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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 778 reviews

What User doesn't like about The Advocate Balwyn:
No advocate of the advocate. Cold food, each of us (3) received our main at different time and couldn’t eat together. Sharing sides arrived before meals. Fries cold, steak and veggies cold and few wilted pieces of broccolini with no hint of chilli as labelled all cold. Appalling experience at this price $39 for cold main had to eat while companions waited for theirs. Best part was wine. Will not be returning waste of... View all feedback. What User likes about The Advocate Balwyn:
I absolutely fell in love with this place as soon as I left. The interior is stunning, with so much thoughtfulness put into the details—it truly has the wow factor. The food was delicious and reasonably priced, and the service was excellent. I will definitely be returning regularly. It's a hidden gem! View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 30 reviews

Advocate in balwyn is an absolute gem of an ortes! they were several times for eating and drinks here. has always exceeded expectations! the team under the lead...

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I would like to say a HUGE thank you to all the staff at The Advocate for making our evening so much fun! The food and service was divine…not to mention the coc...

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Just had a wonderful night at this place.The food was great. classy fitting.Maybe the only place to go at night around this area? And it doesn't disappoint.Will...

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Booked for 4 on a Saturday 8pm. Easy enough to find, easy to park with street, Maccas, and Woolies parking around.As soon as you walk in the ambience is amazing...

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Lovely place in Balwyn with lovely food. The waitress whipped us up a couple of cocktails that were not in the menu and they were absolutely delish. Went back t...

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4.5 ★ from 225 reviews
Christopher
15.04.2024 - 23:53

Great ambience and food tastes amazing. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: A$40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Roast...

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Najia
15.04.2024 - 23:53

The atmosphere was delightful and the food absolutely delicious! The best pannacotta I’ve ever had! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Joanne
15.04.2024 - 23:53

Beautiful environment, great food and service Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Roula
15.04.2024 - 23:53

The food was horrible specially the seafood linguine. We ordered 4 serves no one could eat it. They charge 5$ per person for cakeage. Will never visit again Foo...

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Susan
15.04.2024 - 23:53

Booked the private dining room for our family of 18 to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary. Everything was perfect! Food and drinks first class as was the se...

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Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 497 reviews
Joanne
03.02.2024 - 19:04

We ventured to the heart of Balwyn to visit the gorgeous restaurant @advocate3103. While it certainly looked like a classy restaurant, the prices were very reas...

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Melb
03.02.2024 - 19:04

We began with the seared beef accompanied by pickled blueberries—perfectly seared and incredibly tender, with the pickled blueberries adding a delightful acidit...

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Glorious
03.02.2024 - 19:04

The decor, designed with great care by the talented Jane Gorman, exudes opulence, evident in the furnishings that beautifully reflect the venue’s ambiance. We...

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The
03.02.2024 - 19:04

During my lunch visit, we chose to sample several share plates. We enjoyed the braised beef intercostal pinchos, goat’s curd with truffled honey and sourdough,...

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Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 29 reviews
Zomato
3.7 ★ from 21 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 281 reviews

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