LOCATIONOn Port Melbourne’s marina.
PROFILED BY DE GROOTSThis waterfront venue is the perfect location for a seafood starter, such as traditional mornay oysters from the Southern regions. Alternatively opt for an entrée of chargrilled boneless quail on a warm Mediterranean lentil ragu. For main, don’t go past the steak selection with a choice of cuts like eye fillet or rump of certified Australian beef, such as Wagyu or Angus. Cooked to your liking and served on a bed of potato gratin, choose from a variety of sauces including green peppercorn or classic béarnaise. If steak isn’t your thing, try the crispy skinned Tasmanian salmon served over garlic, spinach and potato purée with a salsa of kalamata olives, caperberries, tomato and basil. Vegetarians are also well catered for with options like fettuccini tossed with wilted spinach, mushrooms and black olives with a white wine and blue cheese sauce. Finish with hot chocolate molten pudding served with vanilla ice cream and a rich chocolate sauce. The fair sized Australian wine list includes many steak friendly options.
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DETAILSWarm hues that accent the lengthy dining space mimic the heat of flaming grills from the open kitchen. Burgundy feature walls and columns are offset by polished timber floorboards, and reflective light fixtures. The Steakhouse Bar is a great place to meet for pre-dinner drinks or to unwind after work, and is also open during the day for a quick coffee. The restaurant can also cater for functions of up to 160 people.
FOOD & BEVERAGESteakhouse restaurant has the biggest range of quality steaks including certified Australian Angus and Wagyu varieties. Prime quality cuts of beef are flame grilled right before diners’ eyes and are available in varying sizes to suit all kinds of appetites. A range of salads and side dishes, such as marinated red capsicum salad with grated Bulgarian fetta and roasted portabella mushrooms with herbs, are on hand to pair with main courses. The Australian-heavy wine list offers many options by the bottle and glass.