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Oyster
Ph: 9650 0988; 35 Little Bourke St, Melbourne 3000 www.oysterlittlebourke.com.au
Modern Australian, $$ +
Open Mon-Fri noon-10.30pm Sat 5-10.30pm; Licensed, BYO mon-fri , Corkage $15 bottle; AE DC MC V
Chef Joseph Vargetto (5-12-08) Owner Frank Wilden, Joseph Vargetto & Luke Stringer (5-12-08)
Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2009 Score: 15.5/20 "The molluscs that lend their name to this confident city brasserie are, not unexpectedly, given star treatment on both the menu and the plate. Up to five varieties are lovingly explained by switched-on waitstaff helmed by co-owner Luke Stringer"
Gourmet Traveller 2009 Australian Restaurant Guide "The confidence displayed by this smart city brasserie belies its tender years. It's the direct result of the experienced ownership triumvirate of front-of-house Luke Stringer, chef Joseph Vargetto and wine buff Frank Wilden"
Herald Sun Extra Food, Bob Hart, 19-08-08 Score: **** "This place lives up to its name by serving a selection of the best available"
Herald Sun BAR NONE, 22-06-08 "An altar-like marble bar frames the entrance and divides drinkers from diners. Take a seat before the bartender, or hoist yourself up on a leggy stool to watch Little Bourke Street go by"
Age Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 15.5/20, One Hat "Behind the inevitable marble oyster bar is a square, understated dining room. Indeed, most things at Oyster are done in an understated, yet thoroughly professional manner"
Gourmet Traveller 2008 Australian Restaurant Guide "Slow and steady is the modus operandi here. This quietly achieving CBD brasserie is not about ego, interior design and show chefs"
Herald Sun Dining Out, Stephen Downes, 2/5/06 Score: 14/20 "My compliments to the waiter who looked after us. Watch him work if you want to see exceptional charm and expertise. OLB offers a big variety of fairly simple bistro dishes cooked competently and better. Its wine list is extensive and expensive, but seven table whites and the same number of reds come by the glass."
Herald Sun Eat, Bob Hart, 25-3-06 "Oyster, a three-way partnership between a chef, a front-of-house whiz and a veteran restaurateur, has evolved in CBD premises last occupied by the rather good Lantana.The Oyster team have lightened the colour scheme, opened things up and produced a serviceable brasserie that offers rather more than top bi-valves. Good food, ambience, service ..."
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