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Criterion Clunes, Clunes, AU-VIC

Criterion Clunes

4.1
4.1
10 Reviews
$40 and under
European
52 Fraser St, Clunes, AU-VIC 3370

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
Criterion Clunes is a European based menu restaurant that specialises in a causal dining experience. We are located in the heart of the first gold rush town in Victoria, we’re only 20 minutes from Daylesford and 30 minutes from Ballarat Victoria.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Fri–Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm Tue, Thu 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Douglas Kerr
  • Neighborhood
    Clunes
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10 people are saying

Criterion Clunes reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

10 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointing! Arrived with a booking which wasn’t allocated to a table. Seated and given menus by a waitress who was clearly not having a good day with her attitude. Waited 15 minutes for someone to return to take our order - no one came. The people on the table next to us advised we had to go up and order. When mention to the staff that they probably should have said we needed to go up and order as we’ve been waiting 15 minutes, we were huffed at and told they were short staffed. Food was mediocre, nothing to rave about. This is our third time here giving the place a chance, never again!

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  2. LindaH

    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe as always. Good variety on the menu and really pleasant staff. Chicken chasseur was delicious!

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  3. Finiona

    Vancouver5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Stale bread and under-cooked meat were the lowlights. However, wait staff were professional and responsive. A more relaxed dinner jazz soundtrack would make a big difference to the ambience.

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  4. Renae

    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant - a real gem. The meals were very good and staff were wonderful. Absolutely worth the journey to Clunes. Will be recommending it to others.

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  5. WoodiesinbeautifulClunes

    Melbourne4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasurable dining experience. Lovely meal and great service.

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  6. WendyM

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our party ordered the duck, the lamb and the beef and we were all pleased with the quality and quantity of the meals.

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  7. GeoffJ

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do yourself a favour and get out to Clunes to not only support regional produce, but to genuinely have a great meal in a fantastic location of Country Victoria where people are wanting to look after you and are keen for you to enjoy what they have to offer. The menu at Criterion will satisfy any palate, we had lamb, barramundi, chicken and gnocchi - all were fantastic meals. The wine list is excellent, plenty of wine by the glass, and truly great value . A beautiful place, really looking forward to going back.

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  8. DebbieM

    Victoria3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 3, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service great, friendly staff. Food good. Coffee good. Would have liked a little more choice on menu. Will come back

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  9. Gustavo VIP

    Montreal32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic service. Food is excellent and the ambiance is great. We'll go back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 22, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, friendly service, good atmosphere, great night. We’ll be back

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Criterion Clunes is rated 4.1 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Criterion Clunes

52 Fraser St, Clunes, AU-VIC 3370

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Clunes
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Fri–Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm Tue, Thu 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Douglas Kerr
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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