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The wine list is superb with wines from France and South America as well as the best of Australia. Superb service along the art of the dining room makes 'Mirka' one of Melbourne's best culinary experiences. We will be going back.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16911 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16744 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16744 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16631
Local produce and seafood, a great view and the fine wines from the winery and other areas create a high-class dining experience. Go for lunch or dinner and enjoy!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16631 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16298
The pub is a favourite of motorcycle riders (it's a great place to start or end a ride) who frequent the bistro but the dining room is a nice place for those wanting something more formal... nice thick linen and quality tableware. It's a nice place to eat for those who have been tramping the wineries in the area or having a hit at Flinders Golf Club.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16298 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15871
The wine list has been well thought out and there is also a good range of beers (which suit Indian food). A choice of the various Indian breads are offered on the menu. Vegetarians are not forgotten with quite a few selections in the Entree and Mains area of the menu.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15871 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14620 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14620 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13517
Having a lazy lunch in the fancy class restaurant overlooking the valley is a great way to spend a Sunday. The Wheelers is a fave with locals. And did I mention the views too?]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13517 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13456
It's been there for about 50 years and thrives with families going there for a great night out.

The food? A huge variety of seafood, meats, side dishes, hot and cold. The freshly made pancakes are a favourite for desert, with cream of course!

The music and entertainment? Bavarian with something for all the family.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13456 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13453
You can try Poppy's 'Anna and the King' dish - a combination of Penang curry with mushrooms, tofu and vegies, which apparently won them a food award.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13453 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12035
The food and service is fantastic and the interior and exterior design ...amazing]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12035 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11547
Try the teriyaki beef rolls (delicious) and even their pizza!
Okonomiyaki is awesome (and Japanese for pizza). The decor is different too.

By the way, they also do dinner -
try it.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11547 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10961
Our experience was marred somewhat by rather poor customer service: our main course took about an hour to arrive, and we pointed this out twice. We were confronted by the owner when we left, asking if we were the people who had complained, and stating that he didn't think that it had taken too long for us to be served. We won't be back, but perhaps we were just unlucky.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10961 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7272 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7272 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3334
The Indian Express in Hampton St, Hampton (bayside Melbourne) provides all that. There is virtually no room to eat in (it is a takeaway after all) but the queues for the takeaway say it all. People come from surrounding suburbs for their fill of Indian... it is that good!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3334 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3329
It is noisy and buzzy but down the back away from the large Pizza oven it is quieter. The waiting staff are very much at home dealing with us locals (even their guest Canadian waiter is no longer homesick)... Great southern Italian cooking here !

And popular?
Sometimes it pays to book beforehand...]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3329 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3328
Guy Grossi's menu whatever the season is magnificient... and in our case we walked away with a copy of the book on the restaurant... autographed by Guy Grossi himself.
All in all, a memorable dining experience.

And a final note - all this from an establishment that has been there since the early 1900s, which makes it even more amazing!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3328