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The Press Club

72 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
0396779677
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Ranked #148 of 2,868 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 283 Reviews
Price range: S$28 - S$113
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: George Calombaris' flagship Melbourne restaurant for MAdE Establishment has cemented itself on the global dining scene with its unique Modern Greek cuisine.In October 2006, the four directors joined together to form The Press Club Group, and opened their first venue, The Press Club Restaurant and Bar. This began a new era for George Calombaris and cemented his place as a culinary star for his Modern Greek Cuisine - never seen before Melbourne; where modern twists to traditional Greek cuisine has put this restaurant on the global map and has diner’s wanting more.The Press Club seats 90 guests and also offers a large, completely private dining room for up to 30 guests. This space can be split into two smaller rooms for groups of up to 18 and 10 guests. The open kitchen brings an element of drama to the contemporary dining room, and professional service staff, complete the winning combination.
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“Still Hungry”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

The food was good but I think they were more worried about presentation than feeding people, it cost too much for very little food, got something else to eat after we left.

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“Beutiful in every way”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The Press Club was beautiful and great from the moment you walk in to the moment you waddle out because your so full and possibly drunk. We loved the modern take of Greek food and we had a 6 course degustation completed with matching wines. We also fell in love the water glasses that i ended up buying them lass... More

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“Taste sensation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

From the moment you walk in and sit at your table, the staff ensure that you are made to feel welcome, and special. The degustation menu sends your tastebuds on a trip of their own. Things I wouldn't normally eat, I happily tasted and enjoyed.

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“...I thought this was a secret”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I've been to Press Club a few times, it's always exceptional. My ONE complaint is it's popularity, it was - in my mind - a secret until recently. Super-slick service, wow food and a brilliant - sometimes literally - ambience

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MAdE_Est, Owner at The Press Club, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Thanks for your review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Press Club. We look forward to welcoming you back when we re-open as Gazi Restaurant! More

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“Pretty as a picture”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We had a beautiful lunch at The Press Club. The service was second to none and the food was beautiful- Greek with a modern twist. I ordered a meal called (I think) 'flower' and the presentation of the food was like a work of art. I was reluctant to destroy my masterpiece, but once I got a taste for the... More

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MAdE_Est, Owner at The Press Club, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Thanks for your review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Press Club. We look forward to welcoming you back when we re-open as Gazi Restaurant! More

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“Disappointment +++”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

The word food as I understand it is not served in the degustation banquet offered at this establishment. It is one of the most pretentious restaurants I have had the misfortune to try in a long while (not dine at as that involves the ingestion of food and if that occurred at this venue then it was not noticed by... More

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MAdE_Est, Owner at The Press Club, responded to this review
7 April 2013

Thank you for your feedback - we enjoy reading both positive and negative reviews as we feel feedback is the best way to continuously improve our offering. We apologise that you did not enjoy your experience and are disappointed that this was the case as we hold ourselves to high standards in this regard. I have sent you a DM... More

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“Very nice but a little pricey”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

The food is excellent and so it should be at the price! Excellent location however it is very expensive

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“Innovative food.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

We've been to both The Press Club & The Little Press Club. Food in each is different, but both excellent. Great wine list by the glass in both. Would've liked a few more greek wines by the glass in The Press Club.

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MAdE_Est, Owner at The Press Club, responded to this review
24 March 2013

Thanks for the review. We are thrilled you enjoyed dining at The Press Club, especially the wine list. We look forward to welcoming you back after the re-opening. More

Port Macquarie, Australia
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“Shocker”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Basically Waitress spilt a drink all over one of the people at our table and the glass smashed on the floor Forgot one of our entrees My chicken main was still bleeding when served had to wait 30 mins for another main Charged us for complimentary salads Charged us for the spilt drink Really overbearing service heaps of JAZZ Hands... More

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MAdE_Est, Owner at The Press Club, responded to this review
18 March 2013

Thank you for your feedback. We truly do appreciate reading both positive and negative reviews as we feel feedback is the best way to continuously improve our offering. We apologise that you did not enjoy your experience and regret that this was the case as we hold ourselves to high standards in this regard. I have sent you a DM... More

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“appalling experience”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We had the misfortune to attend a 7 course degustation dinner here, last night. We arrived early, only to be herded out of the place & told to wait (outside was 37 degrees, little press next door squeezed us in like sardines) At 7 o'clock we were lined up like cattle waiting about 10 minutes to be seated. The venue... More

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MAdE_Est, Owner at The Press Club, responded to this review
18 March 2013

Thank you for your feedback. We truly do appreciate reading both positive and negative reviews as we feel feedback is the best way to continuously improve our offering. We apologise that you did not enjoy your experience and regret that this was the case as we hold ourselves to high standards in this regard. I have sent you a DM... More

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