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.

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.

So I've been to Entrecôte twice, and I've walked out the happiest gal about town twice. Never have…read moreI felt so fancy and special in a place so relaxing and unpretentious. The first time I ventured in was to indulge in what is likely the happiest of Happy Hours - $2 oysters and $12 glasses of Mumm champagne - that is ACTUAL champagne, people. I refer to this kind of treat as Choysters and I guarantee you, you'll feel like a French royal by the time you finish that second glass. My next trip was for dinner. I was so excited to try their famous Steak Frites - Grilled Hopkins River Porterhouse, with salad and BOTTOMLESS FRIES. Can you feel my excitement as you read?! The steak was cooked to absolute perfection and the salad gave much needed greenery to the dish. This is such a fun destination if you've had a GREAT day at work and want to celebrate or are celebrating an anniversary of birthday but don't want anything too over the top.

$2 oysters. $12 glasses of Champagne (the real stuff). Charming waiters. Frenchy vibes. One of the…read moremeatiest cheeseburgers known to man. Steak and endless frites. Entrecôte is what I imagine heaven is like. It's fun, decadent, doesn't take itself too seriously, and has enough options to keep each day a little different, but not so many that you need to waste precious time making decisions. This isn't complex food, it's not food that requires discussions on how it was made or where the ingredients are from. Nope, it's delicious classic food that lets you get on with what's most important - enjoying the company of your friends. You'll eat and drink way more than you intended, but by golly will you have a fun night.

Rare Steakhouse is a two level steakhouse located at Melbourne CBD. The prices are middle of the…read moreroad compared to other steakhouses I've tried in Melbourne. The service needs a little improvement. I was barely acknowledged as I entered the restaurant before I was directed to go upstairs in an empty floor with about 10-15 tables. We were then assigned to the last table by the wall furthest away as if we were penalized. Remember those days where you had to stand on a corner facing the wall as a kid for timeout! That's what I felt like. The entire place was EMPTY！Service was slow and none of the servers looked like they enjoyed their work. In fact, the server took our order AFTER taking the orders from other customers who came in after us. The steak was tender and was nicely grilled but quality of the steaks was middle of the road. Just tasted like your average steak at an average restaurant at an average price -- nothing spectacular. And by the way, the salad tasted average too.

Service and ambience were good. The food was subpar. I started with the salt and pepper calamari…read morewhich obviously came from a bag of frozen calamari. No imagination or presentation with this plate. Just a plate of breaded calamari that arrived less than 5 minutes after I ordered it. I then ordered the Ribeye. It was chewy and had a lot of gristle in it. Half of the pieces I ate I was gnawing through gristle, just not a good piece of meat for 75 AUD. Was not worth the cost at all.

They have a dining rewards program that gives you $10 for signing up and $15 for your birthday. I…read morelove loyalty programs. Celebrated my birthday here. It was great! The service was attentive and the atmosphere was warm and very inviting. The food was good as well. The burger was phenomenal while the steak was just ok. It was the Aged Rib Eye. Looking around after we realized everyone knew to add salt to their steak. They give you a complementary birthday dessert as well. Really have to appreciate places that know how to make the customer feel valued!!! I would go back for sure to get the burger and give the steak another shot.

This is truly a meat place so be ready! Lots of people, including us, had skewers. I had the lamb…read moreand they were ok. Some pieces were good, some a bit chewy. My husband had the kangaroo skewer and it was very tender. He really liked it. Meals come with meat and choice of fries or salad. We had salad, quite over dressed. We had the garlic bread to start and it was good- not too garlicky and grated cheese on top. Nice atmosphere, busy. Had a bottle of wine- reasonably priced.

Great evening the food and service. This Argentinian/Italian restaurant specializes in grilling. I…read moreordered the short ribs and prawns and they were cooked to perfection and juicy with a nice sear on the ribs. Also had the corn pepper stuffed empanadas which was a nice starter. Shout out to Sierra, who was attentive and also shared my excitement about the food.

Palermo is an Argentinian themed steak house which features a charcoal type grill. Ironically, I…read moreordered the pig over the steak. It arrived grilled chunks and was juicy. I also ordered a side of asparagus in a cashew sauce which was grilled and delicious. The restaurant has that rich steak hour decor and ambiance. Service was friendly and fast at lunch. It is not a light meal.

Incredible 40+ day bone in ribeye. So much marbling makes 500g way too much of a serving if not…read moreused to such rich food. Guarantee extra trip to bathroom that night. Better to share and get something else as well. I prefer to dip in coarse ground salt. The truffle butter didn't add anything for me. Fried cauliflower and broccoli a good accompaniment.

Nice steak house with an excellent wine list. The sirloin was very good although not particularly…read moreseasoned.

Have to love any restaurant where the only questions they ask are: wine list? Filet or porterhouse?…read moreHow do you want it done? Strawberry cake or ice cream dessert. I went with the porterhouse medium-rare and ice cream with strawberries. Everything is just delicious. I would like more of a meat choice.

interviewer: so son, you want a job here at vlado's?…read more applicant: sir, yes sir! i: so, tell me what you know about us? a: you are the mecca for carnivores! only meat lovers need apply! and definitely not for the vegan hearted?! i: really? anything else? a: the only constant is change but at vlado's time stands still! you don't change! your loyal staff remains in employment like for, ever! your intimate decor, same! i: interesting. is that a good thing or a bad thing? a: sir, remember how as a kid when you were playing at the playground? i: sorry mate, that was a long, long time ago! a: no worries, what i meant is, then you wanted time to just stand still? i: so, it is a good thing that what we do here is the same since 1964? a: absolutely! and every customer likes that about you guys! consistently good! i: so, you must know it is hard work here? a: yes! i'll come 3 hours before lunch starts to light the charcoal grill! set the tables. including topping up the awesome mostsome homemade horseradish! best in the world, imho! roughly minced for a good bite and kick yet with a sweet finishing note! then prepare the simple yet deliciously sweet tomato and cabbage salad. then hand make those pancake, more crepe like, skins for the strawberry desserts. then serve the lunch and dinner crowd and stay on until all the washing up is done! i: good on you mate, what about our meats? a: sir, with all due respect, this interview isn't long enough for me to regurgitate all that! but suffice to say, you can't go wrong here when it comes to meats! i: nice try, please elaborate? a: a beef and pork neck sausage to start! delicious! a tasting second course of calf livers, a little overdone for me, eye fillet medallions, pork neck and mini hamburger, yums! by now, most customers will be full but it's not the end. the 3rd course allows for a choice of the eye fillet, a tender cut, the rump, a chewy but flavourful cut or the porterhouse, a more marbled cut. all these will be presented by the server for a visual presentation accompanied with explanations and request for cooking doneness. i: and finally? a: coffee or tea? dessert? if they still have a separate stomach for it! i: so what about dessert? a: strawberries wrapped with crepe/pancake skin served with cream and ice cream! i: so how would you best describe vlado's as an equation? a: V = RI (ohm's law) i: what???? a: Vlado's = Respected Institution i: so son, when can you start work? a: right here, right now!:)

It's a 4.5. This steakhouse is tucked away in a lane off Little Collins St. I know this area well…read morebut had no idea this place was here. It's a pleasantly laid out bistro that I found warm and very easy on the eye. Things feel relaxed here, at least on a Monday visit. I was warmly and politely greeted at front of house. My desire just for a Greek salad with some grilled chicken was easily negotiated. The salad was lovely. The chicken was tender and very nicely marinated. It was beautifully grilled and had a deep lasting flavour. The salad too was nicely composed and had a lovely flavour as well. Add extra points too for a couple of heirloom tomatoes which we all know are pricey. There was no skimping on the olive oil, olives or feta either and the Spanish onion was used judiciously and didn't overpower the dish. I enjoyed the dish very much and it delivered more than I was expecting. I love it when a simple dish is so well prepared and as enjoyable as this one was. The kitchen should take a bow. Hats off to my server too who was efficient but unhurried and very accommodating. I had no desire for a steak here this time. I expect that'll change in future when I make a return visit.

I came here with a large group and everyone was satisfied with their meal, having a selection…read morebetween different cuts of beef, chicken, fish and lamb. What was most impressive was the entrees and sides to choose from - we went with the garlic butter prawns, delicious and fragrant; fried onion rings with side of aioli, crunchy and fun; mushroom aranchini balls, chewy and flavourful; and side of hot chips which were pretty standard. Complimentary bread is also served. There is a chart in the menu to help select the right cut of beef for you. This was useful and the mid-range organic selection of scotch fillet I chose was a very large serve. In fact, I only got through half of it and shared the rest. It was flavourful and rich with the garlic butter topping, although I noticed that the longer the meat sat, it became more chewy. I would have preferred the texture to remain tender. You get a choice of hot chips, creamy mashed potatoes or salad with your meal. Most fine dining establishments would make you pay extra so that was a nice perk. Prices overall are not cheap but this is a good place to enjoy a steak in a less formal atmosphere. There were colourful paintings and natural lighting that enhanced the meal. Lastly, staff were attentive, ensuring we had drinks at all times. I don't think we ever had to call anyone over, so it was a good experience overall.

Unfortunately led astray by Google and TripAdvisor reviews where this place is with a much higher…read morereview than Yelp. Great ambiance and popping spot on a Friday night for dinner, but sadly disappointing food and drink. Service and staff were only saving grace. Corn, onion, and Mozzarella empanadas tasty to start, but then fried broccoli was too heavily battered and lacking much character. Was hoping for maybe tempura or pan fried vegetables that would be more fresh, but alas it was far too heavy. $130 AUD on the Ojo de Bife Ribeye was sadly a lost bet as it was certainly not worth the cost. Cooked pretty well with good external char flavor but the cut of beef was not nearly tender enough at that price point when cooked to medium. The standard accompanying fresh salsa and chimichurri were also not nearly vibrant enough to save it with both being relatively muted in flavor and freshness. The carrots and potatoes as sides were both excellent. Finally the drinks were just ok as well. The Pisco sour was tasty and made well, the Jardin Botanico was the best of the lot with interesting flavors and refreshing, but then the El Brasero was a disappointing old fashioned. The Brasero was far too sweet (and I like sweeter old fashioneds typically), and without enough agave and smoky flavor coming through. All in all if a friend booked this spot I wouldn't make a fuss, but I would not seek it out or recommend it at the cost. Perhaps the even higher priced Wagyu and finer cuts might be different, but I can't say I'd take that chance for the cost. Fun evening spot for drinks and company, with excellent waitstaff and friendly atmosphere where food unfortunately missed the mark.

TWO Words guys: Fucking Delicious!…read moreThanks St in Elmo's.keep Up the good work. The service was excellent, the food was delicious and parking! How many more carparks do you need, at the end of the lane. Once you get there you will know what I mean!