Pirate Life South Melbourne — Restaurant in Melbourne

My wife and I are fans of their beer so we were really excited to visit and weren't disappointed but also weren't blown away. I wouldn't call this a brewery as the don't appear to do any brewing on-site. There are no tanks, fermenters, or other breeding equipment on display, which I found a little disappointing. You have a variety of seating options; you can walk inside and sit at the high tables, book or try your luck in the sit down restaurant, or sit outside. The place is modern, gorgeous, and just generally appealing. We sat by the kitchen and watched the food come out. The food is very good but the menu is a little narrow, at least if you're ordering from the bar, not sure about the sit-down area. We started with two pints and then ordered 2 schooners... only they were the same size and the bar staff didn't explain they don't offer pints. Anyway, the selection of beer on tap is fantastic, and that's what we really came for. We loved their 6% cola, IPA, and West Coast Pilsner. If you'll go you'll probably enjoy it, are unlikely to be disappointed, but unlikely to be blown away. We'll be back just because the beer is good, they're open Monday-Wednesday, and it's close to our work. Writing this review has made me feel like a fussy old man because honestly the place is great. I think the main problem is I'm comparing it to my...

Recently had lunch - the food was generally tasty. The big “however” is the portion sizes versus the cost. Completely out of sync - a medium sized single sausage without anything else on the plate for $18?? Asado Short rib (very small portion) and small side of commercial fries for $32 - wow!! Flat bread (petite) & small, small dip for $16 - again wow!! Also need more vegetable options. Asked for all food to arrive together (4 people sharing food) - instead it came out at 3 different times! Wait time for the food was also way too long. Love the space & general vibe but unlikely to return for a meal unless significant improvements are made. Need to be aware of what else is available in South Melbourne (so many great options) & carefully consider the value proposition of your offerings. So many other eateries in the area offering similar (or better) quality food for...

Porterhouse steak arrived “blue” max 1 minute searing on each side. I have never complained about any meal ( just vote with your feet) but this time I was really looking forward to a steak. I apologised profusely and asked the waitress to please have the same steak cooked a little longer. She was very polite and took the steak away, returning 10 minutes later with the steak, set it down and hoped that “this is better.” I thanked her, looked at the steak as did my fellow diners. We all noticed it looked the same. I put my finger on the steak and it was stone cold. It had clearly not been anywhere near the grill. Chef arrogance at its best! Overall very disappointing. There are far too many options to put up with this. Edit* The restaurant was very responsive to my concerns and did their best to rectify my...