The Point
Mietta's Eating & Drinking in Melbourne 2000
Contributors' Choice
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View of Albert Park Lake from the dining room at The Point
The Point is one of Melbourne's special locations epitomising a particular mix of serenity and sophistication. The dining room is designed to give maximum view over the lake. Weather permitting, a business lunch outside on the balcony gives you a new focus on planning. And for the ultimate in romantic dining, try dinner at the top of the terrace tower (there's just room to squeeze a table for two). The menu offers a streamlined choice of nine entrees and nine main dishes or an innovative degustation menu of six courses for $75 ($110 with wines). Chef Richard Millar also offers daily specials. The wine list is well priced and offers a good selection. Beer drinkers have a choice of 34 varieties. And there are also heaps of choices of tea and coffee. For the combination of food, setting and service, The Point offers excellent value.
Aquatic Drive
Albert Park Lake
Melways reference 2K:6F
Phone: 9682 5566
Opening hours: 7 days Lunch: 12 noon-3.30 pm, Dinner: 6-11pm
Licensed
Accept credit cards
Seating Inside: 110, Outside: 60
Closed: New Year's Day, Monday & Tuesday before, and Monday after Grand Prix
Features: Restricted smoking, kids encouraged, private room seats 20
Favourites: Sugar cured salmon potato pancake with creamed leek and truffled baby peaches $14.50, Panfried fillet of Northern Territory Barramundi on warm potato salad & roquette puree $25, Roast sirloin of beef for two with sauteed mushrooms, mashed potato, lardons of bacon and anchovy butter $24.50 per person.
*An updated review of The Point
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