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Prime Bar & Restaurant

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Rydges On Swanston
Level Ground, 701 Swanston Street
Carlton VIC 3053

Phone (03) 9347 7811

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Overall Rating				5.6

Food				7.0
Ambience				7.0
Service				1.0
Value				6.0
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Overview

Funky bar with street terrace and very contemporary restaurant with booth seating. Private dining room available for hire. Large beverage list consisting of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. Bar menu, al a carte menu (prices from $20 - $35) and set menu all available 7 days a week. Bar, restaurant and private dining available for private functions.

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Overall

Average

Food 7

Ambience 7

Service 1

Value 6

We booked a long table for a birthday dinner and arrived to find two round tables and a private dining room that was not a room, but rather a slightly segregated area, and not at all private. We weren't too bothered by that though. What we were bothered by was the service. It was sooo bad. I cannot stress that with enough o's.

The food was delicious and reasonably priced. But to be offered any of it took well in excess of half an hour. Then the waitress came back twice to check some of the orders. The communal entrees took ages to arrive when they were only dips and bread. And while one table's mains weren't too far behind, that table had finished eating long before the other's meals arrived.

The wrong sides were delivered with one steak and not only did the correct sides not arrive until after the steak was eaten, there was not a waiter in sight to ask about it. Overall it was a very nice meal ruined by the frustration of bad service and everyone was left wondering where Gordon Ramsay was.

Response from Management:

Dear Kateo,

I am very sorry to hear that your experience @ PRIME Bar & Restaurant was not up to expectations. Your points have been noted and action to remedy these issues has already occurred. I would really appreciate an opportunity to invite you back to show you our service levels are exceptional. If you would like to contact me via email (james_smith@rydges.com), we can arrange a booking for you as a sign of our appreciation for your feedback.

Kind regards,
James Smith
Food & Beverage Manager

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Prime Bar & Restaurant Details

Rydges On Swanston
Level Ground, 701 Swanston Street
Carlton VIC 3053
Phone (03) 9347 7811

Enquiries
James Smith (03) 9347 7811
Email james_smith@rydges.com

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Cuisine

Seafood, Steak House, Tapas, Modern Australian
Gluten Free, Cater to Special Diets

Chef

Dean Collins (Executive Chef)

Opening Hours

Mon to Sun 6:30am - 1am

Serves

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Average Meal Price

$24 - based on one entree & main course only

Prices

Breakfast

Breakfast $10.00-$22.00

General Price

Entrees $6.50-$19.50

Mains $17.00-$75.00

Desserts $7.50-$14.00

Lunch

Entrees $6.00-$10.00

Mains $12.00-$20.00

Small Plates

Plates $10.00-$20.00

Prices last updated: 11/2007

Bookings

Bookings Preferred
Max Booking Size 40

Licensed

Wine Selection

Large wine selection to cater for all tastes

Rooms

Private Dining Room
   Intimate room for groups
   Seating Capacity 30
   Standing Capacity 45

Seats 150

Special Features

Business Friendly
Child Friendly
Entertainment/ Music
Fine Dining
Good For Groups
Has Bar
Hip & Trendy
Log Fire
Outdoor Dining
Private Room
Quiet
Romantic & Intimate

Specialties

PRIME platter - 3 tiers of fresh & cooked seafood (serves 2-3 people)
Steak & seafood grill - all cooked to your liking

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