The WillowsPh: (03) 9867 5252 ; 462 St Kilda Rd, MELBOURNE 3004 www.thewillowsrestaurant.com.auAustralian Modern, $$$, * for Ambience Open Lunch: Mon-Fri 12noon-3pm, Dinner: Fri & Sat 6pm-late, Closed Christmas Day; Licensed; AE, BC, DC, MC, V, Seats inside 85, Outside seats 60, Private rooms 12, 12, 30, Kids welcomed |
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Mietta's Review
This handsome white Victorian villa on St Kilda Rd has famous Grecian bas reliefs and weeping willows. Chef Jason Robinson, provides a solid steak and seafood menu for the executives of St Kilda Rd. Only open Friday and Saturday for dinner the focus is on lunches and functions.
Other published opinions
The Age, Agenda, 28/3/04, John Lethlean,'Just about everyone eating in this gracious Victorian is wearing a suit and dining on the corporate tab.The food is good, with seafood something of a focus.'
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