Seamstress Restaurant and Bar

Initially one of my friends was a bit skeptic about the place, but we all ended up loving it. Nice cocktails - tailor made by the bartender based on each one of us preferences; we loved the corn fitter snack. Interesting interior based on its name. Good service.

Great cocktail bar in Melbourne - we had a small group function here and we were looked after well. The finger food was decent, the soft shell crab burgers were something else… unreal. The soup dumplings and the mango/coconut bites were a bit small, even considering they’re finger food.

Unfortunately my experience here was ruined. The atmosphere of the restaurant is fantastic. The service I received was fantastic. Chris. My server was very gracious and professional. The taste of the food was also quite nice but unfortunately towards the end of my meal I felt a crunch and as I pulled it out of my mouth it seem to be a small bit of glass or glass like material in my food which is quite unfortunate as I was really enjoying myself before this moment I was refunded the cost of the part of the meal that contained this glass like substance although the atmosphere and service was fantastic I am unsure if I’ll be able to recommend this place considering what happened

A return visit. The food was fresh and delicious, as good as our first visit. We asked for recommendations on some dishes and ordered a variety of meat and vegetarian. The atmosphere is relaxed & cosy and the staff were friendly and attentive. If you like and appreciate this review please give it a like or a thumbs up so that I know what content to include in future reviews.

Food was awesome, service was great and they were sble to provide good advice for both drinks and the menu.

Such a lovely spot for an evening drink and late night snacks! Our server was brilliant, explained why their Martini's were so good and helped us chose, also great explanation of the food too. Really enjoyable evening! Thanks everyone.

Severely disappointed unfortunately with my food experience. Maybe this restaurant is really not my vibe. The prices, taste and price did not match at all in my opinion. There was a slight miscommunication when I ordered my drink I was just asking for a list of available options with my preference of taste but instead of listing them out to me (nonalcoholic drink aren’t on the menu) it was taken as that’s what I want and was put through without me actually picking what drink I want. Thankfully though I did enjoy my mocktail even though I did not want to or prepare myself to pay $12 for it (was never told the prices). My second mistake was asking for a recommendation from the waitress because the menu was a little overwhelming and underwhelming at the same time. I wanted something creamy and curry like with meat and rice. I was recommended the barramundi dish, as it came with a “yellow curry and seafood”. I had to add $9 rice to the dish as it doesn’t come with. That barramundi plate was minuscule, thank goodness I got the rice. The barramundi dish alone cost $43 💀. Flavour profile it had none. I honestly didn’t taste anything but blandness, it might be a really expensive fish but so not worth it. I added chilli oil and soy sauce from my friend who ordered the dumplings. It really didn’t help much so I had to ask the waiter if I could please have some salt and rice. After I added them the dish was more palatable. I may be in the wrong as maybe my taste buds are not made for more “refined and expensive dining”. But safe to say I’d never eat here again or recommend it to anyone. The staff had no fault, I found them very friendly and nice. I just wish I had better communicated with them.

Went to Seamstress for dinner and started with the pork/chicken moneybag and the betel leaf appetiser. The moneybag was flavourful, with a kick of chili oil that really enhanced the dish. The betel leaf, served with roasted nuts, coconut & pickled mango, was a bit dry, and I couldn’t taste much of the pickled mango. For the main, we had the braised beef short rib, which was tender and juicy (though a bit too fatty for my taste), and paired wonderfully with hoisin sauce. The side of roti, however, was a little chewy and lacked the expected flakiness. Service was quick and attentive throughout.