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Conservatory

Crown Entertainment Complex, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria 3006, Australia
61 3 9292 6895
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Ranked #169 of 2,437 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Price range: 26 AUD - 102 AUD
Dining options: Reservations, Buffet
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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Dining options: Reservations, Buffet
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The food was good quality and plenty of variety. I don't like waiting in a long queue to fill my plate with the next course while kids run around me. To leave my table company repeatedly for food, to me defeats the pleasure of dining out with friends.

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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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The food here goes on forever, very popular you will have to book.

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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Went there using the Entertainment Book Gold Card. Great value and constant replenishing of food. Very good service as always.

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Melbourne, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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We visited The Conservatory for a family birthday dinner, which is somewhat an annual tradition for a family special event. Is always great (which is why we go back), and I suppose the biggest downfall is that so much of the food is good that you have to really fight to stop yourself eating way too much - unfortunately I... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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We have eaten here before and have never had a bad word to say about the food or service.

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Melbourne, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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Great surroundings, excellent spot for lunch with good variety, good quality & good value

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Australind, Australia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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Saturday night is the hardest to book for. Wines/drinks are dear. Nice for a special occasion. Found it has more Asian food now on the buffet than it used to have. Plenty of seafood and desserts too. If you are a tourist, ask for a window seat and enjoy the Yarra River and the gas every hour while you dine.

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See 4 more reviews by ILoveNYAustralia for Melbourne
Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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Yes its buffet, which does normally attract a unique crowd. But here i must say it is quite a more relaxed formal buffet, definately a bit more upper class. As for the food, WOW! We have been to many buffets for dinner around the world (even Vegas) and this would have to come up number 1. Although not the biggest... More

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See 27 more reviews by szkut for Melbourne
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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Great view, excellent choices for a lovely afternoon tea, dont eat beforehand a Family favourite for getting everyone together

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Fantastic value and wonderful choices for the whole family.Will definately be going on every visit to Melbourne.

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