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The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant

corner of Normanby Road and Clarendon Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3205, Australia
(03) 9696 4000
Ranked #6 of 2,235 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 196 Reviews
Price range: -1 AUD - 94 AUD
Cuisines: Australian
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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vicnzsa
Melbourne
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

Although living in Melbourne this has been something we never got around to doing until we were gifted a voucher for the early sitting dinner. We chose a Sunday evening starting at 5:30. Typical Melbourne weather meant teaming rain whilst waiting in the shelter for the tram to arrive with a surpising number of people (turned out some were just... More

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English_Traveller75
Melbourne
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19 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

Great food considering the limitations, a constantly changing view and free-flowing alcohol makes for a great night. Go while you see some of the the city in light. More

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Semperpronto
Bendigo, Australia
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW
1
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This was our regular wedding anniversary on the Tram Restaurant. The food, ambience and views were great. Everything is included. You know exactly what you are going to get. Five great courses, two good local wines, Changing views of Melbourne as the tram travels through iconic shopping strips, parks and beach sides. Choice of post prandial liquer with coffee. Make... More

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auntymarl
Yamba
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW
1
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Unique way to dine, food was amazing, very friendly staff, great atmosphere with the fellow travellers More

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ConnecticutTripster
Connecticut
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13 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
1
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The food was surprisingly good, the atmosphere was great and the service was spectacular! More

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emmalee8
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5 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The whole experience was amazing. From the time you stepped on board the waiters and chef were very welcomming and had great humour. The whole atmosphere was romantic and good setting for an anniversary, birthday or proposal. The food was plentiful and to die for. The dishes were spaced out well so the foid could settle before the next course.... More

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expatmelbourne
melbourne
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a novel dining experience- good food as you travel around Melbourne. In our case, we passed through areas we were not that familiar with, so it was great. More

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ynotcracker
Rutland
Senior Contributor
43 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

good food , wines and ambiance, need to book. A must for the first time visitor especially as you get to see al of central Melbourne. More

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ratter1942
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

A unique dining experience is provided by the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant as it rolls around the streets of Melbourne with scarcely a tremor. The waitstaff are attentive and the food superb. The interior of the cars is fully restored Victoriana - beautiful. More

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MerryMegsy
Geelong, Australia
Senior Contributor
36 reviews
30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
1
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We chose the late sitting for the tramcar restuarant and found the whole experience to be quite enjoyable. The service was excellent, super friendly and the food was of a good standard given the size of the kitchen. The only downside for us was that we were seated closest to the kitchen and toilet which is a little off putting... More

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