to me ordered all kinds of delicious-looking things that I could only ogle. The soup was appealing enough that I finished a large bowl rather quickly. I would struggle to pay up for it on a regular basis if I lived in Melbourne, but I certainly would want to come with a group and try everything. It seemed like this place was a success. read more

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I'm usually a big fan of vegan food but this place didn't live up to the hype on a number of fronts. Booking: We managed to nab a table for two a couple of hours before we wanted to come, but we found their policy of taking your credit card details at this point and threatening to charge you if you didn't show a bit unusual. Looking back, this is where the inhospitable vibe began. Atmosphere/service: We felt a generally tense vibe from the servers, who were very efficient but not very warm. The whole space has a dark, gloomy metalhead vibe. We had to complain twice about the fans being on too strong above our heads on what was not a warm day, before they were willing to do something about it by the time we had finished our meal, the fan also cooled our food down quickly after it arrived. Our server had very little knowledge of the wine list, and resorted to bringing tasters in place of guidance. All the whites on offer were very dry and tart, which we were told is what the chef prefers. Another way in which we felt the guests were dictated to rather than catered for. Food: We had the antipasti, insalata and meatball pasta, none of which we were very impressed by. The vegan feta is dominated by a taste of vinegar, and the "prosciutto" was unpleasant sticky rice paper with colouring, that would have been better left off the plate. It was a shame that vegetables weren't celebrated more in any of the dishes. Although the fresh peas and kumquats in the insalata were nice. We chose not to have dessert after our disappointing meal experience, I couldn't risk ruining my favourite dish tiramisu! Also didn't like the cocktail I ordered, which again was dominated by sour flavours without a hint of sweetness. read more

Smith & Daughters - Antipasti, lentil insalata and holy basil cocktail - American Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

I've been here twice -- once for brunch and once for dinner. Both times, I've been disappointed. As a Melbourne vegan, I've heard about Smith & Daughters non-stop since they've opened. But I -- like a lot of the vegan community -- find S&D to be seriously overhyped. I think a lot of the people who are wowed by this place are non-vegans who are actually shocked that vegan food can taste so good. Well, yes, vegan food can taste so good -- and honestly usually tastes BETTER. Smith & Daughters is pretty average-tasting vegan food. Last year, I came with a group of vegans for dinner and we had a few share plates. The potatoes ("patatas con romesco ahumado") were nice, but everything else we tried was a bit overpriced and underwhelming. The ingredients were inventive, but didn't quite mesh well together, somehow. Also, I wished S&D didn't have such a heavy emphasis on share platters. I'm one of those shy eaters who really doesn't like sharing with other people because I'm too polite to take much food from the shared plates in front of me. And what we ordered didn't feel like it included a wide variety of food types (veg, fruit, proteins, starches, etc). It felt like it was all starch. Which is fine, I guess, but I really wish S&D had more menu options in terms of individual meals that you can order just for yourself, because I really felt like I didn't get the equivalent of a square meal from the share plates in front of me. In fact, the dinner menu in general is way too short and lacking in variety. Not much to choose from at all. Dessert-wise, I tried some of my friend's (very small) saffron custard sangria crumble, and we both turned our nose up at it afterwards. It was just WEIRD-tasting. And a serious waste of $15. (Yes, $15 for a tiny dessert!!!) Last week, I tried S&D again, but for brunch -- this time with the boy and his friend. I had the Brazilian Slaw, which was nice but very same-y. It had strips of cabbage, carrot, and crispy tortilla tossed with kernels of corn in a pleasant lime dressing. It was nice and fresh-tasting, but not amazing, and it was honestly too much of the same flavour to eat forkful after forkful over and over again. The portion size was HUGE -- this time, S&D erred on the size of portions being too LARGE as opposed to too SMALL. Our friend couldn't finish her Brazilian Slaw because it was just too much food, and too much of the same flavour over and over. Nice, but supremely boring. The boy had the Mexican Hash (potatoes with "chorizo," spinach, mushrooms, and tortillas). He really liked the faux chorizo and claimed he couldn't tell it wasn't meat. I tasted it and right away I picked up on the faux-meat (soy?) aftertaste. I didn't like it at all. Meals (both brunch and dinner) are in the $15-18 range, but portion sizes vary widely, so to me it still seems overpriced. Desserts are all $15 and super-overpriced for what you get. The menu doesn't seem especially "Latin American" to me, just sort of "Latin-inspired." (But then again I'm from Texas so I'm probably pretty judgmental about this sort of thing, ha!) I know that S&D did change their menu to more U.S.-inspired fare at one point -- mac and cheese and that sort of thing -- but have recently changed it back. Service was very nice both times I went -- everyone was super-friendly. Atmosphere-wise, the place is cool -- kind of a sulky gothic vibe on hipster Brunswick Street. But you have to be in the right mood for it, if you know what I mean. All in all, I'd probably go back if dragged by friends -- I wouldn't mind trying the S&D tacos (although this Texan girl is pretty appalled at having to pay $5 EACH for tacos) -- but in general I'd say S&D is nothing special and not worth the hype. Plenty of other amazing vegan food in Melbourne to try. For those not in the know, the owners have also opened "Smith & Deli" around the corner, a vegan delicatessen serving pre-prepared sandwiches and salads and baked goods, that kind of thing. I've heard from many people in the vegan community that Smith & Deli is a whole lot better than Smith & Daughters, so I'll definitely have to try it. read more

Needing a semi rushed dinner before a talk we decided to try out Smith & Daughters. Knowing they had opened only a week before I decided to book a table and it was lucky I did. Arriving at 6 the place looked empty but they told me that they were fully booked for the night. (The place was fully packed by mid meal) Upon first looking at the menu I was slightly confused as words such as tuna and chorizo popped out... But my dining companion had already asked and it was certainly all vegan. I must admit normally I don't like faux meat.. What's the point of eating something that resembles meat?! But after this meal I will never say a bad word about it again. We ordered the tamales, patatas bravas with chorizo, tuna and pea croquettes, and the chillies rellenos. The tuna and pea croquettes were the standout. Absolutely divine! I'm still thinking about them 3 hours post meal. Unfortunately we were in a rush so didn't get to order desert. But there'll definitely be another dinner booked there soon. Easily the best meat free meal on Brunswick St! read more

Smith & Daughters - Patatas with chorizo - American Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

I was quite looking forward to this place with all the food reviews but was grossly disappointed. It's a dark gloomy place. doesn't help when it's actually nice and sunny outside. It feels cold inside. Yes it has nice wooden tables, cute salt and pepper shakers and interesting hot sauces like the stinger, but that doesn't cut it. Yes service is quick. Portion sizes are large. It is Mexican themed and all vegan. Both my brunch companion and I got the brekkie burrito with black beans and tofu and with a side of guac.it is quite bland. I had to douse it in salt and pepper and actually got tired of eating it. My brekkie companion didn't finish his burrito. Don't think he liked it much either. Additionally, coffee only comes with soy, oat, almond (additional charge) and cashew milk. If you're not going to offer cow's milk at least don't charge additional for the milk. Oat milk is disgusting. I don't like soy milk. And I'm not paying additional 2 bucks for cashew milk which will make a small cup of coffee cost 5.50. Insane. Coffee is feral. Service is quick. Staff are nice. Drinks menu is extensive. read more

Smith & Daughters - Stinger - American Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

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Breakfast Burrito. That's all you need to know before you visit Smith & Daughters for brunch on a weekend. Sure, you can get a Bloody Mary, fresh juice or coffee (go black unless you're down with non-dairy milk) depending on your level of tiredness/hangover but the thing you want to eat is the burrito. It's one of the tastiest things to eat for breakfast and amazingly they make it with not a single animal product. My favourite +1 couldn't believe that something so tasty didn't include bacon! There's other options of course, and in the evening it's more tapas style, but my favourite time to visit is on the weekend for brunch. The staff are warm and friendly and the vibe is always relaxed. Bring your newspaper and bestie and enjoy some healthy(ish) cuisine with a giant pitcher of freshly squeezed juice. read more

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Get off the couch and get here now! You guys, seriously every thing we had was amazingly tasty, leaving us wanting more. Myself & two other gals split the jalapeño Mac & Cheese, Champinones Al Ajillo (mushrooms in a creamy sauce) with toasted bread (I don't even like mushrooms but my oh my was this flavorful and amazing) and the layered queso & chips all washed down with their smooth signature cucumber, jalapeño & coriander margarita. Omg all were incredible!! No photos of the food - was too busy devouring it! Booking is a good idea if you don't want to sit at the community table and no split bills so bring cash! read more

Smith & Daughters - Their signature drink - Cucumber, jalapeño and coriander margarita - American Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

Best vegetarian Mexican restaurant ever! Ok, so vegetarian Mexican food don't come up often or ever, but this place is fantastic. We ordered quite a few dishes and sat at the bar on a busy Friday night with no reservations. On the top of the list was the nachos. It was made with jackfruit that looked like pulled pork and cheesy sauce was poured on top with guacamole. The other top rated item was the mushrooms. They had a really nice thick brown gravy and my only complaint was I didn't get enough bread to eat the gravy. The mushrooms were good, but elevated by the gravy. The cocktails were very good too and they made us a passion fruit pistachio mezcal that was not only delicious, but was very original. We ordered some other items that were also good so make sure you try the other items. I never missed the meat and I was perfectly happy with the food. They also server brunch on Saturday and Sunday until 5:00 PM. I will be back to try their brunch! Thanks Smith & Daughters and keep up the good work! read more

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We came on our 10 year anniversary for dinner. We ordered two share plates 1) cauliflower and the other 2) fried lentils. Meals came out fast 1) cauliflower slightly undercooked and sauce was very salty but edible 2) fried lentils felt like someone had emptied a bottle of balsamic vinegar on it. This was inedible and we thought best to let the waiter know. We let her know we could not eat it and the reason above. She explained that this is the type of style the cook uses as she uses punchy flavours. She then said sorry it was a miss. Since we had hardly eaten any of it we felt there could of been an exchange or discount offered for the inconvenience. We decided to leave after the poor customer service and when paying our bill at the bar the girl asked how our meals were, so we told her the truth. She said did you tell your waiter, of which we responded yes. At that time our waiter came up and was asked if she knew about the order we sent back. She rudely explained to my wife, "I thought we dealt with this" as if somehow we had offended her! Poor service and sorry to say this visit the food was terribly made. It deserves one star as it ruined our anniversary dinner. Sorry for the long rant but people need to know. read more

Not sure how to describe the artistic slant of this place. There was a back feature wall which I didn't look into much detail until I saw this window sill full of crosses and Marys. The back wall was full of frames and pictures that are probably tied closely to Latin America; religion and art. It's wooden tables and classic water jugs makes you feel like you are in the old school Latin America. We had a delicious French toast with quince fruit....yummy! A glass of wine to top it off. They seem to have an colourful and extensive bar too! Worth a visit! read more

Smith & Daughters - Back feature wall - American Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

Lots of places think they can just whip up vegan food these days - and there are usually only one or two vegan items on any menu in Melbourne and some of them are not great. Smith & Daughters not only offer a whole vegan menu but it is also really, really good food. They have the rare talent of coming up with exciting new ways to make vegan food interesting and delicious - and even if you think "anyone can make a vegan salad" well, you are wrong because not everyone can or would even think of making a caesar salad like S&D do! Only down side is that they are busy, and therefore you have to turn over your table within an hour. This also equates to inattentive wait staff - they could have sold me an extra glass of wine but it was hard to catch anyone's attention to ask for a refill! This is a small complaint though. read more

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Believe all the hype, this place is really very good. The space is eclectically decorated with a few large share tables and quite a few smaller tables for 2 or 4 people. The food menu has a reasonable number of share dishes plus some great salads, a yummy Mexican soup, a few desserts and an extensive drinks menu with loads of cocktails and some interesting juices and teas. Our stand out dishes were the Championnes; butter mushrooms in a Spanish sherry (PX) reduction; quite rich but absolutely divine, and the Artichoke and Chick Pea salad which was crunchy and fresh. The restaurant was full on a Thursday night, we booked 2 weeks ahead to make sure we could choose our time slot, so I highly recommend booking ahead. The food is all Vegan, but I think our carnivorous friends would enjoy it too. Definitely worth the drive across the bridge. read more

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best vegan food ever. 10/10. also got a cool shirt :)

Must try the tofu scramble! I really love the food here and would recommend it to any sort of eaters. The menus are extremely well designed to entice our palates and keep things interesting. Ambience has a very grungy feel, with high walls and post-punk/rock posters. Cocktails are a big hit with customers. Staffs are extremely friendly and fun-loving. Personally felt the portions are a little too big but its a great place to share food. read more

I can't say enough good things about Smith and Daughters! It is the crown jewel of Melbourne's amazing vegan scene. The brunch menu is spectacular (scrambled tofu, pancakes, breakfast pizza) and dinner is even better with an amazing Italian menu made with mock meats! You need to book ahead but it's so worth it, save some money so you and your dinner party can enjoy cocktails and dessert! Yummmm!!! read more

It's quite difficult to make a menu decision regret here, as everything is pretty impressive. I can easily see this as the setting for the reality show "fool me once!" Notable positives to take form this restaurant are, certain dishes which evoke mixed or ambiguous feeling towards are totally fine here. I.e. Pate which can be a bit too much to burden at times, or quiche/fritata/omelet which are very easily adverse to being unpalatable are delicious here. So too, are the fried paella fritters. Standout dishes are the rocket and artichoke salad as well as their take on potatas bravas, or great potato diving range. You'll see what I mean if you order it. It's freakin huge. Being of Spanish influence the menu has quite a great range of diversity. But best of all, knowing that most alcohol is already vegan, it's a winner here. discounting wine fined with dairy or fish and most beers. Spirits are totally fine however. Hot sauces on all the tables- WIN. Great for sharing/degustation style meals, replete with conversation and a great flow of dishes arriving at the table as they're cooked. Quite good and service from uber hipster/Dark Rock/ glam/ Rockabilly/ Grunge chic/ Alternative staff- in dress and presentation. read more

Being a quasi-vegetarian (read: pretend), I'm usually pretty clued in to who does vegetarian and how well. So, on a recent visit to Smith and Daughters, I was just dumbfounded when, halfway through reading the menu filled with deliciousness (read: meat) my friend casually mentioned that everything was vegan. how did I not know this? I had specifically looked up the menu beforehand and it hadn't even registered. And, in that instant, I realized that Smith and Daughters is amazing Because It's Vegan Without Making A Big Deal About It. at last. Now, when I say I'm a quasi-vegetarian, that just means that I'm lazy, and socially-inclined. So, I won't refuse meat at a dinner party and I also hate having to order the one veggie pasta at a nice restaurant, so I usually won't. Smith and Daughters makes eating ethically easy and just plain lovely. The food is amazing. Some of the best Mexican food in Melbourne, plus it's vegan! I recommend the Tacos En Salada (sp?), though it's all a treat. Plus, there's a great drink selection (everything from $5 cans of beer to work-of-art $20 cocktails). Go, now. But be sure to book a table. read more

After weeks of watching the goings on in the building of Smith & Daughters via various social medias we were getting very excited about the arrival of a new vegan restaurant in town. Leisha T because she's vegan herself, and me just because I love cramming good food into my mouth. When we finally had a free night to get along here I made sure to try and book in a few days in advance. I was told that the only table available would be for 8:30 or we could book a spot at the communal table for earlier. I opted for the communal table. and upon our arrival we were greeted at the door and pleasantly surprised to hear that we had booked our own table. Reading through the menu you could easily think that you were not in a vegan restaurant. Everything reads as if there is meat on offer here, until you read the fine print down the bottom explaining that everything here from the alcohol to the food is animal free. It's nice that the vegan side of it is not completely in-your-face (apart from the neon "EAT VEGAN" sign on the back wall), it's just great food that happens to be meat-free. Used to having not too many menu options, Leisha spent a long time studying the menu and we decided that we would be silly not to go for three courses. We ordered a croquetta and a tamale to begin with and were surprised at how quickly they were brought out, but not at how quickly they were devoured. For mains we ordered the Chiles Rellenos and a mix of three different tacos. Both were amazing, with the tacos (Chorizo & Potato, Jackfruit and Mushroom & Sweetcorn) having a great mix of flavours, with each being perfectly different from the last. The Chiles Rellenos was big, cheesy and full of flavour. We couldn't let the night go by without ordering dessert, so we grabbed a Mexican Flan and a Chocolate Tarta served with Avocado Icecream. The Flan was a little disappointing, but that could just be because I tasted it after the amazing Tarta. It was gooey, chocolatey and big enough to share on it's own between two (but why would you want to??). Aside from the food there is a lot to like about S&D. The restaurant itself looks cool, from the bluestone walls to the chili plants potted in the window. The staff here are incredibly friendly, not to mention cute, covered in great tattoos and the gents are sporting some very nice facial hair. My seat was positioned looking towards the front door and lots of people seemed to be arriving without a booking, most managed to grab a seat at the bar, communal table or window benches, but many were turned away, so plan ahead, book a table and head along to one of the best new restaurants I've been to in a long time. read more

I would give this place ten stars if I could! Awesome vibe and amazing food. We had the breakfast pizza and the meatball sub. All plant based ingredients with so much flavor! We were very satisfied and can't wait to come back read more

Smith & Daughters officially has a special place in my heart! I must admit when I was invited to a friends birthday dinner there I wasn't that keen, as other Mexican places have disappointed me in the past, I wasn't sure how a Vegan Mexican establishment was quite going to work. Not only did it work, it just blew my mind! Being that we were in a large group, didn't know one another and most of us were meat eaters, we had no idea who, what, when, where and why when it came to the menu and how we were going to order. So the absolutely fabulous and incredibly attentive staff swept in and saved the day! They just kinda got a gauge for what we were willing to pay per head, in this case it was $40 and she said, leave it to me I'll bring you three courses to share! Not only was this a relief, but it broke the ice, got us talking to the strangers sitting around us. The food was mouth watering. I can't stop thinking about it. I want to go back alone and write down exactly what I get so I can try making it at home. We had "cheese" dips, "prawns," fried stuff, salad with "Mayo," the best mushrooms I've ever had, potatoes, breads in many forms, crispy things, avocado ice cream, piña colada cheese cake and many more! Honestly, I don't remember ever eating like that before. For the amount of food we got for what we paid was phenomenal. You know when you eat a lot you feel kinda sick and awful? Yeah, well we all agreed we didn't have that here- plus everyone was just as greedy as I was! Anyway, scrumptious food- really showed me Mexican can be delicious! Oh and that I should let Vegan change my view of a restaurant. The vibe of S&D is second to none. The bar is awesome. The staff know their staff and are so happy to help. I am in looooove! read more

Can't remember if i have already reviewed this place. Even if i have, it deserves another. I cannot recommend this place more highly. As a vegan i was super excited to hear that Smith and Daughters was opening up. It is perfectly positioned on Brunswick street, surrounded by other great vegan establishments. I love that fact that although it is a vegan restaurant, its not advertised as such. It is a restaurant that just happens to serve only vegan food. Vegans and meat eaters alike will love this place. The food is well thought out and the flavours are just amazing. I've been lucky enough to eat here a few times for both brunch and dinner and if i could i'd eat here every day. They do an amazing mexican and spanish omelette for breakfast as well as one of my fav's the breakfast burrito. Also you can't go past the green juice! For dinner, they have just changed their menu to be more little meals and share plates, but you can't go past the pea and tuna croquettes. They are delicious and its hard to believe its not real tuna. Aside from the food, the venue itself is amazing. A lot of thought are care has gone into the decor. I love all the knick knacks and cute little salt and pepper shakers adorning each table. Lastly, you can't go past the staff. They are great. Always friendly, helpful and quick. This is my new favourite restaurant in Melbourne! Check it out! read more

I really enjoyed my time here at Smith and Daughters. The decor is cool and quirky, the staff were really nice and helpful and they seem to enjoy working there as much as I enjoyed eating there! I will definitely revisit this place, there are so many great dishes to try, all with their own twist on classic Mexican food. My tip is to bring a meat eater here and not tell them it's vegan, I'm sure they will love it! read more

Good food. Terrible service. They brought our main out first and our two entrees last (and they were cold). We specifically requested the food come out in a certain order (tapas first, main last) and it came out in the OPPOSITE order. When I queried the waitress about it she shrugged and asked "what would you like me to do?" and then stacked the plate ON TOP of the other plates that were already on our table (because there wasn't room to put the last entree out). read more

Remember the movie 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' that had those magical gold tickets hidden in chocolate bars that afforded the lucky holder entry into the wonders of Willy Wonka's factory, well....very similar to this experience was the joy of holding a ticket to Smith & Daughters "Fiesta De Cinco Rondas" evening - their collaboration with Tequila Tromba as part* of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival this year. Perhaps the most interesting thing about my excitement at getting a ticket to this event is that I am not really a fan of alcohol in food, but you know, where S&D is EVER involved, well...resistance is futile...deliciously futile. Five rounds of amazing vegan food and cocktail combinations later, and, again approaching vegan pinata status, I am happy to report that S&D remain a bright and shining star in the Melbourne restaurant sky, for vegan or non-vegan patrons alike. With scrumptious fresh food combinations including prawn tacos (amazing combination of flavours & textures), fiesta calamari (perfection), paella (shared among the table, just as god intended), passionfruit lime tart (need I say more) and ice cream sandwich (amazing!!!), complemented perfectly by cocktails including frozen jala-pina, smokey hibiscus iced tea, sangringo,coconut cheescake margarita, and anejo cacao old fashioned, the three hour food-fest flew by in what felt like minutes. The sheer logistics of presenting approximately 60 dishes simultaneously to the packed restaurant is testament to the quality of this place, and the energy and friendliness of staff did not waver for the entirety of the event, with an explanation of each dish and cocktail presented provided with each course. The evening was a celebration of food (specifically vegan) & drink (specifically tequila), and it was truly enjoyable to watch strangers sitting around our table turning into friends as the night progressed - magical place this! Hard to believe this restaurant has only been open for a year (this coming Saturday - congrats to them). The energy and congeniality of staff, including the co-owners who are very much hands on in every aspect of running S&D, combined with magnificent quality of food ensures this restaurant will long have a place in my heart (& stomach). Jump on board the S&D train if you have not already had the gastronomic pleasure - you will not be disappointed! * the BEST part some people^^ might argue ^^ some being this people read more

Let it be known you will not go hungry here! Most people think that by being vegetarian or vegan that somehow vegetables could never fill you up. Smith & Daughters proves this wrong. I ordered way too much and ended up taking some home. The menu consists of sharing plates, tapas style and salads (couldn't even look at the desserts) my guest and I shared the Mexican soup, leek & kale bake, paella fritters and cauliflower salad. Flavours were good although the bake had quite a bit of salt in there. Only downside the service seemed really rushed and you can only book for 90 mins, but this was a Saturday night so have to expect that. Will be back if only to order less and enjoy dessert! read more

Two thumbs way up! I had heard good things about Smith & Daughters from friends who had dined there in the past and our experience at the restaurant last week definitely lived up to my expectations and general Fitzroy hype. The menu was small/small-medium in size but flavour-packed. We shared the jalapeño and corn fritters, Champinones Al Ajillo (mushrooms in a creamy smokey sauce), a trio of tacos, and the horchata cocktail. My vegan date and I (an omnivore) were both thoroughly impressed with the delicious food and left feeling satisfied. The Latin inspired atmosphere was funky and fun. The waitstaff were incredibly friendly and helpful. I liked they had several different seating options: communal table and bar seating in addition to normal tables. We walked in without reservations during the weekend but luckily one of the waitresses found us a nice comfy spot at one of the communal tables. Overall, I highly recommend Smith & Daughters. The food is terrific. Great spot for groups and date nights. This place gets super busy so save yourself the trouble and call ahead and make a reservation. read more

Pure Vegan heaven. The dishes are generous. The Nachos are huge so prepare to share. Everything we tried was spot on, really. Even the cocktails we had were awesome. Service is prompt and friendly. Love the place. read more

The only problem with this place is how busy it is! Even on a Wednesday night it was so crowded we had to sit at the bar. Amazing food, you wouldn't even know it was vegan. My friend and I shared the cod fritters and the cheesy eggplant bake. 10000% recommend the cheesy bake! Amazing melted cheesy goodness which tasted even better than normal cheese! Fast service, friendly staff who answered all my questions and delicious cocktails. Book or show up early so you don't miss out! read more

Smith & Daughters - Manzana Manzana Manzana Manzana cocktail - American Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

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AMAZING!!! The chefs have captured the tastes and textures of real meat dishes with delicious sides. Great atmosphere and location as well. read more

Smith & Daughters - Chickn burger off the old menu - American Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

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I understand it's a hip place with cool decor. However, $15 for a tiny cup of guacamole that's probably used half of avocado with no flavor (we add so much salt n paper that we could've made this at home for less than 5 dollars) with "fresh chips" that's just super greasy and in broken tiny pieces and terrible shapes.. I don't know what's up with ppl here! Seriously... Such a joke! read more

Smith & Daughters - Overpriced & over rated for $15 tiny cup of guacamole with no flavor ..we had to add so much salt and pepper .. - American Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

This is really good place for vegans and all people! Healthy and delicious~ I love Smith&Daughters! I'm big fan of them! Yummy~~~~~~ read more

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AMAZING. We stumbled upon this place, had a SECOND breakfast here because we couldn't resist, and were very very very happy customers. We even bought "Vegan Eats" stickers, which we proudly display!! On our way out of Melbourne, we saw that this place had been featured in Jet Star Magazine as a must-go! The people are so unpretentious that we didn't even realize they are a HUGE deal! read more

It was a pretty cool novelty to go somewhere with such a wide range of mockmeats. There were so many things on the menu that intrigued me and I wanted to try but I settled on the mac and cheese and a garden salad. The sauce of the mac and cheese was delicious - it seemed to be cauliflower based and it was nice and creamy. Unfortunately the pasta was a bit undercooked, but adding some of the Smith & Daughters hot sauce took it from a 5 to a 9. I'm a little confused as to how it's "Latin American" though, my Argentinian partner came with me and she didn't really get it either. Seemed to be more like typical North American fare (chicken and waffles, mac and cheese, po boy, BBQ ribs, etc). The main thing I didn't love was the price. Didn't seem right to pay $14 for a tiny bowl of pasta and $7 for a salad that was also very small and mostly iceberg lettuce. read more

Celebrated my birthday here last week and thoroughly recommend. For a meat eater, the food is divine. Had the croquettes and grilled asparagus which were delicious. My surprise "birthday cake" was a slice of the most delicious cake which tasted of pineapple. Staff were very attentive and very accommodating - moving us to the large table when it became available making our night so much more enjoyable. Going to the jazz club next door afterwards topped off a perfect night! Will definitely go back. read more

in short, it's fantastic, versatile vegan food in a cool little corner location in Fitzroy - the place has an unpretentious character and a retro rocker vibe that would be welcoming to most. the only downside, if any, would be that you'll be up close and personal with those nearby you, as the layout is a tiny bit squished. But this minor gripe isn't enough to detract from an excellent review in my humble opinion. It's simply very hard to find vegan food that is this good! read more

The most pretentious vegan restaurant on the planet. Being from Northern California and living in SF during the dotcom boom era, I thought I had previously experienced the height of places where the servers and kitchen were above their patrons. Also, there was no respect for god allergies or preferences. To top it off, it was my birthday and I so wish I had selected elsewhere. Unless you want nondescript, pretentious bland food with ungrateful servers, avoid this place. read more

It's ok. After all the wonderful hype it turned out to just be tapas, very good tapas but Melbourne needs more fully catered vegan restaurants, like Candle 79 in NYC. Yes, it's great to have a vegan restaurant but it would be nice to have the option of a fancy, creative full meal. Lots of deep fried food options, not healthy. However, the salads are excellent. I think the hype built it up too much. The decor is lovely and the service is great. read more

By far the best and most unique vegetarian cocktail in town. I've never seen a bar which had that many different kind of cocktails. I've so far tried only 3, but I'm looking forward to come with my friends to hit the bar again. read more

Each time I come back to Smith & Daughters I am reminded why it has been months since I stepped into the over-hyped king of vegan eats. What was once filled with creative flair now feels like run of the mill, in and out service with food that is good, not great. Seems their new Deli is draining the soul of this place because the difference in quality between the two is vast. Would never avoid, but for the price I expect a little more. read more