Society

THE VERDICT

It’s big, it’s bold, and after a martini or two, you might feel like you’re in one of NYC’s top-tier bistros. Society is from powerhouse restaurateur Chris Lucas of Lucas Restaurants, flaunting crystal chandeliers, a wine cellar with more than 10,000 bottles, and a menu decked out with first-class Australian produce. 

You've got three options when you step out of the elevator and into the Society foyer. Want a luxe bite to eat with a glass of bubbles or an excellent cocktail? Find a spot in The Lounge. It's everything as elegant as the Dining Room, with a touch more approachability, seeing as it's only a walk-in kind of deal.

Speaking of the Dining Room, if you're ready to settle in for one of Melbourne's most superb dining experiences, take a left. Get started with the likes of caviar and crème fraîche served with a fresh brioche roll, then head to the far end of the menu for the showstopping smoked wagyu striploin or salmon en croûte that’s served tableside. 

Lillian Brasserie is the third piece of the Society puzzle. Lighter and brighter than the Dining Room, think of Lillian as equally as sophisticated as its dining sibling, with a lighter beat. It's set menu only at a pretty reasonable $88 per person for what you're about it get. The menu gets a seasonal refresh on the reg, so be sure to keep an eye on their website for the latest.

Society produces some of the country's most outstanding sommeliers, curating award-winning wine lists. And don't trust us, trust World's Best Wine Lists Awards—Society took out an impressive three  Australasian titles this year: Best New Wine List, Best Long Wine List, and Best Spirits Selection.

Image credit: Society | Supplied

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