Finding a good place to eat steak in the heart of Melbourne
is not difficult. If you are like me, a creature of habit, once your fav. steak
haunt is secured you go back again and again. Trying a new restaurant can be more
exciting than feasting at your tried and true eatery. An ex-work colleague (Jackie)
and I catch-up regularly for a steak meal and every time we visit the same
premises. Time to get adventurous.
Not working in the city and trusting Jackie with my stomach
I left the “surprise eat” up to her. I had no idea where we were going but
fortunately we were booked at the Hare and
Grace. Yes they serve many other dishes outside of steak but when I saw “250
GRM GRAIN FED BLACK PREMIUM ANGUS EYE FILLET, CLARE VALLEY GOLD, SA” (long
title small serve) I had to try it. On service I was disappointed by what I
saw.
After cooking massive rib eyes at home and dinning on 1kg
steaks at other restaurants, to see a palm size meat portion arrive with a tuft
of greens even an anorexic rabbit wouldn’t touch, you feel cheated. Then I cut
into the meat and took my first mouthful. The meat was divine, perfectly cooked
but next time I’ll ask “medium-rare”. Fries were served in a small terracotta flower
pot, novel. I would prefer full size chips but they did provide wasabi to go
with the fries on request.
The decor is fresh with a rustic feel. Service is excellent
and friendly and wines are decantered on request. There are plenty of sides to go
with your meal and dessert to follow. An outdoor area for after work
and plenty of quiet window seats for a relaxed meal are all conveniently provided. Hare and
Grace is certainly a place you should try. I could find little to complain
about and none of it worth mentioning.
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