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Danica N.7 June 2020 • 3 reviews
10/10This was the last restaurant my partner and I had a meal out before COVID forced all restaurants to stop in house dining. We were welcomed warmly and looked after by the very frien
- Thea N.
21 February 2020 • 1 review
10/10Great setting friendly attentive service and delicious food and coffee Really glad we chose Abacus for my birthday brunch celebration Definitely recommend Only one suggestion- watc
- Hiba M.
15 February 2020 • 1 review
5/10Food was disappointing. Over salted, and generally not a nice combination of flavors in the dishes. It certainly did not live up to the review scores. Service staff were very since
- Sally K.
25 January 2020 • 1 review
9/10Cool vibes and great dining atmosphere in the heart of Melbourne’s prime shopping precinct Chapel St. From the cocktails to the great service and delicious food, this restaurant pr
- A A.
26 October 2019 • 270 reviews
9.5/10fabulous place for breakfast, serving all day breakfast and lunch menu!
- Edan T.
10 October 2019 • 19 reviews
7.5/10I’ve had very good steak from Abacus before but on the last occasion it was just ok. The prawns in the pasta were however exceptional.
- A A.
14 September 2019 • 256 reviews
7.8/10Great place with a good vibe. Will definitely return for another visit.
- A A.
13 September 2019 • 255 reviews
6/10Service was good, albeit the staff had clearly been instructed to make the wine pours light on (not a good look). Food was extremely average - out of five dishes only one was cooke
- A A.
13 September 2019 • 281 reviews
5/10The venue is stunning, but the food was just average which was disappointing. We did the feed me menu which is “the best of” it began with vegemite hummus, which was terrible, and
- A A.
29 August 2019 • 260 reviews
8.5/10Amazing food and beautiful atmosphere!
- A A.
10 August 2019 • 301 reviews
8/10Food is delicious but I would appreciate more varieties.
- A A.
10 August 2019 • 252 reviews
8/10The pasta was great though the sauce was a little salty. Overall, worth a try!
- Jiayue Xu
9 August 2019 • 1 review
10/10Thank you the fork 50%off deal
- A A.
9 August 2019 • 287 reviews
8.8/10Second time here for dinner! Service much better than last time. Had pasta, steak, cauliflower and oyster. Everything was great except the oysters are much smaller than few days be
- A A.
9 August 2019 • 265 reviews
8.5/10Good food, nice atmosphere! Would recommend the pasta for the main.
- A A.
9 August 2019 • 299 reviews
7.8/10LEt me start by saying that this was my fourth visit here. Admittedly so usually as part of a special deal. But when I review it I do it as though I am paying full price so that it
- A A.
8 August 2019 • 246 reviews
8/10I always enjoy dining here whether it be for brunch or dinner Good food and wine. However this time I felt that the portions were a tad small.
- Kiran H.
7 August 2019 • 35 reviews
8/10Highly recommend the lamb shoulder and the cauliflower heart off the winter menu! The croquette starter was nice but very rich - you can really share one between two for a little t
- A A.
6 August 2019 • 288 reviews
8.3/10Food very well presented. Taste fresh too! Service needs improvement
- A A.
6 August 2019 • 264 reviews
8/10Classy & spacious fine dining restaurant. Grilled market fish & prawns are delicious! Food is a bit slow to come though.
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383 Chapel Street, 3141, South Yarra (VIC), Australia
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About the restaurant
Abacus Bar and Kitchen stuns on all accounts. Architects EAT turned a Westpac Bank into one of Melbourne's must-visit institutions on Chapel Street, around the corner from Prahran Market. Putting aside its impressive surrounds, a triage of concrete, timber and marble complemented by potted plants and comfy cushions, you can choose to eat all three square meals here, if you so wish. If you're looking for a good date spot, it fits the bill perfectly, whatever the time.
Under 7.5-metre ceilings, tuck into Australian classics with a twist for brunch. Ex-Top Paddock chef Chris Connolly pairs bread and butter pudding with lemon curd, maple oats and spring berries. No ordinary avo smash here either – instead, you'll be served pumpkin croquettes alongside avocado wedges.
Dinner is a tapas affair with a few mains thrown in for good measure. Try the kangaroo carpaccio or the Werribee tomato fondue with roasted chickpeas. Abacus makes a concerted effort to use the freshest ingredients and it shows in every mouthful.
Wines are divided into handy groups, such as light and crisp whites and sparkling, while cocktails are a mix of traditional espresso martinis and the more unusual poached pear rum and strawberry and cognac spritz. Or just head over for a really good brew in the afternoon, book in hand – the restaurant accommodates all moods.
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