Empire Grill

4.5

125 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

The Empire Grill Restaurant for over 30 years now has always been known as an establishment where one expects the finer touches to be an everyday standard and at the Empire Grill the very highest standard of individual attention is maintained.

The menu is a mix of modern Australian with European & Asian influences, utilising the finest & freshest of what the Geelong region has to offer.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, European, Steak
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 5223 2132
Website
http://www.empiregrill.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Function Rooms available for private functions 7 days a week<br />Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Corporate Events

Location
66 McKillop St, Geelong, AU-VIC 3220
Neighborhood
Geelong City Center
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Empire Soup of the DayA$13.00
Seared Szechuan Chilli SquidA$19.00
chorizo, pomegranate salad, roasted japanese sesame seeds
18-Hr Braised Otway Pork BellyA$19.00
green mango salad, pickled radish, adobo glaze
Soft Shell CrabA$19.50
housemade crab cakes, salted egg, finger lime, sriracha aioli
Housemade FettucineA$19.00
pancetta, pumpkin, feta, cherry tomato, shaved parmesan
Grazing BoardA$19.50
duck terrine, shaved prosciutto, cauliflower croquettes, pickled vegetables, beetroot hummus, marinated olives
Pan Seared ScallopsA$19.50
corn & chorizo salsa, yuzu mayonnaise

Pacific Oysters

Natural with Nuoc Cham or Kilpatrick
- Half DozenA$22.00
- One DozenA$40.00

Main

Twice Roasted DuckA$40.00
herbed potato rosti, braised plum, maraschino glaze
Baked Chicken BreastA$38.00
pan seared scallops, truffled dauphinoise potato, smoked paprika veloute
Market Fresh Fish of the DayA$39.00
tomato confit, potato & caper salad, pinot grigio sauce
Slow Braised Pork ScotchA$39.00
potato gratin, braised red cabbage, apple cider & mustard jus
Char-Grilled Marinated Lamb BackstrapA$40.00
baked mascarpone polenta, cucumber, pinenuts & mint salad, red wine jus
Char Grilled 250g Eye FilletA$42.00
creamy mash potato, sautéed baby vegetables, horseradish jus
Cape Grim (36 Month Aged) 300g PorterhouseA$44.00
hand cut chips, steamed greens, shiraz jus

Side Dishes

Empire Pesto RollA$3.00
Nectarine, Baby Spinach & Feta SaladA$7.50
QuinoaA$7.50
grilled pumpkin, beetroot & pomegranate salad
Green BeansA$8.50
chilli & oyster sauce
Sautéed Mushroom MedleyA$8.50
fried shallots, parsley
Roasted Chat PotatoesA$8.50
Crispy Chips, AioliA$8.50

Dessert & Coffee

Deconstructed Lemon Meringue TartA$15.00
lemon mousse, macadamia shortbread crumb, smoked egg meringue, pashmak
Mango & Coconut Panna CottaA$15.00
honeycomb shards, raspberry sorbet
Crème BrûléeA$15.00
local fresh berries
Warm Chocolate Soft-Centred PuddingA$15.00
vanilla ice cream, macerated strawberries
Lamington Layer CheesecakeA$15.00
dark choc ganache, toasted coconut, blackberry sorbet
Forest Berry ParfaitA$15.00
grilled peach, butterscotch sauce
Empire CheeseboardA$25.00
choice of – tarrago triple cream brie, gippsland orchid blue, warrnambool vintage cheddar served with fresh fruit, quince paste, house made toast
Empire EspressoA$14.00
frangelico liqueur, espresso, vanilla bean ice cream
Liqueur CoffeeA$12.50
your favourite liqueur, whipped cream
Red Star CoffeeA$4.50
Red Star Loose Leaf TeaA$5.00
english breakfast, earl grey, chamomile, mint, green, energy, chai

What 125 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

125 Reviews

JV
JennyV
VIP
Tasmania
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wedding anniversary dinner, haven’t been to Empire Grill for many years. Our experience was wonderful,the meal and service was exceptional. Our dining experience made our night feel special. Highly recommend, we will definitely be back very soon !
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Pene
Victoria
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a group of 5 we had a very nice dining experience. The food is excellent and the staff are very attentive and pleasant. I would recommend it as a lunch venue and we have now been a couple of times and its always good.
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KGeeBee
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding. Highly recommended. Lunch exceptional value and quality.
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MaggieM
Victoria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's a special place, has never failed to provide an excellent meal to us and the service is excellent
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JodieL
Victoria
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was great Initially served flat Prosecco. Food lacking delish flavours. :-(
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JulieR
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is fine dining at its best. We totally enjoyed 3 courses, so much better than other restaurants. The service was second to none. We are looking forward to returning in the next few weeks to explore some of the other menu options. Highly recommend the duck, a melt in your mouth experience.
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JanetS
Victoria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful ambiance, service was friendly and professional. Only a few minor errors with our food, e.g for main, veggies very hard to eat as they were under cooked, our meat and jus however, were perfect and full of flavour. The lemon tart was zingy and light, but the creme brulee was terrible and had to be sent back, BUT, we will gladly return as I am sure the hiccups were a one off. A very enjoyable evening, happy to recommend.
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CarolynR
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the best meal and the service was great! Bit pricey but great for special occasion dining.
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Seancjdoyle
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place, value and food. Well stocked wine cellar with a strong focus on local and sustralian wines. I highly recommend this venue
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DavidW
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Has been our favorite special occasion restaurant for many years, hence we continue to keep going back.
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66 McKillop St, Geelong, AU-VIC 3220

Additional information

Neighborhood
Geelong City Center
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, European, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.empiregrill.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 5223 2132
Catering
Function Rooms available for private functions 7 days a week<br />Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Corporate Events

Empire Grill

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Entrée

Empire Soup of the DayA$13.00

Seared Szechuan Chilli SquidA$19.00

18-Hr Braised Otway Pork BellyA$19.00

Soft Shell CrabA$19.50

Housemade FettucineA$19.00

Grazing BoardA$19.50

Pan Seared ScallopsA$19.50

Pacific Oysters

Natural with Nuoc Cham or Kilpatrick

Main

Twice Roasted DuckA$40.00

Baked Chicken BreastA$38.00

Market Fresh Fish of the DayA$39.00

Slow Braised Pork ScotchA$39.00

Char-Grilled Marinated Lamb BackstrapA$40.00

Char Grilled 250g Eye FilletA$42.00

Cape Grim (36 Month Aged) 300g PorterhouseA$44.00

Side Dishes

Empire Pesto RollA$3.00

Nectarine, Baby Spinach & Feta SaladA$7.50

QuinoaA$7.50

Green BeansA$8.50

Sautéed Mushroom MedleyA$8.50

Roasted Chat PotatoesA$8.50

Crispy Chips, AioliA$8.50

Dessert & Coffee

Deconstructed Lemon Meringue TartA$15.00

Mango & Coconut Panna CottaA$15.00

Crème BrûléeA$15.00

Warm Chocolate Soft-Centred PuddingA$15.00

Lamington Layer CheesecakeA$15.00

Forest Berry ParfaitA$15.00

Empire CheeseboardA$25.00

Empire EspressoA$14.00

Liqueur CoffeeA$12.50

Red Star CoffeeA$4.50

Red Star Loose Leaf TeaA$5.00

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