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Huxtable

131 Smith Street | Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Ranked #587 of 2,425 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Cuisines: Australian
Neighbourhood: Fitzroy
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Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Dropped in for a couple of drinks and sampled some of the fabulous dishes. Ribs, school prawns and lamb cigar are highlights. Flavoursome, generous meals without pretension, complemented by friendly, attentive service. We'll be back! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The menu read very well as did the wine list . All very tasty but minor niggles remain . Wine by the glass not poured at the table so could have been anything . I prefer my salmon a bit less cooked through . Portions on the small side but reasonably priced . Background music {?} way too intrusive-- may... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

It was our second visit after more than a year. The menu is similar to that of our last visit but this time round it appears that they have done away with the more labour intensive dishes - for example they no longer serve the steamed rice noodle rolls with crab meat & XO sauce - which was my reason... More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

wanted to walk to dinner and still not much open in the area given its the annual Xmas/New Year holiday break in Melbourne, so Huxtable is just around the corner from where I am staying. Small and medium size dishes to share seem to be popular in Collingwood/Fitzroy. The tiny prawns were a crisp and tasty nibble and the oysters... More

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Melbourne
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

The lamb is fantastic but other dishes just ok. Ribs are ok but priced at $23 for two and a half small pieces with a bit of salad - the local take away could do just as well for half the price. Service was pretty average, bordered on being rude at times. There is better food for better prices in... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

Although there were only four of us, we had the $50 tasting menu (compulsory for groups of six or more) and we were not disappointed. The dishes are brought out in groups and were an eclectic range of flavours from around the world. Only one dish that I didn't really enjoy (the cauliflower) and a few standouts (eggplant fritters, salmon... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

Having dined here quite a few times the place still buzzes. You need to book now as it is becoming popular. Great food and service. Staff friendly and fun always helpful when you can't decide on the menu. Won't disappoint you. Laid back atmosphere. More

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