The Clare Castle

Name: The Clare Castle
Address: 354 Graham St, Port Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3207
Telephone: (03) 9646 4588
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.8

4.8

371 Reviews

$41 to $100

Gastro Pub

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The Clare Castle Port Melbourne is one of Melbourne's finest pub restaurants. Pub classics are a feature but we raise the bar with amazing char grilled steaks, incredible seafood including prawns, beautiful fresh fish, freshly shucked oysters and our signature Moreton Bay bugs available in numerous dishes. We also have house made gnocchis, vegetarian and gluten free options and many other delights.

We offer multiple dining options: FULL SERVICE in the Restaurant and on the Restaurant Terrace. BAR SERVICE (and optional QR code ordering) in the Bar and on the footpath tables. We also have a private wine room for your special occasion (please ring to enquire about this room).

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:45 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9646 4588
Website
https://theclarecastle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our Spectacular Wine Room is a beautiful private space for up to 20 seated diners. A la carte menu as well as specially curated menu's are available. Call 9646 4588 for details.

Location
354 Graham St Port Melbourne, AU-VIC 3207
Neighborhood
Port Melbourne
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A 2 minute short walk from tram 109 get off at Stop 128 Graham St
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Popular dishes

Garlic BreadA$9.00
Cheesy Mozzarella Garlic BreadA$12.00
Turkish Pizza BreadA$9.00
w/ garlic, oregano
Moreton Bay Bug SliderA$14.00
w/ butter leaf, pickled onion, sriracha mayo, coriander
Vegetarian Spring Rolls (2)A$14.00
w/ chilli dipping sauce
Prawn Spring Rolls (2)A$14.00
w/ chilli dipping sauce
Grilled Haloumi CheeseA$14.00
w/ dried figs, honey, white balsamic
New Orleans Chicken Wings (3)A$14.00
w/ ranch sauce
Flash Fried Calamari*A$20.00
w/ rocket, pickled onions, lime aioli
Garlic King Prawns*
w/ creamy garlic sauce on a bed of jasmine rice
- 5 PrawnsA$22.00
Flash Fried Moreton Bay Bug PiecesA$24.00
w/ rocket + sriracha mayo
JB's Moreton Bay Bugs*
in the shell w/ creamy garlic sauce
- 2 HalvesA$24.00

Freshly Shucked Oysters

refer to our specials for today's fresh oysters

½ Dozen NaturalA$24.00
w/ mignonette sauce
½ Dozen GranitaA$30.00
w/ Four Pillars Gin & Tonic Cucumber Granita
½ Dozen KilpatrickA$30.00

Pub Classics

Beef & Pork RissolesA$25.00
w/ mash, peas, onion gravy
Spaghetti BologneseA$25.00
w/ house made bolognese sauce + premium beef
Beer Battered Fish & ChipsA$26.00
w/ salad
Lamb ShankA$29.00
w/ mash, peas, red wine jus
Old School Crumbed Lamb CutletsA$34.00
w/ mash, peas, gravy + mint jelly

Schnitzel & Parmigiana

w/ chips + salad

Free Range Chicken SchnitzelA$24.00
Free Range Chicken ParmigianaA$27.00
Herb Crusted Milk Fed Veal SchnitzelA$38.00
Herb Crusted Milk Fed Veal ParmigianaA$41.00

Char Grilled Steaks*

Purveyor of our fine meats: Peter Dinley - Butcher

Porterhouse 280g - Pasture FedA$42.00
Scotch Fillet 300g - Grain FedA$48.00
Eye Fillet 220g - Pasture FedA$50.00
T-Bone 550g - Pasture FedA$72.00
Rib Eye 600g - Grain FedA$82.00
all steaks served w/ chips + your choice of a sauce + a mustard. Sauce: gravy, mushroom, red wine jus, pepper, béarnaise or garlic butter. Mustard: seeded, dijon, hot english, horseradish
Reef & Beef - Moreton Bay Bug
+16; your steak topped with wok tossed bugs w/ garlic & chilli
Surf & Turf - King Prawns
+$14; your steak topped with king prawns w/ creamy garlic sauce

Pasta

Spaghetti Caprese Bocconcini**A$24.00
w/ olive oil, garlic, chilli, cherry tomato, white wine & basil
Spaghetti Caprese GamberiA$34.00
w/ kings prawns, olive oil, garlic, chilli, cherry tomato, white wine & basil
Spaghetti MarinaraA$36.00
w/ prawns, scallops, mussels, roasted capsicum, garlic, chilli, white wine + olive oil
King Prawn LinguineA$36.00
w/ vodka, garlic, chilli + dill with a dash of cream
Moreton Bay Bug SpaghettiA$38.00
w/ garlic, chilli, roasted capsicum, white wine + olive oil

Mains

Mediterranean Salad
- With Lemon & Herb Chicken (Free Range)A$26.00
- With Grilled Haloumi Cheese (Vegetarian) (Gluten Free)A$26.00
Green Chicken Curry (Free Range)A$26.00
w/ jasmine rice
House Made Pumpkin Gnocchi**A$29.00
w/ sage, burnt butter, grated parmesan + roasted cherry tomato
Eye Fillet Beef Satay Skewers (2)*A$36.00
w/ hot peanut dipping sauce, turkish bread, pickled onion + cucumber salad
Garlic King Prawns*
w/ creamy garlic sauce on a bed of jasmine rice
- 10 PrawnsA$39.00
Jb's Moreton Bay Bugs*A$46.00
in the shell w/ creamy garlic sauce on a bed of jasmine rice; (4 or 5 halves)
Fish of the Day
refer to our specials for today's fresh fish
- MP

Burgers & Sandwiches

Clare Castle Premium Beef BurgerA$25.00
cheese, butter leaf, tomato, onion, pickles, tomato sauce + mustard
BBQ Free Range Chicken BurgerA$25.00
cajun marinated chicken thigh w/ cheese, butter leaf, tomato, honey bbq sauce w/ chips
Haloumi BurgerA$22.00
lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion w/ chips
Scotch Fillet Steak SandwichA$28.00
cheese, rocket, caramelised onion, mustard mayo

Sides & Sauces

Chips
- RegA$5.00
- LargeA$10.00
Truffle Oil Mashed PotatoA$10.00
Sautéed GreensA$10.00
Seasonal Stir Fry VegetablesA$10.00
w/ mushroom, capsicum + garlic
SauceA$3.00
a complimentary sauce is provided with our steaks; gravy, mushroom, red wine jus, pepper, béarnaise or garlic butter
MustardA$1.00
a complimentary mustard is provided with our steaks; seeded, dijon, hot english or horseradish

Salads

Garden
- SmlA$6.00
- LgeA$10.00
Greek
- SmlA$8.00
- LgeA$14.00
Rocket & Shaved Parmesan
- SmlA$8.00
- LgeA$14.00
Roasted Walnut, Rocket & Feta
- SmlA$10.00
- LgeA$16.00

Desserts

Jocks Famous Ice-Cream + SorbetA$6.00
refer to the specials for todays flavours
House Made Basque Burnt Cheese CakeA$12.00
w/ berry coulis + cream
House Made Warm Chocolate BrownieA$12.00
w/ chocolate ganache + cream or vanilla ice cream
Sticky Date PuddingA$12.00
w/ cream or vanilla ice cream
AffogatoA$18.00
vanilla ice cream / shot of espresso; w/ choice of disaronno, frangelico, baileys or ambra chocolatino
Cheese Platter
w/ honey figs, pickled onion + quince paste
- 1-2 PplA$20.00

What 371 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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markp
Gold Coast
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service was very good. Great menu. They have got it rightly
DA
DAVIDH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good value, food was great and we all thoroughly enjoyed the evening. My partner loved having white tablecloths
EA
EvanA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food selection together with excellent courteous service. The food is delicious and the beers cold.
FH
FayeH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service is impeccable. Always a lovely experience.
MC
MrsClinton
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely pub dining room. Moreton Bay Bugs yummy. Great service.
DO
DONNAP
Melbourne
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really enjoyed this place, didn’t know the menus were under the placemats. Otherwise lovely!
CP
CharmaineP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dennis I live locally and it’s our go to for dinner always we love it
TS
TonyandSimone
Victoria
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food and wine list lived up to everything we had been told about it. Cannot wait to go back.
GM
GaryM
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nice and cosy on a wintery day - and great food and service
DA
DonaldA
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again a most enjoyable food experience with Friends. Our custom is ensured for months ahead
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely fire, good food and great service. Thanks Amanda and Jocelyn, and the remarkable chef !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing staff and food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good ambiance and food. Easy to talk.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, friendly, attentive staff - no wonder they are busy all the time. Definitely recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never fails, great food and service.
D
Debsta
Melbourne
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We're trying Melbourne's Sunday roasts, and this is one we've rated highly so far!
LS
LizS
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ive been here multiple times and love coming back time and time again. Food is always amazing (moreton bay bug Spaghetti is my fav) and the service and atmosphere is always welcoming
PW
PaulW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place love to return soon. Excellent service and food always
RM
RodMcC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent in all respects. Great staff, food and ambience. Thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for a great night out!
DC
DebC
Exclusive
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We found the menu had lots of variety and covered dietary choices. Definitely could find something for our group to eat happily. Portion size of pastas was good and not too big. I loved my Marinara.
DB
DarrenB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great place for a quiet evening. Food is very good.
JJ
JacintaJ
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was so wonderful, I can’t wait to go back. My friend I was dining with, actually booked for lunch the following day she was so happy with the meal.
SA
SusanA
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely local eatery - fab staff, very good food and great atmosphere.
MF
MichaelF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great evening with excellent service and quality food set in a lovely dining room!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We come to the Clare a lot for dinner, we love it, great place for kids for early dinners, great service & food
FS
FrankS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service and food was outstandingly good tasty and flavorsome. The staff friendly accommodating with a willingness to provide general advice on food and wine pairing which was a welcome change definitely will be back again and highly recommend.
PE
PETERL
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great to see the Clare Castle as a "Gourmet Food" pub, where the locals can enjoy good food and wine, with friendly and attentive customer service.
RS
RobertS
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great environment for having a meeting with multiple attendees. Service was exemplary and very enjoyable food.
TK
TreiK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was fantastic, the Veal Parmiagiana I had was to die for. Absolutely impeccable work from the kitchen - I will be returning with friends again for sure. I even thanked the two chefs personally.
SF
ShaneF
Melbourne
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
A great inner city gastro pub with a wide selection of food options to satisfy most.
AQ
AnnaQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience5
Loved the atmosphere, the service and food was good. I will certainly go back again.
LA
LeonieA
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food served in a restrained, respectful setting. We have never been disappointed at Clare Castle and recommend this restaurant for a quiet meal, a family gathering or a festive occasion. The menu and drinks list are many and varied.
DA
DonaldA
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again the meal was excellent. I enjoy dining here as the meals arrive piping hot and you feel no need to hasten your eating before it gets too cold—something not found in many eating establishments. I selected the Moreton Bay Slider last night for the first time. The taste was, personally, superb. It will be my starter for some time.
SA
SusanA
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful local gastro pub: great food; wonderful wait server team; and cold beer!
MM
MelissaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding, always busy make sure you book before hand even on a week night.
EB
ErinB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, drink, service, parking and location. Really lovely restaurant on the back streets of Port Melbourne. Menu had lots to choose from and reasonably priced.
GD
GlenysD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good range of meals and prices. Service great. Excellent Chef. Friendly staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bug spaghetti is to die for
C
Chetom
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Always have a delicious meal at Clare Castle. Good home style food in lovely surroundings. Convenient and with lots of parking available nearby.
RC
RichardC
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in the Wine Room - the venue, service and food was excellent

FAQs

The Clare Castle is rated 4.8 stars by 371 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

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Booked 5 times today

354 Graham St Port Melbourne, AU-VIC 3207

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Port Melbourne
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:45 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A 2 minute short walk from tram 109 get off at Stop 128 Graham St
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://theclarecastle.com/
Phone number
(03) 9646 4588
Private party facilities
Our Spectacular Wine Room is a beautiful private space for up to 20 seated diners. A la carte menu as well as specially curated menu's are available. Call 9646 4588 for details.

The Clare Castle

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

JB's Moreton Bay Bugs

Moreton Bay Bug Spaghetti

Moreton Bay Bug Slider

Entrée & Small Plates

Garlic BreadA$9.00

Cheesy Mozzarella Garlic BreadA$12.00

Turkish Pizza BreadA$9.00

Moreton Bay Bug SliderA$14.00

Vegetarian Spring Rolls (2)A$14.00

Prawn Spring Rolls (2)A$14.00

Grilled Haloumi CheeseA$14.00

New Orleans Chicken Wings (3)A$14.00

Flash Fried Calamari*A$20.00

Garlic King Prawns*

Flash Fried Moreton Bay Bug PiecesA$24.00

JB's Moreton Bay Bugs*

Freshly Shucked Oysters

½ Dozen NaturalA$24.00

½ Dozen GranitaA$30.00

½ Dozen KilpatrickA$30.00

Pub Classics

Beef & Pork RissolesA$25.00

Spaghetti BologneseA$25.00

Beer Battered Fish & ChipsA$26.00

Lamb ShankA$29.00

Old School Crumbed Lamb CutletsA$34.00

Schnitzel & Parmigiana

Free Range Chicken SchnitzelA$24.00

Free Range Chicken ParmigianaA$27.00

Herb Crusted Milk Fed Veal SchnitzelA$38.00

Herb Crusted Milk Fed Veal ParmigianaA$41.00

Char Grilled Steaks*

Porterhouse 280g - Pasture FedA$42.00

Scotch Fillet 300g - Grain FedA$48.00

Eye Fillet 220g - Pasture FedA$50.00

T-Bone 550g - Pasture FedA$72.00

Rib Eye 600g - Grain FedA$82.00

Reef & Beef - Moreton Bay Bug

Surf & Turf - King Prawns

Pasta

Spaghetti Caprese Bocconcini**A$24.00

Spaghetti Caprese GamberiA$34.00

Spaghetti MarinaraA$36.00

King Prawn LinguineA$36.00

Moreton Bay Bug SpaghettiA$38.00

Mains

Mediterranean Salad

Green Chicken Curry (Free Range)A$26.00

House Made Pumpkin Gnocchi**A$29.00

Eye Fillet Beef Satay Skewers (2)*A$36.00

Garlic King Prawns*

Jb's Moreton Bay Bugs*A$46.00

Fish of the Day

Burgers & Sandwiches

Clare Castle Premium Beef BurgerA$25.00

BBQ Free Range Chicken BurgerA$25.00

Haloumi BurgerA$22.00

Scotch Fillet Steak SandwichA$28.00

Sides & Sauces

Chips

Truffle Oil Mashed PotatoA$10.00

Sautéed GreensA$10.00

Seasonal Stir Fry VegetablesA$10.00

SauceA$3.00

MustardA$1.00

Salads

Garden

Greek

Rocket & Shaved Parmesan

Roasted Walnut, Rocket & Feta

Desserts

Jocks Famous Ice-Cream + SorbetA$6.00

House Made Basque Burnt Cheese CakeA$12.00

House Made Warm Chocolate BrownieA$12.00

Sticky Date PuddingA$12.00

AffogatoA$18.00