One word for this place- ahhhmazing! prosciutto entree,…read morefreshly cut for your delight right before your eyes with their meat cutter. The steak is as delicious as expected. Not cheap but good for an indulgent treat.

If you're a steak lover, this is the place to be. I've…read morerecommended many friends to Esca, all would agree best place for steak. Ps if you order the house chips as a side for your steak, let it cool down. I'm talking a good 5 minutes, it is hot. Many mouths have been warned and ignored, you won't find fresh chips like this. They taste amazing servied with cloves of freshly baked cloves of garlic.

Fabulous stop at Williamstown Beach. Seafood plates are delicious. Favs include the octopus,…read morecalamari & crevice. Homemade sausage is some of the best we ever had. Staff is very friendly. Scenery is beautiful. Treat yourself to a lovely experience.

Okay, while this is more like a restaurant, they don't have an issue with you sitting here with…read morejust a beer, especially since they do have an outdoor deck that seems to be suited for that particular purpose. I liked the place, particularly since it is by the beach, and you can pretty much walk from the beach straight in here, though sometimes I do get the impression that there probably is a dress code. Still, this place isn't all that bad, and is certainly worth coming here for a beachside beer.

this is one of the best places in William's town. we walked in there after a nice walk on the…read morebeach. the most amazing part of this was while the sun was setting, they have lighted up the candles in the restaurant. it is great for a romantic diner. on the top of that - the food is amazing! I ordered sea food pizza, my husband got fish of the day. the serve is big, the food is fresh. you can not ask for more. we loved it, and will visit again. :)

We ordered steak was perfectly cooked. Nice and tender. The mushroom sauce was absolutely…read moredelicious. We also ordered the Surf and Turf with mash. It could've had veggies but, maybe that's me being hungry. Great service, great food Nice and relaxing atmosphere.

It took me a while to get to this, but I set the receipt aside specifically to put up a note on…read moreYelp. It was THAT good! Definitely one of, if not THE best meal I had in Melbourne this trip. From the moment I walked up, not in the door mind you, but while still outside, I received a warm smile and 'hello'. Apu welcomed me in, realized I was by myself, and offered me a choice of seats though they were busy and space was a premium. Service was excellent! I mentioned Apu, but three...THREE people tastefully checked on me to ensure I had any questions to answer, was comfortable, stopped to just ask about me, or check on food. Never any pressure to hurry up and move along. Then there was the manager, don't remember his name but will remember the red sweater and great personality! Super helpful in helping to get the perfect selection so I had the best possible experience eating. My seat selection was at the top of the stairs, right at a small table where I could see all, and just absorb the environment. One of the cooks even set things down, and made it a point to check in and say hello. Not expected! I just wish it hadn't been my last dinner in town as I would have gone back again. Next time! I had the Calamari w/salad, Mussels, and Pannacotta to try. All were great, perfectly cooked, and then add in the service I mentioned, and it added up to be the best meal yet. Told my office mates who live in Melbourne about it so they could enjoy also! Just Wow!

Was looking for something different on my last night in Melbourne and this came up when I was…read moresearching. I made my way over to Hardware St which was hopping early-ish on a Saturday night. Thankfully I was able to get a table outside (great area for people watching!) I started with the sambal ray and a glass of champagne. The ray was really good and the champagne wasn't bad for just the house option. For the main course I got the seafood claypot and some of the chili bread for dipping as well as a glass of chardonnay. First, the bad part, the main came out less than a minute after my appetizer. I was mildly annoyed by this, but in the end it wasn't a huge deal since the clay pot kept it piping hot until I was ready to eat it anyway. The bread, couscous, seafood and broth were all really good. I did my best to soak up all of the broth with my bread and in the end I had no chance at finishing the huge helping of couscous. All in all it was a really good meal and I would definitely go back.

We've dined here a few times now, chasing the memory of the incredible calamari we had on our very…read morefirst visit. That first plate was unforgettable -- perfectly tender with a crisp, light coating that we couldn't stop talking about. Since then, it's been a bit hit or miss with the calamari. My son ordered the kids' calamari on one visit, which wasn't quite the same, and on another visit, we ordered the regular calamari again but the coating was falling off a bit -- still crispy, just not the same magic as that first time. The fish dishes, however, have been consistently excellent. The crispy whole snapper with red curry sauce was hands down my favorite -- beautifully cooked, packed with flavor, and the perfect balance of crispy skin and tender flesh. The whole King George whiting was rich and satisfying, and both the grilled barramundi and baby snapper were fresh and well prepared. Service has been solid on every visit -- friendly, efficient, and attentive without being overbearing. We usually sat outside, which made the experience even better with views of the waterfront and a laid-back, breezy atmosphere. Overall, a great spot for fresh seafood -- when it's on, it's outstanding.

Food was great and the service was good also. I highly recommend this restaurant! The location next…read moreto the Yarra was perfect!

Nice steak porterhouse (medium). Bay bugs were nice too. Acqua Panna water is offered for still…read morewater but paid per bottle ($12 per bottle). Desserts were good as well. Boston clam chowder can pass on.

Busy Friday @6pm, we get that. They sat us in corner next to super busy service table worked by at…read moreleast 6 servers. Asked to move, was told not possible. OK. One server took cocktail order; cocktail was well made/delivered within 10 mins. New server took dinner order; new waiter delivered of Seafood Linguine (smallish portion, good flavor combination) and Mooloolaba King Prawns (delish); downside when dinner finished & dishes cleared after 20 mins had to go find any of our 3 servers to ask for check, the another 10 minutes to first server to bring to table. Abysmal service, horrible seats, OK food, tasty cocktails = can't recommend at all due to service, not meal.

OMG you guuuuuuys! Today was the day! After being taunted by both the visual delight of the bright…read morecart, and the word of every person that has ever been, I finally got myself down there to see what the fuss was about. Just fish and bread? Could it really be that good? Well, yes actually. The answer is yes. Quite literally a little street peddling cart, the Seafood Peddler offers just a few simple items - fish in bread, octopus in bread, octopus tentacle or if you can't choose between fish or octopus - a seafood scramble of them both. $10 each or $8 for the smaller scramble option. Being indecisive and wanting to reduce the carb intake, I got the scramble which is only on a single piece of turkish bread. He asked if I wanted chilli on that. I refrained from screaming "YES, GIVE ME ALL THE CHILLI!!!" because I wanted to see how they typically serve it. After a little wait (these guys are insanely popular), I finally got my bread with a delicious mix of cuttlefish, octopus, lettuce and chilli. It was so flavoursome. Eyes rolling into my head flavoursome. The chilli amount was perfect for my spice-loving tastes, leaving a strong lingering kick that had me craving a big cold beer to wash it down with. They forgot my serviette, but watching my red chilli-oil covered hands struggling with my stuff, some friendly folk at the next table came to my aid with some spares. Because food this good makes people neighbourly and awesome. These chaps had beer too, which I suspect you can order from the adjoining Claypots restaurant in front of the stall. If you're visiting the market, bring your $10 and join the queue for this. Thank me later.

If you're new to the South Melbourne Market, or are there infrequently, then stopping at the…read moreSeafood Peddler is a "must do" event. Typically there are just a few choices, fish or octopus, on bread or as a salad. Pick any and you'll be fine, but if you like octopus I recommend the octopus sandwich. A perfectly grilled, tender and sweet tentacle, sliced and served on a buttered and lightly toasted ciabatta roll, with chilli, greens and a squeeze lemon. It's light, simple and flawless. Sit down right there and enjoy it al fresco as you get in some quality people watching time.

This restaurant is fitted out really nicely. Modern nautical theme with modern gas fire places…read morearound the restaurant. We went on a week night and it was nice and quiet. The cream of cauliflower soup was delicious. Though we were hoping that the home made bread assortment we ordered to go with the soup was warm, because we couldn't really tell the difference between that and some top quality bakery bread. The eye fillets were good quality, but don't come into the top 10 all time best. They were nice and lean and the gravy tasted home made, not mass produced. The service was also top notch, with the wait staff even opening the door for us as we left the restaurant. It was a nice finishing touch. We give 5 stars, but you pay for it. Average of $40 per main, soup is $10 then additional for bread and water etc. I recommend this place for a special occasion and / or romantic date.

Don't be fooled by the decor and fine dining. This "restaurant" is a wolf in sheeps clothing. From…read morethe moment we sat down and ordered we were told our food would take up to an hour to be served, forcing us to order overpriced starters - it felt like our stomachs were being held for ransom. Also they were out of chicken. What was served was just not worth waiting or paying for. Small portions, nothing special. Try the bread, it's free. Or go down the road, anchor yourself somewhere else. Bless xx

Tank Fish & Chips Emporium Melbourne…read more Unique Dish: Grilled Juicy Fish Fillets or Your Favourite Style. Best Deal: Value for $$$ beetroot salad paired with catch of the day fillet combo with aromatic hot chips Food: Generous Portion size. Good amount of fish. Service: Cashier is well presented, smiling & polite. Atmosphere: Whole Fresh Fish on Ice with Colour Coordinated Lemons, Chili and Greens. Clean. Food Court's Temperature is Climate Controlled. Mall's Toilet is posh & clean. Great Music at the right volume. Giant TV playing news & sports. Crowd: Office Workers mostly. Place is packed full of people eating thus the food must be good. The food turnover rate is high thus the food must be fresh. I give it 5 / 5 stars. I will surely come back again to try different dishes such as the burgers & drinks as they all look tasty. I highly recommend you to bring your family, colleagues and friends there this week for a pleasant gastronomic experience. :) Best regards, Jianfa Ben Tsai Fat Guy with 35 years of Restaurant Dining Experience Managed Food Business Worked at 5 Star Hotels

Went their for a nice lunch with my nan. fish wasn't cooked fully and after we got home my nan was…read moresat at the top of the stairs convincing us she was the chaser now she has fallen down and broken her hip she also received food poisoning from the uncooked fish and is convinced she is a mermaid because she didn't die.