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The Clare Castle, Port Melbourne, AU-VIC

The Clare Castle

4.7
4.7
911 Reviews
$41 to $100
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
The Clare Castle Port Melbourne is one of Melbourne's finest pub restaurants. Pub classics are a feature but we raise the bar with amazing char grilled steaks, incredible seafood including prawns, beautiful fresh fish, freshly shucked oysters and our signature Moreton Bay bugs available in numerous dishes. We also have vegetarian and gluten free options and many other delights.

We offer multiple dining options: FULL SERVICE in the Restaurant and on the Restaurant Terrace. BAR SERVICE (and optional QR code ordering) in the Bar and on the footpath tables. We also have a fabulous private wine room for your special occasion (please ring to enquire about this room).
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Additional information

  • Location
    354 Graham St, Port Melbourne, AU-VIC 3207
  • Phone number
    (03) 9646 4588
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:45 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Menu

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What 911 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Inner City South

    Good for business meals

  • Inner City South

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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The Clare Castle offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food service and environment." Guests rave about the "fabulous food" and "charming ambience." The extensive menu caters to all tastes, featuring standout dishes like Morton Bay Bug Spaghetti and grilled barramundi. Consistently "great service" and friendly staff make it a neighborhood gem.
911 Reviews

  1. Timothy

    VIP

    Sunshine Coast

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The prawn spring rolls were delicious & my steak was next level.

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  2. ErrolM

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food grest service - thoroughly enjoyed every moment! Highly recommended!

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  3. Wayne

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was first class, venue was quiet in a 3/4 full restaurant, we will definitely be back.

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  4. Michael

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining room - good ambiance, great menu, reasonable pricing, fabulous food and wonderful staff.

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  5. Cheryl

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The non existence of booths was annoying because I couldn't get out of my wheelchair.

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  6. Péter

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice but stuck in the corner we could not get service.

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  7. Steven

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All enjoyed our selected meals. The Morten Bay bugs were delicious. Two if us had porterhouse steaks and they were cooked as requested and tender. Josh was our server and did a great job.

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  8. Neil

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and friendly service. A great old fashioned hotel.

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  9. John

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All the food was excellent. We had fish and chips, calamari, lamb chops, Morton bug and spaghetti, and bug sliders. All delicious.

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  10. Despina

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at Clare Castle has always been excellent. Excellent food service and environment.

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FAQs

The Clare Castle is rated 4.7 stars by 911 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
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354 Graham St, Port Melbourne, AU-VIC 3207

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (03) 9646 4588
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:45 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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