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The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant

corner of Normanby Road and Clarendon Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3205, Australia (Southbank)
(03) 9696 4000
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Ranked #4 of 2,901 restaurants in Melbourne
Price range: RM0 - RM315
Cuisines: Australian
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We had this recommended to us before we got to Australia, so I booked for 4 in advance. I was a bit nervous that it might have been all about "the experience", with the food being secondary. As I booked it for my partner's birthday, I'm delighted to say I could not have been more wrong. The service was great,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

From the organised staff preparing for the arrival of the tram to the disembarkation at the end of the trip a truly unique experience. Superb food plus friendly & entertaining staff made this a truly memorable evening. Excellent value for money and the inclusive bar flowed freely throughout the journey. A great way to see Melbourne at a relaxing pace... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

An excellent adventure. Stunning service, beautiful food, fun way to have dinner! Bit of an adventure in the rain finding the team stop but it all added to the pleasure - delightful! Truly fun!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Always the best meal in our trips to Melbourne. Multi-course meals, prepared by a first class chef and staff, not to mention the sights from a moving tram car. We opted for the late dinner this trip, and while the view was limited at 8:30PM, the 5 course meal more than made up for it. Unlimited drinks included in the... More

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Singleton, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

This was a fun way to spend a night, we were on the 5 course late service. have a nap before you go! the decor is lovely, feels like you are going back in time! we had a four person booth for just two of us and the extra space was appreciated. the staff are very friendly and skilled! never... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Really interesting to see Melbourne in this way. Food was quite good too, but just a good experience. Worth doing at least once

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We went on this amazing restaurant on Saturday night (the late sitting) from the minute the tram arrived we were treated like rock stars, the service was amazing, the food was also amazing it was all cooked fresh to order and delivered in a prompt manner. The price was a little expensive but very well worth it, all alcohol was... More

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Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

My husband and I enjoyed the late dinner in Nov 2012 and found every aspect excellent. We again went and took another couple on the late dinner Saturday night. This trip although the food was still very good we felt was a little rushed. A little off putting too was that our waiter introduced himself and then went on with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We attended the Tramcar Restaurant on the Saturday night our second visit during this holiday. We have been many times before and will again. On Saturday night the person looking after us was Yasmin. She was friendly and accommodating of patrons needs. The food is great and the atmosphere of the tram is special. The way the tram is decked... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

We did the late booking, with the 5 course dinner. Food was superb and service outstanding. Our only suggestions would be to serve the cheese and biscuits after dessert, with the port and coffee/tea and maybe offer some commentary before hand as to where you are going.

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