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The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant

corner of Normanby Road and Clarendon Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3205, Australia
(03) 9696 4000
Ranked #4 of 2,425 restaurants in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 318 Reviews
Price range: INR-56 - INR5,629
Cuisines: Australian
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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318 reviews from our community

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Melbourne
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

If you want a Gordon Bleau meal in style, that is a little different, try the tram car restaurant. You not only have a very enjoyable meal, u get to see the streets and views of Melbourne in comfort of your seat. Service is excellent and the ride isnt too rough ! Only issue we struck is that only had... More

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Los Angeles, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

My wife and I wanted to have a look around Melbourne and thought this sounded like a different way of seeing some city sights. We were delighted with our experience and the highlight was not the scenery (even though it was interesting as well). What made this so much fun for us was the quality of the staff and the... More

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Airlie Beach, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This was by far one of my favorite nights on our holiday. It was so different to anything else you can do. The staff ( I wish I could remember our waitresses name!) were EXCELLENT - really really great. The food was great (all five courses!) the atmosphere was great and the whole night was just fantastic. My fiance wasn't... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Last year in early May we did the evening dining 5 course experience. This time at the end of April 2012 we decided to take the Lunchtime 4 course meal version. We really enjoyed it and during the day you see more of Melbourne. We were lucky to get the new No.5 Tramcar recently refurbished and it is just beautiful.... More

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Brisbane
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We booked for the early dinner and really enjoyed it. The meal was excellent and the evening was fantastic value - where else could you get a meal with drinks included for the price plus a lovely romantic setting - definitely worth doing when in Melbourne. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This was one of the highlights of our week holiday in Melbourne. A lovely romantic evening in a most charming olde worlde setting. I even got a red carnation at the end of the evening. Excellent staff and great menu. We booked a late sitting on Thursday 10 May 2012 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. If anything lacked, it was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Since Melbourne was our last stop of a 17 day visit to Australia we wanted a little different dining experience. This was definitely it. The Tramcar Restaurant pick-up point for everyone was right outside our door at the Crown Entertainment complex. The food, service, and ambiance were just what we were looking for. Be sure to book this at least... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We were very fortunate to eat on the Tramcar Restaurant on Wednesday 9th May. My Mother-In-Law from New Zealand was just over the moon - my husband a little relucant!! What a wonderful experience, fabulous food, terrific service - well done on the professional staff that waited on our table (Carl & Melanie & thanks also to Rebecca our chef).... More

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australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

excellent food and service, afternoon trip was shorter but better view than the night time one More

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Churchill, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

From the food to the service, the late night dinner was spectacular. Would definately go again. More

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