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Travellers' Choice2023
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Food and ambience

Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Business meetings
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Situated in the heart of Melbourne Village, this elegant bar & restaurant offers some of the most exciting food and beverages in the area. Everything at The Bay Tree Restaurant exudes sophistication, from the marble topped bar and cool blue & grey dining room, to the expertly crafted menu and experienced staff - a winning combination. In the dining room we serve lunch, dinner and also we offer our very popular authentic Street Food menu with dishes from around the world. Luxurious Champagne Breakfast and Prosecco Breakfast, Melbourne's Original. We now have a walled leafy courtyard for al fresco dining. Relax with coffee or drinks with friends. The dishes are created using only the finest ingredients
PRICE RANGE
US$34 - US$47
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
European, British, International
FEATURES
Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Pascal and the team made us feel very welcome. The decor and atmosphere is great. The champagne breakfast is absolutely stunning. Fab quality produce (proper bacon) and beautifully cooked and presented. The choices are really interesting and would recommend to anyone. Peach French Toast with...griddled peaches and mascarpone is fantastic. A lovely, chilled, relaxed thing to do with friends and family. Thanks for a brilliant brunch!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Excellent champagne breakfast. Return visit to the Bay Tree. Updated menu, with new favourites to enjoy on future visits. Great atmosphere and delicious cuisine.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We eat out every Sunday and had been looking forward to our lunch at the Bay Tree. The venue is lovely and staff seemed friendly however, the waiting time for food is ridiculous. The starters were nice but the beef on the Sunday lunch was...really fatty or poor quality and the amount of vegetables for two people was really poor. We are generally quite laid back and have no issues with waiting times or paying higher prices if the food is enjoyable but we left feeling very disappointed, especially considering the amount we paid.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023 via mobile

We had to wait 55 minutes to be served at a table we had pre-booked. We were about to walk out! Never have I recieved such poor service. The food was average! The tip included to remove your option of an opinion

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 5 October 2023

So disappointed. I specifically asked if the calves liver would be pink, as it should be, and was certainty told yes. First taste I could tell over cooked with a harsh liver flavour and not as tender as expected. I was offered a replacement but...due to its unevenness part was raw and the bordelaise sauce didnt have the same richness. No creme fraiche added. The vegetables were over cooked. The cheese board was very nice. What upset me most there wasn't an apology from who I assume was the owner. It was always a fine dining experience unfortunately not now. I wont be returning.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Susie Howell, Owner at Bay Tree Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 7 October 2023

Good morning 888janec, Thank you for taking the time to write this review We are looking into all points raised

Reviewed 3 September 2023 via mobile

Visited many times for the Champagne the Breakfast and always tremendous experience so we decided to try Sunday Lunch. We usually do not mind waiting for good food but an hour plus per course seems a bit slow. Appetizers were generally acceptable soups were however...heavily missing on seasoning. Main courses Roast Beef was adequate nothing special, vegetable accompaniments seemed small for the size of our group. Pie of the day can only be described as truly disgusting. Would say only one of the main courses was enjoyed. Desserts were simple enough that no body could get them wrong. Love the people at this restaurant but have to say something went badly wrong on this occasion.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Susie Howell, Owner at Bay Tree Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2023

Good morning johnoW5598YU Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are extremely disappointed to hear that your recent visit to The Bay Tree was not to your liking. We would have appreciated you bringing this to our attention at the time,...More

Reviewed 6 August 2023

Lovely food. Always helpful. The head waiter is delightful. Have taken 30 friends twice for champagne breakfast. Been going here since it opened many years ago!. Always good food, thank you Susie, Rex and Pascal.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Susie Howell, Owner at Bay Tree Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 7 August 2023

Good evening margaetg, Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review, we appreciate it so much. We so look forward to welcoming you again very soon

Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

Great value Lovely tasty food, relaxed friendly ambience. Helpful pleasant staff What’s not to like!!!! Would definitely recommend and come again

Date of visit: July 2023
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Susie Howell, Owner at Bay Tree Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 18 July 2023

Good afternoon Karen M, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent visit with us here at The Bay Tree and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Many thanks.

Reviewed 15 June 2023 via mobile

Well, been meaning to dine here for years and tonite was the nite. Been to many 1 & 2 Michelin star restaurants but can honestly say, the quality was as good as anything Sat Bains knocks out !! Had the Asparagus starter which was simple...but just perfect, buttery with al dente texture. Main was rack of lamb which was cooked to absolute perfection, one of the most difficult cuts of meat to cook bang on. Dessert was the pineapple signature dish….simply divine. Coffee was just that, coffee ! Wine list was good but quite expensive. Paid nearly 3 times the price for our fave Rose. Okay, £168 for 2 may be steep but really worth every penny. Would we come back ?? Damn right we will but next time with a group and everyone should experience Baytree 🤘More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Susie Howell, Owner at Bay Tree Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 17 June 2023

Good morning Chris O Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us here at The Bay Tree and look forward to welcoming you again soon, many many thanks.

Reviewed 12 May 2023 via mobile

We had dined here previously a few years ago and enjoyed it so much we were saving it for special occasions. However this visit did not come anyway near our previous visit. Nice contemporary surroundings, but we had to listen to a very loud manager...discussing his business on the phone initially, and the food was certainly not as special as the price. Tasty yes, but certainly not to the standards we had experienced previously. Unfortunately we won’t be returning as this was definitely overpriced and it was unforgettable for the wrong reasons!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Susie Howell, Owner at Bay Tree Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 13 May 2023

Good evening Jim B_ Retired, Thank you for taking the time to write this review We are looking into all the comments made

Reviewed 3 May 2023

The food in central England has come a long way over the last few decades. We had a delicious, sophisticated meal at Bay Tree. Melbourne is not exactly a bursting metropolis so a restaurant of this high quality was a nice surprise. We were celebrating...a milestone birthday of our friend and had a table for 13. This required ordering ahead, which was smart of the restaurant. It meant food coming out with proper timing. My rack of lamb was delicious as was the salad starter. A good wine list with very fair pricing adds to the value and great service topped it off. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Susie Howell, Owner at Bay Tree Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 5 May 2023

Good morning stempster, Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed you recent visit with us at The Bay Tree and look forward to welcoming you again when visiting our shores !

Reviewed 8 April 2023 via mobile

Very good meal asparagus starter the wife’s brilliant lamb excellent pineapple sweet wonderful 10/10 will definitely return .

Date of visit: April 2023
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Susie H, Owner at Bay Tree Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 11 April 2023

Good afternoon 34lennieg, Thank you for taking the time to write your review We are thrilled you enjoyed your recent vist with us here at The Bay Tree and look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Reviewed 23 March 2023 via mobile

We booked a champagne breakfast for my wife’s 50th with family. My wife was a regular some years back, and I have been a couple of times in the past too. The standard is very good, smashing good quality food with friendly attentive staff. Nothing...is too much trouble and standards are still high. I am a bit funny with my food, but I was catered for effortlessly (although no Marmite for my porridge 😂) highly recommended and we won’t hesitate to go back in the future. Well done Bay Tree.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Susie H, Owner at Bay Tree Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 24 March 2023

Good evening Ediboy66 Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your recent visit with us here at The Bay Tree You will be pleased to hear we have Marmite readily available, It's a first, Marmite with...More

Reviewed 19 March 2023

Took a gamble trying somewhere new and so glad we did! We were an earlier booking at 6:30pm but the restaurant soon filled up with other reservations by 7pm. Even when it was quiet beforehand it was a lovely experience. The staff were kind and...courteous throughout, it had a great ambience and the food was terrific. We both had the lemon sole & salmon for our mains, served on a hot plate which makes a massive difference. This was followed by the chocolate tart and the carpaccio of pineapple. Lots of care had gone into every dish and the quality of ingredients were second to none, unlike other places we’ve been to recently in the same price point. We couldn’t fault anything - the flavour combos were spot on for all courses. I never usually go for a chocolate dessert but loved it. Homemade tart with perfect pastry, good quality chocolate, homemade/local raspberry sorbet and berry compote - simply delicious! It’s a particular joy to go out for a special occasion when where you’re going lives up to expectations to match the cost. Thank you! Keep it up!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Susie H, Owner at Bay Tree Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 21 March 2023

Good morning happytraveler253 Thank you for taking the time to write your review, it is much appreciated. We have owned and run the Bay Tree for over 35 years, now going into our 36th. We are thrilled you enjoyed your recent visit and look forward...More

Reviewed 13 March 2023 via mobile

Visited years ago and booked this time primarily as mid way for an evening with friends. Food was good , my lamb with masala sauce was perfectly cooked . Service was good . Thought a bit on the expensive side tbh , also never keen...when a service charge ( which we paid) is auto added as well to the bill.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Susie H, Owner at Bay Tree Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 14 March 2023

Good morning Gmglcfc Thank you for taking the time to write the review We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to welcoming you again soon to The Bay Tree

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Good afternoon gaylegayl, There is on street parking on Potter Street. A free car park at the end of Potter Street A free car park just around the corner, travel through the High Street, it is sign posted with the blue sign... More
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Good Morning Keith, Thank you for your enquiry. There are two train stations Derby Train Station, then 9 miles from the village of Melbourne. East Midlands Parkway, then approx. 4 miles from the village of Melbourne.
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  • Food: 4.5
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