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This place has such a lovely ambiance, I loved the chocolate fountain. Didnt eat any but it was lovely to watch and mesmerizing (weird I know)! Food …
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Really excellent breakfast eatery. Incredible selection from the buffet, with attentive and polite service and a great vibe. Definitely worth a weeken…
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My daughter brought me here for the new Circus themed High Tea and it was amazing! At first, I thought the $70 price seemed overly expensive but it wa…
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9 Reviews on “Conservatory”
My daughter brought me here for the new Circus themed High Tea and it was amazing! At first, I thought the $70 price seemed overly expensive but it was all-you-can-eat and there are SO many desserts to choose from! I couldn’t believe how diverse the buffet was! We had everything from chocolates to crepes, ice cream, scones (not to mention, unlimited savoury options like mini pies and finger sandwiches)
The venue was accommodating for wheelchair access and the staff were friendly. The venue is gorgeous as well, very spacious, light and clean. Service for tea/coffee was a little slow and they forgot to bring my daughter a mug for her tea, twice, but otherwise it was a faultless experience!
I had breakfast here on Christmas Day. It was busy and there was a significant wait for the pancakes, but they were worth it. The variety of food was great, but very traditional. I enjoyed the nuts, pastries and options for different eggs.
I would love to see some modernised brunch options, such as Buddha bowls or acai bowls.
Honestly, it’s difficult to get your money’s worth when buffet dining in Melbourne compared to other cities like Singapore or Hong Kong. But Conservatory’s Friday night seafood buffet comes close if you’re wise about what you fill your stomach with.
This is mostly due to the grilled half lobsters that come out nice and quickly throughout the night, enough to cater to the demand of hoards of eyeing patrons. And the lobster wasn’t dry or overcooked either; it was pretty silky and plump. They weren’t huge lobsters but you can always go back for more. And because of how quickly they are being refilled, there’s a very good chance you can eat as much as you want by the end of the night and there’s never a long queue.
Other good selections to binge on are the smoked salmon, scallop ceviche, king prawns, and crab legs. No soft shelled crab, sashimi or whole scallops though. There’s also a decent selection of salads, hot foods, Asian dishes and of course desserts. I tend to avoid ‘filler’ foods like carbs but I guess part of the fun of a buffet is being able to try all sorts of food, so whatever floats your boat.
Ambience is nice and classy, but not stuffy, and staff are reasonably attentive and friendly (not that there’s much reason for them to attend to you here other than clear your plates).
Last I checked the seafood buffet cost just over $100 per person, there are 2 shifts and only available on Friday evenings. One of the better places for a worthwhile buffet in Melbourne.
I honestly expected way more choices for the price. The food was pretty good. Some of it was really good, some of it was ok.
It was nice to finally tick it off the list though. And if you love seafood, then you will love it.
Staff were lovely and plenty of table space, even on a two seat table. So excellent for people like me who grab two big plates instead of one.
Would I go again? Yes, if someone else pays.
Went to the Conservatory on Tuesday night for dinner.
Beautiful decor and perfect position overlooking the Yarra River.
Adult buffet was $95 each plus drinks so you expect it to be pretty good for those dollars. Overall it was fairly good. Cold seafood buffet included oysters, crabs and prawns. There was hot Indian food and also some other dishes including fish and salads.
The dessert bar had a good range including the white and dark chocolate fountain.
There is another establishment not far away who also do an upmarket buffet as well and I think it is only slightly better than this one in that it has a slightly bigger variety of food.
Service was good and overall pretty impressed.
White or milk chocolate fountain? Both please! Great fondue for strawberries, marshmallows and fruits!
I’ve been to this place for lunch and dinner. They have an ok variety of food and selection. Their desserts are very nicely made. Hot food is so so.
Price was step but the food selection was well above great , staff a bit snobby , a touch rude , but hay thats this industry one or the other right . We all have a rough night . All up enjoyable dinner . I will return