i organised the company i work for christmas party on the 17th december 2010. We had a limited set menu 3 courses. There were about 25 of us and we all loved it. I was proud because many of the guys said it was the best christmas ever!!. I revisited the Grange last week with my partner....and we loved it great food, the soft shell crab and the vegetable tartlet was to die for. Our mains ox cheek and 350gm rib was awsome. The service was very proffesional and very welcoming and the wine complimented our meals. We very much enjoyed our experience at the Grange and we definatly we go back and take our friends. Well done!!

Approximate cost: $23-30

Visited the restaurant on a Friday night. It was pretty quiet and the service was unspectacular considering the number of diners. The decor is nice and welcoming. The menu wasn't huge; there were only two steak dishes listed (it's labelled as a "steakhouse" which is why we went) and there wasn't much variety. Side dishes and entrees were very overpriced for what they were ($10 for garlic bread!!!) They did give us a complimentary espresso cup of sweet corn soup at the start of our meal, which was nice.

I think the core issue is that the restaurant is trying to be something that it isn't. The meals were nice but not outstanding (especially at $30+ per main) and the dessert menu was so uninspiring that we didn't even order anything from it (which is amazing for us!) Having a list of Grange wines (priced at $700 bottle!) does not automatically put you up there with the best fine dining establishments. There are too many other restaurants in Melbourne, we probably won't visit Grange again unless they seriously revisit their menu and pricing.

Approximate cost: $30

Had dinner with a friend on a Saturday night. The restaurant was disconcertingly quiet. Decor is lovely and warm. The menu is pretty meaty and unadventurous, and some of the pricing of those little extras that complete a meal (such as the coffee and the meagrely portioned bread) is a bit mean. Service is fine, and the food okay.

Approximate cost: $28-$41

Great food, superbly presented.
Extensive wine list; amazing "Grange" list.
Service is second-to-none.
We like the place so much, we're becoming regulars.

Approximate cost: $30-40