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Encore Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant Bar Seafood restaurant Australian restaurant Modern australian restaurant

Hotel restaurant serving dishes made with seasonal Australian produce in a casual and smart space. People often mention service, good, steak, great, amazing,


Address

131 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Contact

+61 3 9656 4000

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (133 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 3 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 3 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 3 to 10 PM
  • Monday: 3 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 3 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 3 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 3 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (10) good (8) steak (7) great (6) amazing (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Patrick L. 6 years ago on Google • 108 reviews
    Used the Groupon deal. Decent the course meal, crumbed veal is great. Desserts have a good selection but are lacking in taste
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mil C. 4 years ago on Google • 198 reviews
    First time visiting this restaurant and the atmosphere was very nice and relaxing. We had a glass of wine while ordering our food. We both had the beef and reef. The steak was cooked perfectly, very juicy and tender. The lobster and prawns were delicious too. Our main course was just spotted on. For dessert, I had the lychee mousse cake and my partner had the trio of ice cream. They were not just beautifully displayed but also very nice. We loved it. The staffs were friendly and attentive, special thanks to Jessa who served us. Such a fantastic birthday celebration dinner with my partner. Thank you Encore!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liz N. 1 year ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Cosy ambiance and excellent chai latte. Unfortunately the kitchen was already closed when we arrived but were gracious to accomodate us for a bowl of chips which was perfect as well. The staff are very friendly and nice. Definitely coming back for a meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sho K. 4 years ago on Google • 243 reviews
    Top class! The food was amazing and the service was above expectations. Highly recommend the steak and turf. Good atmosphere and very generous portion size. Ps. Find specials on Groupon and if you haven't tried it already then don't be too late to grab a bargain of a life time on Groupon to experience this restaurant.

  • 4/5 Gaetan M. 6 years ago on Google
    Probably a bit biased review since we use a groupon which provided GREAT value. Great service, good food, good portion. A bit pricey hence not sure if we'll come back without a voucher.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris M. 10 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Attentive and friendly staff. Very accommodating as we didn’t have a booking. The steak was cooked medium rare, which is what we asked for, however, after a few bites it was definitely more rare. Steak could’ve been more seasoned, red wine jus lacked a bit of flavour. Had the Salmon as entree which was delightful and full of flavour. For the price, it was pretty good but you can find better steaks in the city.

  • 5/5 wayne s. 8 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Superb service and food- rare steak was done perfectly - price was good- recommend highly

  • 5/5 Maria S. 1 year ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Excellent customer service and good food. Cosy ambience. Overall it was a good dining experience.

  • 5/5 Adams T. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Ordered a barramundi with grilled veggie and onion rings and it was among the best I had. The fish had crispy skin that didn't feel oily, succulent texture that's soft throughout. The veggie had the taste of grill in every bite. The onion rings are so well balanced that I finished every crumb. Definitely a place I'll come back.

  • 5/5 Meliyani H. 4 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Great food and great service! Starter - the breads and charcuterie were yummy Main - reef and beef, beef wasnt as tender and lobster claw was slightly undercooked but the rest including all the sides were delicious (We were full by this stage!) Dessert - lychee and ice cream were the highlight, so good! (Always room for desserts :p) Wine - house red Shiraz was surprisingly smooth and a great addition to the steak or drink by itself, was so easy to drink! Top it off with good and friendly service by all the waiters/waitress, great job guys :) Will definitely recommend to others :)

  • 5/5 George N. 1 year ago on Google
    We stayed at the hotel and went for drinks and desert at Encore. Bruno was behind the bar and was amazing. Everything A class here.

  • 5/5 Caroline P. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, beautifully presented and exemplary service. A wonderful evening! A special thank you to Bruno who couldn't have been more helpful and friendly.

  • 5/5 Lauren D. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely Amazing food and Alex looked after us and did and amazing job. We didn’t just feel like a number but felt so welcome into the resturant. Thanks Alex.

  • 3/5 Jonathan B. 4 years ago on Google
    The service is great, the food not as much. I've had the ribeye steak. Ordered as medium-rare it came in medium. Unfortunately underseasoned, same as the grilled mushrooms. While not terrible, it was indeed underwhelming.

  • 4/5 Nancy T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food presentations and delicious. Waiting staff were very professional.

  • 5/5 Joe S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a lovely evening at Encore the food was delicious, we shared the soft shell crab and zucchini fritters with soba noodles both where delicious but the orange brûlée with coconut and orange icecream was amazing.

  • 5/5 Beryl Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Food, drinks and service were amazing. Would love to eat dinner here again.

  • 5/5 QQQ l. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staffs, amazing food. great environment. Love it

  • 5/5 Joeline 9 months ago on Google
    Best steak I've had in years, desert was unique and tasty and the atmosphere was intimate and comfortable. Highly recommend.

  • 1/5 Ahmad M. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I recently dined at this restaurant, and unfortunately, I had an extremely disappointing experience, primarily due to the utterly unprofessional and shockingly rude manager(Manish). It was my sister's birthday, and we were hoping for a memorable evening, but it turned out to be quite the opposite. The service was subpar, with only one waitress being nice and helpful, which was a stark contrast to the manager's appalling behavior. The manager's utter lack of professionalism and shocking rudeness put a significant damper on our celebration. What shocked me the most was the restaurant's policy of not allowing takeaway boxes, a decision that seemed arbitrary and inconsiderate to customers. Furthermore, when I requested a change of sauce because I didn't like the one served, I was astounded to be told there would be an additional charge. To add to the absurdity, when I asked for some chili flakes to adjust the sauce to my liking, I was told it would cost an additional $3 for what appeared to be an insignificant amount of chili flakes. This lack of cooperation and flexibility in accommodating customer preferences, especially on a special occasion, was truly disappointing. Overall, I couldn't have had a more disappointing experience on my sister's birthday, and it was primarily due to the manager's utterly unprofessional and rude demeanor. I sincerely hope my feedback helps the restaurant reevaluate its management and policies to ensure a more enjoyable dining experience for future customers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout

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