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Top Breakfast restaurants in Southbank, Australia

Top Rated Breakfast restaurants in Southbank

Top Reviewed Breakfast restaurants in Southbank

Reviews

Frances Salazar
at 2024 Mar 20
Frances Salazar
at 2024 Mar 20
The best buffet ever. Plus the lady who assisted us that day was the best by far all the restaurant we tried in the city. We booked 12:15 20/3/24 to celebrate my son’s graduation day. She smiled in the photo I posted here. Im sorry I wasn’t able to ask her name, she’s the best. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟she offered all the drink compliments! The place is great, the food were awesome… easy to book online… we’ll be going back again… Highly recommend. Price appropriate to the food and service you’ll get! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Roopali Dewan
at 2024 Mar 12
Roopali Dewan
at 2024 Mar 12
This place offers a luxurious dining experience with a city view. They have an amazing spread for the buffet with an elegant interior and sophisticated ambiance to make your special day extra special.
The fruits and salads were fresh and mouthwatering. The main course was good but I wish they had more vegetarian options for the price. Though indulging in the trail of scrumptious desserts did make up for it.
Tim Austin
at 2024 Feb 04
Tim Austin
at 2024 Feb 04
I went here for breakfast this morning.
It was exceptional.
The amount of food on offer was outstanding.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
It was clean and tidy.
I do suggest going early as we did. Because around 9.45am it wasn't quiet anymore. There was a large amount of people to navigate around to get food.
It's a nice view over the river too.
I had a great time, didn't go away hungry.
I truly recommend eating here, you won't regret it.
Eileen B
at 2024 Jan 09
Eileen B
at 2024 Jan 09
I recently had the pleasure of dining at the buffet and I have to say, it was an excellent experience. The standout for me were the oysters, which were incredibly fresh and delicious. The dessert selection was also impressive, with a wide variety of options to choose from. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the entire experience all the more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend this buffet to anyone looking for a great dining experience.
Houda G.
at 2023 Dec 26
Houda G.
at 2023 Dec 26
We had Christmas lunch at the Conservatory and it was perfectly magical. A very elegant place located in the 1st floor of the Crown hotel with a wonderful view over the Yara River. The staff were absolutely incredible making sure all the guests were pleased. The buffet had a large food selection, everything was nicely displayed and tasty. The seafood part was impressive. We enjoyed our time among family and friends.
Hassan Kalantari
at 2023 Dec 24
Hassan Kalantari
at 2023 Dec 24
Extremely disappointing!
My partner and I paid $175 for a Christmas Day breakfast. Unfortunately, our experience fell well below our expectations. The pastries were absolutely terrible; even 7-Eleven offers better ones. We noticed a large piece of ham, but there was no one available to carve it. I observed this happening every 15 minutes, with a small piece being cut for just one guest before the server disappeared. Many plates remained empty, with numerous food trays left completely bare.
The waffle was of extremely low quality, and it felt like it came from a supermarket shelf.
In the end, I only managed to eat one egg, one low-quality sausage, three mushrooms, and one awful pastry.
On a positive note, the view was amazing, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The location was also convenient. However, the quality of the food left much to be desired. It was, unfortunately, the worst buffet experience we've had.
Shruti Kohli
at 2023 Nov 28
Shruti Kohli
at 2023 Nov 28
Visit 1 -Conservatory Buffet at Crown Melbourne exceeded expectations! The ambience was amazing, setting the perfect tone for a memorable dining experience. The service, led by the attentive waiter Rahul, was exceptional. He went above and beyond to accommodate our egg and seafood allergies, organizing a guided tour with the chef to ensure a safe and delightful meal. Special kudos for the personalized dessert platter and the delicious custom-made fried rice. A fantastic culinary journey made possible by great service and a variety of allergy-conscious options!

Visit 2- just visited for the second time and this time tried all seafood and other meat options..loved it!!!!

Visit 3 - Sunday Breakfast - dropped the rating from overall 5 to 4.

I recently visited Conservatory Buffet for their Sunday breakfast after having great experiences with their dinner buffets on two occasions. However, I was highly disappointed with the spread. Despite the $55 price tag plus 10% service charge, the food was just ordinary, lacking any special touches. Additionally, the one-hour seating time felt rushed. To make matters worse, three of my family members experienced severe indigestion after the meal. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the breakfast at Conservatory Buffet based on my personal experience.
5 star experience from arrival to departure. Melba restaurant is spacious and very comfortable. Huge variety of cuisine to choose from buffet style. Room was well appointed and made us feel at home. Staff are outstanding.
Luxury surroundings throughout the property and the most convenient location with Southbank at the front door with access to the banks of the Yarra river and CBD.
AC
at 2023 Nov 16
AC
at 2023 Nov 16
A really lovely and enjoyable experience. We went to the Observatory at Crown for dinner with a group of friends. It can be challenging to locate in the complex as it is not well signed however if you locate the fountains, take the escalator past these upstairs.
We enjoyed the buffet and an array of cuisines on offer. There was a valuable drinks packages on offer as well that well serviced by Tim (our waiter), who was attentive and humorous. Worth the experience and the cost in my opinion.
Doris W
at 2023 Oct 26
Doris W
at 2023 Oct 26
Best view buffet! Siting besides the rivers, looking outside of the window with full of trees and greens…. Fresh sashimi, seafoods - oyster, crab, prawn, roasted pork, beef, Beijing duck roll, hot pot bar, fresh cooking bar, salad bar, so many to choose, also have variety of cakes and chocolate bar! Warm and smiling customer services! Complimentary coffee or tea! Great place to catch up or have family event! 5 ⭐️. Highly recommend. We selected weekday lunch, not so many people and plenty food, price is much cheaper than weekend! Booking is essential!
First impressions are very good. I don't know why a few of the staff acted tired of me. Some are really nice and don't lose their smiles. The food selection was good; you can get multicultural dishes. I would recommend it for family meals. As a bonus, there is an event that runs until the end of October where you can receive a complimentary meal if your gathering consists of more than 4 people (I don't know how many people they can provide the complimentary buffet for)
Jan F
at 2023 Oct 11
Jan F
at 2023 Oct 11
This buffet has been a long-time favorite of ours in Melbourne. However, our recent visit left us slightly disappointed with the food quality.

We arrived at 6 pm on a weeknight and were promptly seated, but we noticed that some items at the hot food station weren't adequately heated, and a few dishes were overcooked. The cold seafood station's freshness was inconsistent; while oysters and sashimi were generally fresh, the prawns were somewhat fishy and overcooked.
The desserts also did not appear to be freshly made. We thought several cakes in the fridge were either stale or hard (see video)

On the positive side, the service from the waitstaff was exceptional. However, some of the chefs appeared a bit grumpy, which slightly impacted our overall experience.

As a suggestion for improvement, we hope the restaurant considers bringing back dedicated lobster nights rather than random rotations.
Asmr Blow
at 2023 Oct 06
Asmr Blow
at 2023 Oct 06
We both celebrated our wedding anniversary there on the 4th of October 2023. We were welcomed by lovely staffs and the ambiance was amazing. We enjoyed the food and drinks. We wanted to thank the Manager Mr. Danny, and his staffs Mr. Daz, Mr. Will, Mr. Justin, another Indonesian staff that we forgot to get his name. He made us a beautiful authentic Malaysian Char Kuey Teow. The whole experience was wonderful and it really made our day that night. We’ll be back again. Well done Melba Langham.
azamithu
at 2023 Aug 20
azamithu
at 2023 Aug 20
Went there on a Monday night for dinner with few friends and their kids. It was pretty busy for being a week night.
Loved all the food especially the ones the chef cooks for you there!
Amazing lamb chops, spaghetti, naan bread cooked by the designated chefs there. Very fresh and delicious 😊
Friendly service and pretty relaxing atmosphere.
The hotel itself is bit dated but who cares when the food is amazing 😆.
I definitely recommend this place over the other one at Crown 😆.
Daniel Wiki
at 2023 Aug 08
Daniel Wiki
at 2023 Aug 08
Great quality food in the best location overlooking the Yarra River! Dined in on a Sunday buffet lunch and was very impressed. Lots of different cuisines, meats, seafood, veges, side dishes and sauces. They even make naan bread for you on the spot! 100% will be going back especially for those lobster tails and buttered caper sauce.
Overall a pleasant buffet experience.
The sashimi/sushi bar and cold dishes were my favourite. Everything was good.
The hot food section was a hit and miss depending on what you get.
The dessert section is a definite hit as everything was quite nice and pretty too.

The buffet experience is lovely with attentive staff and great service. Would recommend if you're looking for a nicer buffet option than some others.