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.

Oh my the food here is delicious. The staff were happy and friendly. Even got a glass of wine on…read morethe house cause the one i chose was no longer available. What place does that? People get the word out.

Quite disappointed given the rave reviews. My steak came well done, I ordered medium. It had a…read morebitter taste I wasn't expecting, and was anything but tender. The mash was so dry, and very heavy. It was chewy, and certainly not light and fluffy as it should be. Frankly it tasted like they just added water from a packet. Don't get me started on the water like, bitter peppercorn sauce. Awful. I didn't finish the meal in the end. Getting the attention of the wait staff was nigh on impossible, pleasant as they seemed. It's rare that I don't tip staff but I didn't interact with anyone beyond someone dropping the food in front of me and never coming back. Food did come out very quickly and the onion rings were ok, crispy, but still very greasy. The ambience in here is a bit weird. Families, work groups, noisy, dark, and decor like you're visiting your auntie Kay in her front room. I've not been checked on in thirty minutes. Might be something to do with the awful table tucked against a wall.... I definitely wouldn't recommend eating here. Maybe two years ago it was good, maybe I got it on a bad night, maybe it just sucks. I'm going with the latter. There are plenty of other options sound Melbourne to eat. This one definitely wasn't worth the $30 taxi ride out here from the CBD.

This was actually a pretty decent pub, particularly with the choice of beers they had on tap (being…read morea number of decent craft beers). It seems to be more focused on being a restaurant than a pub, though the front section is more of a bar (though they tend to have high tables and stools, which I'm not all that fond of). There is also a nice beer garden, and it looks like it has been recently done up, which is also pretty cool. Mind you, the beer garden is designed mainly for smokers so unfortunately there is no food out there (though that may have changed). However, I still quite liked this pub, though it did sort of lack a uniqueness that sets it apart from a great pub.

Very impressed! Came across this little treasure in the city. Quaint old Melbourne setting with…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. If you're looking for a fresh tasting grill then this is the place to go. The meat platter is big and has a great selection. Chicken shaslicks also tasted so good. All the meat tastes like it's straight from the butcher to the grill and to your plate. Staff are friendly. Service was good. Well recommended.

I only order a bowl of chips and some wine. Both were nice, but the by-the-glass price was a bit…read morehigh. The service was good considering I think only two were on. The grill looked good. I would like to come back for a proper dinner.

Went here for the $95 menu sampler and I was very impressed. I was concerned that in general it way…read moreoverpriced ($13 mock tails and $60 ribeye) but all in all it was very high quality. The service was excellent. Steak Diane was something different. Nice and vinegary sauce, went beautifully with the aged steak. Many of the melas were very gastronomic, which I liked. Blobs of purres and such and always a great combination of taste and colour. I recognized some of the wines. The mark up on wine was nearly 300%! Will be back, without the wine.

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

First time visiting this place, and our experience was ok. We didn't eat, instead just stopping in…read morefor a coffee and a snack. Most of the menu offerings aren't geared towards people just wanting something small - a lot of the offerings are larger meals. We did take up the coffee & cake $10 deal. Cake size was ridiculously generous. I was let down by the taste of the coffee. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special. The staff were very friendly and talkative. The girl who served us left us alone after our order was taken and delivered, not pestering us endlessly. This is a big +1. Seared is ok, but it's not the sort of place you'd go out of your way to visit. If you were visiting Highpoint for the movies or something, maybe then, but there are much better options out there.

brilliant steaks, know what you want and how you want it and they will make it for you. Excellent…read morepricing, convenient. No pomp here, just good food.

One of the great steaks of the world. The stone grill allows you to cook your steak to perfection…read more A five star meal without the need for dress shoes and a tie. Great causal atmosphere with a friendly staff. Desert desert desert did I say desert?? Eat your heart out. We thought the steaks were good well wear your Homer Simpson stretch pants.

I have now been to Demazzi Stone Grill over 3 times and they have secured a top 10 spot on my…read moreburger list! They get better with every visit. 100% add Demazzi to your list, the travel to Essendon is well worth it. Milkshakes - OMG, one of the best milkshakes I have ever had, top 10 in Melbourne easy!

Street parking is limited; however, there are plenty of spaces available at the train station…read moreparking on Sherbourne Street which is just a short walk from the restaurant. The restaurant is in a beautiful old Edwardian two-story shop on a corner. Entry is via an easily accessible side door. Upon entry, there is a small counter to your left where you are greeted and then promptly seated. The restaurant has an eclectic clientele which includes young singles out on a date, families, friends, footballers, and anyone else who enjoys a good steak. The atmosphere is warm, friendly, and busy. We were served promptly with the waiter taking our drink order and then giving us a few minutes to decide on our meals. The menu is quite extensive featuring several options in terms of cuts and sizes. Considering this is a steak house, the menu also offers a wagyu burger, a chicken breast fillet dish, chargrilled salmon, lamb loin chops, beef and pork ribs, and a well-portioned vegetable platter of two kebabs with grilled mushrooms, capsicum, and zucchini with grilled pumpkin fried onions and a baked potato if you are vegetarian and somehow end up in a steak house for a friends celebration or event. The menu is also supported by a very good selection of wines and beers. Ordering our food was quick and efficient with the waiter offering sauce and accompaniment options as we went. For clarity, the waiter read back our orders to confirm all was in order. Our food was delivered promptly and fully which is always a bonus when all members of your party get their meals at the same time. Our party of five ordered a ribeye on the bone, two black Angus eye fillets, one medium, one rare, one and a half racks of pork ribs, and one rack of black Angus beef ribs. All meals came with an option of chips or baked potato and a sauce. I ordered the pork ribs with a bbq sauce. All steaks were cooked as ordered. My ribs were delicious and were falling off the bone as ribs should be. I am glad they offer 1/2 rack options with the ribs as I struggled to get through my meal, two racks would have been way too much. For sides we ordered two dishes of char-grilled vegetables and one dish of baked asparagus. All were delicious. Judging by the empty plates, all party members were happy with their meals. We finished with desserts consisting of ice cream with port (port was added by request), chocolate pudding, and a sticky date pudding. The pudding serves were a good size and they were delicious. Overall, we were happy with the food and service although once you have your mains wait staff become very scarce. To order additional drinks we had to flag down a waiter... no real issue. One small complaint. We were seated across from the entrance. It was a cold and windy evening and every time someone either arrived or left the restaurant which obviously was quite often, we would receive a blast of cold air through the doorway. Most people entering or leaving the restaurant didn't close the door behind them which meant you had to wait for staff to notice the door was open and then close it. I must say they were good at keeping reasonably on top of this issue however it would make good sense for them to install an automatic door closer. Anyway, putting aside my petty little whine, this restaurant rates up there as one of my favorites. Reasonable pricing for good food served quickly and efficiently is the reason I keep returning to this little Essendon gem. If you are local, a meat lover, and desire good food and prompt service, this is the place you should come to satisfy your appetite.

You know when you go to a chain restaurant and it just feels wrong? You'd rather be in a one of a…read morekind type of place, experiencing something different. Well I do not feel like this at Squires Loft at all. To be honest I had no idea that it even was a chain place until I looked up their website one day to get their phone number. I had eaten here twice before then! The steaks are good quality and well cooked. I often get the Beef and Reef with a baked potato on the side. I LOVE the blue cheese sauce and was kicking myself that I didn't order this on my first visit so I could have had it at every visit! We've taken a few friends here and have had no dissatisfied dinner guests yet. The upstairs dining area can get a little loud and warm. The wait staff are friendly and helpful.