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Walter's Wine Bar

Southgate, Melbourne, Victoria 3006, Australia
(03) 9690 9211
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Ranked #128 of 2,437 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Dining options: Reservations
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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melbourne
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Sitting on the balcony looking over the river toward the main city icons - St Pauls, Flinders St Station and Fed Square, glass of well priced delicious wine and even more delicious food on the way. Staff great and friendly. Been the same standard for years. What can I say - perfect!

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Bern
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We went for the wine, got seated at the bar - this is really more a restaurant than a bar - you can eat more formally at the table, but eating at the bar is a good option, if you are out for having some nice wine with small portions of nice food to taste in between - we did... More

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See 3 more reviews by JuTaBern for Melbourne
Lodz, Poland
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266 reviews 266 reviews
Reviews in 136 cities Reviews in 136 cities
124 helpful votes 124 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Having the table on the terrace overviewing the Yarra River and the boulevard along, we spent fantastic evening. The dishes, we ordered, were perfect - duck, rack of lamb and beefsteak. And great desserts. The wine list plentiful and impressive. One drawback - rather expensive,

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile
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Went here today for lunch, my third visit. As most reviewers have mentioned, yes its expensive for what it is. But the food is always wonderful, the service always great, and the wine list long and plentiful. It is old faithful, in that you know you will never be disappointed. Great duck and souffle. Would always recommend to visitors due... More

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Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

We dined here very late at night after seeing the play, "Australia Day". The chefs had just been told they could close up shop ... however very generously they made a meal for us. The wine list could do with the addition of some more well-known wines, and have a broader price bracket, however we chose a great Barossa Valley... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Went with a party of 6. The tables are far too small. Would have been ample for 4. Food was very well presented and the taste was above average. Service was friendly but it did not make up for the minor stuff ups. The wine lists needs updating. We chose 4 bottle through the night, Only two were available. Not... More

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melbourne
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Went pre theatre with in a group of 4. Was very busy and one of our party was late so we ordered at the peak of the pre theatre rush. Little concerned that food may be rushed and not so good. However we ordered 4 different mains and each one was really good. I had duck and mushroom risotto (... More

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Melbourne
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

We loved it when Walter ruled the place. We loved it when he went to other places out of this world. For sheer consistency and variation of food experiences, it is always worth whiling away with Walter

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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

This place is OK, Just ok. I wouldnt send or recommend anyone to go here. The food was ok and the staff made you feel not wanted.

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 via mobile

I had another fantastic meal (duck) and although the menu is limited, the quality of the service and food is excellent. Absolutely worth a visit.

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