Ivanhoe Tavern - Melbourne

$50-70 for a pretty bland tasting steak is a total rip off. I had the scotch fillet and my wife the reef n beef. Both steaks were lacking in flavour. I had a fa... read more $50-70 for a pretty bland tasting steak is a total rip off. I had the scotch fillet and my wife the reef n beef. Both steaks were lacking in flavour. I had a far tastier steak whilst in the UK at a Whetherspoons pub. That only cost me $20 and had a pint of beer/glass of wine/spirit as part of the price. So not at all impressed.Then there was the mashed potato that came with the steak. This was lumpy and rather watery tasting. So they don't appear to use spuds that taste good as mash and don't seem to know what a potato ricer is.Lastly was the chocolate mouse. There was NO aeration in this what so ever and was more the consistency of chocolate custard. Not very chocolatey tasting either.So all up an expensive endeavour to come to the conclusion that it is scratched off the list of restaurants to ever return too.

Really disappointing!! Will not be returning. Steak was lacking in flavour, they got our order wrong after seemingly loosing it, and taking ages. Small entrees,... read more Really disappointing!! Will not be returning. Steak was lacking in flavour, they got our order wrong after seemingly loosing it, and taking ages. Small entrees, and the worst chocolate 'mousse' I have had in years: it was like slightly chocolaty custard... runny and not Moussey at all! served with the worlds smallest serving of vanilla icecream. I sent it back and replaced with a nutella crepe of rather doughy and rubbery consistency. Their core side being 'creamy mash' was lumpy and watery at the same time, and not particularly flavoursome. Poorly chosen 'dessert wines' that were not sweet and boring salads. Staff were however friendly and apologetic. we were given my steak for free, and a bowl of chips for the time taken.. which were mediocre.In the end hubby and I ended up eating mains and desserts at different times than each other. Also quite expensive for what seemed like not-great food.

The steak was really nice and we enjoyed the sauces, salads and mash/chips. Unfortunately after being given one glass of tap water we were not offered a refill.... read more The steak was really nice and we enjoyed the sauces, salads and mash/chips. Unfortunately after being given one glass of tap water we were not offered a refill. It would have been nicer to have the same waitress take care of our table rather than it changing as perhaps that would have meant closer attention to detail. It was a busy Friday night when we dined.

Absolutely outstanding! This was the best steak we've ever had! The food was incredible and the customer service was superb! The tavern has a warm atmosphere, i... read more Absolutely outstanding! This was the best steak we've ever had! The food was incredible and the customer service was superb! The tavern has a warm atmosphere, is impeccably clean, and offers great comfort. Every dish was delicious and cooked to perfection! We sampled the lamb ribs (a solid 10/10!) and the Beef Reef (also a 10/10!), both served with generous portions of mashed potatoes and salad that complemented the meal beautifully. Hats off to the chef, who was not only a fantastic host but also to his wonderful team that made us feel so welcome right away. Ivanhoe Tavern is definitely a top choice for us, and we're looking forward to our next visit! Thank you!

This restaurant is a must-visit for steak enthusiasts. The beef cevaps were incredibly tender and flavorful. I ordered the 350g Scotch fillet from Queensland An... read more This restaurant is a must-visit for steak enthusiasts. The beef cevaps were incredibly tender and flavorful. I ordered the 350g Scotch fillet from Queensland Angus, which was cooked to perfection and tasted fantastic—I absolutely loved it! The service was excellent, and we were even treated to a complimentary serving of the beef cevaps, which we thoroughly enjoyed. It was a nice touch that the chef and owner came out to ensure everything was to our liking, something you don't see very often these days. We'll definitely be returning for more!