Society

Good Food hat15/20Updated October 12, 2026,first published November 18, 2024Champagne wishes and caviar dreams.A big, buzzy, black-hued room of orchid-filled vases, deep banquettes and enormous chandeliers could be daunting. But despite its glitter and glamour, Society is a mirror to Melbourne, staff ready to say yes to anything. Need to cloak your puffer jacket and Chanel shopping? No problem. An Amaretto Sour with your wagyu hanger steak? Done.A status-conscious menu stars seafood, pasta and fire-grilled steak with luxe accompaniments galore and the ample use of caviar: on a chive-dotted egg entree, over lobster agnolotti in a bisquey beurre blanc – even on a sundae. Need more? Order half a kilo of Siberia’s finest for $1350.Chocolate souffle with a molten base and great intensity carries a designer label – couverture by Valrhona. But the best dishes marry great produce with classic flavours, like plump chargrilled lamb cutlets with salsa verde. Service fundamentals may feel sacrificed for theatrics, but go along with the show and white-waistcoated waitstaff will conjure signature cocktails from trolleys tableside.Good to know: Prix-fixe lunch deals, from $55, are good value. Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide.Restaurant reviews, news and the hottest openings served to your inbox.Sign upLast visited: June 2026More:MelbourneSocietyContemporaryOutdoor diningAccepts bookingsSeparate barPrivate dining roomLate-night diningGreat or interesting viewGood for business lunchGood for groupsSpecial occasionDate nightLicensedVegetarian-friendlyGluten-free optionsWheelchair accessPre- or post-theatreRestaurantReviewsGood Food GuideFrom our partners