Local Help Needed - Good Restaurants

Parto · 01-Nov-09, 07:59am

Hi Guys

I'm wondering if you guys can help me out with a little bit of local knowledge?

I'm heading down for Sensation on NYE and want to take my lady on a nice romantic, relaxing dinner while we are down there, but have no idea where we should head.

Does anyone know of some good places (preferably in the city or immediate surrounds) that serve great food.

Thanks in advance.

becy · 01-Nov-09, 08:03am

How much do you want to spend? Any particular style of cooking you like?

Parto · 01-Nov-09, 08:15am

Price - Not too fussed on - good food is worth the money and Style - Would look at anything except seafood really.

becy · 01-Nov-09, 08:42am

We went to this place for lunch once which was nice:
http://bistrovue.com.au/

Also, I have friends who recommend:
http://ezard.com.au/

JonnyMcK · 01-Nov-09, 09:01am

Smorgys - Bundoora

Romance personified

pemoo · 01-Nov-09, 09:07am

^^^ Hahahaha! Nah, Lazy Moes ftw!

Parto · 01-Nov-09, 09:21am

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnyMcK

Smorgys - Bundoora

Romance personified

Hmmm...i reckon even Macca's would be more romantic than that.....

Parto · 01-Nov-09, 09:27am

Quote:

Originally Posted by becy

We went to this place for lunch once which was nice:
http://bistrovue.com.au/

Also, I have friends who recommend:
http://ezard.com.au/

Cheers. They look great!

becy · 01-Nov-09, 09:32am

Nps, enjoy your stay

THEHEATH · 01-Nov-09, 10:51am

http://www.mahabg.com.au/

funk theory · 01-Nov-09, 11:53am

There's a nice little place just off Little Collins Street callled "Syracuse" its a wine/tapas bar and the building is beautiful. But its not wanky either, there are couches and communal tables and the atmosphere is very relaxed..

when ever i take the ladies there theyre usually impressed..

also, "Movida" is nice

hope this helps..

peace x.

zizou · 01-Nov-09, 12:20pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by funk theory

There's a nice little place just off Little Collins Street callled "Syracuse" its a wine/tapas bar and the building is beautiful. But its not wanky either, there are couches and communal tables and the atmosphere is very relaxed..

when ever i take the ladies there theyre usually impressed..

also, "Movida" is nice

hope this helps..

peace x.

Went to Movida on friday night, had their bistec and spatchcock and they're both pfg. Not too pricey either.

So yea Parto, I'd recommend that.

fletchus · 01-Nov-09, 12:24pm

Rockpool and Nobu - both Southgate/Crown waterfront - amazing food and wine list. Not cheap.

Taxi - Federation Square - as above.

As mentioned Movida is fantastic, but generally booked out for the next couple of months - try Bar Lourinha in Little Collins street for a similar, if not better experience if you're after Spanish tapas.

mojo-jojo · 01-Nov-09, 01:03pm

One of the random places on hardware lane was ok once ages back, and a short walk to pugg mahones if you need to get irish drunk after. Man, my advice is out of date and inaccurate, maybe i should have just not said anything.

THEHEATH · 01-Nov-09, 01:24pm

You didn't really say anything anyway.

dagg3r · 01-Nov-09, 02:02pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by pemoo

^^^ Hahahaha! Nah, Lazy Moes ftw!

+1 Lazy moes! haha epicccc

Random_Kiwi · 01-Nov-09, 05:27pm

If you like a bit of a jazz/downbeat etc band while you dine, Manchester Lane, funnily enough, on Manchester Lane of Flinders Lane is awesome! Food and wine when we went was top notch, and not super pricey, and the dinning area is 3 tiers down to a stage (which had an awesome 10 piece funk/soul band when we went). Perhaps not as relaxing and romantic as you're thinking, but it's great fun!

http://www.manchesterlane.com.au/

If you wanna really splurge, Vue De Monde

www.vuedemonde.com.au

WayneFarque · 21-Dec-09, 09:36pm

Maccas - Elizabeth st City.

JazzyJimmyJ · 21-Dec-09, 09:42pm

good luck booking if its on nye.

i've done vue de monde a couple of times and its impressive (albeit i've been in the private dining room both times)...

movida's (3 now!) are good "melbourne" and "current".

or try cumulus inc. or cuttler & co (just nth of city)....both good.

if you like japanese try ishizaka den (i think its called)....underneath postal hall cnr little collins and russell.

its a bit crazy down there though...cumulus or cuttler are good i reckon.

Portal · 21-Dec-09, 10:51pm

Cumulus Inc ftw

mattpolo8 · 21-Dec-09, 11:28pm

im after this as well..although something down st kilda way would be nice anyone?

finding theres a few restaurants shut for the christmas period/after new years

drdan · 24-Dec-09, 06:53pm

surely all you're really after is a few bickies?

puretrance89 · 25-Dec-09, 07:52pm

take her to Long Grain at the top end of China town. Its a pretty amazing modern Thai fusion restaurant. Its a little on the pricey side, dinner for 2 may be around $100-150+ but has a massive range of cocktails and the food is amazing. my gf and i go there whenever we have to celebrate anything together

01-Nov-09, 07:59am	#1
Parto Mr HardHouse Member Since: Mar 2004 MemberID: 37742 Location: With the voices in my head Posts: 1,280	Local Help Needed - Good Restaurants Hi Guys I'm wondering if you guys can help me out with a little bit of local knowledge? I'm heading down for Sensation on NYE and want to take my lady on a nice romantic, relaxing dinner while we are down there, but have no idea where we should head. Does anyone know of some good places (preferably in the city or immediate surrounds) that serve great food. Thanks in advance. __________________ Online Mixes

01-Nov-09, 08:03am	#2
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01-Nov-09, 08:15am	#3
Parto Mr HardHouse Member Since: Mar 2004 MemberID: 37742 Location: With the voices in my head Posts: 1,280	Price - Not too fussed on - good food is worth the money and Style - Would look at anything except seafood really. __________________ Online Mixes

01-Nov-09, 08:42am	#4
becy Vile Troll Member Since: Jan 2003 MemberID: 17871 Location: Posting To See Replies Posts: 23,966	We went to this place for lunch once which was nice: http://bistrovue.com.au/ Also, I have friends who recommend: http://ezard.com.au/ __________________ This is ITM Home of the NSFW Nazis Discuss snackfoods, bitch about the DJ Top100 Poll, or make mildly embarassing, banal admissions about your personal life. WE'RE IN BEIGE COUNTRY NOW.
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01-Nov-09, 09:07am	#6
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01-Nov-09, 09:01am	#5
JonnyMcK Registered User Member Since: Sep 2002 MemberID: 14095 Location: VIC, AU Posts: 397	Smorgys - Bundoora Romance personified

01-Nov-09, 09:21am	#7
Parto Mr HardHouse Member Since: Mar 2004 MemberID: 37742 Location: With the voices in my head Posts: 1,280	Quote: Originally Posted by JonnyMcK Smorgys - Bundoora Romance personified Hmmm...i reckon even Macca's would be more romantic than that..... __________________ Online Mixes

01-Nov-09, 09:27am	#8
Parto Mr HardHouse Member Since: Mar 2004 MemberID: 37742 Location: With the voices in my head Posts: 1,280	Quote: Originally Posted by becy We went to this place for lunch once which was nice: http://bistrovue.com.au/ Also, I have friends who recommend: http://ezard.com.au/ Cheers. They look great! __________________ Online Mixes

01-Nov-09, 09:32am	#9
becy Vile Troll Member Since: Jan 2003 MemberID: 17871 Location: Posting To See Replies Posts: 23,966	Nps, enjoy your stay __________________ This is ITM Home of the NSFW Nazis Discuss snackfoods, bitch about the DJ Top100 Poll, or make mildly embarassing, banal admissions about your personal life. WE'RE IN BEIGE COUNTRY NOW.
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01-Nov-09, 10:51am	#10
THEHEATH Registered User Member Since: Jan 2003 MemberID: 17776 Location: My dirty, filthy, scummy flat? Posts: 13,066	http://www.mahabg.com.au/ __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by magictorch I am epileptic, so making fun of other people with epilepsy isn't making fun of people less fortunate. Also, despite my epilepsy, I daresay I'm more fortunate than you, you condescending prick.

01-Nov-09, 11:53am	#11
funk theory Registered User Member Since: Dec 2003 MemberID: 32093 Location: VIC, AU Posts: 10	There's a nice little place just off Little Collins Street callled "Syracuse" its a wine/tapas bar and the building is beautiful. But its not wanky either, there are couches and communal tables and the atmosphere is very relaxed.. when ever i take the ladies there theyre usually impressed.. also, "Movida" is nice hope this helps.. peace x.

01-Nov-09, 12:20pm	#12
zizou Registered User Member Since: Feb 2009 MemberID: 188621 Location: VIC, AU Posts: 231	Quote: Originally Posted by funk theory There's a nice little place just off Little Collins Street callled "Syracuse" its a wine/tapas bar and the building is beautiful. But its not wanky either, there are couches and communal tables and the atmosphere is very relaxed.. when ever i take the ladies there theyre usually impressed.. also, "Movida" is nice hope this helps.. peace x. Went to Movida on friday night, had their bistec and spatchcock and they're both pfg. Not too pricey either. So yea Parto, I'd recommend that.

01-Nov-09, 12:24pm	#13
fletchus Registered Gurner Member Since: Oct 2006 MemberID: 104449 Location: Southbank Ghetto Posts: 87	Rockpool and Nobu - both Southgate/Crown waterfront - amazing food and wine list. Not cheap. Taxi - Federation Square - as above. As mentioned Movida is fantastic, but generally booked out for the next couple of months - try Bar Lourinha in Little Collins street for a similar, if not better experience if you're after Spanish tapas.

01-Nov-09, 01:03pm	#14
mojo-jojo Registered User Member Since: Sep 2007 MemberID: 137840 Location: VIC, AU Posts: 173	One of the random places on hardware lane was ok once ages back, and a short walk to pugg mahones if you need to get irish drunk after. Man, my advice is out of date and inaccurate, maybe i should have just not said anything.

01-Nov-09, 01:24pm	#15
THEHEATH Registered User Member Since: Jan 2003 MemberID: 17776 Location: My dirty, filthy, scummy flat? Posts: 13,066	You didn't really say anything anyway. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by magictorch I am epileptic, so making fun of other people with epilepsy isn't making fun of people less fortunate. Also, despite my epilepsy, I daresay I'm more fortunate than you, you condescending prick.

01-Nov-09, 02:02pm	#16
dagg3r Registered User Member Since: Jun 2008 MemberID: 167535 Location: VIC, AU Posts: 34	Quote: Originally Posted by pemoo ^^^ Hahahaha! Nah, Lazy Moes ftw! +1 Lazy moes! haha epicccc

01-Nov-09, 05:27pm	#17
Random_Kiwi So far out it's in Member Since: Aug 2004 MemberID: 44702 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8,421	If you like a bit of a jazz/downbeat etc band while you dine, Manchester Lane, funnily enough, on Manchester Lane of Flinders Lane is awesome! Food and wine when we went was top notch, and not super pricey, and the dinning area is 3 tiers down to a stage (which had an awesome 10 piece funk/soul band when we went). Perhaps not as relaxing and romantic as you're thinking, but it's great fun! http://www.manchesterlane.com.au/ If you wanna really splurge, Vue De Monde www.vuedemonde.com.au __________________ Live at Brown Alley - 29.01.2010 Ben Watt and Charlie May nightCLICK ME Quote: Originally Posted by daveyjaye Want hurt someone really bad. I feel like I'm in a limp bizkit song
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21-Dec-09, 09:36pm	#18
WayneFarque Registered User Member Since: Sep 2009 MemberID: 207697 Location: VIC, AU Posts: 58	Maccas - Elizabeth st City.

21-Dec-09, 09:42pm	#19
JazzyJimmyJ Registered User Member Since: Dec 2002 MemberID: 16730 Location: VIC, AU Posts: 1,843	good luck booking if its on nye. i've done vue de monde a couple of times and its impressive (albeit i've been in the private dining room both times)... movida's (3 now!) are good "melbourne" and "current". or try cumulus inc. or cuttler & co (just nth of city)....both good. if you like japanese try ishizaka den (i think its called)....underneath postal hall cnr little collins and russell. its a bit crazy down there though...cumulus or cuttler are good i reckon. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Dave Pham I'd pay $100 just to see Move D cook some spring rolls.

21-Dec-09, 10:51pm	#20
Portal Work that motherf#$ker Member Since: Oct 2003 MemberID: 28497 Location: Location! Posts: 3,866	Cumulus Inc ftw

21-Dec-09, 11:28pm	#21
mattpolo8 bounce low bounce high Member Since: Feb 2009 MemberID: 189245 Location: NSW, AU Posts: 1,139	im after this as well..although something down st kilda way would be nice anyone? finding theres a few restaurants shut for the christmas period/after new years __________________ 23/02: Orbital @ The Forum 06/03: Future Music Festival Sydney 10/03: The Prodigy @ Newcastle Entertainment Centre Quote: Originally Posted by Peakin Pecan i just wanna get liquored up and shoot some fucking wildlife.
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24-Dec-09, 06:53pm	#22
drdan Registered User Member Since: Jun 2007 MemberID: 130048 Location: VIC, AU Posts: 996	surely all you're really after is a few bickies?

25-Dec-09, 07:52pm	#23
puretrance89 Registered User Member Since: Oct 2008 MemberID: 178088 Location: VIC, AU Posts: 300	take her to Long Grain at the top end of China town. Its a pretty amazing modern Thai fusion restaurant. Its a little on the pricey side, dinner for 2 may be around $100-150+ but has a massive range of cocktails and the food is amazing. my gf and i go there whenever we have to celebrate anything together

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