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Solid as a Rock

Behind the modest and narrow Flinders Lane frontage of Bluestone lies an absolute treasure trove dedicated to drinking and dining. Named for the solid, long-lasting material that this heritage-listed building is constructed from, Bluestone offers a collection of beautifully decorated spaces, each with its own unique ambience. Warm and welcoming, each distinct area within Bluestone is swish enough to host a special occasion, yet still relaxed enough for a satisfying get-together with friends. From a grand dinner in the private dining room to a pizza and glass of vino â??Downstairs at Bluestoneâ?� , Bluestone delivers with its contemporary menu and excellent service.. The wine list is particularly well-chosen, with a range of boutique labels that complement the food perfectly.

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  • Cazsim  Newbie   1 review
    Disgrace!!!
    Friday 26th April 2013

    My partner and I are in despair and disgrace with the level of service and cuisine at Bluestone Restaurant (Flinders Lane, VIC)
    We had read and heard of the quality of venue and were so keen to try one of Melbourne's so called finest Ala Carte restaurants! A top 10 restaurant they are not and we unfortunately paid the price of $360 for a terrible tasting degustation menu with sub par and unexplained wines to match!! (Only credit I give them is they definitely matched terrible food with terrible beverages!!!)
    The service we received was not even a level of a fast food restaurant!!!
    The staff was so rude and hardly served or even acknowledged us when we required so! The restaurant was barely busy and the lack of attention to detail was of the poorest standard!
    We had wine and waters spilt all over our table! And leaning over people is the biggest wrong doing of all! We were appalled with the lack of information with the wines we had and even more poor was that the staff could not even be bothered to explain why we were having them matched with our food!
    The presentation of our food was all over the place and the cooking procedures and taste was non existent!
    The time we waited in between some courses was unacceptable! Our first dessert course was in edible and the mad panic when we said we were not happy, we felt like we were in the wrong for saying so!
    I asked one of the only couples near us in the restaurant if they were happy and their response was exactly the same! All the host seemed to be doing was staring out the window!
    My partner and i decided enough was enough so we went to leave!
    As we explained why we were leaving in a calm manner. The staff was irate and basically exploded at us in front of about 10 customers (the whole restaurant) yelled at us and said there is no way could pay out of own pocket! We were in shock, we never asked for money off the bill!!! We got told that obviously the food was not for us and no matter what, we were committed to the degustation so we had to pay full price of $360!!! The staff would not even look me in the eye! stormed off and charged us in full price and sent another staff over who was so un neatly presented!
    We have dined in the best restaurants around this country and by far this is the worst experience we have ever had! We have paid the price on this night and hope we prevent any others doing the same!!
    Cheers
    Simon and Carolyn of SA

    1 month ago - 27/04/2013 via TrueLocal mobile web

  • Kaissandra   8 reviews
    Came here for lunch the other day with work. The service was friendly and very attentive. Great tasty pizzas! I had an amazing raviloi dish that melted in my mouth. I can see why this place is a favorite of so many, I will be back, great hospitality ! :)

    01/07/2011

  • robstein  Local Star   311 reviews
    step on in to an oasis. bluestone has a swanky yet relaxed decor. The food & service follows this same suit. Pizza's, salads, breads...all done with flair & done well. The service is also swanky, with lots of "sirs", "madams", but then its relaxed & easy. If you want a quick bite that is tasty & doesnt break the bank, come into bluestone & escape. Its worth it

    31/05/2011

  • Areti  Newbie   1 review
    What a discovery! Bluestone is a haven of excellent food served by professional, welcoming staff in such a cosy, but elegant, atmosphere, it makes you glad you've stepped off the busy city streets. From the minute we walked in, we knew we were in good hands. We were genuinely welcomed - and pretty well pampered from beginning to end.

    I really love going to restaurants where the operators really know what they're doing. Life's too short for worrying. Our visit flowed seamlessly, from entrees right through to a stunning Bluestone dessert platter (with a wickedly good, roulade-version of a super Strawberry Pavlova) and a generous splash of dessert wine from the rolling hills of Tuscany - an apt end to a dining experience that took us through so many exciting, different food experiences. It was like a breath of fresh air!

    We dined in the restaurant, but I also took a wander around the downstairs lounge/bar and it too was inviting, kind of eclectic and groovy, with all these different little sections you can tuck away in. I hear the wood-fired pizza's excellent, so we've booked in to try it, along with a few other tempters, like the Seafood Jambalaya that caught my eye. Too good!

    29/07/2009

  • wendelle52  Newbie   1 review
    I'm REALLY fussy and I absolutely LOVED everything about Bluefire. I found them by accident and was so happy that I had. I cannot fault a thing. Expensive, but I don't care when it's such high quality I'm just sorry they don't open Christams Day because I would have booked!
    This is my new favourite place to dine.

    05/11/2008

  • Lucrece  Foodie   939 reviews
    The Bluestone Restaurant is quite expensive, but it is a great place to go for a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary. The food here is divine and the staff are very attentive but they do not hover over you.

    24/09/2008

  • unfy  Foodie   62 reviews
    A rather classic yet contemporary set up combined with a very friendly staff, good wine and a fantastic food will definitely be the recipe for a restaurant that will always meet your expectations. Recommended for any occasion. Price - not bad.

    20/08/2008

  • pacman2711  Foodie   31 reviews
    Very formal and pleasant atmosphere for an intimate dinner or a formal corporate lunch. The environment is quite relaxed, and is to be enjoyed. I had the Veal which was almost perfect. Service was great. Not a good place to dine if your in a bit of a rush (or if your time is limited).

    14/07/2008

  • crazycow  Foodie   76 reviews
    The food was good quality and all food was presented to the table at the same time - that's about where the good points end for this restaurant.

    This is a top-end restaurant, and for the price you pay for food and wine, I would've expected a more personal service.

    When we were seated, the waiter asked us if we wanted water for the table - we said yes, then he started pouring sparkling water from a bottle - without clarifying whether we wanted still or sparkling or letting us look at the prices/options in the menu. This one bottle of sparkling water was $12 on the bill.

    The menu was too small, with only one vegetarian option.

    The waiter at our table changed 3 times during the meal.

    The bottled wine list was huge, and the wine available by the glass tasted cheap, but was hugley expensive.

    I expected more from this restaurant.

    14/07/2008

  • Monday:
    12:00 PM-3:00 PM
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    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
  • Tuesday:
    12:00 PM-3:00 PM
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    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
  • Wednesday:
    12:00 PM-3:00 PM
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    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
  • Thursday:
    12:00 PM-3:00 PM
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    5:30 PM-10:00 PM
  • Friday:
    12:00 PM-3:00 PM
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    5:30 PM-11:00 PM
  • Saturday:
    5:30 PM-11:00 PM
  • Sunday:
    9:00 AM-5:30 PM

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