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With 2 rooms available for functions, the professional team can cater to anything from a cocktail party to a full on corporate occasion. Adrian and Lisa will create the perfect menu for your special occassion, to suit your allocated budget. Call 9663 0411 to discuss your needs today....

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Opening Hours
Lunch- from 11.30am Tue -Sat, Dinner 6pm-11pm Tue-Sat

Licensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds
Address: 189 Collins St,
Melbourne City VIC 3002

Cuisine: seafood  

Price: Entree $12.00 to $22.00, Main $25.00 to $48.00, Dessert $16.00  

Phone: (03) 9663 0411  Tollfree: 1300 189 269  Fax: (03) 9663 0422

Chef: Andrea Santos  

Box on Collins Overview

The Box on Collins Seafood Restaurant is positioned in amongst the vibrancy of Melbourne's CBD, next to the iconic Regent Theatre, the Athaneum and many distinguished city hotels. Drawing from an abundance of luscious seafood, fresh Australian produce, and regional wineries, The Box on Collins experience will be one you will always remember and has quite a reputation for its exceptional seafood; often referred to as ‘one of the best seafood restaurants in Melbourne. This Manhattan themed venue offers fine dining over two levels; sultry mood lighting sets an intimate backdrop to exquisite furnishings, fine glassware and crockery and crisp white linen.

The fresh and flavoursome crayfish is their Pièce de résistance, with guests flocking from all over Melbourne to savour this and their eclectic seafood platters which offer a myriad of the freshest seafood delights including Moreton Bay bugs, calamari, new season scallops, scampi & prawn roll, chilli or bbq prawns ...and you can even design your own platter! Additionally Box on Collins offers a selection of non seafood menu items (see the full menu below) including tempting specialties of beef, game, poultry along with vegetarian offerings abound when you crave a non-seafood dish. Their emphasis on Australian produce also ensures flavourful, seasonal dishes that translate beautifully into delicious main course and entrée dishes.

Devoted owners Adrian and Lisa are highly knowledgeable and their first-class culinary training is evident throughout this establishment in every way. Staff are all very well presented and offer impeccable service; Box on Collins is a restaurant that infuses service, ambience and quality to create an unsurpassed dining experience. With a carefully chosen wine list comprising of up to 300 wines on offer, including 15 wines by the glass, in addition to the superb cellar list; with staff well educated to suggest the perfect wine to accompany each meal.

The Box On Collins reels during lunch hour for "Guests on the Go"; meeting the demands of downtown workers with time constraints, the menu on offer and daily specials promises to get you in and out as quickly as possible, lunch is available from Monday to Saturday from 11:30a.m -3:30p.m.

Box on Collins Menu Sample

Medallion - whole crayfish mounted on shaved ice with sliced crayfish medallions presented natural along side the outer shell with dipping sauces and fresh lemon; Add prawns, smoked salmon and oysters for the perfect centre piece.

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Box on Collins Features & Facilities

  • City Views
  • Air Conditioned
  • Fully Licensed
  • Private Dining
  • Functions
  • Alfresco
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Disabled Access
  • Gluten Free Options
  • Romantic

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Box on Collins is located in Melbourne City within the region of Melbourne. You may also wish to see other Melbourne City restaurants or Melbourne restaurants.

Box on Collins Restaurant Rating

Box on Collins, Melbourne City has been independently rated as: Licensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds. The crossed spoon and fork symbols are only representative of Box on Collins restaurants setting, décor & style. View the minimum requirements for each level of restaurant rating.

The chef at Box on Collins is Andrea Santos

Box on Collins Cuisine

Box on Collins restaurant has been listed under the cuisine classification: Seafood.

A recommended dish from the menu is 'Medallion - whole crayfish mounted on shaved ice with sliced crayfish medallions presented natural along side the outer shell with dipping sauces and fresh lemon; Add prawns, smoked salmon and oysters for the perfect centre piece.'

Please check the features and facilities symbols to see if Box on Collins also offers Vegetarian Options, Gluten Free Options, Halal Options and Kosher Options. We recommend that you phone Box on Collins restaurant in advance if you have any specific dietary requirements.

Box on Collins Location & Parking

Box on Collins Restaurant is located at: 189 Collins St, Melbourne City. For directions on how to get to & from Box on Collins, please refer to the map. Onsite parking at Melbourne City restaurants is not always available. We recommend you phone Box on Collins restaurant on (03) 9663 0411 in advance for parking information.

Tipping at Box on Collins restaurant

Tipping at Box on Collins restaurant is optional, but none the less very much appreciated. If you are pleased with the service it is customary in Melbourne City to leave a tip of 5-10%.

Reserving at Box on Collins Restaurant

Some restaurants in the Melbourne Region require you reserve in advance, while numerous others have a no reservation policy. To avoid disappointment we highly recommend you phone Box on Collins Restaurant on (03) 9663 0411 in advance to find out their reservation policy and availability.

Box on Collins Restaurant Opening Hours

Box on Collins Restaurant Melbourne City, opening hours are:

Lunch- from 11.30am Tue -Sat, Dinner 6pm-11pm Tue-Sat

Every Melbourne Restaurant operates their own opening and closing times. Likewise, opening hours in some restaurants can vary depending on the season, public or religious holidays, and/or other circumstances. We advise you first check with Box on Collins Restaurant to ensure there has been no change to their opening hours prior to visiting.

Box on Collins Restaurant Prices

Unless it has been otherwise noted, prices for Box on Collins Restaurant reflects the average of a two course meal (entrée & main course). These prices are approximations and variations may occur.

Box on Collins Restaurant Reader Reviews

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We hope our overview of Box on Collins restaurant in Melbourne City has been of assistance. More information about this restaurant can be found at http://www.boxoncollins.com.au

Box on Collins Customer Reviews

Food: Outstanding  Setting/Decor: Very Good  Service: Very Good  Value: Very Good

Revisited last week and and tried the crayfish,which was stunning.Been twice and each visit has been a delight.Quality, presentaion and service was top rate.

Box on Collins Review by bluehawk - Sunday, 31 May 2009

Food: Outstanding  Setting/Decor: Very Good  Service: Very Good  Value: Very Good

Best seafood we have had in Melbourne. Try the seafood platter which was both substantial and offered a stunning array of options

Box on Collins Review by bluehawk - Friday, 15 May 2009

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