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The Strand, Williamstown, AU-VIC

The Strand

4.6
4.6
509 Reviews
$41 to $100
Seafood
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The Strand

4.6
$41 to $100
Seafood
Williamstown

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
Serving beautiful food to the diners of Melbourne and beyond for over 20 years. The Strand in Williamstown has become a Melbourne Institution.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Modern Australian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9397 7474
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Spiros Kassidis
  • Private party facilities
    The Strand is the ideal venue to host your next function or event.Upstairs, the Ivy Room has breathtaking views of Hobsons Bay and Melbourne’scity skylines. The deck offers a semi-private space to hold smaller functions orgroup bookings. From birthday celebrations to christenings, engagement partiesor weddings The Strand is the perfect backdrop for creating lifetime memories. Corporate events can also be catered for in a specialised and professional manner.info@thestrandrestaurant.com.au
  • Neighborhood
    Williamstown
  • Cross street
    Ferguson Street
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking nearby.
  • Public transit
    471 bus towards Williamstown or<br />Williamstown Line train (nearest stop Williamstown North)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 509 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Best Service

  • Inner City West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Strand offers a sublime dining experience with "outstanding staff" and "excellent food." Its beautiful seaside location provides a lovely view, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the attentive service, and personalized touches, such as the chef visiting diners, add a unique charm. Highly recommended!

509 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Felt so special celebrating an early Christmas with family.

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  2. SHEREE

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious but the portions were extremely small for the price. I thought I had the entree. No sides, no bread no salad just a few squares of ravioli for $48.

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  3. Jayson

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely sublime dining experience. The wait staff let us in early and were super attentive and helpful. The food was delicious and the location was perfect. Highly recommend.

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  4. Peter

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and very friendly service in a great location

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  5. Pauline

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Strand was amazing. Good food great service and lovely ambience We went there for our wedding anniversary and it was the perfect place to celebrate

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Entrees were very small portions not worth the price. Steak was overcooked although the chef offered to recook. Not worth the value.

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  7. Michelle

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful relaxed evening with lovely service, excellent food and beautiful outlook. Really great value and experience, especially considering the location. Over the years my experience at The Strand has always been very enjoyable. Thank you.

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  8. Kerri

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb meal. Opted for 4 entrees and a cheeseboard as too hard to decide. Faultless meals and fabulous, friendly & efficient staff. We'll be back....especially to work through the menu. Highly recommend.

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  9. Andrew

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great night at the Strand, everything about this dining experience was very good. Great food and wine and excellent service at a beautiful location. I especially liked the size of the restaurant and the views. highly recommended

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  10. Jock

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant service and great food. It’s a great experience for great food!!

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The Strand is rated 4.6 stars by 509 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Strand restaurant

The Strand

4.6
$41 to $100
Seafood
Williamstown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Strand

1 The Strand, Williamstown, AU-VIC 3016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ferguson Street
  • Neighborhood
    Williamstown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Modern Australian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking nearby.
  • Public transit
    471 bus towards Williamstown orWilliamstown Line train (nearest stop Williamstown North)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Spiros Kassidis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (03) 9397 7474
  • Private party facilities
    The Strand is the ideal venue to host your next function or event.Upstairs, the Ivy Room has breathtaking views of Hobsons Bay and Melbourne’scity skylines. The deck offers a semi-private space to hold smaller functions orgroup bookings. From birthday celebrations to christenings, engagement partiesor weddings The Strand is the perfect backdrop for creating lifetime memories. Corporate events can also be catered for in a specialised and professional manner.info@thestrandrestaurant.com.au
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