Probably my favourite place to eat ever! The only problem is the difficulty of booking/getting a table. I've found if you go early there's more of a hope but even that's not guaranteed. Standout dish has to be the scallops, which I would probably sell my mother for. Overall there's a wide selection of delights - pork belly, croquettes, jamon and amazing olives. Only gripe is the wine menu which is very good at the top end but not so flash at the other - cheapest bottle when I visited last time was about $45, which is off-putting but I guess they're so busy they don't really need to worry!

Having lived in the area for years, for some reason I'd never ventured into this restaurant. The facade is a bit bland but once you're inside - Wow! The food is authentic and unusual and delicious. Prices a good. What an unexpected delight was all I could think at the end of the night!

Approximate cost: $20

Jimmy Watson's is a Melbourne institution and a fabulous place to hang out. In my poor student days we used to order a bottle of dry and dry for $7 and drink it in the courtyard out the back. Nowadays I would go there for the fab cheeses/antipasto and wine selection and the brilliantly cooked food.

Approximate cost: $30

Not bad compared to the other local pizza places. They subscribe to the cover the pizza in a kilo of cheese theory though so we really only have it we're feeling like a junk food binge. It's not a realistic option for an every day meal. Prices are good but delivery is up to an hour some nights.10

Approximate cost: $10

Fantastic local Thai restaurant. Staff are lovely and food is great and seems to be really authentic in comparison to other Thai restaurants I've been to - the chicken satay is to die for. What else can I say?

Approximate cost: $15

I love going here for the banquet. It is brilliant and the staff are friendly and if you're lucky will throw in a few extras for you to try. The belly dancer adds to the fun. I would definitely recommend it. Only problem is I always end up eating way too much!

Approximate cost: $20

I've been here a few times before a night out/going to see a movie at Crown. It is much better value IMO than any of the other places along the promenade. The food is delicious authentic chinese. Staff are rushed but efficient. And service is FAST.

Approximate cost: $20

I've regularly visited this post office and they've regularly lost my parcels/ refused to admit they have my parcels when they do and tried to ignore the fact that I'm standing waiting to be served. The worst is the old bloke with the glasses (the franchisor?) who will actually finish the page of the newspaper he's reading while you wait and then look up as if you've bothered him in the middle of dinner... and then deny he's got your parcel. Also, they are half newsagent/half post office and open at about 7am but do not sell train tickets in the morning. Apparently the chemist sells the train tickets, which is pretty unhelpful because the chemist isn't open at that time.

This is a standard bakehouse. Basically Brumby's without the logo. I'm getting quite tired of the range though. The bread is fresh and reliable but they have very little in the way of healthy snacks and options.

I ordered pet food off these guys for about 6 months. Unfortunately I decided I wanted to switch to a brand they didn't have. Good business but range is limited. Also with the expansion of pet shops on the net they are expensive unless you use their loyalty program which isn't stated clearly. Also, they once delivered the food next door and argued with my husband that we had said that address (why would we?!)